For My Favorite Nephew
I wasn't sure I was going to participate in the Boy's Week Challenge, but my sister asked if I'd be interested in sewing a fox costume for her son a few months ago. I searched for a pattern, hoping it...
View ArticleFeria Dress
(week five of Project Run and Play)When we were in Spain a few years ago (don't get too jealous- it's pretty much the only exciting thing we've done) we were lucky to be there during Feria. I was in...
View ArticleWe Love Fall!!
Some favorite pictures from Sunday. :) I know some of these aren't super clear (still figuring out my new lens) but I just love the expression on her face.Favorite!Love that face:Love the background...
View ArticleIt's Top-tober!
I'm super excited to be guest posting on Tricia's blog today, Made by Me. Shared with You. I'm sharing how I made this shirt for Ansley and a shirt I made for myself. Hope to see you there! :)
View ArticleWe Love Fall Part Two
(part one)Lined rain jacket from Old Navy. Coraline Dress by Jess of Craftiness is Not Optional tutorial here, my post here.
View ArticleHappy Halloween!
Love this picture my friend took of Ansley!! Details of Ansley's costume here. I made this skirt using Jessica's tutorial here. Happy Halloween!
View Articlean apology and excuse
Hey friends! I am sorry I don't have the coat post today. It's been a lot harder recovering from carpal tunnel surgery than I thought. Hopefully soon! Thanks for your patience.
View ArticleBetter Late than Never
It's been three weeks since my surgery and I feel so much better! I can play the piano, type, take pictures, but don't want to get my incision wet so I'm not doing dishes or cooking much or cleaning....
View ArticleOur Christmas Picture(s) and Some Rejects/Funnies
Guy Smiley:The bribe:Bubble Nose:Setting up the tripod:On a hill:Thanks to my sister, Cynthia, for directing Ansley's attention and making it easier to take pictures than with the tripod. Ansley's coat...
View ArticleO Christmas Tree
If the mountain defeats you, will you risk a more dangerous road?Ansley's snowman:
View Article....And we're back!
Hello! I know it's been a while. We all got sick, then were out of town, then the laptop monitor died. Now I'm in the process of decluttering the house/life and sorting through the thousands of...
View ArticleLiebster Award
The lovely Sally of Daisy Chain Creations gave me a blogging award an embarrassing long time ago a few weeks ago. Danke! :)"The Liebster Blog Award is an award given by bloggers to up and coming...
View ArticleThe Happiest Place on Earth Part One
Here's the first installment of pictures from over a month ago. We spent almost three days at Disneyland and I didn't think I'd want more time but I did! This post is character themed, with a few...
View ArticleThe Happiest Place on Earth Part 2a
I think we went on every ride that Ansley was tall enough to ride. She tricked us into buying her Cinderella shoes b/c we thought she was only a half inch shorter than the requirement for the Cars...
View ArticleThe Happiest Place on Earth Part 2b
(rides and virtual tour continued)We'd never been on the Monster's Inc ride. I loved it! I was especially impressed that Harry Hausens smelled like sushi! It was a lot like a ride through the movie....
View ArticleThe Happiest Place on Earth Part Three
Another one of Ansley's favorite things at Disneyland were the parades. The one time she fell asleep at the park in three days was during the dinner at Big Thunder Ranch BBQ (which was excellent btw-...
View ArticleThe Happiest Place on Earth Part Four
I love the details and decorations at Disneyland! This post is mostly just cool shots from our time there.And then I noticed they have really cool lights.In the bathroom.I don't know how I'd never had...
View ArticleThe Happiest Place on Earth Part Five
Better pics of her Cinderella dress. I didn't realize the two shades of blue were so similar. The sleeves and three quarters of the skirt are lighter blue. (I also made the Sleeping Beauty dress by...
View ArticleThe Getty
I first went to the Getty in high school. I instantly regretted not having a camera with me! It is one of the most beautiful places. :) I wish I'd known (before booking our hotel across the street from...
View ArticleMy Nephew's Birthday Party
My adorable nephew recently turned one. My sister threw him a fantastic baseball party!!!I made a little blazer with suiting fabric for the exterior and baseball fabric for the interior. The pattern is...
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