Christmas Stockings and Hats

My poor blog has been neglected. I've been busy making things for the Bazaar coming in November. I should be posting more of what I've been making. Here are a couple things.

Christmas stocking ornaments. I love the Funky Christmas polkadot fabric.

Santa hats. I made some of these last year and they did well, I'm just changing them a little this year using different fabrics and making them in different sizes. Back to work now!

Halloween Bazaar 2008

Here are some pictures from the Barn Bazaar last year. I won't be participating in this bazaar this year I didn't quite finish my items in time, it's coming this weekend, plus I'm focusing more on Christmas this year. Here are a few things I did last year.

Black witch hats.

Witch hat with orange polka-dots.

Bats.......Watch Out!!!!

The Cutest Apron Ever

I made two of these adorable ruffled aprons. I used this pattern. It is pretty simple, but so cute. With one jellyroll you can make two aprons and still have some leftovers. Sorry the picture isn't real crisp, I had my son take a picture of me wearing it.

I'm making Christmas crafts already. Bazaars are coming soon! Here is my favorite Christmas fabric by Michael Miller called Funky Christmas. I'm making ornaments I will share later when I have them all finished.

First Day of School

The older three boys started school this week, a bit late I think. Tanner is in 3rd grade, Spencer's in 4th and Logan in Kindergarden. Logan has school 2 1/2 days a week. I drove them to school the first day, but Logan couldn't wait until he could ride the bus for the first time.

Second day (1/2 day in the afternoon)...waiting...

Finally here!!!

Now Preston is home alone. Don't feel sorry for him he entertains himself very well. His imagination keeps him busy.

Boy's Ties

I made a custom tie today for my boys'. Through trial and error, I think I got it and I think it turned out pretty good. Next I will need to work on making a smaller size one. I bought more fabric to work with. Bazaar season is coming up and I thought this would be a great item to make and sell. What do you think?

Fun Filled Summer

July was a really busy month. Mostly of fun stuff. Here is a peek at my unfinished project. The pattern uses one honeybun. Here I used Wonderland by MoMo for the fabric and Pint-Sized for the pattern, check out my shop to get one for yourself. It's easy cutting since the fabric is already cut into strips.

I love the fun, bright colors.

Pioneer Picnic

This year there was a talented artist painting the kids faces. Luckily our boys were one of the first in line, because soon it was an one hour wait.

Fox:

Wolf:

Tiger:

Longbeach

They were giving free horse wagon rides, so we went for a ride through town. I love beach towns, they are so fun.

Cold water, but when you're a kid, who cares.

Dad and the boys need a snack.

Handsome Boys

All dressed up for church, I couldn't resist taking their picture, so handsome

Friends Forever

My sister Cherish and her family from Arizona came here to the northwest to visit family and our good friend Kathleen and her family were also here visiting from Utah. We have know each other since the first grade. Even though we moved away in the fifth grade we have always kept in touch and spent time together. We have had a lot of fun and crazy times together. Now our own kids are making memories together.

Cherish, Kathleen, Me

Birthday Boy!

Yesturday our oldest son just turned double digits, 10 years old. He feels pretty good about that. We are feeling pretty good about that too, and blessed. When he was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome we didn't know if he would even live at all. But he has been our Miracle Boy and has been so strong and healthy through everything.

Spencer has so much to offer this world. He is smart, an awesome artist, and wants to be an inventor when he grows up. He said he would invent me something that folds and puts laundry away, since I really dislike that chore. I can't wait!

Happy Birthday Spencer!