12.04.09

making gingerbread cookies

after the kids went to bed ;-)

and a sweet treat in my basket

12.03.09

a rare quiet moment

12.02.09 day 2

sunlit wreath waiting for me to find the hook to hang it on our door

 

day 2 of my advent basket and the lovely creator of my basket

 

It was such a pretty day outside we attempted to take a walk…. but two two year olds decided to throw huge fits instead.. teach me to try and do anything anywhere close to naptime.. at least Betsy was my witness..while they look all fun and games.. twins can be 2 really big handfuls ;-) still oh so cute

 

25 days of Christmas day 1..and then some

1  picture a day for the days leading up to Christmas.. it’s fun. I did it last year..see

here’s my shot for today

I was also extra excited because my dear friend Betsy made me my very first ever advent basket! I love today’s gift and I am so touched by her thoughtful gesture.

 

and now some shots from Sundays tree hunting

 

Thanksgiving 2009

 

Their smiles and their kisses. Their hugs and snuggles. Their curiosity, their laughs, the way they dance, play and especially the way they love. So much to be thankful for

What a cute chick

The twins and I ran out to our friends house to snap a couple quick pictures for their Christmas card this year. Lucky us also got to meet some sweet baby chicks. Did you notice.. not raining! Woooo Hoo!

 

 

     

 

and a few favorites from the day

little bit of sewing.. lots more to come

 

 

 

I made this little bunny for one of Iris’s friends birthday along with a Jane’s Market Bag (ill have to post a pic of that one later) Her favorite color is pink and she loves bunnies so I hope it will be a hit. I was inspired by this book “sew darn cute” I love so many ideas in the book I cant wait to make more. Now all 4 of my girls are requesting one for Christmas so I might be busy!

This is my pillow for the “Pillow Talk Swap”

I really love how it turned out.. you know me and owls.. I will need to make one to live here.. maybe with a santa hat for Christmas or something ;-)

My daughters have given me a huge list of things they want me to sew for them this year for gifts.. I love that the first things they say when I asked what  they wanted for Christmas this year were not from a store! Such sweet peas.