Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[mytwotinks]

I read labels now due to allergies (I read more in the grocery than the libraryLOL), but I don't know that I could go without my diet pepsi. And if I could I don't think I would be a nice person. I never really thought of it as an "addiction". Maybe more as world peace LOL. I guess I should not mention that I have recently gone from Diet Pepsi to Diet Pepsi MAX

The problem I have is always having to tell Morgan she can't have something. I was surprised at the number of things that have apple in them. And they don't always say APPLE sometimes they just say "natural flavors" and we find out too late what they REALLY mean is Apple!

I have never heard of an apple allergy. That stinks because everything says "natural flavorings" even when it probably doesn't have any in it! They cover their rears that way. Just like nuts. I was talking to a mom and she says that a lot of the things that say they are made in a plant with nuts aren't. It's just easier to put that on everything than figure out what is what.

Riley isn't supposed to have red food dye. That is in sooooo much stuff. Some of the dumbest things too. It makes me so mad when I end up with something that it never even crossed my mind to check. The funny thing is that the soda we buy comes in strawberry and that doesn't have it, but the grape does! The orange doesn't have it either. I don't know how they make pink and orange without red #40 when almost everything else in the universe has it in there!!!!

 

[Cheeseball]

Wow, that is soooo cute!! I love it!!

Cute pictures! I enjoyed them, especially the little cupcake culprit!

J

How adorable!!! I wish I could happen upon my girls having a tea party. Usually when I find them doing something on their own, it involves the litter box or toilet.

Looks like fun, and your daughter is a doll!!

Love it! You did a really great job!

Great pictures! Looks like everyone had a great time! The pirate ship is awesome!

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That skirt is gorgeous!! Awesome job!!

Renae

 

[Cheeseball]

I've never gotten ambitious enough to cut out EVERYTHING! I don't know what we'd eat if I did!!! I'm sure I should, I just have to take the some is better than none approach.

I have just the opposite reaction though. When I am eating too much junk I just can't even get excited about anything. I have done a ton of sewing this week and I really believe it's because last week we got back on track.

I read a book that basically said you shouldn't be eating anything that won't rot. I believe it, I just couldn't do it.

We got wii fit in May too! I am the hula hoop champ in my house!!!!!

Yeah, I really think the reason I feel so bad is withdrawls. I'm totally addicted to sweets and sugar, and I think without it, I go through a withdrawl period. If I could stick to it long enough to get past it, I'd probably feel great! But seems like everytime I go "all natural" or find a diet I'm doing good at, I end up pregnant and start eating everything in sight!

We ate lots of fruits, veggies, and organic/natural pasta, chips, cereal, etc. I cooked a lot (I still make homemade bread), but I would make everything from scratch. It was delicious, but exhausting, too time-consuming, and my grocery bill would triple which we just can't afford right now. So I try to balance our diet with 80% good foods, and 20% cheap foods, lol, and it seems to work for now. I'm not losing weight, but I'm not gaining either, so that's good!

Renae

 

[ncmomof2]

I found this thead a week ago and you all are amazing! I have been inspired to make clothes for my little girl. I have in the past made curtains, bedskirts, wallhanging, etc but never clothes. This week I have made several things! Not all turned out great but they are wearable. I want to make her an outfit for each day of our trip to DW in Sept. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!

 

[livndisney]

I have never heard of an apple allergy. That stinks because everything says "natural flavorings" even when it probably doesn't have any in it! They cover their rears that way. Just like nuts. I was talking to a mom and she says that a lot of the things that say they are made in a plant with nuts aren't. It's just easier to put that on everything than figure out what is what.

Riley isn't supposed to have red food dye. That is in sooooo much stuff. Some of the dumbest things too. It makes me so mad when I end up with something that it never even crossed my mind to check. The funny thing is that the soda we buy comes in strawberry and that doesn't have it, but the grape does! The orange doesn't have it either. I don't know how they make pink and orange without red #40 when almost everything else in the universe has it in there!!!!

The funny thing is Morgan and I are BOTH allergic to Apple. (Figure THAT one out LOL). We both have different reactions thankfully. Mine are more severe, hers more annoying (hives). I grew into my allergy, I hope she OUTGROWS hers.

WOW red food dye is everywhere. to Riley!

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Hey ladies! I have been lurking on this thread for a while. All of you make such wonderful clothes! You have inspired me and I bought a bunch of fabric this week and I WILL make some stuff!!!! Tonight I made a tutu bottom for my DD's birthday outfit and it came out great! I am on my way! Hopefully when I have questions (and I am sure I will!) you ladies would be so kind as to help me. You really have some talent on this thread!

 

[Cheeseball]

I found this thead a week ago and you all are amazing! I have been inspired to make clothes for my little girl. I have in the past made curtains, bedskirts, wallhanging, etc but never clothes. This week I have made several things! Not all turned out great but they are wearable. I want to make her an outfit for each day of our trip to DW in Sept. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!

You sound like me about 3-4 weeks ago! I too had made other things, but not much in the way of clothing, and now I'm a sewing fool! (and pantsless too! ) I'm making outfits for each day of our trip in Sept for my girls. Break out the camera, we'd love to see what you've created!!

Renae

 

[twob4him]

and MEGAwoman
OMg I am having flash backs to my childhood!
I was the kid that was patched. I started going to the ophthalmologist at 9 months old. I had lots of eye therapy to straighten and strengthen my eyes. I started wearing my granny bifocals at 18 months, I call them granny glasses because that is the only kind they made back in 1973 that would fit me! I had to take drops for what reason I have no clue but my mom I am sure does. I was legally blind as a kid. Needless to say it was a lot of work my mom had to do to help me see better. At 3 I had one of my lazy eyes corrected in hopes that since I was so young my other eye would fallow. It didn't but the good news is as aI aged my eye site got better! I had the same eye dr from 9 months until I was in my mid 20's ad moved ti GA. Any way my point is I can understand the worry you have about your little girl and other kids. Frankly imo all kids are cruel and you know something your little girl will be just fine! So what if she has a patch she can tel other kids she is a pirate!
To be honest when I see little kids with these adorable glasses now adays I love it! I actually get jealous you should have seen how awful mine were! If I can get my scanner working I will scan some pics for you!

Because of all of this I can do a cool trick I can switch my lazy eyes! It drives my eye drs crazy! Gotta amuse myself some how right

My DD 3 wouldn't walk when she was 1 even though I knew she could. At her doctors appointment at 15 months I mentioned that she would cruise a lot and could walk but wouldn't walk across the room or anything. She was also crossing her eyes A LOT!!! As it turns out, she was almost blind to things nearby hence the apprehension about walking. Her one eye was really bad too. So she had drops in her good eye to strengthen her "bad eye", then a patch, then finally eye surgery. I go every 3 or 4 months for an eye check-up and she has really improved with glasses. The doctor says she may improve as she gets older to the point of not needing her glasses at all!
So here she is now:

Without glasses (can you see her crossing her left eye?)

And with glasses

QUOTE=sohappy;26390811]ohhh, ooohhh, pick me, pick me! I wanna play the random picture game! Here are some things I have in photobucket-

some pictures my parents had made of the boys-
a very southern picture

and one of us together (pic of a pic)

and just the boys- the snap right after this caught the boys kissing sooooo cute

Ohhhh those pics are just adorable!

some treats for Jackson's halloween party at school (apples, pb, and marshmallows)

What a great idea!!!
[/QUOTE]
I just loved the pics...and I can't wait to read your trippie again...I am still not caught up!

 

[teresajoy]

Okay, I love most of you and I certainly don't want this to be the end of my modeling career. So, here is a double chin and twirl factor picture. I'm still not posting the one from behind!

I gotta tell yah, it was a lot of fun making something that I could fit into!

YOU TWIRL GIRL!!!! I should have made you try that on when I was over today!

That is super cute Renae!

Whew! It was a BUSY weekend. We all survived the party even though mother nature was threatening to drowned us in buckets and buckets of rain!! It did finally stop raining after about the first hour of the party and then the sun came out and the kids got to play on the pirate ship. We also went to see Wall- E yesterday. Although I forgot to have lucas wear his wall-e outfit-
Here's the pictures

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The party looks like it was so much fun Anna!!! That pirate ship is just too cool!!!

kinda boring, but I was going through my photos and I don't think I posted this one. I made this skirt for DD10's friend. I made a similar skirt for this girl's little sister. (oh and this is my pseudo dress form from Hobby Lobby that Sugarbees picked up for me on sale for $25, she has a smaller one that works better for little stuff)

That is so cute Jeanne!

Well ladies today my baby boy is 13 years old!!!! Last night he made DH and I cry because it was the first time we had seen him walk as far as he did. About 20 feet which was SUPER cool.
DH got my sewing room finished enough to sew in so now I just have to clean up the mess he made to get it that way. I am hoping to get in there and start sewing by this weekend it would be really cool!

OK and even though I should not get myself in this mode I will. Did you do customs if you had an infant in the park with you? And if you did what would you do for a 5 month old?

Aww, that is wonderful Callie!!!!!

Ok. Here are some pics from the party. My MIL just e-mailed me. I haven't had a chance to upload my dad's or my camera.

and just because here's one of B and me @ my Pap's 75th b-day party July 5th

You guys are so cute!!!!! Besides the cake fiasco How did you like it?

Well, duh, I posted that picture cause it was a good one.
I took this picture for Teresa and Heather but was waiting until I got the better one off my dad's camera.
BUT here, I need to lose 30 pounds too. For the sake of accountability I'll even let you know that I am 5'5" and just weighed in at 168. (I was 147 and 149 respectively full term w/ the kids) I am a good solid size 12 (women's NOT juniors) but recently bought a juniors 15 When I met my husband Gavin was 6 months old and I wore a size 5. , well 6 but I had a few 5's to be fair.

My plan is to go back on south beach, start doing pilates (to flatten out my tummy, where I gain ALL of my weight) and walking Lily to school in the mornings.

...t.

Denise.

Dec. 2004 Here is me at a party announcing our pregnancy (still an 8!)

I have some good pics of me when B and I first started dating. I'll dig them up and scan them this week sometime. Just to torture myself.

...t.

Look how cute you are!!! I love your random pictures!

Size 8??? Size 8??????? I can't remember the last time I wore a size 8!!
You look great!

I didn't know Heather wanted random photos! I think I cna find some of those around here somewhere!!

Come on Karen, bring em on!!!!!

Ok, I can't post pictures anymore. And I can't comment on any pictures......

because I can't make the pictures smaller. My computer just won't do it.

So I am here, I am sewing, I think everything everyone has posted is awesome.


Crawling back under my rock

Hey, HE didn't mess with your computer again, did he? What seems to be the problem?

I just found your thread today and I am in love with all of you! I don't sew much, but I'm totally inspired!
I LOVE your rules in the top post (no apologies, etc), I think I found a new favorite thread!

Glad you appreciated it!!!! Welcome to our little goup!!!

HEY GUYS GUESS WHAT??? The Robin+5 give is almost full!!!

We just need someone to fill the 3 Autograph book spaces. The ship date for this give(aug. 1) is creeping up on us so if you can take on just 1 or all 3 of them please stop by the Disboutique board and sign up. IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE TO FIND it just click the half of a Tink in my siggy or any of the boutiquers pink or green tink tags

WOOHOO, I'm so excited to have another BIG GIVEalmost complete

...t.

Yeah!!!! That is good to hear!!!!

A little while ago I got a familiar knock on the door. It was the children that I babysit and they tell me that I have to babysit another little girl that I don't particularly care for. Grrrr was my first reaction. So I go over as calmly as I can and talk to the mother of the children that I normally babysit and she informs me that the little girl's mom has run away and the dad doesn't know where she is. Of course I felt bad for her and she is staying here tonight. I just don't like it that this was sprung on me at the very last minute. For right now they are all sitting quietly watching The Lizzie McGuire Movie. I need some magic sent my way that they will stay quiet tonight.

Uggh! I hope all goes well tonight!!! Poor little girl too! I hope she is behaving herself for you.

oh thanks...that reminds me...nobody answered the 2nd part of my question. Do you need a ruffler for the Simply Sweet pattern on YCMT? I have rediculously old sewing machine (guess what I'm asking for for my bday???).

Honestly, I rarely use my ruffler anymore, after discovering the wonders of tension adjusting gathering! http://disboutique.blogspot.com/2008/04/easy-gathers-by-candicenicole19.html

here is my latest creation i am taking it to a show labor day if i dont sell it first, if it doesnt sell then my dgd will take it on our trip
sheri

That is so cute!!!

ohhh, ooohhh, pick me, pick me! I wanna play the random picture game! Here are some things I have in photobucket-


and one of us together (pic of a pic)

I love this picture!!! You are so pretty!

Just because it's cute...

A few days ago I was in the other room and went to check on Lily and found this:

She said "We're having a tea party!" She set everything up and somewhere found bibs for all her babies all by herself.

That is just adorable!!!! I love the way she has them all lined up with the plates in front of them!

 

[twob4him]

I thought I would add some pictures from the 4H Fair that DD10 was in. She got to show a friend's pony who was pretty tiny but they managed!

Showmanship Class - she won the class

The club dressed as Snow White and the 7 Dwarves for the costume class. DD10 was Doc:

Here's Snow White

Finally, her Beginner Rider classes on a young pony...I personally was glad she made it around. I wasn't sure if the pony would go or buck or what She actually ended up with a 2nd, 3rd and 4th place....I was just thrilled!

***************Clown Alert Ahead!!! ****************

And not to be left out, here is a pic of my other two DDs frog hunting with a friend and meeting a clown.

Oh yeah, I forgot that she got an Excellent on her record keeping book too!

Last pic! She had a wonderful time. It was something she did from beginning to end. But it was a lot of work!!! We aren't sure about doing it again at this point!

 

[Leleluvsdis]

I would check a party store or oriental tradings. We are having a hawaiian theme at our bible school, and I got some at card factory outlet (party store) and I also saw some in oriental trading book.
Good luck!

I remembered my question!

Does anyone know where to buy green grass hula skirts? I want to make the girls outfits something like this-

(not exactly, but something like it) and can't find grass skirts anywhere. I found a brown one at Hobby Lobby, but I would rather use green ones. Thanks!

Renae

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I thought I would add some pictures from the 4H Fair that DD10 was in. She got to show a friend's pony who was pretty tiny but they managed!

Showmanship Class - she won the class

The club dressed as Snow White and the 7 Dwarves for the costume class. DD10 was Doc:

Here's Snow White

Finally, her Beginner Rider classes on a young pony...I personally was glad she made it around. I wasn't sure if the pony would go or buck or what She actually ended up with a 2nd, 3rd and 4th place....I was just thrilled!

***************Clown Alert Ahead!!! ****************

And not to be left out, here is a pic of my other two DDs frog hunting with a friend and meeting a clown.

Oh yeah, I forgot that she got an Excellent on her record keeping book too!

Last pic! She had a wonderful time. It was something she did from beginning to end. But it was a lot of work!!! We aren't sure about doing it again at this point!

Tell your DD that that is just too cool. That is what I wanted to do more than anything when I was about her age. I used to draw horses all of the time. And tell them little girls that frogs are not cool. EEEEWWWWW!!!!!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Update on the evening. Heather (Amber and Meranda's mom) called and said that Destiny's mom was coming to pick Destiny up. So she has left for the evening. The only damage done was one broken glass. So no real harm, but a little later Amber tells me that they are getting kicked out of their apartment tomorrow. I asked her where they were going to go to and she said that she didn't know. I could have cried right then. Heather got evicted from a house that she was living in a couple of years ago and because she had nowhere to go to she left her kids with someone in her family. The family member turned her in to Child Protection and it took her a year and a half to get the kids out of Foster Care. Then Amber mentions staying here with me. Of course my heart says yes, but DH says no. I don't know if this is what her mom is wanting or if this is just what Amber wants. Amber has been wanting to live with us for awhile now. If this is asked of me I really don't know how to answer this. I would never turn a child away especially if turning them away means uncertainty for them. I don't think that DH understands this. I really don't know how to deal with this kind of a problem. Prayers my way would be real nice right about now.

 

[mytwotinks]

Update on the evening. Heather (Amber and Meranda's mom) called and said that Destiny's mom was coming to pick Destiny up. So she has left for the evening. The only damage done was one broken glass. So no real harm, but a little later Amber tells me that they are getting kicked out of their apartment tomorrow. I asked her where they were going to go to and she said that she didn't know. I could have cried right then. Heather got evicted from a house that she was living in a couple of years ago and because she had nowhere to go to she left her kids with someone in her family. The family member turned her in to Child Protection and it took her a year and a half to get the kids out of Foster Care. Then Amber mentions staying here with me. Of course my heart says yes, but DH says no. I don't know if this is what her mom is wanting or if this is just what Amber wants. Amber has been wanting to live with us for awhile now. If this is asked of me I really don't know how to answer this. I would never turn a child away especially if turning them away means uncertainty for them. I don't think that DH understands this. I really don't know how to deal with this kind of a problem. Prayers my way would be real nice right about now.

What a tough position to be in. I'll be praying for you. As tough as it is you have to do what is right for your family. As much as we want to we can't be everything to everybody, so if you do decide to take this on, just be sure that it is a project that your whole family is prepared to handle.

 

[DesigningMouse]

Update on the evening. Heather (Amber and Meranda's mom) called and said that Destiny's mom was coming to pick Destiny up. So she has left for the evening. The only damage done was one broken glass. So no real harm, but a little later Amber tells me that they are getting kicked out of their apartment tomorrow. I asked her where they were going to go to and she said that she didn't know. I could have cried right then. Heather got evicted from a house that she was living in a couple of years ago and because she had nowhere to go to she left her kids with someone in her family. The family member turned her in to Child Protection and it took her a year and a half to get the kids out of Foster Care. Then Amber mentions staying here with me. Of course my heart says yes, but DH says no. I don't know if this is what her mom is wanting or if this is just what Amber wants. Amber has been wanting to live with us for awhile now. If this is asked of me I really don't know how to answer this. I would never turn a child away especially if turning them away means uncertainty for them. I don't think that DH understands this. I really don't know how to deal with this kind of a problem. Prayers my way would be real nice right about now.

Oh my goodness, how sad. How old is the little girl? I know it's probably hard but you can't feel bad about doing what is best for your family.

 

[2cutekidz]

AimeeG has a fabulous sewing room!! Maybe she'll come around and post a picture...

I'm pretty sure that if you ask, Joanns (and probably hobby lobby) will give you the cardboard from the bolts of fabric. Cut them in half (lengthwise) and they will fit in a bookcase. I plan on organizing my sewing space and doing this.

 

[Disney 4 Me]

Update on the evening. Heather (Amber and Meranda's mom) called and said that Destiny's mom was coming to pick Destiny up. So she has left for the evening. The only damage done was one broken glass. So no real harm, but a little later Amber tells me that they are getting kicked out of their apartment tomorrow. I asked her where they were going to go to and she said that she didn't know. I could have cried right then. Heather got evicted from a house that she was living in a couple of years ago and because she had nowhere to go to she left her kids with someone in her family. The family member turned her in to Child Protection and it took her a year and a half to get the kids out of Foster Care. Then Amber mentions staying here with me. Of course my heart says yes, but DH says no. I don't know if this is what her mom is wanting or if this is just what Amber wants. Amber has been wanting to live with us for awhile now. If this is asked of me I really don't know how to answer this. I would never turn a child away especially if turning them away means uncertainty for them. I don't think that DH understands this. I really don't know how to deal with this kind of a problem. Prayers my way would be real nice right about now.

Oh, wow. That is tough. I'm praying for her family as well as yours.

 

[minnie2]

A little while ago I got a familiar knock on the door. It was the children that I babysit and they tell me that I have to babysit another little girl that I don't particularly care for. Grrrr was my first reaction. So I go over as calmly as I can and talk to the mother of the children that I normally babysit and she informs me that the little girl's mom has run away and the dad doesn't know where she is. Of course I felt bad for her and she is staying here tonight. I just don't like it that this was sprung on me at the very last minute. For right now they are all sitting quietly watching The Lizzie McGuire Movie. I need some magic sent my way that they will stay quiet tonight.

Not cool that she didn't ask you BUt maybe it just happened and she didn't have time to call you? Hopefully they were all good for you and that everything for that little girls works out.

We had some black outs in Brooklyn and we spent over 26hrs with no lights!!! we could not sleep it was so hot and I had to trow away everything in my refrigerator...
Just when I get in my sewing mood again, the light power is so week that i cannot have more than 2 or 3 appliances running at a time

Denise: I live far from green point but is only a train way, so you are invited to my place anytime you come to NY, (maybe we could sneak to Atlantic City for a girl night out ) Hope that Riley is doing much better

Crystal: Love the beaded bowl If only I had your talent!!! sending you and I hope you have a quiet night tonight

Love all the outfits posted I keep telling you gal that I am SO, SO jealous of all you that have princesses

Heather: Love the outfit!!

Well the batteries in Laptop are dying... so keep sewing ladies (and Gents)


Linnette

Oh my! I wonder if my brother had black outs? I have to find out where he is in Brooklyn maybe he is close to you

here is my latest creation i am taking it to a show labor day if i dont sell it first, if it doesnt sell then my dgd will take it on our trip
sheri

Love it! Snow white looks so pretty and the dwarfs came out great!

ohhh, ooohhh, pick me, pick me! I wanna play the random picture game! Here are some things I have in photobucket-

some pictures my parents had made of the boys-
a very southern picture

If you are bored- check out my trip report- Just updated today!! I don't know how to change the title when I update, sorry.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1882055

what handsome boys you have! Love those pics!

I started seeing a paediatric opthamologist with I was about 9 months too! I started wearing glasses when I was two, and I hear you on the UGLY 70's glasses! So when it was time for DD to get her's in May DH and I decided that $$$ wasn't an option - just get her what made her feel like a princess. So she picked out two pairs, one pink and one purple, and she looks gorgeous!

Stephanie

WOW how neat sounds like you went through the same stuff I did! Did your parents have a hard time being believed that you had eye issues. My mom said every one thought she was crazy when she started telling the dr at 6 months that I couldn't see and she kept fighting with them. They figured she was a 20 yr old kid who was over reacting! Little did they know! We lived in NJ at the time and my mom had to take me to the only ped ortho in NYC she could find that would believe her.
If you have a Costco near you next time your little one needs glasses they have such cute ones with beads on the side in all sorts of girly colors at really good prices.

You are right. I shouldn't discourage people from trying. Honestly after a few trips to the store, you can get through pretty quickly. Riley even knows what to look for. She knows that she feels better when she is careful and she very rarely complains. Whatever she can't have, we find another option.

That is great she reads labels! Nik does too she has even disagreed with her teacher when she was trying to say Nik couldn't have a certain kind of chips but Nik was so sure she could. I of course always double check her but Nik is really good at reading the labels.

If you want to read another good book about stuff in food we eat read dangerous grains. I haven't read it yet but a lot of people I know have and said it was VERY eye opening. I am not a reader. I have no patience for books I like short quick articles or I loose .

I'm afraid my stash has outgrown my current organization/space. Here's a photo of about half of what I have - this is what I consider my working stash. The other fabric is older stuff that I need to purge soon. It's so hard to let go of any fabric - even when I'm unlikely to use it in my lifetime. You never know, with the prices vintage fabric gets, my stash could be Zoe's nest egg for when I'm gone.

Oh man, I need some of those but I think I'd have to get 3 or 4 cases at least. Of course then I'd need to remove the books from my bookcases and find a new home for those. Hmm, maybe I can sell the books at a local used book store and use that to help finance the purchase of the fabric bolt thingies. I've also seriously considered purging most of my clothes that are in the armoire in the photo above so I can put fabric in that. I am so tired of having to try to pull fabric from the bottom of a 3+ foot stack of fabric. On more than one occasion, I've had small avalanches of cotton as I tried to extract fabric near the bottom.

Ok I am so jealous! I have maybe a half full small rubbermaid box full of fabric that also includes other sewing stuff so it is probably only a quarter full! So anything you want to purge I volenteer to do you the favor and my little rubber maid can be your garbage can

 

[karebear1]

I found this thead a week ago and you all are amazing! I have been inspired to make clothes for my little girl. I have in the past made curtains, bedskirts, wallhanging, etc but never clothes. This week I have made several things! Not all turned out great but they are wearable. I want to make her an outfit for each day of our trip to DW in Sept. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!

Hey ladies! I have been lurking on this thread for a while. All of you make such wonderful clothes! You have inspired me and I bought a bunch of fabric this week and I WILL make some stuff!!!! Tonight I made a tutu bottom for my DD's birthday outfit and it came out great! I am on my way! Hopefully when I have questions (and I am sure I will!) you ladies would be so kind as to help me. You really have some talent on this thread!

Welcome to you both! We love having newbies here!! Please post pics your creations when they're finished- '*** we love that too!

***************Clown Alert Ahead!!! ****************

Shoulda been a SOCK MONKEY!

Update on the evening. Heather (Amber and Meranda's mom) called and said that Destiny's mom was coming to pick Destiny up. So she has left for the evening. The only damage done was one broken glass. So no real harm, but a little later Amber tells me that they are getting kicked out of their apartment tomorrow. I asked her where they were going to go to and she said that she didn't know. I could have cried right then. Heather got evicted from a house that she was living in a couple of years ago and because she had nowhere to go to she left her kids with someone in her family. The family member turned her in to Child Protection and it took her a year and a half to get the kids out of Foster Care. Then Amber mentions staying here with me. Of course my heart says yes, but DH says no. I don't know if this is what her mom is wanting or if this is just what Amber wants. Amber has been wanting to live with us for awhile now. If this is asked of me I really don't know how to answer this. I would never turn a child away especially if turning them away means uncertainty for them. I don't think that DH understands this. I really don't know how to deal with this kind of a problem. Prayers my way would be real nice right about now.

Poor little girl. Makes me wanna just sweep her up and bring her home.

Come on Karen, bring em on!!!!!

OK- how about a small vacation right about now? Yes??? OK...........Let's go to southern Washington state. How about Mount St. Helen's How does that sound??

Oh my, looks like a bit of a cloudy day. Not too unusual for Washing to State I guess

WOW! That volcano really blew things outta here! Can't believe it's more then 20 years later and there's still nothing left around her!

Oh. wait...... there's some life coming back! That's kinda pretty isn't it? Even though they had to cut back what had fallen with the blast- no trees, but some flowers instead.

A little further away from the volcano- lakes in surrounding area. Did you know that When Mt. St. Helen blew, she created several new lakes??

And now, to end our day of touring , let's meet our tour guide. Yes, indeed, not only a superior tourguide, but a fashionista as well!

And just because this is my favorite pic of the day

There you go friends! Hope you enjoyed our little tour. Tomorrow we'll stay in the Beautiful Northwest of the US and do the Portland Half Marathon. How would you like that??

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi everyone! Don't have time to catch up now...I will later today. But, I wanted to stop by and say HI!!!

DH had the last two days off adn we had a great time with the kids. We took them to a local park that has paddle boats, so we took them on them for the first time. I am not a water person, can't swim and all, but it was fun. Then we went on a hike. It was a blast.

Then yesterday Me and DD had an afternoon just us! It was great!!!! We went to see the American Girl movie...it was such a sweet movie and the sap I am, I cried a LOT!!! Poor DD may never go with me again!

I'm off to take FIL for a doctor's appointment, so I'll catch up later!