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My kids LOVE to make card houses.



Did I mention my kids love to build with cards?

For the boys

I got busy with the fabric paint recently and I must say I really love it. I ran out of good quality white tees for this last one so I used a blue shirt. I primed it with white paint then painted several layers of red over that. It looks good but I think I need a paint with better coverage for dark colors. I've got my hubby involved and since he knows how to silkscreen he says he will set me up and show me how. Ohhh the possibilities, and along with his awesome drawing talent.

Remembering

Here's wishing my little girl still LOVED and chose to wear dresses every day. I'll just have to be more creative with tops and bottoms. We're entering a new faze of life. It's hilarious because she looks and acts so much like a girl but is currently insisting that she is now a tomboy. Although to my shock she did bring me a dead snake the other day. The influence of three brothers?
Above is the dress I made for her second Easter.

Vacation photos

Here is a peek into some of the fun we had on our vacation at the family cabin. My grandfather built this cabin in 1967. I have been coming here my whole life, so many memories...It is so much fun to share them with my own children.


Finding bugs,


building a fort,


playing baseball with cousins,


roasting marshmallows,


long long walks,


peaceful knitting,



a lost tooth,


and a new smile,


some bb target shooting,


lots and lots of card games,


and all the dirt you could ever want. Proof of a good time had.

Cool toys

Such creative camera cases. You've got to check out this video about making these cases, it is so cute.

This place has cool felt products too.

Also, is this toy amazing or what? Something I would have loved as a child.

Decisions

After a very relaxing vacation, of which I will post pictures soon, decisions have been made. I decided on a viking huskylock 910 for serging and a janome cover pro 1,ooo for hemming. I went into the store today and placed my order. The machines should be here within a month. I also droped off my sewing machine for a much overdue tune up. The lever which lifts the foot has been broken for about 3 or 4 years now. I have gotten used to doing quite a bit with one hand while the other is holding up the lever, although there are times when I have to request the aid of a family member to hold it up for me since I need two hands at some points. So no sewing, at least by machine, for about 2 weeks. I may need to join a support group.



OOhhh I can't wait.

VACATION

Going on vacation for a week. No internet, no phone, no stress!