and sadie of course! i just loove my new camera. it's so fast! and just plain awesome. tonight we went to taco bell for dinner. too hot to cook. we had the fresco stuff. well, sadie and i. rory sticks with his double decker taco-chicken quesadilla combo every time. then we headed to the park for some ice cream! yum. sadie looved it of course. … [Read more...]
she’s he-re
September 3, 2009 By 5 Comments
my new baby-er-camera is here! after a mix up yesterday (i missed the delivery lady by 10 minutes!), it came this afternoon.the battery is charging as i speak, and i cannot WAIT to try it out! i think maybe we'll go for a walk today after dinner...oh, do you like my camera strap? yep, i'm such a dork that my camera strap has a cover even before … [Read more...]
popping and locking
September 2, 2009 By 6 Comments
well, this might be one of my last regular shots from my little point and shoot. my camera is out for delivery today, according to fedex's website. (who had BETTER be right) i can't wait!i've been brainstorming christmas gifts lately. (yes, already) i want to make at least some of them, but it's hard thinking of things people will appreciate and … [Read more...]
paper fun
August 31, 2009 By 2 Comments
i was inspired by heather today to scrap a bit...only got three layouts done, but still. one at a time. here's the cutest one....i am a big fan of patterned paper on white cardstock. i rarely deviate from that. hmm...maybe i should work on that. i made this calendar for sadie a few nights ago. her first year calendar is obviously over...but i still … [Read more...]
first steps
August 30, 2009 By 6 Comments
so, exciting day yesterday. joanna and i went thrifting and i found a lot of great stuff, a few pairs of jeans, some skirts, a dress, a dollhouse for $15 (more on that later)....oh, and sadie took her first steps....no biggie.woo-hoo! we are so excited! now we will be chasing her and wrangling her away from stuff even more!just kidding. it really … [Read more...]
cute dishtowels! why thank you.
August 28, 2009 By 28 Comments
here's an easy and quick project! it took me literally 15 minutes, including taking the pictures. they are cute dishtowels to wipe your hands on, and an awesome way to keep them put.keep reading for more on that...first off, you ll need: Click below for more details!dishtowels 1 strip per towel of fabric. mine were 16 inches wide, so i cut my … [Read more...]
star wars finger puppets
August 27, 2009 By 17 Comments
so, i know my brother josh is turning 10...but he goes crazy for ANYTHING star wars related, and these were calling out to me to be made. do you know what i mean? anyways...i used this blog's idea for darth vader, r2d2, yoda, and leia...and then i did the storm trooper and han solo on my own. (i always had a crush on han, that rascal) … [Read more...]
piggy tails
August 27, 2009 By 4 Comments
guess who got her first pigtails today? this girl! um. i think i love them. she's pulled them out about 6 times already, but oh well. it's worth it. also...happy birthday to josh (my brother), susan (rory's sister), and cassy! (best friend) it's the perfect storm, i call it. (all of their birthday's are today.) stay tuned later today for some boy … [Read more...]
excitement
August 26, 2009 By 6 Comments
uh, can i just say i can't wait for my camera to come?! OK..ICANTWAITFORMYCAMERATOCOME. let me take you for a walk down memory lane.....in my high school years and for a few years after, i took every photography class i could...and rolls and rolls of film. (pre-digital, heh heh) i remember spending hours in the darkroom at school, watching the … [Read more...]
harvest time
August 25, 2009 By 2 Comments
we went up to rory's parents for dinner tonight...always a treat. nora is an awesome cook. we had some delicious soup and "fancy" grilled cheese sandwiches. we headed out to their fantastic garden after dinner to pick some raspberries. nothing better than fresh raspberries! except fresh peaches maybe....maybe. sadie had a great time tottering … [Read more...]