Lil' Diva

Ava is 2.5 years old in these pictures. She is Charlotte's big sister and has her very own organza hairbow named after her, too!

She loves to dance and sing and will entertain an audience anywhere, anytime - the grocery store line, the doctor's office, you name it. Her favorite songs are Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone." (Now you know what Mommy listens to in the car.....) She also loves to read and play with stickers. She is quite the tumbler at gymnastics class and attends ballet and tap classes as well.

She loved modeling for these pictures and as you will see insisted that her mommy stop taking them for a moment so she could reapply her Barbie chapstick.
Ava and Charlotte's mom is one of the nicest people that I know. I totally treasure the support that she and her girls have given us over the years! It was Wonderful of her to provide these pics and awesome descriptions! Thanks, Anne!!
Carla
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Who's That Girl ?

At 6 weeks old this sweet baby became our youngest model ever! We named the Charlotte Bow after her because she was just too precious!

Last night, Charlotte's mom sent me a recent picture and I can not believe how quickly she is growing up. Oh my...

Since Charlotte was born, strangers have stopped her mom to say "Look at that hair" - and it still happens almost every time they go out. She has already had 3 haircuts, and as you can see now has a little bob at only 8 months old! Like her friend Elaina, who is also on this blog, she never met a food she didn't like. And it shows - look at those rolls. She enjoys watching her sister jump up and down - it makes her giggle. She also likes to chew on her Daddy's Blackberry, much to his dismay. If you put any type of music on, she will put her arms straight up in the air and shake her little body - it's just about the cutest thing ever!
Many, many thanks to Anne for sharing her little one with us!

Carla
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Soap Box...

It is such an honor to be able to feature Jenna and her twin brother Jack! These lil cutie patooties are former preemies. I know first hand what a miracle it is for them to be thriving and it warms my heart every time their mom sends me a picture!

Racheal has become a really good friend as we have shared our "war stories", as mom's of premature babies. I am very grateful to have met this family!
Sometimes the biggest blessings come from unexpected places :}

If you are considering making a charitable donation this year, I urge you to research and consider the March of Dimes. I took this from their website...

"Every day 1 in 8 babies born in the U.S. arrives too soon. Premature birth can happen to any pregnant woman, and no one knows why. It is a serious, common and costly problem. The March of Dimes is leading the campaign to reduce premature birth by supporting research and by educating the public and health care providers."

Sadly, most of us don't even know that premature birth exists until it happens to us. I was fine one day and in intensive care the next. I was fortunate to have insurance. My insurance company was not so fortunate :{

Things have a way of working out for the best. Katie's early arrival is the reason that we now have a bow business so it hasn't all been bad! Sorry I got on my soap box...I will try not to do it often!
Til next time...

Carla
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Edible BowLs

Okay, this has absolutely nothing to do with hairbows but I wanted to share!
I subscribe to Instyle.com's newletter. I rarely run out and buy something just because it is trendy. I am, by nature, a very practical person. HOWEVER, I enjoy their newsletter because there is always something in there that I didn't know existed. For instance, today they featured a handpainted chocolate bowl. I am not really sure what you do with an edible bowl(besides the obvious) but I want one! Maybe I will need a unique birthday or hostess gift soon! LOL
Anyway, just thought I would share the link in case anyone else wanted to splurge!
Deandeluca.com

Carla
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Feeling Froggy ?

Olivia is feeling very froggy in her hair pretties! Her mom, Mandy is a work at home mom. She sells her boutique designs on Ebay. Her seller id is little*precious. Check out her auctions if you get a chance!

I am so happy that Mandy has agreed to let her little girl model our froggy bows! Sometimes it is pretty hard to tell what the character bows will look like when they are being worn so I am tickled to share this picture with you!
(Unfortunately, I was so eager to add her picture to the website and the blog, that I forgot to find out how old Olivia is in this picture :{ I will try to get that info and add an update to this post! )

Carla
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Orange Belt Ballerina

I am so pleased that Mary sent a picture of her daughter, Vanna wearing our Organza Bows!
Vanna has 3 older brothers. She wears her pigtail bows to tap & ballet as well as TaeKwondo. She is an orange belt like her brother.
As the only little girl in her family she gets lots of attention and her mom enjoys dressing her up! Vanna is a lucky little ballerina to have such a sweet mom!
I admire Mary because she is always so kind and upbeat. She has the most positive attitude of anyone that I know! I want to be just like her when I grow up! :}
Thanks for everything, Mary!
Carla
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Favorite Perching Spot

Many thanks to Dawn for sending us a picture of her adorable little girl! Ainsley is 18 months old. In this picture she is all dressed up in her Janie and Jack outfit and her Alison Bow! She is sitting in the window next to the door. Her mom calls this Ainsley's favorite perching spot!

My favorite perching spot is sitting on my couch with my feet tucked up under me watching reruns of Law and Order on a rainy day! Where is yours??

Carla
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A Girl After My Own Heart!

I really had to laugh out loud when I read the email from Elaina's mom. I had asked Jamie to tell me what her little sweetie likes to do...the very first thing she said is that Elaina likes to eat!! Wow, I can sure identify with her! Too bad chubby cheeks aren't attractive on grown ups! In a perfect world we could eat animal crackers,cheetos and fruit loops all day without the guilt. I wish!!
Elaina likes other things, too! She also like to pretend that she is in a marching band with Barney and she loves cell phones! She doesn't take too kindly to being taken off the bottle, though :{ Just wait, Elaina!! It gets worse as you get older! First the bottle...then the cookies...hmm.

Elaina is 10 months old in these pictures and she is wearing our basic infant / toddler bows. Her mommy tells me that she got her first hair cut this month! I just love these pics because she looks like a real live baby doll!
Thank you for sharing with us, Jamie!


Carla
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