We knew it would be happening soon, the first hard frost of the year. I spent most of the day yesterday picking the gardens clean. Which you can see have been severely neglected and was still full of fresh goodies. Along with lots of pumpkins, gourds and squashes. Normally picking the pumpkins is a family affair…not this year. This year… Keep Reading
embrace the camera {picking apples and pears in the yard}
Embracing the camera again to capture our days together.
Making it work.
We are right on schedule for finishing the other side of the house (squeals), but it might be one big ole empty 1/2 a house. We realized that our funds will be depleted and we will not be able to furnish it. Realizing that was a bit of a bummer. So the red couch I have been dreaming about for… Keep Reading
Catapillar to a monarch butterfly.
This year I was determined to document a caterpillar transforming into a beautiful monarch butterfly with pictures. It is something I have wanted to do for a few years, but never seemed to follow through with it from start to finish. This year things were different, the kiddo’s were so interested in watching our caterpillar transform into a monarch butterfly… Keep Reading
Ruffled Baby Lovey {Tutorial}
Moving on with the last of the baby basket tutorials, today I’m showing you how I made this cute little ruffled baby lovey. These are becoming one of my favorite blankets to make. They are the perfect size for the car seat, stroller or for baby to hold and snuggle up to. They are super easy to make and take… Keep Reading
Thirty 3
It was a store bought Boston Cream Pie that had lost a quarter of its frosting on the way home. It was celebrated a day late. There were no decorations and we were all in our J’s, except for Daddy who made it home just in time. We couldn’t find the candles since they are buried in someones box of… Keep Reading
Candy corn hats from Sandy Candy.
I wish I could take credit for them, however I can’t. Their great aunt (also known as Sandy Candy) made them for them. But she is more like a grammy to them, then a great aunt. Plus great aunt sounds old, dontcha think?She is always knitting up something amazing for the kiddo’s. But these three just might be my favorites…. Keep Reading
We *heart* dry wall.
Three 16 hour days, 80 sheets of dry wall, lots of coffee and take-out and we are done. We have walls! It was a lot of work and took a lot of patience, but it was also a lot of fun. It was great to be working on the house with the hubby again, but definitely harder with 3 little… Keep Reading
Its that time of the year.
Its that time of the year when the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. In a few short weeks we will be getting our first frost. And in a few short days fall will be arriving. Its my favorite time of the year. The sunflowers are in full bloom and are towering over the cornstalks. The… Keep Reading
Baby Basket Cake Bunting {Tutorial}
Baby Basket Cake Bunting Tutorial(allow 1/2 hour to an hour) Materials Needed: *small fabric scraps*1 package of bias tape or make your own I used only 3/4 of a yard when making my bunting but you can make yours longer depending on how long you want it to be. I think it would be super cute to drape it around… Keep Reading
