visits and growing babies

Here are some pictures of my dad's visit. It was so nice to have him here. And yes, the bonding and wonderful grandfather/grandson time was fantastic.

Baseball

This shot was awesome. I love this picture!


Lego's with Grandpa!

Tickling!

Me at 29 weeks


And me at 30 weeks, this baby is getting big!

simplify

In an attempt to simplify and to bring less stress and more peace to my life, I am sticking with blogger and leaving my facebook. Yes, it's a big step, but I think I'll find it satisfying and a little more personal. More time for my kids, sitting on my nest, and maybe even a good book or two!
So yes, I'm still here. Pictures will soon come of the growing belly (almost 30 weeks now) and I'm glad to be here.

Lovely January

Here I am at 14 weeks along. So excited about this little one, already can't wait to see baby's face but I have to wait awhile.

One sweater, so many options. Above is a bird ornament and below is Aiden's Owlie.

Little Glimpses

I love roasted vegies (this one is purple turnips, red pepper, red potato, mushrooms and cauliflower.

Home made apple sauce!!!


Just a little glimpse of home made presents for Christmas. This is a handpainted burlap bucket I made.

And a brown satin (and brown colors) quilt I made for one amazing couple.

Happy December and hope those Christmas ideas are coming!

Happy November!

Wish I could show y'all what I've been working on, but they are all gifts and those people would find out. (and we don't want lovely surprises spoiled). Sorry I haven't posted anything amazing, but I'm sure something is just around the corner. In the mean time, Happy November! What a marvelous month. So thankful for so many things!

a fresh new batch.

I love these washcloths. They work so well. I've been mass producing them in the evening when Jake and I watch an old movie together.


Somebody had a major growth spurt and needed a larger size of cloth diapers. So here is a fresh new batch for little guy. I loved how these turned out.

tutorial on re-covering pot holders

Take one old potholder (one with stains, burn marks, etc)

sew (right sides together) a pillowcase with a lovely fabric.

Slip the old potholder in the pillow case, close up last side and sew a finishing hem all the way around.

Finish by sewing quilted lines throughout, binding everything together and adding texture.

And there you go (perfect for a recession)your newly recovered pot holder!!

fall projects

Shower curtain I made from a duvet cover (found of course at the local thrift store) I cut the bottom short and made tabs for each curtain hook.

This is a purse and matching headband that I made for a little girl's first birthday. Just her size.

Given as a hand-me-down robe. Genn needed a new one. This one was very much for a teenage boy, so I gave it a little makeover and sleeping beauty has her robe.

Gennevieve and Aiden pumpkins



Scary Daddy and mommy pumpkins

Abi made hers all by herself as well as Eddrick. I think they did a great job!

Little Projects

Making dresses for my girls out of my old shirts

T-shirts work well and make comfortable dresses.

Cloth diapers I made. I love line drying!

I am a little obsessed with making these cloth headbands.

enjoying some Cali sunshine

Pictures from our trip to L.A- I can't believe how much I missed the beach. It was healing and lovely.