Birthday Parties & My Schedule

Now that MK is getting on in years (2 3/4 years to be exact!) she's realized that birthday parties are TONS of fun. You have cake, and gifts, and lots of other little kids to play with - how can one go wrong?! She sings along with "Happy Birthday", but sometimes insists it is her birthday :) I'd given her advanced notice that we had a party to attend on Sunday afternoon so she was excited. As soon as nap time was over, we jumped up, got all dolled up for the party and headed out. Here she is before Aiden's party...
At the party - since this was a rodeo clown party, we painted our faces. You can't really tell in the b&w picture (but I love black & white pics!)
And the BIRTHDAY BOY!
We had lots of fun. MK was like a little zombie when we got home - she played so hard!!

MY NEW SCHEDULE: My hubby called my hand a few nights ago and asked why I didn't have a sewing schedule (since I have schedules for everything else!). And he's right! Some nights I sew frantically until 1-2am and some nights I never make it out of the rocking chair from getting MK to sleep. I've tentatively decided to sew on Monday & Wednesday nights after Mary Katherine's bed time, Saturday & Sunday during nap time, and weekend nights are optional. I'm sure there's a psychological word for it, but I require a physical schedule I can see in writing in order to achieve optimal productivity :) Of course there will be rush orders that may require working on an "off" day, but I feel more at ease with my new schedule in place.

Oh, and Christmas. Please be prepared for a cut-off date for Christmas orders. I've gone back and forth on my cut-off date, but I will most likely not take any NEW orders for CHRISTMAS items somewhere after December 10th. So, if your order is for a Christmas item, or a gift for Christmas, please keep this in mind. I will continue to take other orders after the cut-off date, but the Christmas orders will of course take precedence. I want to keep my sanity (at least a little of it) and of course have plenty of QT with my fam during the holidays.

As always, please email me with any questions. I have so been the mom with the shirt for the Christmas picture a week before Christmas. So, if you are that mom too, I'll be glad to squeeze you in ;)

Yeeeeeehaw!!

Our family along with a huge group of friends and fellow horse folk loaded up and went on a 20+ mile trail ride this weekend! So much fun! My friend and partner in crime, Saundra & I decided our girls needed matching shirts for the trail ride. We looked at several western themed designs, but finally decided on a "yeehaw" shirt...
We originally planned to have all the kids ride in a wagon, but Mary Katherine insisted "I ride with you Daddy!"
Thankfully Monday was a holiday, so we got to catch up on a few things around home. I always insist on decorating for Fall on October 1st, but never quite seem make it. Here's our scarecrow, and we have a huge pumpkin to carve too! After all the decorating was complete I realized I must be partial to scarecrows...one on the front door, one on the back door, one on the mantle, and the big one by the driveway!
Amongst all the trail riding and decorating I did manage to squeeze in some sewing as well. Do you ever buy something and think that you don't want to add your child's name because you can't re-sale it later? Well, worry no more! A customer bought this outfit at a consignment sale for just a few dollars (here's the BEFORE picture)...
I added a circle patch and initial, and here's the AFTER picture...
The same customer also snagged these cute ruffle pants, but needed a coordinating shirt. I love pairing black/white prints as you'll continue to see. Zebra + pink minky...
Last, but not least. Sorry for the long post, I've had a lot going on! A customer requested a shirt with 3 initials inside a circle patch similar to Applique Momma's ornament trio, but something that will work for any season. Thanks to the ever popular Sew What Pro I was able to merge three circle patches, increased the size of the center patch slightly, then added initials. I also opted to use the zig-zag stitch.
I liked this shirt so much that I did the same design for MK on a pink shirt I'd bought a while back and put up for just such an occasion :) Perfect w/ black leggings!!
Till next time :)

I Heart MK

I've had some sappy moments lately - adoring the beautiful little girl that my baby is growing into, but deeply saddened that my sweet little "Toot Toot" is growing so quickly!! My newly acquired mission: enjoy every moment, spend less time doing other things and more time cuddling on the couch watching a movie, or playing dress up, or dancing when our favorite song comes on. One other thing - keep the camera handy!

Is it just me, or does everyone's kids come home from school this dirty?! I love it!! Well, I love that she's having so much fun, but getting all the stains out can be a little tricky :)While I do welcome the cooler fall weather (COOL, not cold!) I really enjoy the change of scenery. Leaves changing, pumpkins, scarecrows, etc. I snapped a pic of MK after church on Sunday. This is a simple little smocked dress from last year, I let out the hem and we're good to go for another year! Look how grown-up she looks!!!
It's safe to put your tissue away now, I'll save the rest of my poor pitiful Mama whose baby is growing too quickly stories for another day. I finished several shirts yesterday. This little guy is ready for any sports event, fall, and Christmas!
8 weeks til Thanksgiving, 11 weeks til Christmas! Please order early if you can :)