Father's Day 2011

For the third year in a row, I've hauled the kid(s) outside, given them a wooden letter, taken 23080343 pictures (no lie), picked out the best 3, and then matted them for a super sweet Father's Day gift! Corey has always loved them so now it's a tradition, I guess! I'm psyched about next year when each letter will have a different child holding it!

Let's start this by saying that I live in Texas. I am 7 months pregnant. It is already in the 100's... in June!. It's hard to get two kids to 1. hold a letter, 2. smile, 3. look at the camera. Trust me. All the while I'm flapping around like a bird in a bird bath with a clipped wing... making noises to get them to look at me, reminding the 3 year old to just keep looking at  me and not "help" her 1 year old brother (as sweet as that is!) because it just pisses him off, cursing in my head (most of the time), and sweating in unnatural places. But.... it is ALL worth it!

Since I'm pretty sure that my dear husband doesn't read my blog (pretty sure he doesn't even know the blog address), it is safe for me to post my final pics! I will get a 3-opening picture frame to put these in for Dad's day! Here are the winners- and by winners, I mean the best of what I had to work with! At some point I said ENOUGH- which is why the picture with both of them is pretty much a fail pic!

And... while I have your attention.. please enjoy some of the um... outtakes!

 

To Do be do be do!

Ok, I know I'm not alone in my SADD. I know LOTS of people have To Do lists a mile long. Whether it be a list of "MUST" reads, or like me, a list of things I MUST make, heck it may even be a list of TV shows you want to watch! My "favorites" tab on my browser is packed to the gills with crafty, sewing, and food blogs and links with projects or things that I have to try!
Here's a few things on my "To Do before school starts" list!

1. A super cute Rainbow softie for Benjamin:

Here is the tutorial! I love this for many reasons. Mostly because her post is hilarious and I have received the same emails from the same corporation's lawyers!

2. An adorable caplet for Brookie!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!

You can find the tutorial here. I think Brooke will think this is SO fun to wear!

3. A to-die-for twirly tiered skirt for Brooke!

Char over at Crap I've Made, shares here tutorial here. Again, something super cute, but fun to wear, I'm sure!

4. Whooo else wants a Hoot Owl!!? I'm going to make one... or three of these!

Check out the tutorial here!

I've got LOTS more, but these are some that I'd like to get done sometime in the next few weeks!