Monthly Archives: August 2011

Baby Button Monogram

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I think the “nesting” is kicking in early this time around. My fridge has been cleaned, my closet has been reorganized…and more importantly, baby Hudson’s little wardrobe and bassinet are getting ready to welcome him home! I saw this adorable baby button monogram on craftgawker and had my heart set on making one for our little […]

Refreshment & Sabbatical Time

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For the last month and until our baby boy comes, we have been taking a break from Facebook and spending more time doing other things (you may remember I explained thoughts regarding this decision here). Well, interestingly enough, at about the same time, Nels’ sister Nora and her family were taking even more dramatic steps […]

$4.00 + 2.5 hours = …

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 Since finishing Kaya’s first pillowcase dress, I knew that I wanted to make her another one, if not several more in different color combinations, lengths, etc. Throughout the summer I’ve been on the lookout for some inexpensive fabric and ended up spending $4.00 for all the fabric for this dress at Hobby Lobby a few […]

The Simple Woman’s Daybook: 19 August 2011

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Outside my window…the morning glory are just beginning to bloom! We found the first indigo-violet blossom yesterday. I am thankful for…electricity! And air conditioning. We were one of the few lucky ones around here to maintain power last night/this morning due to a big storm. I am creating…another dress for Kaya, and a few little […]

watermelon & fountains {savoring our summer}

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 well, its friday. i’m 35 weeks pregnant & cancelled my dr appointment for the day – because? i’m too stinking tired. also, i’m a single parent for the week & it’s taking everything i’ve got to just keep going. [talk about new-found respect] i am thankful for so healthy a pregnancy but at this point […]

A Review {Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches}

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Last week I received my much-anticipated copy of “Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches” by Rachel Jankovic. I started and finished reading it last week as well. At an upbeat and light-hearted 102 pages, “Loving the Little Years” is an easy read for any busy mother. There are twenty short chapters – loose collections of […]