Stroller Identifying!

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Distinctive Sign for Me!

A quick shout out to our friends, the Carter's, who are currently on vacation at Disney World! Hope they are able to better find their stroller thanks to this handy-dandy stroller identifying sign. I know how it is -- especially during the busy seasons -- when you get done with a ride (or dinner, or character sightings) and there is a sea of black or neutral toned buggies as far as the magical eye can see. We have orders for more custom signs... of course, when I say "we," I really mean myself, while the girls squeal and play in the background while we listen to Disney music! Keep an eye out for custom orders on Etsy and please let me know if you'd like one in any character and personalized flair! Cheers! (or should I say "ears?" Waka waka)

Rain, Rain... Thank goodness you aren't snow!

Happy "Almost Spring" to everyone!

Today it is raining and, although it means we have to skip our walk (the temperature isn't very high), we are embracing it by having adventures inside! Phoebe is helping Mom pack some boxes while Lola is playing with the new cups. (These are from Target!)

We are channeling our inner Spring as much as possible with bright colors and lessons about vegetation and outdoor activities. During a brief break in the arctic weather yesterday, we even went for a bike ride, although it will be a while before our legs an keep up!








Soon, we will be settled into our new house and, weather allowing, will be spending our days at the park... which is directly across the street! We may even learn to play tennis in the tennis courts. One thing's for sure, the Shedd Aquarium is on our list of things to do this Spring, so stay tuned for more adventures!

(Mom is promising to post more often, so keep checking back!)

With all our love! xoxo
Phoebe and Lola

A Lot Has Happened!

Well, friends, it has been a long winter so far, but let's see if a few Phoebe and Lola stories can't warm those frozen toes!

First, a few highlights from our vacation to Disney World for Christmas...

We ate some amazing food!        

        ...And played dress up...

We even met some of our favorite friends! 

 Phoebe learned how to swim, with the help of her dad!

Our vacation was a well needed break from the cold. But, before the trip even started, I made a sign for the girl's double stroller. It wasn't so much to mark it as ours and prevent theft - unless someone really wanted a squeaky wheel and the remains of snack food - but it was intended to help identify the otherwise plain stroller that dissolved into the black hole that is "stroller parking!"

Honestly, it was a life saver! 

Even after collapsing the stroller for easy stowing, and plenty of wear-and-tear, it held up for the entire week and now holds a spot in our scrapbook!

 Not only were we able to clearly spot our stroller when lined next to dozens and dozens of others, I received so many compliments on the hand-made sign that I decided to make it the next project for the girl's Etsy shop! Soon, you, too, will be able to purchase a hand-made, waterproof, stroller sign for your next Vacation! They will be available soon, so keep checking back! 

We'll have more stories shortly (of the illustrated variety). In the meantime, stay warm by partaking in many, many hugs! With love, from our family to yours... Phoebe and Lola

Disney Princess Pouches

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Check out the newest additions to our store! Just in time for Halloween (and the impending Holiday Season), we have made a set of Disney Princess Pouches! Thanks for checking out our shop on Etsy. We are growing slow but at least we're growing! Next month we will be back with an illustrated story and more items in time for Christmas. Thank you for your support, see you in November!

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Tutu Fun

As an addition to this month's story about her ballet class, I thought y'all might enjoy a live action shot of Phoebe's class. Here she is with a new friend (she made 6 of them!) After class today, Phoebe chose to have strawberry frozen yogurt as a treat which we enjoyed in the warm summer sun!

Jewelry and a Growing Store!

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Our store is growing every month. Below are several photos to preview some of the new items. As always, 100% of the profits go directly into Phoebe and Lola's college funds and come with a printed copy of the coinciding story for the month! (Lots of kisses get blown into each package before they are mailed, too)

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Corn Festival and Ballet

A corn festival was in full swing, drawing folks from all over to meet in the center of town. They were gathered to eat golden kernels on the cob, drink melted snow cones, and watch people of all ages perform talents on stage. Phoebe pulled Lola toward the stage, eager to watch the show.

A group of brown and purple belts kicked and yelled in their karate robes. Another group, this one containing a mass of tumblers, flipped in midair. There was even a band that played sting instruments and a lady who sang a wonderful ballad. When the performers were finished, Phoebe did a front roll on the warm pavement and attempted a cartwheel in an effortt to be more like the big kids she had observed. There was one group, however, that got Phoebe’s attention the most; the dancing ballerinas.

She loved them so much, in fact, that she signed up for summer classes. “Tutu Fun” was the name of the class and boy was it fun! Not only did Phoebe get to don a new leotard with a tulle skirt, she even insisted on wearing leg warmers over her slippers – even though the heat index was rising high.

First, they warmed up with butterfly stretches and neck rolls. Next, the students traveled one-by-one across the floor; they marched and kicked and even hopped like a frog. Phoebe was the greatest listener and followed all instructions the best that she could. Before class was over, she imagined herself as a Prima Ballerina, leaping and spinning on stage in front of adoring crowds.

When it was time for “free dance,” Lola watched as her sister twirled and wriggled around the room with a scarf in her hand. As the music played, Phoebe moved her body. She swirled and twirled in a pirouette, she bent at the knees to plié, she lifted on to her toes to relevé. She felt graceful and strong.

When she was done, Phoebe took a bow and was rewarded with a sticker.

“Look, Lola,” she boasted, “I was the best in the class!”

And Lola agreed.