I am crazy busy this week... not with anything exciting like an in home interview with People magazine or anything... mostly just with babysitting and Bible study and laundry and baking.
Although I just might share that baking with you tomorrow. Its something new for me. And it is YUMMY.
In the meantime, I just want to take a moment to say Thank You to a very special friend!
Kristin sent this adorable hand made shirt to us when Audrey was born.
I don't know how she knew, but I sorta have a thing for long sleeve onesies. And by 'thing' I mean full fledged addiction.
Audrey is now big enough to fit into it, and it just so cute!! Thank you so much Kristin for your thoughtfulness and creativeness!
Oh Gracious!! She is precious!
Posted by: Marcia | October 20, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Thankyou!! I totally agree... :)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | October 20, 2009 at 11:36 PM
SOOO CUTE!!
Posted by: BigMamaCass | October 20, 2009 at 11:38 PM
oh my goodness...she is adorable...really such a cute model for the onesie, too...
Posted by: denise | October 21, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Good thing she's got 2 older brothers!!!
Posted by: ElizaBeth | October 21, 2009 at 03:00 AM
Holy moly, she's getting huge! When did that happen.
And I agree. Long sleve onsies are the best. Hope is outgrowing them and I'm more than a little sad. Enjoy a little extra for me too, will you?
Posted by: Bethany | October 21, 2009 at 04:55 AM
And I was going to say, what an absolute cutie too. I love little girls. And boys, but I'm on a girl kick after seeing this. :)
Posted by: Bethany | October 21, 2009 at 04:57 AM
She sure is a dolly, Amanda. That onesie is so very cute. What a neat gift.
Posted by: katie r. | October 21, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Love the pictures. She's beautiful! :) Can't wait to see what you are baking.
Posted by: kari hutchinson | October 21, 2009 at 07:05 AM
What a precious little cherub she is! And that onsie is adorible!
Be Blessed,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | October 21, 2009 at 07:07 AM
I LOVE long-sleeved onesies! I just bought a bunch on sale at Carter's. They are the winter staple in my house for my little ones.
Audrey is one little cutie! And that shirt is adorable on her!
Posted by: Liz | October 21, 2009 at 07:58 AM
she is adorable and that onsie is pretty cute!
Posted by: Sonya | October 21, 2009 at 08:30 AM
Thanks Katie!!! Hope you are well!!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | October 21, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Oh my, she looks just like you!! Great pictures too.
Posted by: Jenay | October 21, 2009 at 09:19 AM
What a sweetie!! I also love long sleeved onsies. And that one is adorable!
Posted by: Michelle M. | October 21, 2009 at 09:33 AM
What a sweet friend and what a cutie pie modeling that cute onesie. She is so precious! Great pictures too. Love the natural light.
Posted by: He & Me + 3 | October 21, 2009 at 09:57 AM
She is getting SO big! And cute of course! :)
I LOVE onesies too, I tell Matt all the time I wish they made them at least to 5T! :)
Hope you are all doing well.
Posted by: Laura | October 21, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Cute Cute Cute!
I also love long sleeve onesies! I love onesie in general....it's so baby!
Posted by: Tina Fisher | October 21, 2009 at 11:06 AM
I love her fuzzy hair :) I miss that so much! She is super sweet and what a cute onesie! How fun! I hope she gets to wear it LOTS! They grow up too fast!
{And SUPER yummy pancakes previous post! How did I miss that! I'm like Pavlov's dog with your blog! The drool starts immediately! LOL!}
Posted by: Carrie @ MartinManor | October 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM
I have two girls and when they were babies I loved them in long-sleeved onesies! So cozy and sweet on their chubby bodies. They were hard to find back then though!! Your little girl is beautiful! My oldest daughter actually asked if we could go to your site this morning to see if you made something else ;) Food, with lots of color, she was hoping for!!!!!
Posted by: Mary C. | October 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM
That is so sweet Mary!! I am planning on posting something fun later this week... I have a feeling your daughter will enjoy it!! (I hope anyway!)
Many blessings to you and yours Mary!
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | October 21, 2009 at 11:35 AM
What a surprise! I didn't expect to see my name when I came here today! :-)
So glad she can wear it now. It was such a fun, easy project. Somehow your picture makes it look better than it looked when I made it, though...such crisp colors. :-)
Posted by: Kristin | October 21, 2009 at 12:40 PM
you have the cutest little girl ever! (okay, no wait on that one--i've got some pretty cute girls, too!) and when i read your comment on my post about maya bein in the er. i liked how you went on and on about not eating sugar. so i said to myself, "this is the girl who bakes multicolored treats, right?"
Posted by: gianna | October 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM
lol You are a smart lady!! ha! Rarely do my kids eat the cakes and cookies I make. And the pancakes were a from scratch with flax seed added... so MOST of the time, they dont eat sugar. When they are sick, they get NONE AT ALL.
Its just my humble little opinion, and its just what works for my family.
Hope you are well dear Warrior for Christ!!
Blessings-
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | October 21, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Audrey just gets cuter and cuter. She is looking toddler-like already. And I bet she has a sweet disposition, unlike certain blog commenters ;-) Now, you know I had to work that comment in there :D
Posted by: carma | October 21, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Oh my goodness. She is sweet as pie!
Posted by: sheri | October 21, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Super great pictures you took there! Very cute =]
Posted by: Dea | October 21, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Don't think I've told you this before, but my sister's youngest is lso named Audrey...I Lobe that Name. What a beautiful shirt forr a Beautiful girl!
Posted by: BJ_Mama | October 21, 2009 at 05:01 PM
That's a cute little shirt! I like how her hair looks in these pictures!
have a good night!
Bethany
Posted by: bp | October 21, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Adorable pictures of your precious daughter! God has blessed me with 3 sons but oh what I wouldn't give for a little girl to dress up! :)
Blessings
Kristin
Posted by: Kristin Smithmith | October 21, 2009 at 08:48 PM
She's so photogenic! Such a sweet smile.
Posted by: Kim | October 21, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Such a cutie pie.
Just got caught up on your blog, wow, and now I think I'm hungry for pancakes...man that pumpkin with the jack-o-lantern in the middle was brilliant, cookies with addresses.
The Pooh book was a find. Your husband's waders freaked you out? That made me laugh.
I love all these things you cook and you DO take great photos.
Posted by: Sunshine Mama | October 21, 2009 at 10:35 PM
I love adorable baby pudge and baby fuzz!! She's a gem! Can't wait to see whatcha have cookin'!!
Posted by: Mama M. | October 22, 2009 at 12:20 AM
So stinkin' cute...both the onesie and the girl:)
Posted by: Jamie @ Six Bricks High | October 22, 2009 at 12:49 AM
I hate to break this to you, but...
SHE. IS. GORGEOUS.
period.
Posted by: Pineapple Princess | October 22, 2009 at 01:25 AM
I love the little flowers on her shirt! And those photos are just precious, Amanda!
Posted by: Genny | October 22, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Amanda I cannot get over how beautiful she is!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet It Is | October 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Get your business cards ready, because I have someone very interested in using your "Minnesota" cookies!!!
So today, I had a big luncheon for my little towns businesses, and the State Rep's and Senator for my region were there. The Senator and I were talking about my daughter and her desire to have Julie come to her class because she thinks its cool that her mom knows a Senator... anyway, I digress... So, I then started telling Julie (Rosen) that I had a friend who made amazing cookies and is going to let me buy copious amounts of them (ok, 3 dozen)with our towns name on them for my daughters 6th grade class.
You should have seen her eyes light up! She thinks that she should have them for her meetings!
A few shameless plugs for my pals never hurts right?
So, you know how to reach me! I need to get your business card (on a cookie would be cool wouldn't it??) so I can send it to her!
I havent heard from Mantha's teacher as to when would be a good time to have the cookies in class but I will let you know! :) lo
Posted by: Lori Nusbaum | October 22, 2009 at 02:14 PM
Hey, Amanda. I need your address for the giveaway :) Have a great day!
Posted by: Michelle M. | October 22, 2009 at 04:09 PM
She is gorgeous. She looks just like you! What a very sweet little shirt.
Posted by: Gardner Momma | October 22, 2009 at 09:28 PM