Sunday, December 23, 2007

Merry Christmas!


Merry Christmas to everyone, from our family to yours.

I know, I know, enough with the Christmas dresses, but this is the last of them. A leopard Santa set and finally my favorite – lime green Sateen fabric with red/white polka dot trim and lots of appliqué ornaments hanging from ric rac. I found the adorable shoes and made the dress to match! I know, I’m obsessed. The ornaments took forever because they go all the way around the skirt, but they paid off in cuteness!

Gifts

Next year I will make more of an effort to give more handmade, or partially handmade, gifts. I've learned that you have to start really early - like before November! Here are two candle covers I made for Caleb and Dylan's teachers.


Next year I will make more of an effort to give more handmade, or partially handmade, gifts. I've learned that you have to start really early - like beofre Novemeber! Here are two candle covers I made for Caleb and Dylan's teachers.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Scottie Dog...

Lacey still has to wear two Christmas outfits I made her. It's been so hot I haven't been in the mood to put them on her! I think the weather will change by the weekend and I will post her other two Christmas outfits. In the meantime, I made this cute scottie dog set. She will wear this in the summer too, w/o the pants.

Thank you, Karlie!

My wonderful friend Rebecca's daughter, Karlie, is soooo sweet I could eat her! She gives Lacey everything she's outgrown. Lacey LOVES her "new" baby, stroller, and diaper bag. Thank you, Karlie! We love you!
Lacey kissing hre new baby:

Tree Trimming '07


As my photos prove, most of the "tree trimming" experience this year was keeping Lacey from "undecorating" the tree. Caleb and Dylan had to chase her down more than once for stealing ornaments. They didn't seem to mind though. Thankfully, they just think she's funny. Lacey tries to say "Christnas Tree," but she'd rather call it, Oh, bi fwower." Translation, "Ohh, big Flower!." hehe
The boys love pulling out all the ornaments they have handmade over the years. We have a definite "kid" tree - but it's beautiful to them and that's what matters. I love to hear them talking about their handmade ornaments. Each has a very special memory attached. Can't beat that!

Sunday, December 02, 2007

Another Christmas dress...

I just had to do a corduroy dress when I found this soft, red at the fabric store. The trees are appliques with a cool green cord that has sparkles! All the "ornaments" and the stars on the trees are buttons. I don't care to sew any more buttons for a very long time! I have two more Christmas outfits to go and then I'm done for a Christmas!

Saturday, December 01, 2007

Yellow Belts!

I'm so excited for and proud of Caleb and Dylan. They moved up from white belt to yellow last night at their graduation ceremony. Their "forms" looked great and they even broke a few boards for the audience. They learned so much in just eight weeks. Here are a few pics: