Cousins

Mason, Jonah and Max pause for a picture at my Dad's birthday party. Today was an early day out at school so we were able to attend the party that evening all the way out at my mom's house. Happy Birthday Daddy!

Green Day

Every year for St. Patrick's Day the kids dress up in green. At school they get a special "green" ticket to spend on special prizes at the end of the school year. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy Boy

Lucas is a fast growing boy! This is a 3-month outfit that I put on him today and quickly realized that today would be the only day he'll fit this outfit. He has so many cutesie outfits to wear, I had to dig to find this one in the bottom of his drawer. We are just now 2 months old and growing pudgier each day. With the limited wearing options, I decided to have a photo shoot with him and his "happy" outfit. How cute is he, with his fun new smile?

One of My Creations

I've been looking for cute apron patterns on and off over the years. Recently I came across a pattern full of retro aprons that I liked, so I bought it. This cute apron I made from that pattern for my visiting teachers' daughter. When I was shopping for the material, I saw an example of this apron. I chatted with one of the ladies that works there (I know her from church) and she showed me how she'd had trouble with the flounce and improvised a fix. It's always nice to see a finished product. Knowing that I already had the pattern, I felt compelled to attempt it. As always it takes me a bit to understand the sewing instructions. About the 5th time through, and a day later, it finally dawned on me how to attach the flounce the way the instructions intended! It was truly a light bulb moment. It was so clear! Why didn't I understand it before?
Anyway I finally got it all put together in time for her wedding shower. Isn't the material fun? I even improvised and stitched bright blue (matching of course) thread around every edge. I am very happy with how it turned out. Now... if I could only get it together to make myself one!