tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12238383755229945162024-03-14T01:08:23.520-07:00Jenny Two TriesJenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-24373552725534428402010-12-10T11:47:00.000-08:002010-12-10T11:55:11.829-08:00Melissa's 30th Birthday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCWV8YYOoOdPyMatIJ0eYURXa7CyNvpjcFcK5ryhLzsim4THHJ__HMnP65cYfYx6Vnv_LRtzv2Z8kPRUoe4115X_CghRLmvzALJS90FNI_1afpI3UWK-zeLLxkFdcMxYeCGPaV-Ocj4s/s1600/IMG_4823.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvtkG3Lt34lRXrbn2gvzdabhaRUAB89Q32Md4Hj-DOxWYJdaot1UNPdzSTr5Jmg4QBew_saq5m6efkJ6IVrMXaxGn8RFYoem6QsMR6BAI2tR1UEp0X2TT2rXtex4AlpW7hvwgUFZfYkI/s1600/IMG_4821.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvtkG3Lt34lRXrbn2gvzdabhaRUAB89Q32Md4Hj-DOxWYJdaot1UNPdzSTr5Jmg4QBew_saq5m6efkJ6IVrMXaxGn8RFYoem6QsMR6BAI2tR1UEp0X2TT2rXtex4AlpW7hvwgUFZfYkI/s320/IMG_4821.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549144271387772242" /></a><br />Ok, I have both kids asleep. I'm going to hurry and make a post before one, or both wake up.<div><br /></div><div>My great friend Melissa turned 30 this November. Luckily, I'm younger than her, but still panicking a little because 3-0 is coming up for me next year. I'll deal with that later....</div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to make her a cake because I haven't made one in awhile and there was something I wanted to try. I know that her favorite color is blue and her favorite flavor is pumpkin. Ok, a blue cream cheese frosted pumpkin cake. Not the most popular flavor, but hey- it's her birthday!!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCWV8YYOoOdPyMatIJ0eYURXa7CyNvpjcFcK5ryhLzsim4THHJ__HMnP65cYfYx6Vnv_LRtzv2Z8kPRUoe4115X_CghRLmvzALJS90FNI_1afpI3UWK-zeLLxkFdcMxYeCGPaV-Ocj4s/s320/IMG_4823.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549144276704411186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>I liked how it looked. I had trouble frosting it and ended up with waaaay too much cream cheese on it. Next time, I'll make sure my cake has more time in the fridge first. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcu8JLuXn8x6fhI9GUy6HJggnN3dlGxXC_1xt00Ncv_Kv_W8GK24ahTc5NUgyJ_pcR4qB4M1JjiaCZqybKZ3Cy3LOJffqV6OauH7STx7YMaaKg4Z6tVp-EuFwjy9IRL61Asb4HIJaEDNU/s320/IMG_4824.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549144284966774626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Isn't she cute??</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-13717565552973484912010-12-06T19:13:00.000-08:002010-12-06T19:28:14.478-08:00Holiday Wrapping Paper<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt46JD_MVaoVrA2tLOLf8PSHrxhbIuhq4CxETEZ2CiBAtXahc-qAXqK00OF3SIyp6YvZgIiIQCdcLRN_KMM6sPRdyLXdfRUmGuEd1RJo9ucVJxRldRMK8pD9hTFqscLGWIiT78AbuyFXY/s1600/IMG_3712.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt46JD_MVaoVrA2tLOLf8PSHrxhbIuhq4CxETEZ2CiBAtXahc-qAXqK00OF3SIyp6YvZgIiIQCdcLRN_KMM6sPRdyLXdfRUmGuEd1RJo9ucVJxRldRMK8pD9hTFqscLGWIiT78AbuyFXY/s320/IMG_3712.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547776108674184274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQan5PHf85AZyWLSNPYm38W6DZJr69UrQ7YN8MN5bBiplh6sXk15nbmTZ3vTVqxWEpLxXGvGoxObfzx5lcx6f9oeGcsZupR4Z6GzNahyphenhyphenocMrF_VsxTKyiyAQi95jGhOb93BHyKJK5HFzw/s1600/IMG_3710.JPG"></a>I am lucky enough to be home with Jake and Max 4 days a week. Because of my goofy schedule, I am actually home with them for 6 days in a row. It works out well because by the time the 6th day rolls around, I'm ready to send them to "school." : )<div><br /></div><div>We need something to keep us busy during the day so someone (who will remain anonymous (JAKE!)) stays out of trouble. This week we made Christmas wrapping paper for our friends' gifts.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQan5PHf85AZyWLSNPYm38W6DZJr69UrQ7YN8MN5bBiplh6sXk15nbmTZ3vTVqxWEpLxXGvGoxObfzx5lcx6f9oeGcsZupR4Z6GzNahyphenhyphenocMrF_VsxTKyiyAQi95jGhOb93BHyKJK5HFzw/s320/IMG_3710.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547776100716197282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnlk2nnhCTIf5bwNARd70UNVd2d2SWwm1CI4UM7Oz77QFE8mcM8gXUVYX1F3MhLXntGSunKsUfkHlaBLVNQLYShkGJUpJsWiVGB6WOhNXPQwHOgalVV-il56WOx7G71LGqs75TWbeeU4/s320/IMG_3713.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547776120764682306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>I saw the idea on some random website, but instead of using white paper (I have none) we used grocery bags. And instead of hanging the pictures on the fridge, we used it to wrap gifts. The idea was to use pine branches as paint brushes. So I ran out in my pajama pants and slippers and clipped two little branches off our poor little tree. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FHCxQ0YdT5hjyL0BjC6CcHSbOO7qVFPGvH9jtKryKCznskfds0oe3EVktBq5hJ3yrQm3HCiuZLK05104YhaPA5BEr61JwB3eXAO4Unnz8vXVXMSQfFxhO3XK8Qs5Jvoa_ENLl-zI3EQ/s320/IMG_3715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547776131260088834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>This was fun, cheap, and kept him entertained for oh, about 15 minutes. That meant enough wrapping paper for 3 gifts (only finished 2 for the picture). But that's perfect for what we need. I love that he's proud of the wrapped gifts under the tree. He points to them and tells everyone he MADE it!! That's my boy!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5TJjdKO3KYFxLaRV2A-y6AW_3EVqc_XP3U4K4KjZ4qW8iNNkDYwQLoPY3dYrOEfojsggWqzYqgmk_Rio3ayq_qqyPF6fwrTcUykURa1KAuQUMU6842lzUa7zcn7CgmU4gwqdaSRix2I/s320/IMG_3851.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547776138695467986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div></div></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-50340856848245429662010-12-06T18:14:00.000-08:002010-12-06T19:11:27.293-08:00Peek A Boo Bags<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpeleSzgtimxy_L-FGg4sZQXL8-1jFWahV3DQc73MqEjwbSdPinLYeOY3mGoVISMwkfjqrLO_7RNiNGMBzr0R7Lq97BAerHcmjqagYKRf5Nz0SCXB23JRAhvVdGuzSuQ_HHlTi9O5MJQ/s1600/IMG_3765.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpeleSzgtimxy_L-FGg4sZQXL8-1jFWahV3DQc73MqEjwbSdPinLYeOY3mGoVISMwkfjqrLO_7RNiNGMBzr0R7Lq97BAerHcmjqagYKRf5Nz0SCXB23JRAhvVdGuzSuQ_HHlTi9O5MJQ/s320/IMG_3765.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547771108742651186" /></a><br />This is not a new idea by any stretch of the imagination. I have seen a ton of tutorials for these bags and never really thought I wanted to make them. But while in Seattle, I bought one for Jake. They are actually really neat little bags! There is a list of items, and you sift the bag from side to side looking for the object. You can play little games like find three objects that start with A, or race to find things first. Since it is a quiet toy, it is great for car rides and church. Heck, I've even sat and played with it!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2wP9D1ECP47vZcxvPwsZrPX0z6jkw3vBKSw_E0hMjohn_jeCdWmFeqrZO8lgAeeXcIYFncJs6F3a0vRi6iObIM90AQB-g2do_6epdes4d4RvaWgXjTmqokSPq2XxhKEZhh4Fs7n4Wuk/s320/IMG_3770.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547771749401329698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>So of course I had to copy it. I made 5 bags total to give as gifts. The necessary components were pretty easy to come by. Sturdy fabric (I used corduroy- some use fleece so you don't have to worry about fraying), vinyl (a shower curtain liner), charms, white pellets, and matching thread. </div><div><br /></div><div>The bags themselves were easy to cut and sew. I double stitched the edges so the contents won't end up in a little throat! The pellets were in the doll section of the craft store- I'm not really sure what they use them for. The charms were harder to find for a reasonable price. I ended up using little erasers from Nobbies. They came in a huge bag which worked out well for all of my little bags.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEvkb1MQUGno5EkXjLEph7dtT7EAFDSnTk_qmqqAYr2Nsnp3EnBjRmtV1JA_WHauyvrmW7YSZ-KmQd0QmXdGsahl8YYqQNMlKjosLaZpM3WNAeJH-sk2TrKpiDiOhUdOr6cw2vM_qh2c/s320/IMG_3789.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547771774464277346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><br /></div><div>I stitched in strings to tie the instruction card to. For that, I took a picture of all of the objects in the back, shrunk it down, and printed instructions on the back. Office Depot did a fine job of laminating them for me. I'm pretty pleased with how the cards came out. I can't believe they only took me one try!!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHD2CbPS69vsRiHEP1d2cLQ80PacqqlhV0eKQKL42TooSn4g9LH4s_7KzxYEZiPV1w5EMuIXzrDn689k5OyqlX2q-fp3c4E2pbn9HR03gulUy2x_Twk7QwalceCJFIubEqR1VXYJ_L2U/s320/IMG_3768.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547771122937365666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>I'm very happy with the bags and I think they will make great gifts. I guess we'll see...</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONsXTI_7ozFpK9qGbtEpQ43i-H-5q38InXjeY8ifIEaDONWL1OiZih2OmBUI_v6dayXvwqcMOlmgpWc9UKdIlKTVrr6C0WDT2KVXIs2lyU81WZU3GWhv7HXqT8BOWJg3vOudkPcREwr0/s320/IMG_3788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547771766229013378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><br /></div><div>Oh, and this is what happens when you leave a camera laying next to your project. A two year old finds it!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2cEeqVMgZjQmM9nGG5MPgpkjwTb3DvN4QCJ3GJ74ZUW-EgryKoKRkoDtqzwT9SlRSiCry6RdiIJkaNDtl5NHEGCT-LusWBgoog2ANplFwgni-rKfA5uQBdp9wUFbXvNzpkw8csl8a6I/s320/IMG_3772.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547771760074980178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-4403978482969945462010-11-19T19:00:00.000-08:002010-11-20T19:06:52.083-08:00Happy Halloween 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGzFTZZrRyc0atCU0stRft7_68iPeunWt8k0pzu6e84fuHQE0sESCY3JL1tzqhWbaoJyAL1i_uvtliE7ItRbem27HuYAnyWN6BUzEQ_rsXl9S_SnAVUAZkevQGqkY87J8zq7BeAOHQPE/s1600/DSC00215.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IkE3nai1yy4Q0ZeJ4gceLPlkPuBVZkU4iunNHxsHiLxiYK0VdhSFw0Y-8o6bRp8VGfNNIgh1tlIu9Ktq73PWQVk_fAMjCHIQai_4ohcyh9i9bzUqUTyyYizcYZie3f_xA8-VAAmiXuI/s1600/DSC00206.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IkE3nai1yy4Q0ZeJ4gceLPlkPuBVZkU4iunNHxsHiLxiYK0VdhSFw0Y-8o6bRp8VGfNNIgh1tlIu9Ktq73PWQVk_fAMjCHIQai_4ohcyh9i9bzUqUTyyYizcYZie3f_xA8-VAAmiXuI/s320/DSC00206.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541466646143608562" /></a><br />The theme this year? Wizard of Oz!<div><br /></div><div>It all started when Suzanne found a lion costume for Zoa. Well, I remembered that I had a Dorothy costume given to me, that I loaned to Lilah. Emelia, all of a week old, was Toto. This left my boys to be Scarecrow (Max) and Tin Man (Jake). </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKrgOFBbLX5MYHSKeAXWvfxRa5C5kbHhFA1igT4Y8ZN_bLFg3vrvu6HGYSBId7HcFVN2IyNzsj-wagJxqwAHWnduvu2gQPqiz3zW4zdlPfeCKOwCYdLbGMHA5lMTa4ZzJHEX8dd7rtEo/s320/DSC00212.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541466655750798226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px; " /></span></div><div>The scarecrow costume is what I started first. I had this great idea to make the shirt from scratch. Yeah. That didn't go well. I was a little upset. I sewed a collar in, elastic, a zipper into not one but TWO shirts. I gave up and bought a used green sweatshirt at a consignment sale. Sizing is not my strong point. The hat went similarly. The one in the picture (a little too big still) is my third attempt. I'm really proud of the headpiece. Not only did it fit well, but it kept is fat little cheeks nice and warm!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEimkF1eJoSr5b_g8sdUSy2PaPVCEBif8nk8-oH3LTo0Udf_d05vVqqxZGu5AvVl7vhpagBy-cOLNbvtiVn6vy1DBE4X4zbqvCMcPoPqJK8Tv-mvJb-BBsd6C_BxvSq1pBeITEzULEFHY/s320/DSC00213.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541466666276708786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><br /></div><div>Jake's outfit is the second attempt. (I'm not Jenny Two Tries for nothing) I found some metallic fabric and thick interfacing to make body piece. The pants were simple and quick (thankfully). I had a grey sweatshirt for underneath already and I spray painted a funnel for his head. Mom supplied the hatchet which we trimmed down and spray painted as well. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGzFTZZrRyc0atCU0stRft7_68iPeunWt8k0pzu6e84fuHQE0sESCY3JL1tzqhWbaoJyAL1i_uvtliE7ItRbem27HuYAnyWN6BUzEQ_rsXl9S_SnAVUAZkevQGqkY87J8zq7BeAOHQPE/s320/DSC00215.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541467721650460290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px; " /></span></div><div>The "coat" stayed together with hot glue and velcro. I had these grand intentions of sewing every piece together, but I'm glad I decided not to. I would have been very very frustrated. I'm happy with how he looked, but at times he was so uncomfortable. The thing didn't really bend well and certain embellishments started to fall off. Next time I design a costume, I'll have to take his activity level into consideration.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSkGsCrrYrlZQCk2a5QqCI8jdHUDVdrg41y9Lpl0nQTbxmdSX-LBoJ33vNQczr8m5HiKdxddPMmYof6EedPVqbbLK60gqzfDcoPXY9BiWC3lTlUzm1sDxsjl-cgy99HZR187XRSZEP-I/s320/DSC00216.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541466668850170162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><br /></div><div>They were so dang cute! Max only made it to a house or two before he needed another meal, but Jake went up and down the whole block! I think he had a great time. His favorite part was ringing everyone's doorbell!</div></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-29269921470795007102010-11-19T18:51:00.000-08:002010-11-22T07:57:39.509-08:00All Time Favorite Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCP1od-0BoZkvaZkS6p1iCawETi0TTlOvY8IT1IWalFyqi_-kukr4OOX_CV_9uh1483XCgsT-xN-CAq-NE-XU25jGS9eiYmGbzOZtlf0FYRcY9QtZcfsNoM06ANXfhRvX6B_NJnZ_mtyM/s1600/IMG_3479.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCP1od-0BoZkvaZkS6p1iCawETi0TTlOvY8IT1IWalFyqi_-kukr4OOX_CV_9uh1483XCgsT-xN-CAq-NE-XU25jGS9eiYmGbzOZtlf0FYRcY9QtZcfsNoM06ANXfhRvX6B_NJnZ_mtyM/s320/IMG_3479.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542402690579181602" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7v2Cq9rQaLkEZUCMM2uXXeX5XAsSF8LHsB9oSEzksVIsPXhRE-6EeS_U0nAXTzJmP1iT8NbnaqINJIxMdqor8UbdCvquDxFHRJzvdqcgWSwNLFR3MfszL68MTpedHaIYDI8w9npEvvXc/s1600/IMG_3475.JPG"></a>We have a very cheap table. There is no sugar coating it- it was a Rod Kush Special. It took several hours to assemble from about the size of a shoe box. BUT, it is an awesome sized table and it works for what we need it to. Besides, we knew we would have kids and they would destroy all of our belongings.<div><br /></div><div>Well, the cushions are cream colored and Jake is now a toddler. A bad combination. I did plastic covers, I did towels, I tried lots of stain removers, but these cushions are showing their wear. Not to mention, we have lots of friends with children and it doesn't seem like that trend will slow down anytime soon. Stains are bound to happen. </div><div><br /></div><div>My solution? Recover the chairs with cream colored vinyl. Heck yeah. I know that your legs might stick to it in the summer, but man oh man- it is so easy to clean!!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7v2Cq9rQaLkEZUCMM2uXXeX5XAsSF8LHsB9oSEzksVIsPXhRE-6EeS_U0nAXTzJmP1iT8NbnaqINJIxMdqor8UbdCvquDxFHRJzvdqcgWSwNLFR3MfszL68MTpedHaIYDI8w9npEvvXc/s320/IMG_3475.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542402652923479042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaX8LqExISp61rZ5eaWuiOBfpj4C0oGiCDysn-BwNnEpO7LyqQ_62CDJobZEqCxb0kL40n1mLVOjruhQFYLfgblKSGtD8obtaMkr3JOJjODF-CvX9Q5THGBfxb2EWkdaL78MFCWF6p60Q/s320/IMG_3476.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542402661947047074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3E52vQZ8hUnePBVo9rYFUA8uPgBS5HrukuCeR0NprinmusjuQt_0bYmczVIMzHDUeZ7CVSgJc6rh_YBMk9nG2OgIdwF-D201h8lsWjeYNppdbwUt2d5vuObZ8cVn_S00luuUHk3hMD_o/s320/IMG_3477.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542402678032280114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Can you tell the difference? Neither can the people who visit. Until they go to clean it of course...</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLhDO95Zoob3QjjX77HfAJkeIgGZQOn4EvnLou4hZU-BNIe8Y51H9kaV1dg2f26136x8YhDd_84P4geusfw7wrkFej7IU8nMR_Uq2UaWxQTE0LkD7RQ_Q2Ad-emSZQ6K42XBz-NTvaqtE/s320/IMG_3478.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542402679772601426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Every day that my son spills something on those chairs I exclaim, "Best project ever!"</span></span></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-54138527818698590632010-11-19T18:43:00.000-08:002010-11-19T18:51:19.899-08:00Gone So Long<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1b6HXhzE85Hcd3KUT58bBrCvmv78wG5AgAJ86Jm_LHT4cvOKQRzOOYWfd1Y8SA1eW4EdWpV3tpsZr5e2aJP2C7CDSoh1JG1gRdJK986oxGnV7AF9svWRnUJ7irLm-GCUi6Pa5RvLBQC4/s1600/web_2_2_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1b6HXhzE85Hcd3KUT58bBrCvmv78wG5AgAJ86Jm_LHT4cvOKQRzOOYWfd1Y8SA1eW4EdWpV3tpsZr5e2aJP2C7CDSoh1JG1gRdJK986oxGnV7AF9svWRnUJ7irLm-GCUi6Pa5RvLBQC4/s320/web_2_2_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541459021554390594" /></a><br />I know- I have not posted in quite some time. What bothers me the most about this is that there are two people I know that regularly check back to see if I have posted- I'm so so sorry!!!<div><br /></div><div>In my defense I had a baby, finished another semester of school, and went back to work. Adjusting to life with two kids is much more of a challenge than I anticipated. I'm lucky they happen to be such great kids. Life has again found some sort of routine and Mike and I are settling into life as a family of four.</div><div><br /></div><div>I didn't stop all of my projects- so there are some that I will share with you hopefully over the next week. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-16362212610322730952010-05-07T19:35:00.000-07:002010-05-07T19:51:52.975-07:00Max's Place<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBlZ_Zy3K3wjNAHiXJ1_Rs0E8qNLSegH_yR_mdcpuyKtY5mPfvFTnpEX2Bv7F1TFFvSJKWHN1hvjKWF6IWOVdymCC9YAT-BO3EKuXdBer45XAuKMlJq7tDVZKvRF2tgmcP-08E07fD3c/s1600/IMG_3174.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WCzQP3XRkkKhsYwdhdwEm4R2bo2CzC7Hj3wHP9nujbqr3Cx5IP9yY44HHKibgUS6pnzNXQmTaQj0DWDrgaUYKE3NfQZFgNYs7IYYCgFhMb-flNh78P9ankNJnL30-Pw7P63xEouNdWE/s1600/IMG_3170.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WCzQP3XRkkKhsYwdhdwEm4R2bo2CzC7Hj3wHP9nujbqr3Cx5IP9yY44HHKibgUS6pnzNXQmTaQj0DWDrgaUYKE3NfQZFgNYs7IYYCgFhMb-flNh78P9ankNJnL30-Pw7P63xEouNdWE/s320/IMG_3170.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468723024240078066" /></a><br />Here are a final few shots of the nursery all ready for Max. I have two months, but I nest early I guess. Not to mention, there are several other projects that need to get done before his arrival. Hope you like it.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzZxLUM6Lcah-n79nO4-qeuGi1b4zCPPkD5000G1h9unSoN7F3ztoAzWE_CYw459QYC_Q5L_ySOydfMxo5PYBN6Abupz7AgRYrXvW1NGW4BaDlGH3SKTOfrHtnKttnFvXRffZYfVVQ3g/s320/IMG_3179.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468724108712515266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hDiyTjq5MlU9eHPqUxHa-2F3NdQUPEPfForluTIeA-iAaruv4Ju5j8-fr19VS3AvtfiHhI4XlehHwml10-9XNuURwIdU32jNFDtiebZNoNyG4rgGSeuyKF7NcTFAxqHbf2NpgcwBMsE/s320/IMG_3176.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468723044408049362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNrXc4XOddxm1_dZ8RPsMvAyT3GRTaN5gLmNt2U0O3pndqi5Tb5tEakboBNMCUGVUf3CzSX15EIzf2A4IcBJEXXETArUxwnXnFfnnLBKG4hT5oL63iTIswmQlm907BfithpcwqJYaAxg/s320/IMG_3165.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468724078519966914" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdd-OuVvi0QVwMvDD_ld95fza0TbqUpbIO0ifG8Rn2Qr66ufoOmqpj066yZYyzaO2hAdwXC2geayhyphenhyphen5_QZGRyzhs0zWBHRRF_JI8JJRH9J2fow5LG0Tuj6Rc2g9Vzg3sp4ojTWSPC4nA/s320/IMG_3171.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468724090338894914" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTAEKOMrVQXjFJShqJOp4k2Dcn6I_EQnvHGOk_G8WgAa__yUuVCon_k9z1TGJaJIySfb1ekrJn1AN5WSoss_ZvHqcMMZrixQi2t8xGFQt5AQ3OJft_Q-oKlhyH-TJGtFgLgvkUsGAMU8/s320/IMG_3180.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468724116937163586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBlZ_Zy3K3wjNAHiXJ1_Rs0E8qNLSegH_yR_mdcpuyKtY5mPfvFTnpEX2Bv7F1TFFvSJKWHN1hvjKWF6IWOVdymCC9YAT-BO3EKuXdBer45XAuKMlJq7tDVZKvRF2tgmcP-08E07fD3c/s320/IMG_3174.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468723037409185090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfui7-wFC1zoUSPyg71ag4YEJ4GwwBay6yCrF1am-2p6RS5mmAA5bEcXXYKH71h6tciPJCW4ftP8N3M-B4PiErZZqZD1TQmIcb0YTwxrSwv_4g5A3_DaQMdPDOzRmWz1OQJ-6KsrEkKtw/s320/IMG_3177.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468724101008733218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span>That last one is the Max doll from the movie Where the Wild Things Are. Jake calls him "Baby Max." I'm so excited!</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-38674860666801558572010-05-07T19:29:00.000-07:002010-05-07T19:35:21.590-07:00Ahhh, the artwork!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAVo0V60xRonRlknSnhJs8PsmTYbMN_6efOR8JRGQaLPu5rCYP9f3fXVXZRuyefZ8Ig6ElYfwRYdXcIMP19q4e0rzQhDvaknf33cAUL7ZdDQ6kvX76au34G4GJTQ00Ea9KKlZf9AM_SA/s1600/IMG_3166.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAVo0V60xRonRlknSnhJs8PsmTYbMN_6efOR8JRGQaLPu5rCYP9f3fXVXZRuyefZ8Ig6ElYfwRYdXcIMP19q4e0rzQhDvaknf33cAUL7ZdDQ6kvX76au34G4GJTQ00Ea9KKlZf9AM_SA/s320/IMG_3166.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468722109226204354" /></a><br />Did you know my husband was an art major in college? He was. He liked installation art and painting, but he realized that there wasn't much of a future in creative art and graduated with a graphic art degree. Much more reasonable, although he doesn't use it. Go figure.<div><br /></div><div>The awesome part of this is the free artwork for the house. I request it, sometimes it gets done. The problems arise when I request a <i>specific</i> piece of artwork. Something like what I had planned for the nursery. You would think he'd be all over that, but sadly no. It takes a lot of coaxing and work from me as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>I can't say he didn't help- he did. In fact our friend Maria helped too. So here is what I came up with- not Mike- but he helped me execute it. So THANK YOU, HUNNY!</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-69826539055907855192010-05-07T19:11:00.000-07:002010-05-07T19:29:13.399-07:00And his name is...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVfnTf4bHPCnDw8ENfcGAn4JOyG0jJqO1o_2lumFtiLfVdEhgp7aPhp4ZggTh8rrzZLl5qY43o1HJMXb6XW0UPqliT8euo4TukvHbpiW6IwfaPFqJEQJeDeckiSPF2sLle-TDcXKUI-g/s1600/IMG_2870.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Qb4Jz3DFObSjR0SNu0xLUKKTQ4it9z25UlgZQldudhWGAB8pVR6lz6z3vnGE0fbP5fP4aeTkqoYR0RRXZUZeXIlhFiBiGZLVeHNDYNKxC4dYXcn-lrxMo-Z-HI5Lze74YGQg3DJEriY/s1600/IMG_2870.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGydUOhbs32JxOX3a8r2zYi-erZiTCRPrb0CG4Jqf_WAX3oZ9vDM8RFHxUmV36JpHox6VclxpOBzTZba4oWDfAGUI6KruDTZ3CJgpWXcV9DK77EBL8R0ivS_bGlF3FWIwR_y5ojF-m6rk/s1600/IMG_3084.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGydUOhbs32JxOX3a8r2zYi-erZiTCRPrb0CG4Jqf_WAX3oZ9vDM8RFHxUmV36JpHox6VclxpOBzTZba4oWDfAGUI6KruDTZ3CJgpWXcV9DK77EBL8R0ivS_bGlF3FWIwR_y5ojF-m6rk/s320/IMG_3084.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468719455558029186" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div>...Maxwell "Max" David Kolker<div><br /></div><div>We will now have a Jake and Max in the house. When trying to decide on another boys' name (remember, we had all girl names chosen) we went back and forth. We tried out a few, taught them to Jake, and listened to him say the names. It was hilarious! His obvious favorite was Max- he said it all the time, and without prompting. So "Baby Max" it is.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gfKKYuL5Mbo3RmnYxtTsHwpZLebiEqlcxbr8GhOnftad8abZMcVELfAtZICzrHCPJ8k6XK9bBrFmXvwy4Q1IlnMwe6YaiKivSkgDRJ_mumPMtKvzL8rr27sF5CCsc1Qsjf2MxW5GkUw/s320/IMG_3079.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468719436111340130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Here is his new crib and bedding. I made the crib skirt from this awesome seahorse fabric I bought online. We did a "fish/underwater" theme for his room mostly because I loved Heather Ross's collection of fish fabrics. Too bad she retired her prints- they got expensive! So rather than the goldfish I first wanted, we ended up with a variety of sea creatures!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVfnTf4bHPCnDw8ENfcGAn4JOyG0jJqO1o_2lumFtiLfVdEhgp7aPhp4ZggTh8rrzZLl5qY43o1HJMXb6XW0UPqliT8euo4TukvHbpiW6IwfaPFqJEQJeDeckiSPF2sLle-TDcXKUI-g/s320/IMG_2870.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468720566825590178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>The crib sheet is flannel that I washed, dried, serged around the edges and put elastic on the ends. I didn't even make a casing for the elastic, I pulled it tight as I zigzaged down the middle. I had no idea how very very simple a crib sheet it. If you need a quick gift, this is an easy one!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrf6fEhZPhjcqssr4Ws922w2lK9_4OckQaIYx_499mJYWTWgIzze8Q_z-OgrLaeJ6T93PPRmRg6QfwK5cWdL-2puFYcFcWZTzvNB0rR8YW1pOio2f4a3w9Fz29YC0KFUv-7tu81Hny0_I/s320/IMG_2876.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468719479739647602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>The Chinese lanterns above his bed are supposed to be reminiscent of bubbles. I stole that idea from the Internet, and I like how it turned out. A non traditional mobile! The crib mobile is an aquarium themed one, and thanks to the awesome consignment sales I got this one for $6! It plays ocean sounds, can light up, and the fish move and blow bubbles. Jake thinks it's awesome, so that's a good sign.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOVfw4r4SLMqnrXUb75q7tu3A6gqwmQ9iqmjLVb8a-KKTgVm946cYKm1dy3SdgRwsibtzNoWIxVmBMZrk3z3ThYB1sNla6uZLcrYbD5i_u-eG7ApQlLg074c1kWO8zFhBObZT_xKZtx8/s320/IMG_3080.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468719443828095410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>Next post- more nursery....</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-26884910450466073362010-05-07T19:00:00.000-07:002010-05-07T19:11:32.606-07:00WOW...it's been awhile.<div style="text-align: center;">I admit, I've been a little overwhelmed with school. HOWEVER, the semester is OVER!! Yea! Here's what we've been doing, that I haven't posted on.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFE9bQmIivdEOxHo3h4DVABmLxk1bJ1oKY8dZc_KNHkyi-34vFzN21zWMJJv9T2p55EZq0Gob0Wk96cqwv8itkaSfer3687zZzJKFDLf6ZfFUveZIvh2z6Lq7E70vQraL1OtUnN3rTYs/s320/IMG_3069.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468715673122016850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>After visiting a wonderful daycare that had a direct nature focus, I realized that I needed to get Jake involved in some of the things I grew up with. I take for granted that I was raised on a farm, and I wish we had the luxury of exposing him to the outdoors on a daily basis, but the reality is we have to make do. </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJzMW5xj2w-AVUF3Ir1f7lhYXkxx_s4BdssZeRKkSf7SWLzw3lnDI3QVZFS7GRRsudodpXqnfM4QvZo_x8cUWJ3OZdrJRvkr5waAd6NGm6Efy6K6z1Y8vvV5wQkdId-dsVv0DEBUB9gY/s320/IMG_3073.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468715689155200018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div>Our first step- a garden! Since I don't really have the space for a <i>planted</i> garden, we did a container one. I decided on green beans, lettuce, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, mint, cilantro, and green onions. High reward foods. I'm hoping that if he grows it, he'll eat it. He already loves cherry tomatoes and strawberries, and I'm hoping he loves the rest too. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaayohfgtxqDgGyJRjI0WEbKgpDG6IRt-6YNlgTAsUuI6jYLt-GvgAQoS4zCnPDw8jG9LuFcPQNgHaXsI38SGF08xN6Qdu1kYtE7qzAKeCNWH6yEl0ukV9KKSOnD0MhNDkidmq3gI1Exs/s320/IMG_3076.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468715697077999554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>He loves loves loves spraying the plants with his "waterer." It keeps him busy for a good half hour. I didn't even know that some of these things could be grown in a container. I hope they turn out. If anything, Jake has gotten a lot of fun out of the experience.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90GvbMvPqx0IckBgevS3SGDlLbpS_0wAJ7_5iQkC5MAqrUL8zIzPSScq5cvnzvBt-2yZAlGv6dnQPAJjQDuEnHK3BBjdVygAwH5M-Bo8xHTNXXWebQIMI2WJHAUL8AeqlRKSGpZT9Kr4/s320/IMG_3075.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468715705944603218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-71449702296723645882010-03-15T20:07:00.000-07:002010-03-15T20:20:21.655-07:00My Very Own Nursing Cover *second try*<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizYGwy2qybwQWdsEkiIaxLMLqA11bP9w2x0Qo4JrRNjzs3yGvK0VfgvWdNUfa-Vdf_W3qw-K5OJbJ1mmaIq56-PK2eiH5nQSeyZA0Co7pS9-HjxqvKei-k2g4vWTi9ObHvS1rBdqIqGY/s1600-h/IMG_2823.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizYGwy2qybwQWdsEkiIaxLMLqA11bP9w2x0Qo4JrRNjzs3yGvK0VfgvWdNUfa-Vdf_W3qw-K5OJbJ1mmaIq56-PK2eiH5nQSeyZA0Co7pS9-HjxqvKei-k2g4vWTi9ObHvS1rBdqIqGY/s320/IMG_2823.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449065680964093666" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">I fell in love with this fabric. I had no idea what to do with it- I originally thought it would be an outfit for a friends baby, but selfishly, I kept it all to myself.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdw58EM9LoQOtcV8J_UTSBprKlAkc1a1eMYqkbyK4iH73rtPpVaknuj9wu3CETf3kW0OEDm1tEp2ETotBI-Mx1V2roa8W-AJyG9Zki9yZLs9xRN3U4V9twyhhZAFLPzIIEDJyJFe1uDfg/s320/IMG_2821.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449065652468157634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>One item I could not live without with Jake was my nursing cover. I found an awesome tutorial at Make it and Love it (see first try post) and put my own spin on it. Then, I made a cute burp cloth to match. I'm very pleased with how they turned out. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsUQwU-JJ-0ILkvBuhh0hlDNg9ORL-8kYn1SRv626nBK3OSw-TpVsOrKI5Ip-QYuq5BlJPSqimJg6Rs3fwk4vW1nSRS-0K1BEpFbpBcNE-qofRciUCtImqClRDXR4m0dHy6d9sK3obVY/s320/IMG_2824.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449065665577335538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>This one is not reversible, like the tutorial I looked at. It's pretty lightweight too. The one I made for a shower gift was very heavy, but appropriate due to her having a fall/winter baby. My summer baby and I will be nice and cool under this pretty cover. It also takes up less room in my diaper bag. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzD1Udi4DUSX8-Qv8_BHkAqL9Ob1uLLHeFG2tySfPYoP-3MeiPLUz-ve5jT3Q59OaP1t9myValDIfpA9oBRxfrYIlaeJ_rgD4dRwqt0BzIGNc_CUFkosvGyQQGZgRMV-iDgWWjcJGRng/s320/IMG_2820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449065644585939522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>Why the purple diaper bag you may ask? Because since I have to carry it around, I wanted a bag I liked. Boy or girl makes no difference- it is essentially my purse anyway. I love this Timi & Leslie bag- Mike got it for me for Christmas. Don't worry. The boys will get the therapy they need! : )</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-rmPNkHgpBv9EERhA8LHPrL88Qk21YHhe0-7HSOl6_NNSPp4wOQOVmWkJrrSSu-IBKlWat5TDcdv8GTa0WUT2sTC5mqgrrAVfNdd6KKHJhVrVwSWgaHPk6tbTfpAkGnfUMQt1y1kGYM/s320/IMG_2819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449065638172538722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-71905024619831868092010-03-14T20:35:00.000-07:002010-03-14T20:43:11.330-07:00Bibs for Boys!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhEz_axW-9oI_fsLQBz3jstigmlwSCNybm_JWWnv5FP1D7vj72h2pbM2D3FXhw_P2Y0FhFjor5GTBw49F_G3WgA85S3DXTGAUOXvXYvSLfdH_YGAIHUIMOtD9Z2HSJHdani6jL4tXE8I/s1600-h/IMG_2812.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sXMHD9lp9eHivoPBCejsz0OTpENCqTXCVAGkC_vyL0sLTiwBwUKpEppLlH4BF51jow8e5wV10LtyZXjDNVko4e8YY-PtglX6jHA6NeNojApPpRSzZou9B5zfM1Kr2NiO7CZK4IDayIo/s1600-h/IMG_2811.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sXMHD9lp9eHivoPBCejsz0OTpENCqTXCVAGkC_vyL0sLTiwBwUKpEppLlH4BF51jow8e5wV10LtyZXjDNVko4e8YY-PtglX6jHA6NeNojApPpRSzZou9B5zfM1Kr2NiO7CZK4IDayIo/s320/IMG_2811.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448700787859018178" /></a><br />I needed to make a cool boy project to get myself psyched for a house full of boys. While at the fabric store I found the sweetest food material- on sale! I originally saw them awhile ago, but decided not to buy. I never stopped thinking about what great bibs they'd make so.......<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhEz_axW-9oI_fsLQBz3jstigmlwSCNybm_JWWnv5FP1D7vj72h2pbM2D3FXhw_P2Y0FhFjor5GTBw49F_G3WgA85S3DXTGAUOXvXYvSLfdH_YGAIHUIMOtD9Z2HSJHdani6jL4tXE8I/s320/IMG_2812.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448700796378622450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>I made 8! Yes, 8 in one day! Mike occupied Jake for me- I think he knew I needed some good crafting therapy. Thank you Mike.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGBVDRKw0jkauYidp59XdWzkjsfHLtBNOxlWnXsM4_JAltj4DSzDH8rZWx0PXNwDdnenIuhlUlYqao1UqVJT92b_FP_9LOWT0n2V5HsVeiENlQZuizkNIzdp368ZIZGQcnDNCgezvsOU/s320/IMG_2816.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448700807883663010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>Again, Jake refuses to pose so his stuffed rat, Mousey, inherited the job. Disgusting? Yes, but the little guy just LOVES Mousey!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdx_fWMWJ7-PbzA2C4ud49g4bJZhXm8VcgZx4XadBAqZDcyNYTPP5UNRaADJW-dSV02NAug3l04VGp2mrWM1fczg2R63gmeEHPmWaB8yC6Ibw21JFfdatTYMJEEmiIR4j8BI1Scb70Sk/s320/IMG_2815.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448700801924840242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-71502683716229812182010-03-12T08:30:00.000-08:002010-03-12T08:46:27.672-08:00Cotton Gauze Swaddle Blanket *first try*<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJErjMteNFNWVDXI_YGWbL9i4AUrA9fng4v-m49SLx8wDcWPcdjvTkW-k7eyQhg9_61shkKQIMPbisx8ge-MbWBuo4HqS-z3Mx-czoeA_8_cNDU2dGGD7VWRL38GzGukdzrsgT8PpUjzo/s1600-h/IMG_2831.JPG"></a>Know a very trendy baby gift? Muslin Swaddling Blankets. Aden + Anais sells this set for around $38.99.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxH-EKrmn9daJMEO2sKSU-3B84UV5we3GcdF9_5r4ltN8mZZVeMrjdBATZlhz_KObYQ_HqUiQG0DSGCaTp8Pixm4dcuYNmASY6NsjRz7-Dp0iSIjlamkdH_lU-GePiKH6Ks6gwj_UoLdA/s320/aden_anais_muslin_swaddling_blanket.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447788059582645186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 299px; " /></span> <div><br /></div><div>Ridiculous, right? I agree. I love them though- breathable, soft, large, and good for just about anything you would need a blanket for. Lucky me I found the fabric (cotton gauze= muslin or pretty close to it!) on sale at Hancock fabrics. So, for $3.50, I bought the fabric and segered the ends. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJErjMteNFNWVDXI_YGWbL9i4AUrA9fng4v-m49SLx8wDcWPcdjvTkW-k7eyQhg9_61shkKQIMPbisx8ge-MbWBuo4HqS-z3Mx-czoeA_8_cNDU2dGGD7VWRL38GzGukdzrsgT8PpUjzo/s320/IMG_2831.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447788027985965522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SmrorqfzVQ5Eq4HpvBNT6vgYrOFN0c2UuWgtQOshL7JY88qVqeS2kEUdwGknxiEP2woUHr-REoYtdVsa3ixAlwWR8ZHMxkNoDd_bTJSRsitkkNfSsuJjW9U8apqQdCmsR9oxn3ReVuc/s320/IMG_2833.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447788045005562162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>See how lightweight and breathable the fabric is?</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKcxa92E1aH1V7tlPw7ju1bT1WqsaaVBP_ZRk0GSe42vUL8FUCmfQ1xb6YA5PdC0t0Zts-RGqx0ecrn-aHedYo8bOM4om_1HDxpWfZ2ZsCzozPmO6b3APT5cWlNBfyOoWqpWYh3FHH90/s320/IMG_2832.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447788037841573778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>The first time it was pink (see previous post), but by switching the thread to blue I was able to salvage the project nicely. They did have prints at the store as well, but not many I liked. I decided to stay with the plain white. If a person wanted to dye it- I assume it would be a very simple project.</div><div><br /></div><div>My son was NOT a willing model, so his poor Ugly Doll had to stand in.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqLGY9OBau9pfiiEIoJSt1H4CvIDNhWFMYvitQ1U4aU4m0jTuZj936ujPry5dBJXT0dZC0lSLhc4RcHaIISfIq8zbUk2FI3uGU5PYTcLlYsK07Ukyf9luNw9EDnNZzuL-3-WLSgu9dz8/s320/IMG_2835.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447788057629412770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-80317755784567540382010-03-12T08:12:00.000-08:002010-03-12T08:28:54.003-08:00A BLUE nursery<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFUDh-HjQzu3VqHNhJwQDzTezzdSeVUXVYjvCi1zdxuAwNjQlyCEOG_l5X1mGoIJ2-NRpptbSAldm0IkfFCIqu9uBWLAZcGn_v6lvjZpaU9Tw_aJ19pvMX3dDFUBYrlhm1a57R4PNw9I/s1600-h/IMG_2810.JPG"></a>Well, I was waiting to post to tell you all how excited I am to have a little girl. I can't. I'm having a dear little boy! And yes, I'm a little sad. Maybe that's not PC, but I don't think we will be having any more children and I'm feeling a little sorry for myself never being able to sew and bake with a little girl. I would have been a good mother to a little girl, but I will be a great mother to two boys. Below are flowers from my mother. She knew I was disappointed, but didn't exactly know the right things to say. (She had a girl after all)<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFUDh-HjQzu3VqHNhJwQDzTezzdSeVUXVYjvCi1zdxuAwNjQlyCEOG_l5X1mGoIJ2-NRpptbSAldm0IkfFCIqu9uBWLAZcGn_v6lvjZpaU9Tw_aJ19pvMX3dDFUBYrlhm1a57R4PNw9I/s320/IMG_2810.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447784743338994242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>Since I work at a hospital, I had the opportunity to "peek" with the ultrasound machine in the department. Four ultrasounds said girl, so I was pretty surprised when the last two said boy. And let me clarify here, it is a BOY for SURE. This means I have to take back the beautiful fabrics I had boughten the weekend previous, sew new crib sheets, and change the trim on my swaddle blanket. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's ok. I'm getting used to the idea of two boys. I even have a new plan for the nursery. And with the practice I did on the crib sheets- the tutorial I am going to make will be fantastic!!! (I'll never buy crib sheets again they were so easy!)</div><div><br /></div><div>So stay tuned. I'm going to have to become very creative on my sewing projects for boys. I've done quite a few in the past three days as a way to psych myself up. I've very happy to share them. In the words of <a href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/">MADE</a> and <a href="http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/">Made By Rae</a>: Celebrate the Boy!</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-14568843498964151142010-02-14T19:01:00.000-08:002010-02-14T19:18:56.912-08:00My Little Cupid<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkCzO4HsOKJvCNaq7_wW_vX6KQWCwF_zDCZ-uCu6EWfaUnFvU1JtQnzs0dc3s7BDi7WURyr06_dt7aMofvpIc4TCAhrQV6Jf3YKGceGBh7q_ovms-ojalHTzYg7k-YylZJml1JdsnO6U/s1600-h/IMG_2776.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkCzO4HsOKJvCNaq7_wW_vX6KQWCwF_zDCZ-uCu6EWfaUnFvU1JtQnzs0dc3s7BDi7WURyr06_dt7aMofvpIc4TCAhrQV6Jf3YKGceGBh7q_ovms-ojalHTzYg7k-YylZJml1JdsnO6U/s320/IMG_2776.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438303229297071378" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">My little Valentine....Jake. He happens to turn 2 today, and it will be a Valentine's Day I remember for the rest of my life. We had a great party for him. It was a little hampered by the weather- I wish all the family could have made it, but he had a great time.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrJM8cf-3gfuXbovW9h1E72rZAkDM8OoX6xZtYqX5HyO2Ctk7j6cbNxPjOXebTW-HK0zRazV4UhpX8iHZULhEEOG2Na7NNALPSIS9Bba7aCXi7OM2iR7EPyXrUotsdQhqKyHJtbNXq8A/s320/IMG_2786.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438303239087002738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>Hot dogs were the dish of the evening- Jake's favorite (not Mommy's). Monster cupcakes were for dessert to match his new monster themed "big boy" room. Since the cutest (easiest) cupcakes I could find were Cookie Monster, that's what I went with. The recipe is <a href="http://goodthingscatered.blogspot.com/2009/04/cookie-monster-cupcakes.html">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2IPOHLH14Sa_iLd6qZGqA6_jZ1CakHNNjVWrOY5DSVnXafsw1Ct9yBF0G9JuVJKb_31qz2y5aLVTbUq70oFynYnpvMCNVardg-BdEFR3jRac_2Q0RUzx9FlEFXQ8sjnlxvxywxwL254/s320/IMG_2770.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438302530728614594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uOoF7eqcuMTjfVsOguShynzLn0iK8JNxZrm8xOMHc23Ol3QHcYF7FdELwJVC7FlnTvK3CtvgVqACXbb-vyeYKGzPUxQ0DL6XGy9WWKLTcfgYoIqWXF198b_r_j3lg7oKUM3MzrLZyAE/s320/IMG_2769.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438302519983819474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>His room turned out great. I'm disappointed in the wall sticks. Not because I don't think they are adorable, but because they didn't stick very well. I'm going to attack them with some spray adhesive tomorrow (don't tell my husband). For what I paid WITHOUT a coupon they should stick without issue....</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0jtqb6i3KjE6XqoXTfG24iVtQ-TF8jgUibbcrlOfK-5NXOvnaHt0O8p0HYgRhTg0IuZgHnlBpDi7ceQq8a1JBxqNzdBKETD1JV7_AJ1pHEXTsWxy_vqQ_OHWR6QwkLqZ4jkIT3Qwz94/s320/IMG_2753.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438302493216299122" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWooe8hg2qGlDv68reBSNwhJgzCCpYDnm-kFf78bDfRhkKD1ugaElIvU-wfdLsvwSkAf77Odpz0J-nhTqeRe_D_fjaarFTmvxVtXBvVRPn6HM2fS3GGi6UBFRusr5BpwRi-0Wu_jNgi6M/s320/IMG_2755.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438302501239831970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZfUN2amoaoRTqM8Y7V6Zp-go4xwK4QxKnhPW03TgsvycpsS8wvfy339Lf3rnMJ9Pbi-kxolFeSVwQ5RJWhwygcp-JQcYzzN4kopfh-sDotLz_ANuvGK0-8OsJ77-1-smpj5Vr-20EI8/s320/IMG_2757.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438302508949308690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>Of course, he needed an actual present. So he ended up getting an electric motorcycle. I found it at a consignment sale for $5! It didn't work but my handy brother figured out a wiring issue and now it runs with no problem. Yes, it is used and doesn't work perfectly, but he loves it just the same. I love this age- he cares not if the toy is new or used!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgcsWavA5z3JlSTFH62L91_v-ZwCqUHDv3LQDdiB7IUVK9YRHpguI1UOezSuDCWE91bNk08GoF3Q_wIQhMtW5cVu6W9dZ09L2n72EhShlK0EO4I7832UESSTY___J2PSWn5DNxxw9X4Q/s320/IMG_2764.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438303253111284210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1f_i60s241CaSuekMuMdJ9cOV_AdabpDYVhWyN6665ggEQKAfbSzML31PSqNXJ-MJ9BeTpSx4tDu5JhegKNvT37sahunXBFXXht2ogntZZTSst6ixC9KaMnObhC5YEtPuP5e9RJMiB_0/s320/IMG_2773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438303243434816914" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>He looked so small in that big bed! Oh how I love you boys.....</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Whv2L0QSdY_WuwI5WvkpX3-viajQtv8YR1C4djLcWUWB34QkL9pfkMBXjDV70EfM_x59_fiEZKRBHpCXJf7-fu5WL6AOmX1JFBHKXtQ8ka8u_kfS1zz1q18ZHmuwOlxFRt-WmODY6Do/s320/IMG_2788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438303260541381730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-5970677341564974072010-02-02T18:06:00.000-08:002010-02-02T18:20:16.868-08:00Shave and a Haircut...well, not a shave<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnEcqT4lftkuimJBWDGrKuawpZrdYLM2rtYBVTnO1IsyBN-ZXnFO8dk8INNVhOsWgzkM9zkFH4jCU3nB20VMkKEy6quQTXV7sQ6ggfzKghSwTACDq717c6KSNCKqvrOimLc932759eDI/s1600-h/IMG_2738.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnEcqT4lftkuimJBWDGrKuawpZrdYLM2rtYBVTnO1IsyBN-ZXnFO8dk8INNVhOsWgzkM9zkFH4jCU3nB20VMkKEy6quQTXV7sQ6ggfzKghSwTACDq717c6KSNCKqvrOimLc932759eDI/s320/IMG_2738.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433835817471482018" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">We've had a miserable time trying to get Jake's haircut. He started off as such a good little boy- you could feed him a few fruit snacks and he'd sit there patiently. Since about 18 months it has been going steadily downhill. The last trip we made was to a family oriented hair place. There were cars to sit on while he got his haircut, videos to watch, toys to place with and it STILL took 2 people plus mom to give him a haircut.</div><div><br /></div><div>I know he's a better boy than that, but I refuse to endure another trip like that. Not to mention the ridiculous price I paid for all the extra kids spoiling. So, I did what most cheapskate moms do. I bought some clippers and decided to do it myself.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSGXvGIe375Oo-hilwBpyuN4sOjz58PQ3xJMz8ADFOFP1eVwgpQnvqqAUFQvDb1RdJJd8l_LkRRKyBqPTrNlGMcocsNSPpeaHkAf8AontkvNAyUxpTcSHuF-va22FhzdfVPPdwsoRCZQ/s320/IMG_2731.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433835800858575330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Why not. He's too young to complain yet anyway! : )</div><div><br /></div><div>Turns out, I'm not bad at this. At least, I don't think so! Plus, Jake was pretty good. He wasn't happy at first, but he had popcorn, iPod movies, and dad to keep him occupied. He sat STILL, he didn't SQUIRM, and he let me cut as long as I wanted.....</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcQnGMoGPYrnUu9BnKKjJIR9SofWtJVWjgzhFOiTUtMly8_PrCuBJFJuc6yy0xGhrCO8CI5QZGZo74NiuGZiMS-IkF425ulTIg7CSdEovKpPDA-2Vd-Gu7ehxtl0oLar65SIm41ev4cs/s320/IMG_2727.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433835795178697538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></span></div><div>I am so stinkin' happy. Not to mention I saved money!</div><div><br /></div><div>So enjoy the pictures, and if anyone would like to know what sizes I used on the clippers, or what went into it I am happy to share. For now, I will bask in the glory of my handsome dude's stylin' haircut....</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hx_O164OV7bCIeLiI_iOM139dWh6m89PrkezEa9R42ZS5wsBZhR_-JhbuV1ngc1vJurAQcV5EPYNYvbfkx21Q2MWXgeEVwRx1ERVgmXVpizQ_PjNkvQPuQPaApBvrQn4Q8PrLNFeG_I/s320/IMG_2736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433835807718855282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-82996159734618992902010-01-29T08:58:00.000-08:002010-01-29T11:24:49.801-08:00Curtains!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhiOknEql5Ox_0iphOIT63FJYmNaE_2BO7fquwx-lurKn13u8QZhrZREQHy3TZzzRhodjo8yxSnFz0oX8kTaeUbsmJAR-5AqRYMk5Zm-HjSDCqK7xwnvBC1Y2OJGKNw6VkbsqUMQBke8/s1600-h/IMG_2718.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0jZ4benrMT5y-4sPHiAixje9eAvlo7PG28rLXWVGcah-TkdBem8N0TJvIatJgYHMYHfZ2e051qpjNFkDmTD0gYpv-h8NxloEaNBKI-4GQBwOCIVlK6UMvmKF3ACTNerh3Kix3Ym7LhM/s1600-h/IMG_2715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0jZ4benrMT5y-4sPHiAixje9eAvlo7PG28rLXWVGcah-TkdBem8N0TJvIatJgYHMYHfZ2e051qpjNFkDmTD0gYpv-h8NxloEaNBKI-4GQBwOCIVlK6UMvmKF3ACTNerh3Kix3Ym7LhM/s320/IMG_2715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432244630957900402" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvgUhE8FuoYhIZv-1QPqswRDfGx3KZebLGnCuIyJ61hFf9_X_Yah8AiwgTQdaaSAjLurZANNz97ViTqxwFD68coc8RXMCE7vND7YjghEHdey6UGEMu2nLxEQUqdyre3e4s9v5aeDuYxk/s1600-h/IMG_2712.JPG"></a>Not just any curtains, special blackout IKEA curtains! And I love love love how they turned out. I can't believe that what I wanted in my head translated into what I made. I'm used to things not quite working out how I plan so this is a little unsettling. Could I actually design something that works? Hmmmmm?<div><br /></div><div>The fabric is from Ikea. It is thick, it is wide, and it has a crazy design on it. I bought 6 yards. I was able to cut a 3 yard section in half and use those on either side of the windows. (Rather than buy another 3 yards at $6.99 a yard). And the total amount covers both windows- yipee!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fD7dPkk0MdeMNcG7W_qo5sFm7MkH66m3RHSvm47lP3_46-pAf5QfE24WVlAPSWFr-gP12rQ657ssIIUOoI_hOuIZcAMVT4NP8-6g8205Wh5q6C5KzeCcNNlp3LLBWJXR5_XM85QSrKw/s320/IMG_2714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432244620034681090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>The only problem with this room is the amount of light. In fact, it's actually a bonus. Beautiful light comes through every morning. BUt I have a toddler that needs to nap during the day and sleep past 5am in the mornings. So I checked with Hancock Fabrics, and they have this stuff called "blackout lining." It's very heavy and a lot like vinyl. I bought 6 yards. No ifs ands or buts- this will block out the light. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhiOknEql5Ox_0iphOIT63FJYmNaE_2BO7fquwx-lurKn13u8QZhrZREQHy3TZzzRhodjo8yxSnFz0oX8kTaeUbsmJAR-5AqRYMk5Zm-HjSDCqK7xwnvBC1Y2OJGKNw6VkbsqUMQBke8/s320/IMG_2718.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432244643994211154" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>It nearly killed me! The fabric was so heavy, and such large pieces! It took every pin I had in the house (which annoyed me) and a lot of time. And after I broke a needle on the serger, made a nighttime trip to the fabric store, and spent a large amount of time trying to get Jake off of my fabric, I finally finished. TA DA!!!!!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvgUhE8FuoYhIZv-1QPqswRDfGx3KZebLGnCuIyJ61hFf9_X_Yah8AiwgTQdaaSAjLurZANNz97ViTqxwFD68coc8RXMCE7vND7YjghEHdey6UGEMu2nLxEQUqdyre3e4s9v5aeDuYxk/s320/IMG_2712.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432244613235436946" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-45353810341707576442010-01-29T08:43:00.000-08:002010-01-29T08:58:50.276-08:00MIAHmmmm, "where have you been?!" you might ask. Well, there are a few places that I've been hiding. Since news that I was pregnant, I was EXHAUSTED. I mean, sit on the couch and stare at the blank wall exhausted. Jake didn't care. Sigh. So a few things got moved to the bottom of the priority list.<div><br /></div><div>Christmas was great, but Christmas was a lot of work too. Everyone liked their homemade presents which made me very happy. It was almost like letting my children go.....kinda hard to watch them leave my house.....</div><div><br /></div><div>And then there was school. School came to a close around the second week of December and it was DIFFICULT. So much so that I decided to just take things easy for awhile.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, for my birthday I wanted to take a much needed trip to IKEA with friends. Maria, Suz, and Tricia helped me shop and eat. It was glorious! I spent a lot of money, but not on myself! Oh no, always on Jake. Yep, he got a lot of new furniture for his big boy room.</div><div><br /></div><div>So that's what I've been doing. I'm working on turning our former guest bedroom into Jake's new room for his birthday, Feb 14th. Stay tuned for new posts!</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-83297812315595049642009-12-22T10:47:00.000-08:002009-12-22T10:56:15.360-08:00Reindeer Hay<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fCBulRFV__C9hi7G0HK_-6MbrkTSdMC7BKZzQcRcvL-f0Xy-JaVLAnOFMQCg7GOyzRr6qJ5xvluuQImEMpsm94Xz9wnlOldU1OAuKneoUNr4NzG68ycyMTYb-fBMU5aJrCRPvSg1ceY/s1600-h/IMG_2497.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CAcNDsaKNraLleRJSLziY0ezp3A_vqvivyoORa_0D0jRicaxzhgDHmy80Dm0P_5L4DZB15u1p2gLSGKUL1rFq2Xd3fuDuGhmVFuT2fN6LVXHJtOMexH9aEAPSe8x_nvbDVjyTCdhV9k/s1600-h/IMG_2496.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CAcNDsaKNraLleRJSLziY0ezp3A_vqvivyoORa_0D0jRicaxzhgDHmy80Dm0P_5L4DZB15u1p2gLSGKUL1rFq2Xd3fuDuGhmVFuT2fN6LVXHJtOMexH9aEAPSe8x_nvbDVjyTCdhV9k/s320/IMG_2496.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418135650036223314" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span>There is a lady I work with that gives out Reindeer Hay to all the staff members with kids. This is the first year I qualify! It's a really sweet idea. Santa gets milk and cookies, so the reindeer get special hay. <div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyibqEdur25TlK5eBG9Chyphenhyphenm7lkC1NjlJZ5zOf2S9MVoMhC20SwGg4W7u98ruyFak07aCUG5f6MhXmONAr-bsD1C-aDfBBJ48sxW5K1HsQEBuPu3IzuiItltGt4DhNndlsZxXaSs3eu3jo/s320/IMG_2543.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418136131118115474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>I always wondered what was in the brown paper bag and I finally got to dissect it. The contents include a handful of dried grass, a little bit of rice crispies, and red glitter. Magical!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzz8Kv6qyKxZE3xyzc3B6iA-7Wik221T5DxH03myWdULcjmm2XZw54Y-kXY_0igoT9eP9fE3dRL7av_3SB46QEyImAwjdQVyKTBpnx1xUwt2a3fZpB9GZC7Ig97y0v6x4Q9QhdqF-zDKY/s320/IMG_2498.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418135662832540082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>Feel free to copy and pass to the young kids you know. We really had fun with it. Jake is a little young, but next year he will love it!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YL9ppKOtKP0hNSl_2_Rh0c4DmOqpuNk5ydp4ONO9NiTBZ8dLEnxmIjsbhweVy_j35_1dkmEUfQDznfPYl8yUJpTfrga_AKJz2iepUrfG3r-v_vL_0zJr5Au_tMDu5lbDAVfqjjEaW0o/s320/IMG_2497.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418136121858972898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-35531503672045089562009-12-17T12:06:00.000-08:002009-12-17T12:09:24.998-08:00Check This OutWhat a fun idea! You can find links to all kinds of crafty projects <a href="http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2009/12/thursdays-treasures.html?">here</a>...<div><br /></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-38946748318393098932009-11-18T18:51:00.000-08:002009-11-18T19:09:15.580-08:00A "Second Try" Project!<div style="text-align: center;">This is a fun post, blog world. I'm going to have a new little person to sew for!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUOqit8oCynEjl_ZBcphnHJu56DEAvf1EB4nm8FXG9way3n48f6P_4Xskuragl_mLWbYVAjWCGzzX2nrs-i8mIYne3q-GEGh6S6zz4ty0co0lE3zgTMYb_yvyuc3lAiz403OZU3Ck_Qo/s320/IMG_2415.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405643411036513330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-25609818541944704782009-11-18T18:42:00.000-08:002009-11-18T19:07:43.819-08:00Homemade Christmas- boutique towel *first try*<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7hEEs7Af4RB2HGZqf3FVf57qecmuP64IoMoNKmDI5zAacFYvoM94Giy6kCRBqbk5K0rKzn5_YI6RDcuVFymG4I8f7hFrajOEu_TQ6AJ499dJfa344y4VAibHahlz7ko3o_lOSRR3mpw/s1600/IMG_2405.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQTZ9CXQYtLhZVwOQaX3xZkls6aUUzhoiAxqlTAo0fXdCMCc7RFb7MREzfyvj5WAwtoNR-IZb_TrK4rSApZYNXRAK6dSQTYKlkS4yOr12tUYmJ0ooZVP9wSM0QU-AX2wirJ1FuTG-OK8/s1600/IMG_2406.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQTZ9CXQYtLhZVwOQaX3xZkls6aUUzhoiAxqlTAo0fXdCMCc7RFb7MREzfyvj5WAwtoNR-IZb_TrK4rSApZYNXRAK6dSQTYKlkS4yOr12tUYmJ0ooZVP9wSM0QU-AX2wirJ1FuTG-OK8/s320/IMG_2406.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405645192447567266" /></a><br />This is a great gift! A warm, snuggly towel for a toddler. The baby hooded towels are great, but man- they don't last long enough! My child (who is taller than average) was done with those in a few months. <div><br /></div><div>This towel has flannel monkeys on the outside with yellow terry cloth inside. I used the leftover terrycloth to make a few matching wash clothes. (gotta love that serger!) I found the neatest Curious George "bath book" and toy to go with it.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7hEEs7Af4RB2HGZqf3FVf57qecmuP64IoMoNKmDI5zAacFYvoM94Giy6kCRBqbk5K0rKzn5_YI6RDcuVFymG4I8f7hFrajOEu_TQ6AJ499dJfa344y4VAibHahlz7ko3o_lOSRR3mpw/s320/IMG_2405.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405645194684961330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>This towel is not perfect. By ANY stretch of the imagination. I learned a lot about measuring correctly....the first time. Though it was not as simple as I thought it would be, I'm still pleased with it. I think it was appropriate for any beginner/intermediate level sewer. Thank you Cr<a href="http://crapivemade.blogspot.com/">ap I've Made</a>! Your <a href="http://crapivemade.blogspot.com/2009/06/44-hooded-towel-tutorial.html">tutorial</a> rocks!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZY3W4GCfq3ESEcLdsSbmpE_MCf6SKBhMm7rBO4OCj1c6P-DxbQe0Na-qWLp9GKcAqzTqTHgYXTPMeAJ5xoBQE9xY9HMcdMDrXOv3He3iZtWWMJZvw3E4OO08dKrC1K0fVc3sdgrOzEI/s320/IMG_2399.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405646011091739298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JL0MyoxoCBKyewbOyGoFxuvTAoXsP47y9gRT6T01fzvV4WnI2B_5MpdI9xQV_iPRB_30EJwqX96Dpbm6_oEysfqCzhzBs3lyh-S0naY0rZhNio2TP1V5je5GI8QZyyMOvYEFMyfYL70/s320/IMG_2400.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405645322929180690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-85192233345197007372009-11-18T18:40:00.000-08:002009-11-18T19:02:08.276-08:00Tuxedo Boy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQtyiVo0aykakuQkmw6BCRIBJIjpg7zKqMXRYl1o38CF6aEmfGyeeFEoxsEuWp0_gp9tWIPZItM4SKN8y475gS7ZFwh-WZHsHEtKrXHWw3vsESyBLPXaR3NTC6WqGwulAQHEAGk-aUmk/s1600/IMG_2397.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQtyiVo0aykakuQkmw6BCRIBJIjpg7zKqMXRYl1o38CF6aEmfGyeeFEoxsEuWp0_gp9tWIPZItM4SKN8y475gS7ZFwh-WZHsHEtKrXHWw3vsESyBLPXaR3NTC6WqGwulAQHEAGk-aUmk/s320/IMG_2397.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405644580929576306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXc2jVodUiQIJAZrVoOr-N_cDCY_ixfjaVr_UmBvDcLA1Oeaze1QjTj-9VUwrVKS_htf914qbjXEPHLe9UVcHEKHHykaP1hXO57cqe9N82asyP7OF1KYEGdXG-kwRA5wYhYrPQEbl2Bxc/s1600/IMG_2396.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXc2jVodUiQIJAZrVoOr-N_cDCY_ixfjaVr_UmBvDcLA1Oeaze1QjTj-9VUwrVKS_htf914qbjXEPHLe9UVcHEKHHykaP1hXO57cqe9N82asyP7OF1KYEGdXG-kwRA5wYhYrPQEbl2Bxc/s320/IMG_2396.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405644573838888690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMvOws386jWe_vXHowTCngjzEj-ER56UUfnRxVQF2dWAoeG8g6RFWRI8YIoNILnQPEqEd7eMJBPNnqQamhVpsqH0dwfnKUIh8SsRHqxuh12QEdx8nt5VjmCqVntGTsQynF9mAuFS-RIeo/s1600/IMG_2393.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMvOws386jWe_vXHowTCngjzEj-ER56UUfnRxVQF2dWAoeG8g6RFWRI8YIoNILnQPEqEd7eMJBPNnqQamhVpsqH0dwfnKUIh8SsRHqxuh12QEdx8nt5VjmCqVntGTsQynF9mAuFS-RIeo/s320/IMG_2393.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405644570670781330" /></a><br />I've been meaning to freezer paper stencil this for awhile. I think it turned out pretty cool. Gotta love the tuxcedo shirt- it says, "I wanted to dress up for the event, but I'm still casual."Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-68732022316322534642009-11-18T18:31:00.000-08:002009-11-18T19:10:57.058-08:00Gummies<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1DtbmH1000kvYhy4DACvGvdEp-6p_g65GDG-7mS-_ykcyZTD9IcM509QMd0zBS5iJTNI93RuqUdrel20A__W0zurEOIsEyXDVKojv5HSnF3OjGapVBnDgVldh8Ipph-pGMvg23WCg28/s1600/IMG_2378.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9smnoJ3sDRJFmEfsFl_z6uXeeMOyYDUMCHqJfUVraTrJ2GRausT6O4ufwd0L5SBABSq_fQmZ33SIm2ekuvBya_e1B6EAEIwAw1yY-qoYFHqSbe2asRaUNCnTU9-a2ii57tSNBBXy3yc/s1600/IMG_2377.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9smnoJ3sDRJFmEfsFl_z6uXeeMOyYDUMCHqJfUVraTrJ2GRausT6O4ufwd0L5SBABSq_fQmZ33SIm2ekuvBya_e1B6EAEIwAw1yY-qoYFHqSbe2asRaUNCnTU9-a2ii57tSNBBXy3yc/s320/IMG_2377.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405644011417592866" /></a><br />Wow. It's been awhile since I posted, but there are some very good reasons for that. Well get to that another day....<div><br /></div><div>For now, check out these gummies! I was so excited to try <a href="http://notsoidlehands.blogspot.com/">Not So Idle Hands's</a> gummy making <a href="http://notsoidlehands.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-easy-peasy-gummy-candy.html">post</a>. I thought this looked simple and original and I was RIGHT! What a simple thing to do! There are only a couple ingredients: gelatin and Jello. And as long as you have a glass measuring cup, pot, and candy molds, you are set!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1DtbmH1000kvYhy4DACvGvdEp-6p_g65GDG-7mS-_ykcyZTD9IcM509QMd0zBS5iJTNI93RuqUdrel20A__W0zurEOIsEyXDVKojv5HSnF3OjGapVBnDgVldh8Ipph-pGMvg23WCg28/s320/IMG_2378.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405644016237432242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>Now, they don't taste quite like real fruit snacks- more like gummy jello. Still good. And did Jake love them- you betcha! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Np8kLB51qKb3E5myMVJu5hcPcZi7zb3HufTqCjpcpszW7SiEnSLCYoUS4lKQLSdJZtmv_w6hEboQWhq7APcfoliqkMW5QnOS0KQHwNeB2d4Dm-9MPBZ01jMYk1UuEtJH3jZDmV6KEiY/s320/IMG_2380.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405644024577556130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>These would be great for birthday favors or treats. I plan on making these for Christmas. Adults will get the adult Christmas treats, and kids will get the gummy candies in four different flavors! : )</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223838375522994516.post-59555848939642277192009-11-01T20:21:00.000-08:002009-11-18T19:08:39.824-08:00Bibs, Bibs, and more Bibs! *second try*<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZioD3_VioMcL7V1y9iZ5oKYTrxz5ILezdbKAbqAPTOxd4uWqdlrShLg-LRyMqploFYFXHSmFozV-BXxTkuY7NX3WboZ4d16oLwNuj4LEOaS6kbEl1YSTxUeuxUiInhil3EPNpWE7Bkfw/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZioD3_VioMcL7V1y9iZ5oKYTrxz5ILezdbKAbqAPTOxd4uWqdlrShLg-LRyMqploFYFXHSmFozV-BXxTkuY7NX3WboZ4d16oLwNuj4LEOaS6kbEl1YSTxUeuxUiInhil3EPNpWE7Bkfw/s320/IMG_2376.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405646308770306450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0ix9DvART-J8oRpPb-q9ebRBDWapNGXiTU0jAVacp2dhhN5-QWTlbYEfgNlLMoxHPCmEFYoGhpQfMEuguOV8HytLB9LcWOT5BA1DUv8GAUDCujUGs3yCRW36FkAFnq5lVZPjtv-a-YA/s1600-h/IMG_2372.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcfK5ITPJXLHSFe36YBnl2vb_WIwdCvnhnK14wS-BYK9e6rDqHDWB26RJe2WM7b9uWS2ZH1-stwNJc3XL7d6pUdqPQuqXSoQOyoPCjoRhRPHh3FXfvgdFvFNPODYTmoCJi_UvX-OFRZ4/s1600-h/IMG_2371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcfK5ITPJXLHSFe36YBnl2vb_WIwdCvnhnK14wS-BYK9e6rDqHDWB26RJe2WM7b9uWS2ZH1-stwNJc3XL7d6pUdqPQuqXSoQOyoPCjoRhRPHh3FXfvgdFvFNPODYTmoCJi_UvX-OFRZ4/s320/IMG_2371.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399358651110746242" /></a><br />After I made the matching bee bibs I noticed that Jake was desperately low on bibs himself. This is a problem I know how to solve now! After a great holiday weekend, I pieced together some scraps to make a few bibs for Jake and try out applique.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0ix9DvART-J8oRpPb-q9ebRBDWapNGXiTU0jAVacp2dhhN5-QWTlbYEfgNlLMoxHPCmEFYoGhpQfMEuguOV8HytLB9LcWOT5BA1DUv8GAUDCujUGs3yCRW36FkAFnq5lVZPjtv-a-YA/s320/IMG_2372.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399358662107929906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>I've wanted to try out appliqueing things for awhile, but tonight I actually sat down to do it. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be! And thanks to Grandma's sewing machine, I have a great zigzag to edge around it. I'm very pleased. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHIllqwRW1JWqCj60f331Ug63eA_7L2BQm33oMZRry6mf2O_9PmOzdLQbjsJtngTPs2ojXb-H-ztWZn8HbtjOSk4CKCcVBCKDsC0XyxOKT7P2U_HsK_-ynZALMx2U78TKXjlJt86FKmI/s320/IMG_2374.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399358663996500770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>That's terry cloth on the back to use as a washcloth for the messy little guy. Originally I was going to give one of these away as a gift, but now I'm thinking..... naaaaaaaaaa!</div>Jenny-Two-Trieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359435570268503180noreply@blogger.com0