Sew Busy

Okay, so school is back in session and summer is over. Lots of people are asking me what I'm doing now and the answer is - a little bit of everything.

I do not work full time at the office anymore. I gave that up to be available to my children for school activities and to help watch little Rylee. Things are really going well. I have adjusted to staying home and I LOVE it!

Although being a mommy keeps me very busy, I am still pursuing my passion...

Sewing!

I have decided to post a few pictures of some past projects in hopes that maybe I can round up a few orders to help keep me brushed up on my skills!

You've probably seen Amos' best buddy, George, in a few blog pictures. He was in desperate need of a new t-shirt, so I fixed him up this summer with his very own custom made "G" shirt.

Backpacks:

My sweet friend, Brittany, asked me to make her baby bedding. Surprisingly, this is made mostly of shower curtains! Turned out to be one of my favorite projects!

Hair Bows:

Burp Cloths:

Owl t-shirts:

Baby Blankets:

Embroidery:

Well, there you have it folks.

Besides my family, this is my other love (I know, I'm kinda weird).

Anyway, if anyone is looking to have something embroidered/monogrammed please feel free to contact me!

Hope everyone has a terrific Labor Day! :)

Who Would've Thought?

Who would've ever thought I would be driving a TRUCK?!

It's true, people. My mini van is gone and I am a bit sad about it. The truth is, I guess our family needs a truck. We have big plans to be moving in the next few months and our van can't make it up the dirt driveway where we plan to move. Quite frankly, I am really tired of walking up hill to get where I'm going (I may be a little lazy).

Anyway, long gone are the days of separate seating and moving watching. We are officially a farm family. Wow, that sounds funny.

Miss Priss is the only one not happy about the new truck. Don't let the picture above fool you, she just likes posing for the camera.

Surprisingly, it still feels like I'm driving the van, except it's a lot higher and LONGER! I may need some lessons at an empty parking lot!

So-0-0, if you see a crazy woman driver in a big truck, IT'S ME!! :)

So long Swagger Wagon, I'll miss you!

***PAUSE THE MUSIC ON MY PLAYLIST SO YOU CAN HEAR THE VIDEO- IT'S WORTH WATCHING!***

http://toyotaswaggerwagon.com

We All Survived!

Wednesday night was a little crazy, but in a good way. We were all a little anxious for school the next morning.

We did all the things you do the night before the first day, and of course...

Read all about Kindergarten!

Amos is definitely a "momma's boy" and proud of it! There isn't a day that goes by when he doesn't crawl up in my lap and love on me. I love all my children, but there is just something about that last one!

After we read the book I asked him if he was going to miss me and he said, "you betcha! I love ya, mom! I'll miss ya everyday." Gotta love that kid!

After he got out of my lap, I overheard Amos talking to Kent:

Amos: Hey, Bubba... Can we really have chips in our lunchbox?

Kent: Sure!

Amos: Everyday?

Kent: Well, I guess if you want.

Amos: What about cookies?

Kent: Yes! Cookies too!

Amos: Wow! I can't believe it!

For the last two years, Amos has been in Play Learn school where they have a strict lunch policy. Thus, the excitement over chips and cookies!

After all the lunch box talk, they went to bed. I guess at some point in the night, Kent climbed down into bed with little man. So cute!

Thursday, August 19th

First day of school!

This is a bit worrisome!

Oh my.

No, he was not prompted to do that. Funny stuff!

We're on our way and actually on time!

Siting in her class line in the atrium

He looks really excited

Like I said before... worrisome

Bless his little heart, he was so nervous.

After school, Grace was the only one that offered up any info on her day. The boys were, well, boys. They didn't say a lot. I asked all the motherly questions and they both gave me one word answers. From what I gathered, it was a good day.

The first thing Amos did when we walked through the front door was to reach in his backpack and pull out a picture of his little hand. His sweet teacher, Mrs. Stumbaugh, read them a story about a little raccoon that was scared to leave his mom and go to school. The mommy raccoon kisses the little raccoon's hand and tells him to put it to his face and think of her if he gets sad at school.

Ahhhhh... SO sweet!

Kent's Kindergarten teacher also read it on the first day and we ran out and bought it. It's wonderful!

Precious memories!

We are all trying to gear up for next week. Everyone is excited!