the lable maker

I think someone is having a bit too much fun with the new label maker :)

monkey business

We walked into the living room tonight to find this.
Addie had been playing on the floor and I guess decided she wanted to sit in her chair and watch a bit of TV. Of course I ran for the camera to snap a shot, but before I could even get the pictures loaded to the computer she was on the move again... this time on to the couch!

Such determination!

but always ready to smile for the camera :)

"I think I can, I think I can..."

"I know I can, I know I can..."

almost...

"Look at me mom, I did it!"
It's been a big day for this little monkey, not only is she a master climber, but she finally cut her first tooth today!

fall

Fall is my favorite season. I love the cool weather, the colors, baking... I could go on. Anyway, so far our fall has been very mild- still in the upper 70's most days and the trees still green, just beginning to turn. So, today we celebrated a bit of fall in the house, starting with our favorite pumpkin pancake recipe, yum!

Then we decided to try out this project. Regan had seen the ones our friends had made and wanted to try too. We always love a painting projects and getting to use straws to paint? Even better!

Phil took the kids up the street to Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve for a hike so that I could have an hour or so of peaceful sewing (thanks, babe!) and I realized after I had laid out all my fabric for the camera straps that they too are following the fall theme of the day!
Gotta get back to that sewing, before the wild ones return :)

going batty

This seems to be a habit with me... Every year I say we are not going to do Halloween (I really hate all the skeletons and death and creepy stuff that starts appearing earlier and earlier each year) and then a week or two before I suddenly get inspired to do something crazy, like make costumes for all 5 of my kids. Or in this case- cut out 40 some odd bats and hang them through my entry hall... I blame it on Dana, they just looked so cool flying across her dining room wall!

a new skirt

I bought the last of the bolt when I went back to the fabric store last weekend. It was enough to make 3 skirts. One for Lu, of course, and two to sell at the bazaar.

Tallulah was happy to model for me and had to have the matching sketchbook cover for the photo shoot too :)
The other two will fit a 5/6 year old- just a basic elastic waisted skirt. Any idea how much I should charge for these?

birthday sewing

I am taking (another) break from the bazaar sewing to whip up a birthday present for one of Tallulah's CC classmates.
I love making these softies. Check out mmmcrafts shop and blog for some great patterns :)

a new diaper bag

I saw this tutorial the other day and loved the idea of a bag that is made to hook on the stroller. I decided to change it up a bit, but still used the messenger concept and the strap idea. I made my bag a little bigger and added pockets to the sides for bottles. I think if I make another I will add pockets to the inside too- maybe one long one to hold the changing pad and two smaller ones for toys and diaper cream etc.

Anyway, here is my version of the stroller bag
plenty of room inside for diapers, wipes, a blanket and snacks!
Well, enough procrastinating, must get back to Bazaar sewing!