It was probably about a year ago when Kyle came home from work hauling this old chair in the back of the car.  He'd apparently seen it sitting on the side of the street, rejected and forlorn and thought to himself, "Hey, this thing has potential!" It's solid wood, of good construction with a cane backing that's in great shape, sort of a...Read More

The really sad thing about these pictures is that they were taken after I'd changed out of my really cute church clothes, had worked out in the yard, gotten all sweaty and totally looked cruddy. Why is it I never think to take pictures when they'd actually look good? But here I am, 20 weeks pregnant. From the front, with my Dorien hanging...Read More

My first maxi skirt.  Boy, did this ever challenge me.  To be honest, it's one of the simplest sewing projects I've ever undertaken.  There were no patterns to cut or pin or mess with. Just simple instructions of what to cut out based on your measurements. But it still managed to be complicated.  For starters, I ordered 3 yards of fabric for this,...Read More

Here's the Megan Nielsen pattern I used to sew this maternity nightie. Or rather, my new Nursing and Maternity Lingerie Set. As modeled by the teensy, tiny legged, faceless beauty who demonstrates just what this pattern is supposed to produce. If only I looked so teensy, had such flowing locks and felt like wearing stilettos whilst getting ready for bed in my new...Read More

Have you ever noticed how life happens in cycles?  Of course you have. Certain months or weeks seem to operate more smoothly and on more of a predictable routine than others. God knows exactly what we can handle, and thankfully, the crazy unpredictable times seem interspersed throughout the more regular days. I know that's because God knows we'd fall apart if we had...Read More

I mentioned that I was starting to sew more recently.  Here are a few of the patterns I've purchased to make this summer.  Two maternity patterns from Megan Nielsen, a maxi skirt pattern from Leanne Barlow and three children's clothing pieces from Blank Slate Patterns. The two maternity patterns are your typical patterns - packets containing instructions with the pattern pieces included.  The...Read More

I realize it's been ages since I last posted anything.  I'm sorry! Now that our chicken coop is complete, I've turned to my next project list - which is sewing! I have a major itch to sew right now. Every pregnancy brings out some different aspect of creativity in me, I find.  When I was pregnant with Dorien, I knit up a slew...Read More

Feast your eyes on our gorgeous chicken coop/run that is, FINALLY, complete.  Sigh of complete happiness.... Oh yes, it also has occupants. Cute little guys. I mean gals. Speaking of cute guys - check out this little hunk of mine. Wowser.  I pity the women in his future. They're not gonna have a prayer. But back to the coop. Ok, so where I...Read More