Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Reading. It's what we do.
We are obsessed with books around here. Ask me about a book. Chances are I've read it. I didn't realized how much time we spend reading until I was organizing the pictures on my phone and I have a whole books worth of my kids reading!
A hobby that's been a long time in coming
I'm trying my hand at a new hobby. One that I've wanted since I was a little girl. Sewing. I've always wanted to be a great seamstress, making all my kids clothes, dolls, and other fun activities. Some of my best memories was my mom sewing, her machine running fast, clippings all over the floor for me to play with.
Unfortunately, having teach myself I'm not very motivated. I realized this last year that the girls are growing really fast, and if I'm going to have time to not only make thing for them, but also teach them a love of the art I better get crackin'! So I tried a very simple apron pattern for the first time, and I was on the phone with my mom A LOT, asking for help.
I think it turned out alright.
Then I had one of my best friends clean out her closets and ask for my help. While we were there Molly spotted this hideous fabric with dogs all over it that my friend was going to donate to goodwill. Molly is a puppy dog enthusiast to put it mildly. She went bonkers when my friend gave it to her! I was thinking GREAT, what on earth am I going to do with that?! Seeing Molly snuggle up to the fabric gave me an idea, a pillowcase is a simple project. And even though I know there are mistakes in it, she LOVES IT!! She would carry it everywhere if I let her.
My last project was an idea that came to me when Liza was complaining that she didn't have any "cool" summer p.j.'s. everything she had was too hot. I came up with a simple pattern on my own. It was very frustrating but I learned a lot. Liza loves her nightgown, and I've had requests from Mae and my niece Abbie for some. I don't have much time to sew, so it's taking me a long time to finish them. But I'm getting to it! I really want to see all three girls in matching nightgowns!
Wish me luck!
Unfortunately, having teach myself I'm not very motivated. I realized this last year that the girls are growing really fast, and if I'm going to have time to not only make thing for them, but also teach them a love of the art I better get crackin'! So I tried a very simple apron pattern for the first time, and I was on the phone with my mom A LOT, asking for help.
I think it turned out alright.
Then I had one of my best friends clean out her closets and ask for my help. While we were there Molly spotted this hideous fabric with dogs all over it that my friend was going to donate to goodwill. Molly is a puppy dog enthusiast to put it mildly. She went bonkers when my friend gave it to her! I was thinking GREAT, what on earth am I going to do with that?! Seeing Molly snuggle up to the fabric gave me an idea, a pillowcase is a simple project. And even though I know there are mistakes in it, she LOVES IT!! She would carry it everywhere if I let her.
My last project was an idea that came to me when Liza was complaining that she didn't have any "cool" summer p.j.'s. everything she had was too hot. I came up with a simple pattern on my own. It was very frustrating but I learned a lot. Liza loves her nightgown, and I've had requests from Mae and my niece Abbie for some. I don't have much time to sew, so it's taking me a long time to finish them. But I'm getting to it! I really want to see all three girls in matching nightgowns!
Wish me luck!
Family Garden
After some wonderful success with my tomatoes last year I was determined to have a bigger garden this year! So I did all my research and reading up and determined that square foot gardening is what's best for our family. (Keep in mind we still rent.)
I loved the idea of making an super powered mix of vermiculite, compost, and peat moss. All the results form others I've seen are out of this world! Tim however is more of a aeroponics type guy. So I compromised. I got regular veggies and flowers with Mel's Mix and Tim could grow the herbs in a tower garden.
The kids LOVED helping out mixing and building the garden, and we got it done in a day! So awesome! I've had a little bit of success, but I'm still waiting on a few things to blossom forth. Here's some pictures of building our square foot garden and our smaller flower garden.
The kids each got to pick out a flower, I wonder if my extended family could guess who picked out what. Lol!
I'm going to have to update this post later to let you see the finished product. ;)
I loved the idea of making an super powered mix of vermiculite, compost, and peat moss. All the results form others I've seen are out of this world! Tim however is more of a aeroponics type guy. So I compromised. I got regular veggies and flowers with Mel's Mix and Tim could grow the herbs in a tower garden.
The kids LOVED helping out mixing and building the garden, and we got it done in a day! So awesome! I've had a little bit of success, but I'm still waiting on a few things to blossom forth. Here's some pictures of building our square foot garden and our smaller flower garden.
The kids each got to pick out a flower, I wonder if my extended family could guess who picked out what. Lol!
I'm going to have to update this post later to let you see the finished product. ;)
Monday, July 22, 2013
Haircuts
THEY BEGGED ME! After Girl Scout camp, they said their hair was way too hot and they both wanted it chopped off. So after convincing the hairstylist that its was okay to cut those MOUNDS of long hair, the girls came out with really cute cropped heads. It's made for a cute, cool, fun summer. Plus the fact that they were able to donate their hair made it even better! <3 oh I love those girls!
Girl Scout Camp
On a whim, a few years ago I decided to sign Mae and Liza up for Daisy scouts. The leader is a good friend of mine and her little girls are friends with my own.
I never took part in GS and for good reason. I do not like their politics. The fact that they support planned parenthood angers me to no end. However at the time it was just a fun extra curricular activity that was harmless.
So Mae and Liza worked hard at selling cookies and earning badges, and they've made some good friends! We've also been able to go to camp up at camp WaBak, and that was A LOT OF FUN!
This last year we had quite a few cute adventures, one included gum flying out of one (wrestling) girls mouth and into Liza's hair! And then through tears having to be cut out. I still giggle when think of 'the drama!'
The girls went on hikes, found lizards, made fairy gardens, cornhusk dolls, and brackets that lit up with led lights. They had classes on insects, electricity, and made fires. It rained most of the time, so I believe the girls and the mothers learned a lot of patience.
Until we go to young women's camp in a few years this will be it for my girls, unless I decide to do 4-H camp or something. So I'm really happy they had a great time.
I never took part in GS and for good reason. I do not like their politics. The fact that they support planned parenthood angers me to no end. However at the time it was just a fun extra curricular activity that was harmless.
So Mae and Liza worked hard at selling cookies and earning badges, and they've made some good friends! We've also been able to go to camp up at camp WaBak, and that was A LOT OF FUN!
This last year we had quite a few cute adventures, one included gum flying out of one (wrestling) girls mouth and into Liza's hair! And then through tears having to be cut out. I still giggle when think of 'the drama!'
The girls went on hikes, found lizards, made fairy gardens, cornhusk dolls, and brackets that lit up with led lights. They had classes on insects, electricity, and made fires. It rained most of the time, so I believe the girls and the mothers learned a lot of patience.
Until we go to young women's camp in a few years this will be it for my girls, unless I decide to do 4-H camp or something. So I'm really happy they had a great time.
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