Will, Sewing and Other Randomness

Will loves to go outside.... get in the car..... basically anything involving "out." When we say "go get your shoes!" He runs and brings them to you saying "shoes, shoes..." the whole time. He also seems to love bags. (I think I've mentioned that before) This day he was insistent on carrying Amy's dance bag to dance class. She wasn't very happy because she wanted to carry it. For the sake of peace, I eventually held it.

I got out my stamps for Amy the other day. I don't know why I thought Will would just sit, eat his lunch and watch her.... WHAT was I thinking?? Of course he got involved. When I saw his audition for the Blue Man group, it sent me in a panic wondering if this crafting ink was toxic. It wasn't. :) (not pictured are his hands that are also completely blue)

I've also been sewing up a storm lately. I tend to go in spurts and once the machine is out... I try to get everything done at once. I've made 2 maternity skirts.... (which I was nervous about. If you remember- I made a few skirts when pregnant with Will and one fell off during church!)

One is called Maxi skirt- it's super comfy and the elastic thread really made the waist-band perfect on this one. I love the long length too.

For the other, I just took a jean skirt from Goodwill, cut it up, added a maternity band and hemmed it. I like it also and it's nice to have a little variation in my church wardrobe.

(yes, that's how big my "belly" is getting)

I also made these little chicks for the kids for Valentine's Day. I thought they were cute and figured the kids would have fun with them. They each have a pocket with a felt heart. How sweet. :)

There are a few other things I'm working on too... I'll post them when I'm done. :)

For Christmas, Mom and Dad gave me/us two of the greatest gifts EVER.

First up was a great pair of fabric scissors. I had NO idea how wonderful these were/are!! It was actually an accident that Mom gave them to me. She thought I had some, and bought them for Anna. Then it turned out that Anna was the one who had a pair, and I didn't. So I got the greatest gift, a little by default. They have been the inspiration for my recent sewing. I just LOVE cutting with them. Who knew great scissors made all the difference!?!? I didn't! (but do now!)

The other great gift was a deep freeze freezer. I have been wanting one forEVER. Several times I contemplated having one in our small Mississippi places (Lee over-ruled me on that). This is a smaller one and is the most perfect size. I think I go to it several times a day now! Getting stuff out, putting more in.  L.O.V.E it.

I had a bunch of potatoes so tonight I made Twice Baked Potatoes. They were soooo good. Lee and I had them with salad (the kids had chicken nuggets. Amy hasn't yet decided she likes potatoes). It was also great because I made a TON and then froze most for future use. I LOVE having the deep freeze!! I've decided freezer meals are the WAY TO GO! Ahhh..... THANKS Mom and Dad!