It’s been awhile!
We now have an almost (1 week!) 4yo (very silly) boy:
And his very close to 2yo sister:
They do keep me busy! But, a nice new simple blog interface might help me catch up again here. I hope so!
So… hello!
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Our Thanksgiving guestlist…
… included these two guys! They’re our niece’s (Hi Kate!) dachshunds, Austin and George.
I’ve known Austin since he was a tiny little furball puppy- he’s actually nephew to our Elwood- and the genetic link is obvious, as they are both total weirdos.
George was a rescue pup- but, seriously- who WOULDN’T love this dog? He is such a spunky little guy- so sweet and 99% good (which is pretty much 98% more than most dachshunds). We keep trying to trade a few of ours for him… but, his mama is too smart to let that happen.
And while we all enjoyed having them (and especially Kate ), I’m pretty sure our old fart dogs were exhausted just from watching them run around. It’s never more apparent that Geisha, Jake, Woody, Lynx and Leo aren’t puppies anymore- than when we have young dogs in the house!
Phew. Until next time, boys! I’ll work on my throwing arm.
It’s amazing how a month…
… and a haircut can make him look so much more grownup! Going back through two months of photos, the differences are so striking.
On his sister’s birthday- it got even longer before we made it to a haircut. I love it longer, but, it’s SO thick, so it’s much easier to take care of when it’s shorter.
And last week, post haircut, wearing one of those funny faces he likes to make for the camera and his “special hat” from his Thanksgiving feast at school.
I told you I’m not very good at blogging.
I should tell you that I’m even worse when I have a toddler who is going through a sleep fighting stage battle- I am worn down. The whole “it takes a village” thing is true if for only one reason- parents need a BREAK sometimes. Anyone have a village we could borrow?
Anyway, I’m slogging through the pictures I’ve taken over the past couple months- and sometimes last month I finally photographed a bunch of things I’d made. This goes back quite a ways, though- and my brain is on strike- so, don’t expect many details.
Little kimono top from a really good tutorial.
Another little dress from Sandi Henderson’s Claire pattern- one of my favorites for little girls.
This was a quick little peasant dress from a- maybe Simplicity?- pattern.
Minky and ruffly diaper covers- really quick projects, especially wish a serger (instead of making casings, just serge the elastic to the waist and legs, fold over and stitch in place).
This one is pretty recent- Sienna pattern form LilBlueBoo. REALLY quick project- made from an old skirt and an old tank top. Took about an hour from start to finish. I’ve made a few more that haven’t been photographed yet and have a bunch more to make- they’re so cute and comfy for her!
This is months old- not even sure it fits her anymore! But, a really quick project and I love that it’s completely reversible.
A little sweater that’s not quite finished, but, maybe as finished as it ever will be. It was my first time dying wool- and I loved it!
And finally, some recently dyed yarn- I love how it looks together and can’t wait to see how it knits up!
Phew.
She’s one!
Poor Gwen- we were all set to let her smash a pink cake for the sake of photos on her birthday, when her dad noticed that she was a little hot. She had a fever! I’d been running around all morning finishing the cake, and hadn’t even noticed- I felt so bad.
She ended up with a stomach bug that lasted almost a full week- it sucked! What a crappy birthday present life handed her. But, she’s back to her normal darling self again, and we did eventually get to take her smash cake pictures.
I’ll have more soon- I’m still recovering from a lack of sleep last week, I think!