A New Home

I was given the opportunity to make a dolly

that would travel to her new home in Ontario.

I am really thankful for this chance

to show my little ballet girls...

I used a bitofwhimsy pattern.

I hope her new family thinks

she is as sweet as I do.

Thanks to K.C. and Mrs. H.

Something for the Grown-Ups

Have I mentioned my obsession with felt?

It's quite something.

Much of my day is spent trying to figure out

how to use my felt stash to create a little something.

These are the lastest little somethings.

Brooches.

But I bet I could turn them in other goodies.

Stay tuned.

A Reason to Create

Did you ever meet someone and

even though you haven't known them a long time or

you don't really even see them very often,

you still think they are just so nice?

I have had the chance to meet a few people like that over the past while.

Just really meet in passing.

Sometimes have a pleasant chat.

But they just have such a kind disposition that

you are glad they crossed your path.

I met a dear family this year.

They have two dear little girls.

And a new little baby boy has joined them.

And because everyone needs a welcome to the world gift,

this is for him:

This is made from the Lenny the Guinea Pig

 pattern from bitofwhimsy.

There Is A Thief Among Us!!!

If you made a mistake would you own up to it?

Trust me, I spend a significant portion of my time apologizing for the many goofs I create.

Everyone makes a mistake at least once in a while.

Yes, even you.
Especially me!

It is an inherit part of being human.

I get that.

However, if you do something wrong and then pretend it never happened, that makes you less than human.

Part of helping our children to be good, trustworthy, responsible, and respectable people is to teach them -- not only by what you say but also by what you do (or don't do).

Someone at our wonderful dance class "took" R's favorite pink fleece jacket

(see the previous entry for photos of said jacket).

If it had been accidental, all would be forgiven.

But this item was not taken in place of another.

There was no forgotten coat left behind in her jacket's place.

And if you "take" a child's coat, would it not occur to you that a child would then have no coat to wear home?!

Would it also not occur to you that the name inside the jacket was not your child's name?

And a week+ later, no sight of the beloved jacket.

If your child came home with someone else's anything, would you let her keep it?

If you made a mistake, would you try to make it right?

Do You Love Your Home?

I do.

I hear so many people talking about how they want to get away...

to see what else is out there...

that it must be better elsewhere.

Really?

When all this is just outside our doors.....

My Latest Etsy Additon

I am so glad I have a daughter.

Not just because I love her

(because I really do!).

But also because it is a good "cover" for my need to create little girly things.

Isn't it cute?

What little girl doesn't need a little purse?

Yes, I know she is way too old for this kind of thing

but at least I can say

"Oh, that's not mine."

Happy Birthday, Grampy!

We are so blessed here to have such a great grampy!

Just like our super nanny, Grampy makes us feel so happy.

 Even on the days when I'm sure he wants a few moments to himself, he always finds the time to include us....and for that we are so grateful.

Every year it's a challenge to figure out what Grampy might enjoy for his special day.

But really, how many tools, ties, etc. can one fella use?

So, from this year forward Grampy will have a sugar fix on his birthday.

Happy birthday, Grampy!