just checking in...

Know that if I haven't posted in a while, I'm swamped! But I'm sure you've figured that out by now. :) Sara started school on Monday, so we've been gearing up for that. Jason was home and Ted and Judy are here. We've been busy. But I still can't figure out with what. Ever have one of those days? When you KNOW that you didn't sit all day, but when you look back you can't remember why you were so busy? Well, I've had a couple of weeks like that! The kids and I are back to our routine and I should be able to post more this week. Take care ya'll!

Hi Marilyn.

feeling a little bit...

...sick. Whatever little ick that Austin managed to contract I now have. It's all good. Jason will be home again on Thursday. Can you tell I'm counting down the days?? He was home this weekend but had to leave again on Sunday. It is what it is I guess. :)

BUT in other big news. I'm supposed to get my "new" used sewing machine today! After the aforementioned table incident, I really wanted a new one. I got it on Ebay for a good price and have been waiting patiently for it to arrive! I'll keep ya'll posted on all the wonderful new things I'll be able to create with it! I can't wait. If I felt better I would head on over to the sewing center and pickup a 1/4" foot for it, but I'm not. It can wait.

Oh, and here's August's desktop calendar. I know I'm a slacker, but I have been BUSY! :) Enjoy and have a great day!

A to Z

Well, here are the latest and final additions to my Alphabet Pals. This is Theodore...

and these little guys are Ulysses, Victor, and Walter...

and finally Xavier, Yogi, and Zack.

And here is the gang all together.

Yeah, I did end up doing more frogs, but I enlarged the pattern 150% and that made things a whole lot easier. I also made them out of fleece and now they are all nice and snuggly. I just want to pet them all day. But I won’t. Mainly because I have a lot of other things I need to do. But I admit it, I’m a fabric petter.

So, I’m officially done with all my friends for the Alphabet Friends Adventure. I really enjoyed making these little guys and it’s always nice to “be a good human” (as Des would say) and do things for others (My Stuff Bags). It also gave me a chance to use up fabric from my stash. The only thing I bought for the project was stuffing. So that was a bonus.

With the little guys being wrapped up, I think I may take a break from sewing and work on some scrapbook pages. I’ll be sure to share the fruits of my labor…if I make it that far. Here’s to wishing you all a great day.

Shamus

I've always loved that name. I don't know why, but I do. A good ole Irish name I suppose. I know I said I was probably going to make more fish for the Alphabet Pal Adventure and I might, but this little giraffe is my new favorite. As soon as I get a few things straightened out. Like, maybe ribbon for the mane instead of ric rac and maybe a bit better at the little gusset under his belly. That part was a little tricky. Oh, and the ears. I don't think they're supposed to be standing striaght up are they? Anyone, anyone???

I love this baby!

O.K. so he's not exactly a baby anymore, but he's my baby. And I think he is just so unbelievably adorable. I just look at him and wish he could stay this small forever. I don't know if you read Pioneer Women's Blog, but with her recent posts, she's making me realize that my baby isn't going to be small forever. And that makes me sad sometimes. I would love to have another baby, just not ANYTIME in the distant future. But Jason and I (reluctantly) agreed that Austin would be the last one.

I know I need to savor every moment that they are small because they grow up so fast, but sometimes it's hard when there are 3 little crazy people running around and life trying to throw you curve balls every chance it gets. So really this post is a reminder to us all to slow down and enjoy the small people in our life because they won't be small for long.

because we all need a little bit of humor...

We are in the long drawn out process of potty training Logan. So recently he was on the potty and said to me...

"I present to you...Poop!"

You KNOW I couldn't keep a straight face with that one!

my school of fish...

I guess the official count for my Alphabet Pals is 18. Only 8 left to do. And they'll probably be fish too! I just love making them. For one, they are very easy and two they are really cute. So with this school, I present Ian, Jack, Kaleb, Luke, Max, Nathan, Oliver, Paul, Quincy, and Russ.

For those of you that like to wonder...I found the pattern here and had gotten the fabric at Quilt Taffy a while back. Those girls are so awesome by the way :) You should check out Des's little critters, she's been sewing and crocheting up a storm. I'm going to have to check and see how the other girls are doing. I bet they have some cute ones. Have a great weekend everyone!