Inspired by the heart and sparkle sticker collection that is February’s Target, Ava has been dreaming of glitter hearts and pink cupcakes with X and O sprinkles since the evergreen garlands came down.
I’ve restocked her craft drawers with a prism of pinks and red, puffy heart stickers, added some paper lace, and brought the glitter down to her reach. Her valentines are plentiful, and our home is on course to beat out Hallmark for the V-day spirit award.
She found this confetti-heart skirt in a secret stash of presents and suddenly the drive to create valentines became quite personal. She had to wear it “today.”
Waiting until Valentine’s Day would be a complete waste of twirl-ready hearts and swirls.
She scrambled into her room with the flurry of purse enthusiasts at a Coach close-out sale. Tights, shirts, shoes were flying out at her closet at record speed, as she searched for the perfect accompaniments for her new “most favorite, special skirt.”
Apparently, Ava does not adhere to the less is more philosophy when it comes to hearts and fashion.
According to this three-year-old, red techno dot tights, a tweet-heart shirt, and gold sparkle shoes were the only way to properly say, “I heart Valentine’s Day!”
This child is clearly six bangles and one flash glove shy of Cyndi Lauper.
Cute tights, Ava. Was that her Valentines shirt from last year? I love that Ava dresses herself. It’s so funny to me. I know it can be annoying, but it is pretty cute what she comes up with.
LOVE IT! That girl’s got s-t-y-l-e!
Love your fashion-sense, Miss Ava!! The hearts are SO you!!!
You are rockin’ those heart Ava!
i love your outfit ava!!
These are adorable shots. I can’t wait until my daughter gets a bit older to see if she goes for the Cyndi Lauper look or follows her older brother’s fashion sense (which consists of wearing the same jeans all week long until mom hides them).
Bring it to awesome fashion sense to delurk me. Isa believes the more colors you can put together in one outfit for better it is. This would include “uncoordinated” socks, headbands, and cheap jewelry to throw the whole thing together. I hope people think I look just as adorable when I don’t match but somehow I think all the tisk, tisks, from the gay men at work suggest not.
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I am doing the ever exciting drive to Ft. Pierce tomorrow. So you may be hearing from me. I don’t every dare call folks in the morning but if you are up early feel free to give me abuzz as I will be driving 7-9 a.m.
The well paid truck driver
Have a great Valentine’s Ava! (and her mommy and daddy)
Sounds like your art table is all decked out! You must make some great creations. I remember last year you and your mom melted crayons on waxed paper and cut them into shapes of hearts. (Am I correct? I think I remember that from your previous blog….)
Anyways, Happy Valentine’s Day (in 3 days)