~Happy Spring~
Lilly reading to Olivia after breakfast. How Sweet!
We had to tie Luke up because he runs away if he is
offleash and the yard isn't fully fenced in. He was NOT
enjoying himself and tried to chew off the rope.
April 27, 2011
Finally!
Ahh the warm weather is returning!! Winter and Fall are great but my favorite seasons are Spring and Summer. The snow and cold weather has stuck around longer than usual for around here, at least from what I've been told. We still have some snow up on the pass that we drive over to go to Twisp but its almost gone! The past few days have been really nice so we've been able to go outside and actually enjoy it. I think Olivia has cried EVERYtime its time to come inside. She really enjoys being outdoors. Lilly is still scared of every kind of insect known to man, no matter flying or not its out to bite or sting her. If it flies its a bee and if it crawls its a spider. She's very thankful to have a little sister willing to kill it for her.
~Happy Spring~
~Happy Spring~
April 22, 2011
Addictions
This last winter I really got into crocheting.You could almost say I was addicted to it! I was able to make toboggins for Chris and the girls and tons of different kinds of kitchen rags and hot pads. I've also made scarves and throws before.
Well... that addiction has faded and now I've got a sewing addiction. So far I have sewn a pair of culottes for Lilly and Olivia, burp cloths and a nursing cover for a friend and now I have the pieces cut out to sew an apron for Olivia. Just so you know, I am not very good at either of these crafts and I'm very much a beginner, learning as I go. The verse from Philippians came to my mind alot during these projects, Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strentheneth me.
The first sewing project was a pair of culottes for Olivia. There was much frustration, tears, pin pokes in my fingers and mistakes that went into that project. The first pair I somehow managed to get everything right except for sewing them upside down. Yup! So I cut out some more of the fabric only to learn that I had cut out 4 front legs instead of 2 front legs and 2 back legs. I just had enough fabric to cut out 2 back legs. I learned very much from doing those and when I got to Lilly's pair I knew what NOT to do, haaha! The last thing I just finished was the nursing apron, by the way if you buy one it's going to cost you about $35 or more plus shipping and handling if you buy online. I spent about $7 on fabric, thread and the d rings needed to make the apron!! Which has kind of made the whole "addiction" thing worse, because now I'm thinking what else can I make for less?!
Well... that addiction has faded and now I've got a sewing addiction. So far I have sewn a pair of culottes for Lilly and Olivia, burp cloths and a nursing cover for a friend and now I have the pieces cut out to sew an apron for Olivia. Just so you know, I am not very good at either of these crafts and I'm very much a beginner, learning as I go. The verse from Philippians came to my mind alot during these projects, Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strentheneth me.
The first sewing project was a pair of culottes for Olivia. There was much frustration, tears, pin pokes in my fingers and mistakes that went into that project. The first pair I somehow managed to get everything right except for sewing them upside down. Yup! So I cut out some more of the fabric only to learn that I had cut out 4 front legs instead of 2 front legs and 2 back legs. I just had enough fabric to cut out 2 back legs. I learned very much from doing those and when I got to Lilly's pair I knew what NOT to do, haaha! The last thing I just finished was the nursing apron, by the way if you buy one it's going to cost you about $35 or more plus shipping and handling if you buy online. I spent about $7 on fabric, thread and the d rings needed to make the apron!! Which has kind of made the whole "addiction" thing worse, because now I'm thinking what else can I make for less?!
Lilly took time out of coloring to help with one of the straps on the nursing cover.
Not the best picture of Olivia's culottes
I asked her to give me a pretty smile, she did her "crazy" face instead.
Maybe she had too much chocolate pudding?
April 19, 2011
April 15, 2011
My 1st Post!!
How exciting is this? I have thought of starting a blog for some time now and finally decided to just do it. Hopefully this won't turn out like my journal/diary ideas that never lasted and were soon forgotten. I have to "confess" I don't have much time during my day to sit at the computer and I'm still not sure how this blog thing works, so it's probably going to take forever to get things situated on here the way I like. Please be patient with me as I get this thing going. I look forward to sharing with family and friends the goings on in my life with my hubby, 2 little red headed girls, 2 dogs, a cat and a baby on the way!
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