First Day of Fall

So every year we have a first day of fall feast, which is tonight! YEAH! :) This year, I'm debating about our regular routine and trying to come up with some food the kids will eat. So far I'm thinking mashed yams, corn pudding, pumpkin dip,and then I saw this yummy recipe and thought the kids might like it (more than the traditional pumpkin soup I make). Then we're putting up the fall decorations today. Can you think of anything else to do?

Christy's Baby Shower

So we had the baby shower this last weekend. I have to admit I was a little disappointed when I put all the decorations up and it wasn't quite as festive as I wanted. Here's the "welcome baby" scrapbook banner I made. There were two other banners up as well.I tried to find somewhere to buy some basic balloons (helium filled) that morning, but everywhere I went they were out or didn't do it? What's up with that??? Balloons would have definitely finished the whole thing off perfectly.Her sisters, Mom & sister-in-laws did all the food and it was so yummy! Of course the fact that I skipped breakfast had nothing to do with my obsession with the tiny costco quiche. LOL.Ironically when I went grocery shopping the other day I had found some silverware in yellow, nice sturdy stuff on clearance! And then the tablecloths & napkins too. I wrapped those up & tied them with ribbon. Christy asked for a diaper shower, I think that they covered that area rather nicely. I made the Bakerella's cowboy cookies w/ green, yellow, blue & brown m & m's (to tie into the color scheme) and wrapped them up in these cute little take out boxes as a giveaway.And notice the cute bow on top of the diaper cake instead of the freaky little monkey? I think she had a good time ... and now little baby ... come out soon! We're anxious to meet you! Oh, and in case you were wondering ... we still have our freaky little sock monkey hanging around. :)

Freaky-Deaky Monkey

Next time that I am nervous & unsure about something, maybe I should listen to it. So I decided to share my shame, since not EVERYTHING turns out right, right? It probably would have been salvageable, if I hadn't stitched up the legs (the first thing you do) wrong, then cut them and left the freaky little monkey with a butt on it's hip.
But, I was convinced I could fix that, so I went on. And stitched his tail on his butt-hip. And since I don't know how to do an invisible stitch, I figured it wouldn't really matter, right? But it does! And it's my little freaky-deaky monkey mistake. LOL.
I told my husband about it, and he IMMEDIATELY went into his re-assuring, "Oh honey, I'm sure it's fine" speech. But halfway thru that statement, I pulled out the monkey and he stifled a laugh and told me he was sorry. Ha ha ha.
Oh well, I'm just going to stick a bow on the top of the diaper cake and call it all good. Today I need to pick up some tissue paper for those paper balls.
Hunter looked at it this morning and said, "You're right Mommy, it's bottom is on the wrong side. It didn't come out very well, why not?" Thanks Hunter for pointing that out, I feel so much better now.
And of course, the best part? Colton has decided he loves it this morning and won't put it down ... this thing WILL NOT stay in my home ... I have to put my foot down. Or else it may stay forever. Sorry Colton.

It's Intimidating ...

You know how you want to do something, but you find the whole process intimidating and never do it? Yeah, that would be the sock monkey thing. Mainly because ... there's no room for error! I mean, the cute socks I got cost FOUR dollars (not much ... but it really is at the same time!) and I'm nervous to start hacking into them ...but I will today, honest! LOL.

Before the end of this week, you will be so sick of hearing about this baby shower ... I know you will. I finished the cute little banner and will post some pics of it when it's hung up. I also cut some fabric out to make some totes. I love/hate purses. Mainly because I always seem to be too rough on them and ruin them too quickly. So, I cut these ones out of upholstery fabric, hopefully that will allow them to take the beating I tend to give ALL my purses. The plan is to list one or two of them on etsy tomorrow, but we'll have to see how my day goes.

Mod Monkey Awesome-ness!!!

Look at this little guy! He's sitting up on his own! So exciting to see him doing this. :) I've been busy working on a fun baby/diaper shower for a friend that is coming up this weekend. I had been planning on something else, but when I saw this, I had to do it! :) She was generous enough to offer the downloads for the cute graphics she made too! I've gotten most of it done, just need to make some tissue paper balls, finish the paper banners and then a sock monkey.

A new favorite blog ...

We survived the weekend! YEAH! Ryan got back mid-day Monday and I was treated to a 3 hour, middle of the afternoon nap. Oh, I needed it too. I was so tired, whenever I sat down or tried to stand back up, all I could see was spots & I was sooooo dizzy! Why is it the kids know that you're on your own, so they immediately stop sleeping & want to visit with you at 2 am? LOL. Anyways, I'm working on a couple things to hopefully post in the store tomorrow ... it's fun to craft with a purpose (to fund a new serger ... yeah!). In the meantime, I am severely lacking in the cooking department, and this new blog has me captivated. I love everything about her postings, the photographs, the words, the recipes! :) Check it out!

Shhhhh ... don't tell my husband!

Since he's out of town ... well ... let's go for it! I have NO craft space. Seriously none. So, I really wanted to clear out that stuff that I made for last year's craft show. And then I was debating about signing up for it again. What do you think? Anyways, I listed the stuff on my etsy site. I put those ice skate stockings, and some care bears on. Now I'm working on getting a new butterfly artwork done and listed as well. :)