Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Delayed Reaction . . .
I'm behind on posting some projects . . .that's just the name of the game around here. Well, this is what I spend the majority of my time doing. Often I feel, as my dear friend Rachel put it, like a jungle gym! This picture was taken on a particularly nice and easy evening after supper. Brent and I walked down to the school to let the kids play at the playground. It was a great evening, like 75 in the middle of July, a light breeze; it really could not have been more perfect!
Finally, I got a picture of the dress I made Vivian for her birthday, and in true "me" fashion, it wasn't finished on time. However, it was finished in time for her to wear it to church the following Sunday. She looks so sweet in it, I wish that I had a picture of her in it. Add that to the "to do" list. I had a good time making this; all of the fabric was thrifted, and the straps were free! The bottom is from a tablecloth I bought for $.50, the apron is half of a silk scarf I paid $.25, and the top you might recognize as being the same fabric I used on mom's mother's day purse, which I bought for $1. The best part? I have enough left over to make Sophie a matching dress!
I picked up "Last Minute Patchwork Gifts" a couple of months ago and finally got around to making this little guy for my cousin. She had a new baby just a few weeks ago and hopefully they'll get in some good cuddle time!
Oh, and my first jewelry-making attempt. I adore bracelets, and I like big ones, so that's what I made. There's a matching necklace as well, but I'm not much of a necklace person, so I'm giving it to mom, just have to make a few adjustments first. This was really fun to make and I have to thank my mother-in-law. She's introduced me to making jewelry, and now I think I'm hooked. Oh, and don't be too jealous, but the beads were picked up at a garage sale for $1!!!!
AND, I finally got rid of that mop on my head and got a real haircut. I love having short hair, but now I need some color change. I'm toying with the idea of bleaching the whole thing and being platinum again. Ideas anyone???
Lastly, don't forget to enter the giveaway in my post below!!!
Finally, I got a picture of the dress I made Vivian for her birthday, and in true "me" fashion, it wasn't finished on time. However, it was finished in time for her to wear it to church the following Sunday. She looks so sweet in it, I wish that I had a picture of her in it. Add that to the "to do" list. I had a good time making this; all of the fabric was thrifted, and the straps were free! The bottom is from a tablecloth I bought for $.50, the apron is half of a silk scarf I paid $.25, and the top you might recognize as being the same fabric I used on mom's mother's day purse, which I bought for $1. The best part? I have enough left over to make Sophie a matching dress!I picked up "Last Minute Patchwork Gifts" a couple of months ago and finally got around to making this little guy for my cousin. She had a new baby just a few weeks ago and hopefully they'll get in some good cuddle time!Oh, and my first jewelry-making attempt. I adore bracelets, and I like big ones, so that's what I made. There's a matching necklace as well, but I'm not much of a necklace person, so I'm giving it to mom, just have to make a few adjustments first. This was really fun to make and I have to thank my mother-in-law. She's introduced me to making jewelry, and now I think I'm hooked. Oh, and don't be too jealous, but the beads were picked up at a garage sale for $1!!!!AND, I finally got rid of that mop on my head and got a real haircut. I love having short hair, but now I need some color change. I'm toying with the idea of bleaching the whole thing and being platinum again. Ideas anyone??? Lastly, don't forget to enter the giveaway in my post below!!!Sunday, August 9, 2009
4,500!!!!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! SEE ABOVE FOR WINNER.
UNBELIEVABLE!!! I've had just over 4,500 visits to my little corner of the world since the beginning of July! I must celebrate with a give-a-way! To be considered, all you have to do is leave a comment with your favorite color, or color combination and then I'll make you a purse, kind of like THIS and matching checkbook cover . . .and maybe even throw in a little something extra- all in your favorite color combo! I'll leave entries open for 2 weeks, so refer your friends to my site too. I'd love to have more visitors!!!
**BE SURE I KNOW HOW TO CONTACT YOU!!!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Staller Campout- First Edition
We had a great time last week camping. Well, MOST of us had a great time. We got to our campsite early Tuesday morning, set up and then went for a well deserved swim! Here's a pic of the girls on the drive. All Vivian could talk about for days leading up was going camping and sleeping in the tent.
Day two was rain, rain, and then some more rain. Everyone, except Mom and Dad ended up with a little water in their tent. Ours stayed completely dry, except for my shoulder! It was WET when we got up. We spent most of the day in a pavillion. We had pancakes for breakfast and then built a fire later. It could have been worse.
Day three was much better. All of our stuff finally dried out and we spent the day enjoying the outdoors. Kids went fishing, and on boat rides. Brent caught and the ATE a crawfish . . .gross. Then for supper we went to Berne for Swiss Days. Natalie and Dad tried out a "new look" that got LOTS of looks, and a few giggles! The kids had lots of fun dancing to the polka band "Joe Fox and the Bavarian Showtime Band". They were pretty good!
Day two was rain, rain, and then some more rain. Everyone, except Mom and Dad ended up with a little water in their tent. Ours stayed completely dry, except for my shoulder! It was WET when we got up. We spent most of the day in a pavillion. We had pancakes for breakfast and then built a fire later. It could have been worse.Day three was much better. All of our stuff finally dried out and we spent the day enjoying the outdoors. Kids went fishing, and on boat rides. Brent caught and the ATE a crawfish . . .gross. Then for supper we went to Berne for Swiss Days. Natalie and Dad tried out a "new look" that got LOTS of looks, and a few giggles! The kids had lots of fun dancing to the polka band "Joe Fox and the Bavarian Showtime Band". They were pretty good!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sometimes great things just happen, and sometimes they don't.
Like this picture! I was outside taking some pictures of Nathan and was able to sneak this cute photo of Viv. She's hard to photograph now because she does the CHEESE smile, that's not so much a smile, and more of a grimace showing all of her teeth at once. Not too cute. This pic was so cute that I thought I'd try to snap a few of Sophie as well. She would have none of it and just kept saying "I don't like it". Here are two of my "favorites. Aimee- does this face look familiar???
And, then here's the boy that we took all the trouble of getting the camera out for. I can't believe he's 6 months old already. He's a sweet boy! He babbles, laughs for the girls, rolls over and has even started pushing himself on to his knees. I'm NOT ready for that! He is such a good baby though, content and sweet!
And, then here's the boy that we took all the trouble of getting the camera out for. I can't believe he's 6 months old already. He's a sweet boy! He babbles, laughs for the girls, rolls over and has even started pushing himself on to his knees. I'm NOT ready for that! He is such a good baby though, content and sweet!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Best Husband EVER!!!
Guess who took that awesome pic? That's right! My amazing hubby. And can you guess where we were??? I have the greatest husband ever! He didn't mind my screaming at the concert and even danced (well, rocked back and forth) to the songs with me. We got home sooooo late, but it was so worth it! Love ya babe!!!!Monday, June 22, 2009
New Curtains & Checkbook Covers
The sewing machine and I have been getting back together. I've missed that cheap piece of plastic that gives me fits!!! Having a baby PLUS two other kids makes you busy and so there hasn't been much going on lately- until now. I made new curtains. They're done, but not really. All of the edges are finished (which is more than I can say for the other curtains I've made in the house) but I've found a cute print to go on the bottom, and then they'll be DONE. 
Also made Mom some new pillow covers. No pics yet, but maybe I'll drag the camera over to her place some day this week to snap off a few. I've also got checkbook covers going on. I've got 30 of them cut, and a few sewn up. I got rid of my ugly plastic one about 6 months ago when I made one for myself and figured it was high time to get some in the shop. 
I'm almost done with Viv's birthday dress. Its still in progress, but I'm so thrilled that it is all from garage sale fare! I picked up a tablecloth (that has become the skirt of the dress), a silk-ish scarf (became an apron for the skirt), and some gorgeous printed fabric for the top (same fabric I used for mom's purse) and it all cost less than $2!!! Now, I just need to see if I have buttons already . . .
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