Budding Artist?

Ok so I really have no idea at what ages children develope in their ability to draw. I am however thinking that Abby is a little ahead in her abilities, no bragging here, keep in mind she just turned 3! I've had Mom's in the preschool program she goes to ask me if I have taught her how to draw or have her in classes. I assure you there is no coaching here...

I was picking up toys today per usual and I picked up her doodle pad and was shocked by what I saw! What do you think...

Caterpillar Capers

I organized a little "science project" for my Mom's Meet up group this year. I think it's been a hit. Abby's having fun anyway :-) We ordered Painted Lady Caterpillars from Insectlore.com they all come in one container and they are tiny! About 33 of them. Abby and I had to put food in this little Dixie cups and then transfer 1 or 2 caterpillars per cup. They walk around on the food on the bottom and eat and eat and eat and get really big. Then they spin a silk web and crawl to the top of the jar and hang upside down in a J shape, and then....


They turn into a chrysalis. They were pretty with gold flecks on their backs. In about 7-10 days they will emerge as butterflies. We can't wait.

As part of the activities we did a Butterfly Metamorphosis Story time. I ordered a couple books from Amazon.com that explained the transformation that the Caterpillars go through. It was a ton of fun, I think the Mom's learned a little in the process too. Below is Jarrett and Abby getting ready for story time. Boy are we going to have our hands full!!

Abby's 3rd Birthday

We had a birthday party for Abby with my Mom's group. It was a beautiful day and the kids were able to play outside. Amber made the cakes both were adorable, it was a garden party theme so they went perfectly.

Abby had a great time and loved the cake! Below is my friend Amy and her little girl Amanda.

Abby enjoyed all her friends and her presents :-) Below is Abby opening her presents with her friends. Jack, Abby, Kira, and Ethan.

Bag Lady

I am in a Bag of the Month club at the quilt shop that I go to - Tomorrow's Heirlooms. I have a blast!! Once a month we get together and learn how to make a new bag. This month it was the "Bow Tucks Tote" which I'm going to use as my diaper bag, there is a line of fabric by Michael Miller that I love, it's called "Dick & Jane" - too cute!

Here are pics of the completed bag sans the button which I still have to sew on.

I had ordered the Lazy Girl Wonder Wallet pattern, which I've heard is awesome, and it was in today! Now I can make a wallet to match each of the bags I've made!!

The Hunt is on!

It was a beautiful day for an Easter Egg Hunt. My Mom's group hosted a egg hunt at Amber's house. We stuffed and hid plastic eggs for the kids to search for. They were so cute but looked a lot like a school of fish rather than kids looking for eggs. One would spot an egg and the whole group would run in that direction, it was so cute.

Abby, Wyatt, and Trudi hunting for eggs.

Abby found one under the bench. At the park we played and did a craft - painting "eggs" with water color

Logan trying to paint - he got his shirt that's about it. Wyatt and Kira working on their works of art. Most of the kids ended up looking speckled due to the wind. Kind of like Jarrett and Abby...

Now she's all warmed up for the Real Easter Egg hunt on Sunday!

The Basement

David started finishing the basement in November of 2006, took a hiatus in March of 2007 and then started up again in November of 2007. There will be 3 distinct areas when we are done the first being my craft room! I am so excited to finally have a dedicated space for my sewing and crafts where I can make a mess and not worry about cleaning it up so we can eat dinner :-)

Here is where the craft room will be:

On the wall behind where I'm standing I will have cabinets, 2 pantries and then drawer banks with a counter top. Next is the kids play area/rec room:

Here you are seeing the stairs coming down into the basement. On the right is my craft room. On the left with the little hole in the wall is going to be the kids "playhouse" hide away. In the middle with be the playroom. Below is a close up of the kids hide away. There is a light on the ceiling and then we are going to put rope lighting up in molding around the top.

Then there is David's work/wood shop area.

This picture is looking into his shop there will be french doors in the opening. Below is a photo looking out of his shop.

Now it's time to pick out paint colors and flooring! The fun part :-)

It's alive!!

This is my first attempt at a blog, every one's doing it! A little about my self... I am a SAHM living in Thornton CO. with my two ADORABLE kiddos, Abby (3) and Logan (1.5), my DH David, and our cats Oreo and Izzy.

In my spare time I enjoy to sew, scrapbook, and hang out with friends and craft. I just recently started taking quilting and sewing classes at my local quilt Shop, Tomorrow's Heirloom, and love it. I joined the bag of the month club, we make a different bag/purse/tote each month.

We are currently finishing our basement so that we have a playroom, craft room, and work shop for my husband. I'm amazed at how close we are since we started over a year ago, we are to the painting stage and then it's ready for flooring! It won't be long now before I can lock myself in the basement and sew, I can't wait!!