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February crafting catch up :: necklaces and a shirt

3/15/2008

I put together two more ginkgo leaf necklaces:

T he bigger one up top there has little wooden beads on it and will replace the necklace that got lost in the mail. This bottom photo is a close up of my new favorite. We got the kids a rock tumbler and rock drill for Christmas. I’m not sure what kind of stone the little green rock is, but I used the drill to make a hole in it and used silver wire to attach it to the back of a tiny leaf. I really like how it turned out.

This shirt was made from everyone’s favorite Built by Wendy pattern, I just used knit fabric instead of woven cotton. From the measurements on the pattern I needed a 10(?) and it was humongous. I ended taking it in at least 2 inches. So I should have made a 6. Has anyone else had similar sizing issues with this pattern, or was just the fabric? I really like it– flattering, but not too tight. I’m getting excited about sewing clothes. This is the first shirt I’ve ever finished for myself.

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February crafting catch up :: a monster and baby pants

3/14/2008

Other things sewn in February:

First, these little brown corduroy pants lined in soft blue knit. I have an old Kwik Sew “Sew for Baby” book that my mom used to sew clothes for me when I was a baby. I haven’t sewn anything from it since I was pregnant with Brenna, but I had this idea brewing in my head for soft lined brown pants for Ian and re-discovered this book when I was digging through patterns. It worked up super fast since the pants are just two pieces. They fit cute, too.

And then there’s this belated birthday present for my nephew. He’s a big version of the gremlin pattern I made for this book . Super fast and simple, but he’s not very good at packaging himself up and taking himself to the post office. He’ll head out this weekend, Jason, I PROMISE!!

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::NEWS FLASH::

3/7/2008

The word has come from the powers that be that we will be moving to (drum roll please…..)

Denver, Colorado!!!

Hurray for mountains!! Hurray for the west!! Hurray for new adventures!! We’re scheduled to leave Ohio the last week of May. Wish us luck on the figuring out of housing stuff (selling, buying, renting, etc. etc. etc.). I’m praying to find a good homeschooling community and a friend(s) with kids the ages of my kids. If you home school and are reading my blog and are in the Denver area let me know!!!

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What? What can’t WE know too? Congrats on getting such a fun place.

Comment by glittersmama — 3/7/2008 @ 10:28 pm
With the lovely weather we have now in Huber it should be prepping you for Denver. Just look outside and imagine seeing mountains all around you. WaLah–Denver!

Comment by Cindy — 3/7/2008 @ 10:48 pm
How fun - what a great state to move to! I will miss you. :o(

Comment by Jill — 3/7/2008 @ 11:29 pm
All the best for the move!

Comment by Maya — 3/8/2008 @ 7:25 am
Congratulations! What a fun move! So quickly too - I’m sure you will be greatly blessed with everything! I’ll miss you!!

Comment by Sylvia — 3/8/2008 @ 8:19 am
That’s exciting! Denver not Colorado Springs??? I know your mom will be happy to have you closer! Good luck with everything!

Comment by Marilyn Lewis — 3/8/2008 @ 9:20 pm
WOW! I’m sure your glad to finally know where you are going. You will have a great time there , I’m sure. I will miss you so much!!!

Comment by Jennifer Kines — 3/9/2008 @ 9:17 am
sounds lovely, good luck with all that in between stuff, always a challenge.

Comment by Courtney — 3/9/2008 @ 12:41 pm
Congratulations! We’ll miss you - tons! We’ll probably get to see you here and there. Bruce has a brother that works in Denver and lives right outside that we visit off and on. Maybe I can hook you guys up. They don’t homeschool but they probably know people who do. Their kid’s school districts are year-round.

Comment by Debbie — 3/9/2008 @ 10:17 pm
First time to your blog. I love your nature photos that were mentioned on Soule Mama’s blog.
I lived in Denver when I was fist married. I am from UT. I expected Denver to have mountains. I was surprised at how flat it was. Still the rain in the summer and the sun in the winter are nice.
I am “Moronish” (as my daughter calls it, since we recently moved back to UT), and I am a former homeschooler of 9 years.

Comment by Julie — 3/13/2008 @ 5:40 pm
uh…I meant Mormonish. Sorry for the type-o.

Comment by Julie — 3/13/2008 @ 5:42 pm
Yippee!!! Somewhere out west with mountains nearby. I’m excited for you and a little bit jealous at the same time. I still miss you and the wonderful companionship we had as we worked together in RS. RS just isn’t the same without you. Thanks for showing me that perfect partnerships are possible.

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Is it really possible?

3/5/2008

One year ago I was snuggled up in a hospital bed exhilarated and exhausted. Ian was born, all round and red with a head full of dark, dark hair. And he was just so beautiful– the perfect little features, his button nose and rose petal mouth. Oh, and that fresh baby smell, and the feel of baby breath against my cheek, rubbing my nose and chin in his soft hair. Could that really have been a whole year ago?

We started the day out in new jammies, opening presents. I had planned to include a haircut into the festivities of the day, but that didn’t happen.

I did make a cake, though. I tried to be all prepared and on top of things by making cupcakes last night– cupcakes of the healthy variety. While I did fill them full of things like honey, whole wheat flour, carrots and zested lemon, I forgot the baking soda. Oops. Results– not chewable by a baby.

So, I tried again