Look, Look

I am back from a super busy weekend spent at

the Lake Eola Spring Fiesta in the Park.

The show was pretty good for us and
we even won a ribbon and $100 from the judges!

Woo Hoo!


Since pretty much everything in our booth is for girls

I decided to whip up a few pairs of bandana pants

for the little boys.

I did make two pairs of girly-girl bandana pants

just because the bandanas were too cute to pass up.

And wouldn't it just figure that the only bandana pants that

sold were the little girl versions!

Oh well!

And did you notice the new button on my blog?

Yep, you can now purchase a gift certificate

to my little store right here on my blog!

Yeah!

Happy Easter My Peeps!

I was driving home from my parents house this evening,

with the bright orange sun sinking in the sky,

when, from the backseat, I heard the Noodle say

"God made the sun."

me: "Yes, buddy, he did."

Noodle: "What else did God do?"

me: "God made the earth and people and animals."

Noodle: "Why did He make people?"

me: "So that we could love and be kind to each other."

Noodle: "Why did He make animals?"

me: "So that they could help people and teach us kindness."

Noodle: "Even elephants? And Bruce the Shark?"

me: "Yes, buddy, even elephants and Bruce the Shark."

Noodle: "What is God going to do next?"

me: "That's a good question."

Noodle: "Can I have a popsicle?"

Explaining God and faith to a four year old - funny and charming!

On a crafty note, I whipped up some super cute bandana pants today.

I am getting ready for a few spring craft shows and I wanted to make

some quick and easy things for boys.

As the mom of a boy, I know it can be frustrating to wander

booth after booth of adorable little girl stuff

and find nothing for little boys.

So to balance out my own booth,

I wanted to have some things for little boys.

I know, I know...there are two pairs of girls pants there too.

The bandanas were too stinkin' cute to pass up!

This week I'll be finishing some messenger style book bags

for preschool boys. I made one for the Noodle and he loves it!

I'll post pics soon....you know, in all of my spare time :)

Wordless Wednesday

I heart Crocs

Okay, I am a bit embarrassed to admit this

but I love my Crocs.

I can barely remember wearing "regular" shoes.I have spent most of the past year in these

lovely brown and pink slides

or in these super comfy hot pink mary janes.
But, sadly, it is time to retire my trusty old Crocs.
And replace them with some new Crocs!
Yeah!
I really am in love with these super cute green ones.
Perfect for summer, right?

And how about these feminine and flirty ones.

I love the bows!

And what about these stunners!

Perfect match for summer sundresses.

Oh, I love me some Crocs!

And my toes love them too :)

Saturday

On Saturday I drove from one coast to another.....

from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf coast of Florida that is!

I spent the afternoon at one of my favorite spots

Tarpon Springs

In decades past, Greek immigrants settled in Tarpon Springs where they harvested the sponges growing in the Gulf.

Now, Tarpon Springs is mainly a tourist destination,

chock full of delicious restaurants, charming shops, kitschy Florida souveniers, and sightseeing boat tours.

After a great afternoon at Tarpon Springs

we drove to Anna Maria Island for the beachside wedding of a family friend.

The wedding was to take place at sunset.

We got to the beach at 6 o'clock.

The Noodle ran around for over an hour.

He had a blast and was covered in sand

even in his underwear!

What time, exactly, is sunset?

And finally

the happy couple

And the sunset!

Hope you had a lovely weekend.

And if you get the chance

visit Tarpon Springs

and eat lunch at

Hellas.

I've been busy

I've been pretty busy lately.

Well, I am always pretty busy.

But recently........so.very.busy.

Anyway, here is a little look at how I have been occupying myself lately.

I started teaching some purse classes at my favorite quilt shop.

Not only had I never before taught a class,

I had never even taken any sewing class!

I am pretty much a figure-it-out-on-my-own kind of gal.

So I never saw a need for a class....after all, I could read a pattern, right?

I started out with any easy one. I love this tote because it is super simple

and has a lot of pockets.

Please ignore the fact that I have yet to attach the button.

You know........... busy, busy, busy!

Then we made this bag. Slightly more challenging for my students

but they did learn how to install a zipper.

Yeah!

I really loved this bag when I saw the pattern,

but it turns out that I really don't like it.

I mean, I like the shape and the zippered interior pockets

but I just don't like carrying it.

I don't know.

My upcoming class is for this bag.
I finished it today and I am very pleased with how it turned out.

I did change the way the zipper is installed

as I couldn't find a purse zipper to coordinate with my fabric.


I've also done a lot of sewing for my little guy too.

I'll post pics of those projects later this week.

Dear Noodle

Today you turn four.

Although I sometimes miss the snuggly baby days, I am really having fun with you now.

I love the funny things you say.

Like when you said "Mumma, you stinky like blueberries. Go take a shower."

And I laugh at the funny things you do.

Like when you licked the shaker cheese dispenser at the pizza place.

I am proud of you for being a good boy at school.

For being polite and kind to your classmates.

For being creative and imaginative with your projects.

I love you very much!

Mummy