hot fun!

Wanna keep your toddler/preschool/self busy for at least an hour?

Then I have the activiity for you! :) I first saw this in one of my parent magazines...then April at Janesays did it last year with her daughter...I knew Moses would love it!

Basically, you round up some little water-proof toys...

Fill a shallow bowl with water...the one I used was about three inches deep...if you have older or younger kids you could adjust the depth to increase/decrease the challenge level...

Then arrange the toys in the water filled bowl...

And freeze overnight.

I gave Moses a squirt bottle and a small screwdriver...he LOVES any reason to use a screwdriver!

He went to town...

I helped him when he needed it...

Making it a fun activity for the both of us...

And he loved the power of having his OWN squirt bottle...

Nothing like FREE, cold fun on a hot summer day!

And like I said...it kept him busy for at least an hour. :)

If you think about it...say a prayer for my husband...he goes tomorrow for the interview of his life! :) Pray for confidence and wisdom! :)

xo

a free skirt!

Want to win a FREE Scrap Happy skirt?
Hop on over to Lassie Girls blog to find out how!

And...this is completely random and I have no hopes of it working...BUT if any of you out there has one of these...in good shape...and would like to trade me shop goods for it...let's chat! :)
xo

sis-boom-BAH!

This was the extent of our fireworks this year. With two little ones that have to be in bed before dark it makes it a little hard to go see fireworks...we're guessing it will be another three years before we get there again. :)

So instead we both worked. Above is the pile I finished this weekend...five skirts, six pillows, two pillow covers, six wash cloths, a headband and six towels. And I still haven't caught up yet...not that I am complaining mind you. :)

I made these as part of an order for my sister in law...one side...

And the other. :) Two sided pillow case covers are so fun...she chose the fabrics and I took it from there...would be happy to do some for you too! :)

A new design in the shop.

And I just posted the last of the colorful towels in the shop...once they are gone, they are gone for good. :)

Sleep training with Aaron is mentally and physically exhausting me...it has been much harder with Aaron than it ever was with Moses...making me feel like a failure as a mom...not to mention the guilt that some folks dish out to me for daring to try a cry it out method.
Then there have been those who have been constantly one upping me...reminding me how much better their kids are than mine...and how long theirs have been doing x, y and z...ugh.
And I am really homesick for Radford. I would love if Doug's promotion moved us closer to there.

So that is that...I am not the happiest person to be living with right now.
But I am trying so hard. :) I promise.

xo

10 things and design your own.

The 10 Things I am thankful for today:
1. Our future as a family!
2. A hardworking husband.
3. That I get to stay home with my kids.
4. Lots of orders this week!
5. A rainy day today.
6. Improving sleep for Aaron.
7. A God who is always there for me.
8.Friends...everywhere!
9. Peanut butter and coffee ice cream...with caramel sauce!
10. Productivity!

Let's see your 10 things! :)

The skirts have been way more successful than I ever imagined they would be.
Thanks to all you lovelies!

I have decided to keep them as a regular in the shop...carrying regular colorways and with a design your own option.
I can also now make them in small, medium and large.
Want to design your own?

Go HERE.
Then send me a link to the fabric combo you would like (from the 1/2 yard sets) and let me know what size.
Below are a few of my favorites...

Pink and grays...

Red and blues...

Blues and grays...

Pinks, browns and oranges, too.
And lots more to choose from there.

The price will still be $25 per skirt.
If you already have an order with me...I already have your skirt planned out.
The "Design your own" option can only apply to new orders from here on out.

Happy Sunday!
xo