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I am hoping to finish mine tonight.  As most things this month, its not quite turning out as I had hoped ;)

embroidered skirt that didnt turn out as i expected

This is a simple little skirt that I made for my niece.  But unfortunately it didn't turn out as I expected it would, so it has happily found a new home.

a couple of embroidered flowers that are stitched onto felt then sewn on.

A ruffled hem, with 20 denier nylon under the skirt to give it a girly feel.

The lady 4yo of the house happily picked it up and would not take it off, a good sign that she likes it!

And really if it fits my 4yo I don't think its going to fit my 2yo niece who my husband describes as a pocket rocket!

Happy Birthday Mitchell

My big boy is now 7.  That's 7 years from when he was a baby, and 3 years from being double figures!  He is growing up so fast.

We wrapped his presents the night before, and put them on his bedroom floor, so no photos of him opening them, but he did come running in proclaiming his approval of his shorts that I had made.

Happy Birthday Mitchell

Shorts Pattern Ottobre 3/2009

A new toy!

A couple of weeks ago my lovely husband came home to tell me that he had bought me a suprise.  Me, being me, had to know what he was up to.  A Canon 450D!  I was absolutely stoked! 

So now I am learning a new craft.  And I am really really enjoying it.  Its instant (if you dont need to edit!) and the results are so rewarding.

Hmmm?

mum, we are just going out to repair the roof of the cubby

can someone shed some light on life as an (almost) 7yo?

itch decided today that he wanted to be a dude.  Now my interpretation of this word is one that he doesn't know, so I am assuming that he means "cool", "skater", a little bit "surfy". 

We went out to the local big shopping centre and he became very picky with what he wanted to wear.  The finishing touches were a hat that was worn sideways and a 1 handled bag backpack.  We visited a few shops to try and get a taste of what he considered "dude' clothing was, complete with hand gestures!


Oh gosh- when did he grow up so fast?

Spring rainy day

Its September the 1st, and in true Melbourne style its been raining.

So what do you do when it rains... you jump in puddles!

and then when you realise that jumping in puddles makes your (odd) gumboots full up with water, and your clothes all dirty, you burst into tears.  Then mummy takes everyone inside where its warm and gives everyone a bath.
And once again blogger wants the pic sideways.

And yes for those who were wondering my daughter is in her nightie

and also please forgive me for the blurry photos, I am learning to use a new toy.