Hellooo, winter.

It turned cold here. Yesterday was literally in the forties. 2 weeks ago, I said I was ready for fall. But NOT winter, good grief! Jeremy has the day off and took Jack down to the Kenai for a good ol day of fishing in the frigid cold. I'm SO glad I'm not going!;) Tate and I are keeping the fort down.

This morning I woke up and had to sew something that I thought of while lying in bed last night. I am in love with all the applique that my embroidery machine does, like it waay more than embroidery even! And I didn't even know my machine could do that when I bought it!
Tate has had a little rash around his mouth for like a month now and I FINALLY took him in to the pediatrician yesterday. He was diagnosed with "rash around his mouth". Helpful. But we also got an appt. with an allergist because the kid is always scratching at his sides and tummy like he itches. Soo, he may be allergic to something in the laundry detergent, but I've used several and they all seem to cause itchiness. Once we get it narrowed down, hopefully he'll feel a little better. He may be a 40 year old someday who's still using Dreft detergent? (Which by the way, I'm switching to starting today. Hopefully it helps!)

Another onesie project!

LOVE, LOVE these big buttons made by Dill. This button is 1 3/4" wide- HUGE!! So fun and easy!! I just cut out 3 circles, 2 leaves, used a fabric spray adhesive to attach them and then sewed a swirl on top to secure. (Love the shabby, frayed look- and it's so easy!) Lastly, hand-stitched on this BIG button for such a fun look!
Jeremy's going moose hunting again this weekend, and I'm decorating for fall, I think!! The leaves are changing here and it's looking gorgeous out! Have a great weekend everyone!

It's cooooming...

For some reason I really like Halloween even though the day itself really is not that fun?! I swear, it's not even that fun for kids anymore is it? At least, it doesn't seem to be the same as when I was growing up. Course that could be because I'm 29, instead of 5. Hmm. Anyways, made this little shirt for Tate today to kick off the season for me. I got my wonderful shipment in from Kidsblanks.com- wholesale onesie site that has thick, high quality onesies. Got some gorgeous chocolate browns and white. I've tried embroidering on the cheap Gerber ones and they jus't can't take it. Anyways, the minimum order was $100 so you better believe I've got myself a stash now!!
Looks like the housework is going to be suffering.
We took family pictures last night, can't wait to see how they turn out!!
Also: A while ago I changed my blog and somehow lost my links on the side. If you used to be on there and are now not, it's because I don't have it! Please give me the link again!;)

More stuff that occupies too much time..

My SIL Stephanie had a baby on Wednesday, 09-09-09. (One of the pluses of C-Section baby- you can pick the day!)
Welcome Jason Mathews Bowen. No pics of the little guy yet, hopefully I'll get some today! We're on our way to the hospital to drop off these burp cloths, receiving blanket and little hat I made! I seriously just LOVE to sew when I can be creative!

Wrapping up summer 2009

Due to our recent move, I am behind at blogging and well, everything. We moved into a townhouse that is across the highway from our new home (hopefully) to be built THIS spring.
Jack started pre-school at the end of August. It is a preforming arts academy so on Tuesdays he goes to a tumbling class and on Thursdays they do either jazz dance or tap. Can't believe how big he's getting, but I'm not gonna lie- I LOVE the 3 hours I get to run errands or relax with just 1 kid.;) I made him his pre-school bag.. just kind of made up the pattern as I went along, and of course embroidered his name and a little monster on it;) He feels so grown-up to be going to "school".
We also recently took the boys to the Alaska State Fair where we spent about $60 on food and ate ourselves into a coma. Jack LOVED the rides, but not so much the pony ride. He had a frown on the whole time. I looked over at Jeremy and said "what kind of kid doesn't like a pony ride?" Jeremy said "Well, it just goes around in a circle. It IS pretty boring.." Oh, OK.. information you could have told me before I threw away $7.00.








This past weekend, we went to the cabin. We had 2 other couples up there with us and each couple had 2 young boys. We had 6 4-wheelers up there so we took them all on a long ride, did small rafting trips on the river, had great food, GORGEOUS weather, and so much fun!! Hope everyone had a great long weekend! What a wonderful way to end summer!