Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes Part 4

[Hahawillis]

But she was REALLY kidnapped.

That is really scary! I am glad she is ok.

 

[Stephres]

Ha ha, yes they do I include all photos, including such things as boys with bows on their heads and ladies in 80s hairdos and prom dresses

(Disclaimer: That is all except those that members have specifically asked me not to include their's of course)

Yes, I saw my old prom picture in there and almost spit out my coke zero. Thanks for saving that for all to see!

My daughter had her 15mo. check up today and I showed the Dr. a little bulge she has in her tummy a couple inches above her belly button- the Dr. said it is a Peri-something hernia and she will have to have it surgically corrected. Surgical- like they have to cut my baby open- what- wait a minute, that's the only way, it won't close on it's own. She says no but it is not an emaergency and I am given a referal to the pediatric surgeon. We won't see him until next friday. I say should we be concerned, we are leaving for disney in about 2 weeks. She says just make sure you see the surgeon before you go. I am hoping he says it will close on it's own, but not very optimistic that this will be the outcome. My poor little girl I just don't know how to prepare for this, no one I have talked to has even heard of this before so I thought I would bring it to you- Have you heard of this type of hernia?? Any advice, tips, experience will be welcomed. I have been so bummed all evening and I still have so much left to do before we leave(both at work and home), but this just took the wind out of my sails. And I'm going to worry for the next 10 days until we see the surgeon. I know it I might be over reacting a little, but they are talking about putting my baby to sleep and cutting her open to fix her and it is freaking me out. Thank you all for your time. I'll let you all know what happens.

Don't know anything, but wanted to give you a and let you know I am thinking about you. Hope all goes well.

Thanks! As soon as I saw that fabric, I thought it had a Moroccan style and Jasmine came to mind! It's not a friendly fabric, but it looks pretty! Those pictures aren't even good, wait til I get some with the good camera!

I was thinking, what's up with those pictures? I can't wait to see them as they really are, because they are cute even with the bad camera. That faceless-Jasmine one is going to be gorgeous, I can just tell. They all look great, but I am waiting to see that one all finished!

Donno if anyone remember my Halloween skirts that I made a while back, but I FINALLY finished the shirts (all 4 of them). Here are some photos we took this past weekend. I never did get around to the bows or the braclets .

Wow, four girls? That's a lot of sewing! I love the way the outfits came out and their poses are adorable!

I have heard of alot of people gettting sick post trip Has anyone tried the airbourne immune system boosting stuff. I bought some for our trip- they don't have it for kids under 4. So I'll just have to keep the germ sanitzer on hand for the kids and wash their hands when we can.

Get lots of rest when you come down too. I think people forget to take breaks and that leaves them open to getting sick easier. Good luck!

 

[my*2*angels]

Thanks teresajoy for liking my bows!!!

 

[bsusanmb]

Messed up the quote thing...oops
TJ:
That had to be so scary! How old was your sister?

She was 24. Her exboyfriend (extremely abusive- steroid induced no necked...) hid in her trunk the morning she was on her way to an injunction hearing against him and once she was on the way he crawled through the backseat (her care could access the trunk that way) and forced her into the passenger side- which had a busted door handle (he broke!) and the window mechanics only worked from the driver side so she was basically trapped.
Her advocate called from the courthouse wanting to know where she was (way after the trial should have been done w/) and said she never showed up. We said "he's got to have her, call the cops!!!" but the cops thought we were over reacting. They said that lots of abused girls change their minds and don't show for the hearing and she was just hiding out b/c she was too embarrassed to tell us. We knew better. He had held her against her will (oddly enough on the way home from MNSSHP that year) in a hotel room for 2 days and beat her from head to toe- with their 2 yo son in the room. He told her several times he was taking her home only to turn around and go the other way again. He kept turning her cell phone off but she would find a way to turn it back on again until finally he let her take a call from a girlfriend. She convinced him that by not answering her phone her friend would think something was up. Her girlfriend stayed on the phone w/ me and I was on the cell phone w/ my mom who was on her cell phone w/ the cops. We had 4 trucks on the road plus the cops trying to find them eventually they were able to triangulate her cell service. Her friend was amazing, especially for a 24 yo. She just asked Rae yes or no questions so Rob wouldn't think she was telling her anything. Like "are you still in hernando county?" "are you in your car or Rob's car" stuff that would help us get good info to the cops. Finally they were able to triangulate her cell phone and LUCKILY her car broke down and they were able to catch him. He is still in jail. But got far less time than he deserved!!!
When you say your sister was kidnapped people are shocked, then you say she was 24 and they are unimpressed, like oh, she wasn't "really" kidnapped. But she was REALLY kidnapped. it wasn't like she went to meet him somewhere and was just being held against her will. And yes it was scary!!!



TJ:
I love the fabrics! I like T.s idea about the blue.

I know, I have the best ideas!!

I know what you mean. The police were very aloof about a 50 year old man from Phila, known drug dealer, known sex offender, taking a 20 year old girl who grew up in Amish country in the middle of a cornfield in PA to North Phila, and leaving her there without any money, any clothing (it was Nov at the time) and any contacts of any sort. I remember myself at that age, and at times I thought I was so grown up, but inside I was still a child whenever anything bad happened. How awful an ordeal for your sister. I hope she received extensive counseling. I know DD has flashbacks at times and just being near any of the places she had been will trigger something in her. As a mom you just wish that you could have taken their place so that nothing bad had ever happened. Bless your heart for sharing this story.

Susan

 

[eeyore3847]

Donno if anyone remember my Halloween skirts that I made a while back,

I love how acute they all look! WOW how darling all 4 are. we hope to go to the pumpkin patch this sunday! Hope I get some cute pics like yours!

Lori

I have heard of alot of people gettting sick post trip Has anyone tried the airbourne immune system boosting stuff. I bought some for our trip- they don't have it for kids under 4. So I'll just have to keep the germ sanitzer on hand for the kids and wash their hands when we can.

I use airbourne and it has never let me down!!!

Lori

 

[my*2*angels]

T_ YES! She was kidnapped and probably afraid for her life!!!! I am glad she is okay!

 

[t-beri]

Thanks for all of the well wishes for my sister. I think we are going on her 3rd anniversary this december. She is doing well.

PIPER look here :http://www.knitty.com/issuespring05/PATTpetals.html
this felted flower (#4) might work

...t.

 

[luv2go2disney]

Any chance he will change his mind? I feel for you!

Unfortunately no, money is pretty tight right now, not much of a comission check and a few bills popped up so not much money left over. Actually I am looking for a job right now to help take some of the money stress off of him! As much as I really don't want to have to leave my kids during the day. But I don't really know what else to do to make money. Any ideas would be much appreciated. I hope to go next year if we start planning and saving now then hopefully it will happen!!!!

 

[Disney 4 Me]

Awww Thanks! Someone may as well enjoy my Nemo Fabric. Knowing that you will benefit from it puts me in a better mood.

OT-Last weekend we went camping at Yogi Bear with our neighbors and our kids, DD6, DS5, DS 15mo. It was their first time ever camping and they were having a ball they wanted to do all of the activities, they were all especially excited to meet Yogi Bear. I knew the older kids were excited but to see him but my DS 15mo face lite up and he tried to give Yogi a high 5 and wanted hugs...It just made me really sad about not going to WDW this December. The last time we were there my DD loved it but my DS(3at the time) HATED ALL of the characters, so to see him finally be fine with a dingy Yogi when we could meet the Mouse...AGGHHH It just makes me mad that we can't go because I know all of the kids would really love it this time around!!! If we get to go next year my youngest will probably hate it... that is my luck! Sorry I just had to vent a little bit about my darn DH and the WDW veto!!!!

I know what you mean. I planned a last minute trip next month for me, DD5 and DD4. DH put the stops to that in no time.

Also, DS1 was terrified of the characters when we went in April. He literally tried punching Pluto. Every time one of them came near him, he was hysterically crying. I'm hoping he's better for our next trip.

 

[Disney 4 Me]

She was 24. Her exboyfriend (extremely abusive- steroid induced no necked...) hid in her trunk the morning she was on her way to an injunction hearing against him and once she was on the way he crawled through the backseat (her care could access the trunk that way) and forced her into the passenger side- which had a busted door handle (he broke!) and the window mechanics only worked from the driver side so she was basically trapped.
Her advocate called from the courthouse wanting to know where she was (way after the trial should have been done w/) and said she never showed up. We said "he's got to have her, call the cops!!!" but the cops thought we were over reacting. They said that lots of abused girls change their minds and don't show for the hearing and she was just hiding out b/c she was too embarrassed to tell us. We knew better. He had held her against her will (oddly enough on the way home from MNSSHP that year) in a hotel room for 2 days and beat her from head to toe- with their 2 yo son in the room. He told her several times he was taking her home only to turn around and go the other way again. He kept turning her cell phone off but she would find a way to turn it back on again until finally he let her take a call from a girlfriend. She convinced him that by not answering her phone her friend would think something was up. Her girlfriend stayed on the phone w/ me and I was on the cell phone w/ my mom who was on her cell phone w/ the cops. We had 4 trucks on the road plus the cops trying to find them eventually they were able to triangulate her cell service. Her friend was amazing, especially for a 24 yo. She just asked Rae yes or no questions so Rob wouldn't think she was telling her anything. Like "are you still in hernando county?" "are you in your car or Rob's car" stuff that would help us get good info to the cops. Finally they were able to triangulate her cell phone and LUCKILY her car broke down and they were able to catch him. He is still in jail. But got far less time than he deserved!!!
When you say your sister was kidnapped people are shocked, then you say she was 24 and they are unimpressed, like oh, she wasn't "really" kidnapped. But she was REALLY kidnapped. it wasn't like she went to meet him somewhere and was just being held against her will. And yes it was scary!!!

That had to be absolutely terrifying. I'm so glad she's ok and he can't harm her anymore.

 

[t-beri]

I will join in the commiseration!! We've been planning our trip but being laid off at the beginning of the year put us in bad shape. SO not being able to take our annual vacation (we're still going just only to MNSSHP, instead of all of the parks) bites. Especially b/c Lily is 2 and just LOVES mickey and pluto and even though she's never seen cinderella, there is a preview for it on her lionking video (read VHS-it was mine, it works fine still and I'm too cheap to buy the dvd until it breaks) and goes around singing cinderelli cinderelli- though she doesn't know anymore words.
AND the poor thing hasn't been allowed to get a haircut for 2 years so she could get her first haircut at WDW!!! CRAP, how am I gonna work that out..

SO, totally feelin' ya!! I hope you are able to plan something for next year!

...t.

 

[my*2*angels]

Unfortunately no, money is pretty tight right now, not much of a comission check and a few bills popped up so not much money left over. Actually I am looking for a job right now to help take some of the money stress off of him! As much as I really don't want to have to leave my kids during the day. But I don't really know what else to do to make money. Any ideas would be much appreciated. I hope to go next year if we start planning and saving now then hopefully it will happen!!!!

I know how you feel! Living on one income is tight! We planned this vacation 2 years ago! That is why I am soo excited because I know we won't be back after this for a while!

 

[SallyfromDE]

BTW - Please ignore the pile of stabilizer scraps swept into the corner. LOL I have a bad habit of just tossing thread, fabric trimmings, etc. to the floor as I work since I always end up missing a trash can when I've used one in the past.

I do this to. I usually get it in the can, but when I'm snipping threads, it just goes onto the floor.

Tell Zoe she did a great job. My Mom had me sewing when I was 8 yo. My paternal Grandmother was sewer also. You'll be fighting her for the sewing machine before you know it.

 

[tanyaandallie]

I started cutting strips for our first ever stripwork skirt!!! I'm wondering how many strips I need. Any suggestions?

 

[PiperPizzaz]

Lisa- check TJ's links, if there are e-coupons or codes sometimes they're there.

Piperpizazz...I was thinking the same thing, knit the band in ribbing BUT NO I don't crochet!!! and I had a feeling that is what you were going to tell me to do!! I will have to have my mil do it. Crap! I am knitting the cutest cardigan sweater for Lily, though I am not very good at ripping back, you know I throw things away instead, so I figure I've gotta muster the patience to do it now!!

MY2ANGELS: I'd be happy to do it. I'll look into the flower and find a cute beanie pattern and get back w/ you!!

Thanks for all of the well wishes for my sister. I think we are going on her 3rd anniversary this december. She is doing well.

PIPER look here :http://www.knitty.com/issuespring05/PATTpetals.html
this felted flower (#4) might work

...t.

You can totally do it knitted, just easier to crochet. I think that flower would look adorable, and you don't have to felt it if you don't want (though it is super cute!) Here are another that might work:
http://littlecottonrabbits.typepad.co.uk/free_knitting_patterns/2007/06/knitted_flower_.html

How cute would this hat be in red,black, white and yellow! http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTflowerpower.html

 

[HeatherSue]

What a gorgeous bunch of girls!! You got some great pictures, too! How did you get them all to look at the camera at the same time?! I love the outfits, you did a great job!

I don't know if there is a season, but I know if it weren't for Tequilla, I would not have my oldest DS!!

And if it weren't for my neighbor's pool, we wouldn't have Tessa.
Perhaps that was too much information...

 

[Carrie772]

Donno if anyone remember my Halloween skirts that I made a while back, but I FINALLY finished the shirts (all 4 of them). Here are some photos we took this past weekend. I never did get around to the bows or the braclets .

OMGosh!!! Look at the chickies!!! SOoOOOOoOOoo cute!

 

[t-beri]

Well you'll have to figure out how wide you want your strips (preferably a # that you dd's chest measurement is divisible by) hold on.

DD's chest is 20"
I use 5" strips (20/5=4)
I like her skirts 3x full (3x4=12)
so for my sweet 2yo's AK dress we used 3 fabrics, 4 each of 2 and 8 of 1.

Does that make sense?? I don't know about anyone else but I won't make a twirl skirt less than 3x full!!!

Piper- I thought the same thing..no felting. I also might do a smaller white flower in the middle and fasten it w/ a black button. to match the minnie dot buttons.
I don't even have to look at that Knitty link...I thought the SAME thing!!!

I will check out the other flower pattern though.

Thanks.
...t.

 

[t-beri]

PS.. LUCK
Remember, right sides together, the seam ripper is your friend and so is Tequila!
...t.

 

[t-beri]

and put your scissors on the couch!