A Couple Dresses And A Couple Mistakes

As I mentioned earlier I participated in KCWC at Elsie Marley. Although I wasn't able to sew an hour a day, I was able to sew a lot at once. Those were the days where I didn't get a shower or cook at all! Although I enjoyed it, I am a little tired of sewing!! I have some more projects cut out already (dresses for Ri) but I am needing a break.

I am sure you are asking, where are the mistakes? Well, I accidentally made the dress with the fabric upside down. And I also sewed the buttons on the bib dress crooked. Oh well, at least I got some finished!

P.S. I am still waiting for our memory card for the new camera! I cannot wait!

A New Family Member

Lastnight we added one more to the clan. Our new camera! I am beyond excited. We decided to go with the Canon EOS T1i (I have no idea if I said that right! ha!). Canon was the number 1,2 and 3 top rated camera on the consumer reports. I am very nervous to use it but hoping after a couple of clicks, I will be in the game!

We had been wanting one for a long time but as you know they are really expensive. Well, a couple of things came together which made it possible for us and I am thrilled! We even bought the extra 4 year warranty, just in case. With little ones around you never know, spilled sippy cups, grimmy hands and diaper blow outs! Could you imagine? Well, I am waiting for our memory card in the mail so I can't dig in just yet but by the end of this week I should be in business!

Starting today I am participating in Kids Clothes Week Challenge over at Elsie Marley. I am commiting to sewing an hour everyday during this week for my kiddos or my nieces and nephews. We will see what I come up with.

Last week my grandma came over and did a 1 hr tune up on my machine and the baby has never run so smoothly! She couldn't believe I had been sewing all this time with my machine running so rough. I just thought I couldn't sew a straight line, but after we changed my foot and oiled up the bad boy, I was in business!

I am going to tackle a fear of mine, KNITS! Just the thought of sewing a knit makes me start sweating, no joke! I tried to make a hat out of recycled t-shirts for Avery and just about lost it! But to be honest, I think it had a lot to do with my machine. So, I will try again! Wish me luck!

If you would like to join along, go over to Elsie Marleys blog and grab a button (btw, I cannot find where I add the button on my blog, any help?!?!). You can also add your pictures to her flickr page or just browse what others are doing for inspiration. Enjoy!

What Am I Wearing? Budget Edition!

I alway LOVE seeing what other people are wearing. Pleated Poppy does a post every Wednesday with pictures of herself and what she has been wearing all week! I love to tune in to what others are wearing. Lets get real, we all love to see and hear what others are doing in their lives. So I thought I would share what I am wearing today. Riley has a cold (whats new!) and my brother wants to come watch a movie with her (he has the day off). Have I mentioned that my brother is an amazing uncle? Well, he is! Anyway, so I am just going to have a lunch date with my two boys. These are purchases I got when I went shopping the other day. I don't think I did a post on this, but a couple of weeks back one of the Salvation Armys had all their jeans on sale for $1.00. Lets just say I bought 14 pairs. Lets just say this was a very exciting day for me! I am really trying to dress comfy but cute. It's possible right?!?! With a newborn at home, it must be possible! ENJOY!

P.S. I couldn't get a very good full length picture, we don't own a full length mirror except for Rileys vanity

So I Lied...But Not On Purpose Of Course!

Well, yesterday didn't exactly go as planned. Ohhh, I had a date, but not with myself. I had a date with my boyfriend, whose eyes are like blueberries, and when he smiles, his dimples make me melt. I even let him come into the dressing room with me while I tried on clothes. And then I thought, when he is 15, this will be very awkward, you know? Being in the dressing room with your mom and all. Avery was quite cranky right before I left so he came with me. But I didn't mind. He is the cutest thing ever and as soon as his eyes open from a rest, he is smiling.

Anyway, I got some new great things for this fall. I really enjoyed myself! When I got home, I hurried to get ready (I was in gym clothes and smelled really bad!) and went to the eye Dr. Where he proceeded to tell me that although my eyes look great, they are red and irritated from lack of sleep?! Really? You don't say? I look tired, which is another way of saying I look horrible. Thanks Doc.

When I got home, both kiddos were sleeping so I was able to cut into that wonderful vintage fabric that I bought last weekend. It was also the first time I was using my new peasant dress pattern. Which by the way is darling. 4 different dresses for the price of one pattern...awesome! I have made about 5 dresses for Riley in the past couple weeks and I am working on a post for the cost breakdown for them. A couple of them I have used designer fabric (which is easier to sew with!!) and the cost is still lower than a dress from Target!

P.S. Let me tell you a little secret...I dream about being a childrens clothing designer. But then I would never get any sleep because I would dream about all my ideas!
P.P.S I love the crockpot, I start dinner in the morning when I have the most energy and when I am pooped around 5:30...bam! Dinner is ready...nice...

We're Dating Again

This is one of the only pictures that I have of me ALONE. Which brings me to what I am doing today. I am going one a date by myself. I am going to do something I want to do, no errands, although it pains me to not go grocery shopping or take a trip to Costco. I was encouraged by this post. I absolutely loved that she went to a coffee shop twice in one day and also to a movie by herself!

First, I am taking the kids to the gym (About 2 1/2 weeks until my 5k!) then I am dropping the kids off at home with my FIL. I plan on getting my favorite coffee drink then browsing at Forever 21, with no rushing involved. (Unless my FIL calls that Avery needs to be fed). I am really looking forward to it! I am excited to think that I will come back refreshed, renewed and more importantly a better mommy!

Some Fabulous Weekend Finds!

After the craziness of DJ's birthday party (pictures to come!) Saturday morning I got a little time to go out for a fabric/rummage sale. It was a lot smaller than I had anticipated, which is probably a good thing. I was one of the first people there which means I got first pick on most of the vintage fabrics for $1.00/yard! I had a great time talking to the older ladies about where these fabrics have come from. I bought a peasant dress pattern for Riley off of Etsy and cannot wait to use some of these fabrics to make them! I love thinking about all the places these fabrics have been and think they will finally be used to clothe my pretty little girl! Hope you all had an amazing weekend