tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787533208308776972024-03-18T20:02:02.272-07:00DabblingsA little bit of this and a little bit of that.Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-66713238688271623442014-07-06T23:07:00.000-07:002014-07-06T23:07:43.314-07:00Pinewood Derby 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-53859690019151509172012-03-17T19:22:00.006-07:002012-03-17T19:43:23.798-07:00Two Peas In A Pod Baby ShowerHosted a baby shower today with my good friend Katie. Turned out nicely.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6tqsRvvs4XPumaf3FWWFe_VwkOHT22YxpXd-QjNfjnYaqaWcQqLxtWYsirwOW-DmntwF9OsxyMcc9sB3-fpaNKPQDD-fyR6E6waXYGuz-eI3RMdpLfYlANeo5JNaZPRpKPBzOUveWeA/s1600/Pea%2527s+In+A+Pod+Babyshower+020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721058815786543858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6tqsRvvs4XPumaf3FWWFe_VwkOHT22YxpXd-QjNfjnYaqaWcQqLxtWYsirwOW-DmntwF9OsxyMcc9sB3-fpaNKPQDD-fyR6E6waXYGuz-eI3RMdpLfYlANeo5JNaZPRpKPBzOUveWeA/s400/Pea%2527s+In+A+Pod+Babyshower+020.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFCH06DruQgUFWqe-XxbMR4h4CBB4FUSTnBuFVeA_4gEbjs7CqEqnnz3qTN-AWPKuy9rW3Ib96NIB3X-nw5688PNr_IEVNBgJ03QEDNaEzpe0xQ1SfY0eG5oW-16DSTV50Ucko3NFKbEI/s1600/Pea%2527s+In+A+Pod+Babyshower+022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721059663553235074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcc7KgAaNsncymJ3xXJxNSE0K3bKZ_CTT8M2MjTxFowR3U-O4AX4d1o50pISGQ03CAG32Xhrr6TMj1EgBsDBTIgQgJT-uAYvFDLW5SBonqB345amxhA4hON4wZhpnsqp9Kot4bPwq-NM/s400/Pea%2527s+In+A+Pod+Babyshower+048.JPG" /></a><br />Purchased a cuteTwo Peas in a Pod baby shower invitation for this party at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hellolovedesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/hellolovedesigns</a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-35160920398258963592012-02-01T12:34:00.000-08:002012-02-01T12:43:44.971-08:00Big Boy BeltI saw this <a href="http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2011/11/gifts-for-guys-big-boy-belts.html"><span>belt tutorial</span></a> several months ago and I finally made Jake a belt. I let him pick out the belt material and he loves wearing it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjly6UatagZ8s_PZcpcYH_UWpuPRQ0GeAsZldJkICPuv2eplf_he2VrtY2XAFEufqr9jjgvW-LZMv-8SLz1K7RdgIFYq8sJeZdKjjJizZGG7DeDPEPEEXgOeIQRQ1pIg2L1ylJ6smBoSBU/s1600/Belt+004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjly6UatagZ8s_PZcpcYH_UWpuPRQ0GeAsZldJkICPuv2eplf_he2VrtY2XAFEufqr9jjgvW-LZMv-8SLz1K7RdgIFYq8sJeZdKjjJizZGG7DeDPEPEEXgOeIQRQ1pIg2L1ylJ6smBoSBU/s400/Belt+004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704270405856966354" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZxct4Qq-uSDSM5Ur8XgA6IUtYUexuzb2s2zNJEQ0VDnlW-oQ81NwoN3P7E99klR_y4yz0Xz4RyWNC3KVqzkkDWy2ufmZBuHq0iw9hUWIR-G5OiRvs0nJdN-7W4SCWVwSOFb9yPy_8xM/s1600/Belt+005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZxct4Qq-uSDSM5Ur8XgA6IUtYUexuzb2s2zNJEQ0VDnlW-oQ81NwoN3P7E99klR_y4yz0Xz4RyWNC3KVqzkkDWy2ufmZBuHq0iw9hUWIR-G5OiRvs0nJdN-7W4SCWVwSOFb9yPy_8xM/s400/Belt+005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704270402316574770" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-6871512771392854052011-12-19T14:28:00.000-08:002011-12-19T14:37:37.642-08:00I Spy BagsI made the boys some I Spy Bags as stocking stuffers this year. These measure 6 X 6 and I used buttons that the boys picked out at Joanns as the filler items. I told them I was making them a special present and they seemed excited about it. I took pictures of the items and I'm going to print them and attach them to the bag.<br /><br />David Walker Rocket fabric:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHRRiUx1vbfvarMqer2B-_ztVWOxHuu9D7P7wB-UcB4VatFoHK_dI-AXuzjq3-e0cDFzK_MJJqymE_vHhazc8ssrlLuGwGfbrmvg3tzV7etjTvAec7TVOVPsbG3zDdhknvuscs6oSZE8/s1600/Christmas+I+Spy+Bags+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687971476969493522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHRRiUx1vbfvarMqer2B-_ztVWOxHuu9D7P7wB-UcB4VatFoHK_dI-AXuzjq3-e0cDFzK_MJJqymE_vHhazc8ssrlLuGwGfbrmvg3tzV7etjTvAec7TVOVPsbG3zDdhknvuscs6oSZE8/s400/Christmas+I+Spy+Bags+012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Jonah's picks:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOQtu52IXVajU-TsOfyiE_E8KZDjrR3u_f4dM28U7-niq8pIEniZxliqUe2K96Xp0m_dBdk4jUhAfa3YmsYBMsmVtlaz1gwq2GU7YXSAHygiwZP3aN3qKKdLLZbse_lodFC_7BMCOBmM/s1600/Christmas+I+Spy+Bags+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687971486139824610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOQtu52IXVajU-TsOfyiE_E8KZDjrR3u_f4dM28U7-niq8pIEniZxliqUe2K96Xp0m_dBdk4jUhAfa3YmsYBMsmVtlaz1gwq2GU7YXSAHygiwZP3aN3qKKdLLZbse_lodFC_7BMCOBmM/s400/Christmas+I+Spy+Bags+010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Jake's picks:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3k_sBDHM7tE_h3HqqpJ9UApP4T80ip3VKLfXH5lRy55mGixfYzec48Wu-gECRTrQ-w4qaS8OKWL4AHiZJNdJmWb9vC2DDaKS86xUO_TnQo2V194RMh7j27UxjfMp24TDesrFKX9-ukI/s1600/Christmas+I+Spy+Bags+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687971484055347778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3k_sBDHM7tE_h3HqqpJ9UApP4T80ip3VKLfXH5lRy55mGixfYzec48Wu-gECRTrQ-w4qaS8OKWL4AHiZJNdJmWb9vC2DDaKS86xUO_TnQo2V194RMh7j27UxjfMp24TDesrFKX9-ukI/s400/Christmas+I+Spy+Bags+003.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-51429441390424583152011-09-14T08:38:00.001-07:002011-09-14T08:49:32.789-07:00Reading NookOur little reading nook in the gameroom is coming along. Dan and I made some more flat wall book holders found <a href="http://ana-white.com/2009/11/plan-collector-shelf-knock-off-of_11.html">here</a>. After Dan assembled them last night, I couldn't wait to finish them so I was painting outside by lantern light. I'll be doing one more coat of paint today. I was too excited to wait for them to dry that I had Dan hang them late last night.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoz74K8vfGNu_jiBHnxn0QmWV1KQUyrTPIRPKfe2eX2obk3LVmSXN0KMwoneOSkyJPkWC2gI4CQf_4wHJoGDCBGCLIIKq8k9arn2rclSwdCZfJUiMypq1-q_7SjrTkoL8SCshqFyHs4I/s1600/Reading+nook+022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241091135526226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoz74K8vfGNu_jiBHnxn0QmWV1KQUyrTPIRPKfe2eX2obk3LVmSXN0KMwoneOSkyJPkWC2gI4CQf_4wHJoGDCBGCLIIKq8k9arn2rclSwdCZfJUiMypq1-q_7SjrTkoL8SCshqFyHs4I/s400/Reading+nook+022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUQFs3u7KIp9SkXyqWr4DB4ksXq93yewab7R_BUcrylxsHNLfrxd3bij0xIETDtumwkRNEW_IJajDM3CfgjxiwabEgCqrfhi-Dnyb_12r-X2vDMqmwEURZLuAmg6y6USo4bKc9oJCftQ/s1600/Reading+nook+026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241093013271218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUQFs3u7KIp9SkXyqWr4DB4ksXq93yewab7R_BUcrylxsHNLfrxd3bij0xIETDtumwkRNEW_IJajDM3CfgjxiwabEgCqrfhi-Dnyb_12r-X2vDMqmwEURZLuAmg6y6USo4bKc9oJCftQ/s400/Reading+nook+026.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaA-ReEamZWNSeqRCGA8j47ckdr8Dt0d4uayDZLr3EFYKbItDrP4vj8QEJm-wgvlEZWDMIjBHaUxOA3uplJlp5EFaw7Uf2ycB2jK2HRmae60dfunws31oC1EI17up31kA7LQ7xjKPsGXc/s1600/Reading+nook+019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241087215565682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaA-ReEamZWNSeqRCGA8j47ckdr8Dt0d4uayDZLr3EFYKbItDrP4vj8QEJm-wgvlEZWDMIjBHaUxOA3uplJlp5EFaw7Uf2ycB2jK2HRmae60dfunws31oC1EI17up31kA7LQ7xjKPsGXc/s400/Reading+nook+019.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-30251966942531604952011-09-12T14:18:00.000-07:002011-09-12T14:24:06.810-07:00Kitchen CurtainFor nine months I had a piece of Amy Butler fabric hanging over my kitchen sink just waiting for me to make it into a curtain. Today I finally did it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYWr8kTOx8k8J2Km2-kXUb4HDpjlca-_q-hwf8PU0MxUz_iq6A4bpBEQok_PgMDknCO7fSX-YmIFd06I4rZlot951XaTRMgE19ogyXWI2nfO8aAy6Bqf_UdA6LpFQEMDdxLV_UVcd44A/s1600/Austin+Trip+Sep+2011+088.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651586837617105970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYWr8kTOx8k8J2Km2-kXUb4HDpjlca-_q-hwf8PU0MxUz_iq6A4bpBEQok_PgMDknCO7fSX-YmIFd06I4rZlot951XaTRMgE19ogyXWI2nfO8aAy6Bqf_UdA6LpFQEMDdxLV_UVcd44A/s400/Austin+Trip+Sep+2011+088.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-55060823877929826212011-09-07T19:57:00.000-07:002011-09-07T20:14:43.796-07:00Flat Wall BookholderI have been eyeing some bookholders at a certain store for awhile but I just couldn't bring myself to pay the going price for them. I found this tutorial <a href="http://ana-white.com/2009/11/plan-collector-shelf-knock-off-of_11.html">Flat Wall Bookholder</a> of the exact bookholder that I wanted and talked Dan into helping me build it. I'm so happy with how it turned out and the materials only cost us around $6 because we had nails and paint. We are making a few more for the reading nook in our gameroom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3P1XaA8wUk5rItRIStf51O6tg3104m4qIXwIprIIIqDnDFc3MgXRU-ZbyEw5HnZV-6mSuiXPrBMu71rm0k8mSNdsNXeYmTZ_tTfU-4IKwanr0vdgTzNxzGhK9msZK_Imr6oAOnFQVyQ/s1600/Flat+Bookshelf+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649821764993039954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3P1XaA8wUk5rItRIStf51O6tg3104m4qIXwIprIIIqDnDFc3MgXRU-ZbyEw5HnZV-6mSuiXPrBMu71rm0k8mSNdsNXeYmTZ_tTfU-4IKwanr0vdgTzNxzGhK9msZK_Imr6oAOnFQVyQ/s400/Flat+Bookshelf+011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4RtOyC_dZ-TRjEwIvaE0MQ1XdyOVqlJFVkcv-wCSLM5xruiKbtJvcr-lqHymA-F5fm-mlFhMDhgxZ0054ey9fpPZ17qHbe7cIAE8bH5cWp4Qo1QECUtya9DP9_BewOIZIvBIKwtwOhU/s1600/Flat+Bookshelf+014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649821761324865794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4RtOyC_dZ-TRjEwIvaE0MQ1XdyOVqlJFVkcv-wCSLM5xruiKbtJvcr-lqHymA-F5fm-mlFhMDhgxZ0054ey9fpPZ17qHbe7cIAE8bH5cWp4Qo1QECUtya9DP9_BewOIZIvBIKwtwOhU/s400/Flat+Bookshelf+014.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmTVguLgbna2v1lCfShGnyicldvIYjSlEDrDj2HWZWVDxfCswGcABnZ2Rth_5N7WyVrfruQ3oxP37byIGRjDgChV3MR4jhGccNWO7ZyjqHFIOK0nBheDohrFgzSNAIY4wcDccuVs2kC4/s1600/Flat+Bookshelf+017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649821760005425074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmTVguLgbna2v1lCfShGnyicldvIYjSlEDrDj2HWZWVDxfCswGcABnZ2Rth_5N7WyVrfruQ3oxP37byIGRjDgChV3MR4jhGccNWO7ZyjqHFIOK0nBheDohrFgzSNAIY4wcDccuVs2kC4/s400/Flat+Bookshelf+017.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-78447749205501929852011-08-25T20:08:00.000-07:002011-08-25T20:12:30.580-07:00High Chair RedoI finally refinished the wooden highchair that Dan bought me for Mother's Day a few years ago when I was pregnant with Jacob. I originally stained it. It was really yucky from stuck on food and I didn't do a great job staining it. I sanded, primed, painted and put a polyurethane on it. It looks so cheery in my yellow kitchen. I love it again.
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<br />Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-9365021665567973002011-05-22T18:28:00.000-07:002011-05-22T18:40:32.495-07:00Supper Club FoodAs guests arrived we had them fill up their mason jars with rasperry lemonade and served them sweet potato fries hot from the oven. Once all arrived we dined on Spinach strawberry salad, pork tenderloin, cheesy grits, warm biscuits and jam and watermelon. Following dinner we played a few rounds of bingo and finished the night off with rich creamy banana pudding. Then we sent our guests home with a jar of strawberry freezer jam. It was a fun night.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk78kPS14Dnsgi8Me-86aM3m8BOj2sKvjIFXCMMhes3CU7AdTOnuf_gPDtlOk3vs4aagyJb-lzfOqcuiC4dD4hbK_HSWsHxbfykxQKHyPRddwRtDtRjgo8L2nJc83NFqy85H0XQCzEhy0/s1600/Supper+Club+Food+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609719866901902450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk78kPS14Dnsgi8Me-86aM3m8BOj2sKvjIFXCMMhes3CU7AdTOnuf_gPDtlOk3vs4aagyJb-lzfOqcuiC4dD4hbK_HSWsHxbfykxQKHyPRddwRtDtRjgo8L2nJc83NFqy85H0XQCzEhy0/s400/Supper+Club+Food+007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfrsL4NZUa2xOqNhMBC0l4orEqBfluGLmIcq4_x-3QXhF6Rt-3XxXrB4sDIv-O3KePDsg78DESei5EQi_UJPxUoOwRbb_Xzcc3veUQxx1G6E8DecIRCtFIid6moQwc_4QW5wB4teO_3s/s1600/Supper+Club+Food+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609719865747343026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfrsL4NZUa2xOqNhMBC0l4orEqBfluGLmIcq4_x-3QXhF6Rt-3XxXrB4sDIv-O3KePDsg78DESei5EQi_UJPxUoOwRbb_Xzcc3veUQxx1G6E8DecIRCtFIid6moQwc_4QW5wB4teO_3s/s400/Supper+Club+Food+008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTr-hjzNbnJrxVaxTNh0bMiODrfLwttay6SKtoUTRROKVt8AwkmNdZBhC1QUVWO2ecUzw4p3hOMTzLQqxPgl3wUySpVU9cKCpJ69VlNCoSScv0uchhl0MvD6A0Rv1DRTGRn7ckMDesKM/s1600/Supper+Club+Food+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609719864616571138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTr-hjzNbnJrxVaxTNh0bMiODrfLwttay6SKtoUTRROKVt8AwkmNdZBhC1QUVWO2ecUzw4p3hOMTzLQqxPgl3wUySpVU9cKCpJ69VlNCoSScv0uchhl0MvD6A0Rv1DRTGRn7ckMDesKM/s400/Supper+Club+Food+011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGKK4VPrjteboeCx1XHJBn27cDHXpW0b2uWsTRWqHk5C5WCMC2vP1v5h84P6-8z4VZTgIU1fhmvdEjTCdm04xGcnF0T1nWHvH-cwt_wVnWCONGSGhxJR5fvcL_F30nF9u4OLLJjj5Dlo/s1600/Supper+Club+Food+013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609719859377723666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGKK4VPrjteboeCx1XHJBn27cDHXpW0b2uWsTRWqHk5C5WCMC2vP1v5h84P6-8z4VZTgIU1fhmvdEjTCdm04xGcnF0T1nWHvH-cwt_wVnWCONGSGhxJR5fvcL_F30nF9u4OLLJjj5Dlo/s400/Supper+Club+Food+013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-f2jyl5DcqMmX5m-ZR90eX5Vb-6vxv5H8acCg1JsIA67Aw9bENgy5BZOP3f8X5EIBSZ3T39vuIK5_SDzqlNCVHojipQUf8k4y8GAE5R9YhbYnLlL3ncvIjKLBN01QS9-uill4ZGjDV6U/s1600/Supper+Club+Food+019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609719856279548370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-f2jyl5DcqMmX5m-ZR90eX5Vb-6vxv5H8acCg1JsIA67Aw9bENgy5BZOP3f8X5EIBSZ3T39vuIK5_SDzqlNCVHojipQUf8k4y8GAE5R9YhbYnLlL3ncvIjKLBN01QS9-uill4ZGjDV6U/s400/Supper+Club+Food+019.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-83101563653095303642011-05-19T11:59:00.000-07:002011-05-19T12:12:39.955-07:00Supper Club SetupGetting ready for Supper Club at my home tomorrow. Our theme is Southern Comfort Food. Should be a good time. (Mom here's some pictures as you requested.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7N7F2pODPfBFg6PiRifiidU57ljZxofRZqrZstN2DYhi0S8NBN-WY6JFmly4PYyPB_-lpQ_6PoJV5AtW-JXnlTqORGHlUFew0-NjZx7utgdEIWFtkom9gX3VrC2YnB03nKDCv7bxEZkU/s1600/Supper+Club+017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608505841232860642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7N7F2pODPfBFg6PiRifiidU57ljZxofRZqrZstN2DYhi0S8NBN-WY6JFmly4PYyPB_-lpQ_6PoJV5AtW-JXnlTqORGHlUFew0-NjZx7utgdEIWFtkom9gX3VrC2YnB03nKDCv7bxEZkU/s400/Supper+Club+017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVga83lrqzKP3FZyilyzVOjQ083HsET0mOEczgPRsY4OuFYNcPmZQH6VYL7J5Gsm99Ez97Z_CCx2P9vuOvvaCa0KzILwyFDXWrruAHUYicyQINpkqzZ5BQ9REXcVhyphenhyphenK-MEGxOSzs-Eb0/s1600/Supper+Club+019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608505836072366290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVga83lrqzKP3FZyilyzVOjQ083HsET0mOEczgPRsY4OuFYNcPmZQH6VYL7J5Gsm99Ez97Z_CCx2P9vuOvvaCa0KzILwyFDXWrruAHUYicyQINpkqzZ5BQ9REXcVhyphenhyphenK-MEGxOSzs-Eb0/s400/Supper+Club+019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImaIta8PXnGPbAmFePzmVeqmPTsRo1OWC2acf3HGhEK8vtzcN7kM9iA8VVSALc2j3IRflyknsBxK1ls_eRnQnruJdNtf2PmiFZT9NtrB5CkbrrLjVmBk9mA9D-9fYxoHgC6sLza5i158/s1600/Supper+Club+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608505830481938290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImaIta8PXnGPbAmFePzmVeqmPTsRo1OWC2acf3HGhEK8vtzcN7kM9iA8VVSALc2j3IRflyknsBxK1ls_eRnQnruJdNtf2PmiFZT9NtrB5CkbrrLjVmBk9mA9D-9fYxoHgC6sLza5i158/s400/Supper+Club+006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPV5WTaLzDxBzluXaUGRMoV3GqhtDefQW13N3jVTtiuG1eZnlIzDUtM1J4aHrleVjS4hqUQ0okzS3T1xAZDgsOrf0fizu7F3yfTuEi__oxQpkvV2l1WhbrK8dhAYaNCj9pFnZd08r6LZ8/s1600/Supper+Club+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608505828500554354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPV5WTaLzDxBzluXaUGRMoV3GqhtDefQW13N3jVTtiuG1eZnlIzDUtM1J4aHrleVjS4hqUQ0okzS3T1xAZDgsOrf0fizu7F3yfTuEi__oxQpkvV2l1WhbrK8dhAYaNCj9pFnZd08r6LZ8/s400/Supper+Club+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Party Favor, strawberry freezer jam.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-iGZrgEZpjxpCgExS4n8GeYb3ZT3x_OMrJ6jD_qktUQuiH-HZ4ECAdi01oNamWV03fXg7mnKVtchZY65o5ufjVZt3JnDe_PpFLsAWfClXhNRLtf3l2tEVp2O6LSHF5dmronPpscRT8g/s1600/Party+Favor+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608506657865564290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-iGZrgEZpjxpCgExS4n8GeYb3ZT3x_OMrJ6jD_qktUQuiH-HZ4ECAdi01oNamWV03fXg7mnKVtchZY65o5ufjVZt3JnDe_PpFLsAWfClXhNRLtf3l2tEVp2O6LSHF5dmronPpscRT8g/s400/Party+Favor+002.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-37224508035418459512011-03-14T09:51:00.000-07:002011-03-14T09:57:00.343-07:00Cowboy Cupcake ToppersWe're headed to Utah this week and celebrating Jonah's 1st birthday there. The theme has been based on these darling cowboy cupcake toppers that I found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60459295/printable-cupcake-toppers-lil-buckaroo?ref=em">here</a>. I just printed them and put them together. I can't wait to put them on the cupcakes. So fun.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuLIMMxhC0Krljz_5OosgpgRIBYyBu_cJaqQFWDZWpVHJy9iyrJULWwM21RoEuY4MRzA144HEzpvb87BxGvPBbHH5v7nNlW60OHxVspkm-mcrocOuu3dWQdgOZ4Nk1YMD_lv6M1Mld7U/s1600/Bath+Time+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583980393393604066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuLIMMxhC0Krljz_5OosgpgRIBYyBu_cJaqQFWDZWpVHJy9iyrJULWwM21RoEuY4MRzA144HEzpvb87BxGvPBbHH5v7nNlW60OHxVspkm-mcrocOuu3dWQdgOZ4Nk1YMD_lv6M1Mld7U/s400/Bath+Time+003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTZg6rMCMA8vb4fVc2Yucw2w092uM1EVoANtsOk0Bk9llNL7oCOh4vdim8u2yDhfF6sp0z1VK_RHQPy6Q7V4gZwo_kh1x5mDoHnVM6bk1YDOmzYQrmBnkpNWp6oqThoBF0fKXJuF9T_w/s1600/Bath+Time+002.JPG"></a></div>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-1909742642409518532011-02-22T12:29:00.000-08:002011-02-22T12:42:32.749-08:00Prepping for Jonah's 1st Birthday PartyMy mom and I are having fun prepping for Jonah's 1st birthday party. Today I made this fabric bunting banner. I used yellow biased tape and I had oilcloth from this <a href="http://afrecklefacedgirl.blogspot.com/2010/09/mustnt-spoil-your-frock-smock-pattern.html">project</a>. I found a template <a href="http://cicadadaydream.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorial-how-to-make-threaded-fabric.html">here</a>. Super Easy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIcC7E85cs8zOC6krocV7HwIR-s-lFSGb8BsDzGpAefuJrIcZDLogiCsOqvKtBGGuec_Ak_D0PljOeWK47MbkXd2_BZ1hC4_nwKZxs9ke06AOnQMo1BossFj_T0e3PbVTIafCZxYgN_0/s1600/Outdoors+045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576616772697259314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIcC7E85cs8zOC6krocV7HwIR-s-lFSGb8BsDzGpAefuJrIcZDLogiCsOqvKtBGGuec_Ak_D0PljOeWK47MbkXd2_BZ1hC4_nwKZxs9ke06AOnQMo1BossFj_T0e3PbVTIafCZxYgN_0/s400/Outdoors+045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8oklm69X4jRqAimiSikIfq817iLBWPUgjGGboU4H3fMsckDkqOQS0dc4IEQf3nwe3XFcEABdGbV_H7SjgXnyUmXMx2JZ1iXO3mad2NvPhdXRyoP8Hfycuk3P0bfG0ccwwXnb98FUyGk/s1600/Outdoors+038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576616769499676690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8oklm69X4jRqAimiSikIfq817iLBWPUgjGGboU4H3fMsckDkqOQS0dc4IEQf3nwe3XFcEABdGbV_H7SjgXnyUmXMx2JZ1iXO3mad2NvPhdXRyoP8Hfycuk3P0bfG0ccwwXnb98FUyGk/s400/Outdoors+038.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-1784523702910177942011-02-01T16:14:00.000-08:002011-02-01T16:25:44.244-08:00Valentine Letter ChairbackI attempted to make a chairback last Valentine's but it didn't fit on the chair when I was done. This year I tried again and I really like how it turned out. I was inspired by this <a href="http://www.nofussfabulous.com/?p=3050">tutorial</a>. We have been having fun putting Valentines, love notes and candy in this for each other. I'll eventually make one for each of us. (I may pull these out for Christmas too.) Here's the first...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIf4xVF0NIaPZ2HuPPfr91qjoJRgIynNoumBoxafE96IahtvijETuULWJbDQtbSGMXULIq_JpDzDiFuBIbycDt236YMB7ohWF-TFm5lbiKoDoMWWlEJZbpsocNvFSSmekWe4xyJwRnLg/s1600/Boots+146.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568881501829292258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIf4xVF0NIaPZ2HuPPfr91qjoJRgIynNoumBoxafE96IahtvijETuULWJbDQtbSGMXULIq_JpDzDiFuBIbycDt236YMB7ohWF-TFm5lbiKoDoMWWlEJZbpsocNvFSSmekWe4xyJwRnLg/s400/Boots+146.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNv6CCyXJq1mgkLRiGdc7X_yj59s1GVdakKDJN46oAWA10WdQFuQ0rhRtEZeFp1b1yXfvzSAzppFdkuLSPZDsuki7tGwBHv6pb7OW6GawrWtMVm0d6oXTgKDBLKy3X2m6vZQSLpMIhygI/s1600/Boots+147.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568881499452008834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNv6CCyXJq1mgkLRiGdc7X_yj59s1GVdakKDJN46oAWA10WdQFuQ0rhRtEZeFp1b1yXfvzSAzppFdkuLSPZDsuki7tGwBHv6pb7OW6GawrWtMVm0d6oXTgKDBLKy3X2m6vZQSLpMIhygI/s400/Boots+147.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMnfcM0ix6IdjudMpaVdpP0Pf02TH8uGP-gFWoUb0UOHFOdICCU6eFt3KnRzcHDp5QqR_8lDDkU35gm_MR_whbKEvNCzUjSYFRBUN8TwFI8jxlpO2a7KlgJafOIeAJ-7DWyGxEdiFltQ/s1600/Boots+149.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568881493657963154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMnfcM0ix6IdjudMpaVdpP0Pf02TH8uGP-gFWoUb0UOHFOdICCU6eFt3KnRzcHDp5QqR_8lDDkU35gm_MR_whbKEvNCzUjSYFRBUN8TwFI8jxlpO2a7KlgJafOIeAJ-7DWyGxEdiFltQ/s400/Boots+149.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-39281017690427419242011-02-01T14:31:00.000-08:002011-02-01T14:44:47.542-08:00Chore ChartI found a really cute <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62362544/childrens-chore-chart-black?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=chore%2Bchart%2Bfor%2Bchildren&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_ref=auto"><span style="color:#ff0000;">magnetic chore chart</span></a> on Etsy and wanted to make something similiar for my three year old. I found a magnetic board in the clearance section at Hobby Lobby and ordered chore chart rubber stamps off Ebay. My friend let me use her Cricket to print the vinyl lettering. I didn't really save any money but it gave me a project to do.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaUcMTXvyiDlA13Re90ppTJlyjIrnxsh7GiBq_WO-nGZiail8XwE8-AMf62s3seoNbSyR5mhIkxyL85Jag8Sf9zvlujqmJq1ca7CGXYyvJZ36PywG73nOwGLyFsGgzOzxdZgmESTixOI/s1600/Boots+130.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568854707084926546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaUcMTXvyiDlA13Re90ppTJlyjIrnxsh7GiBq_WO-nGZiail8XwE8-AMf62s3seoNbSyR5mhIkxyL85Jag8Sf9zvlujqmJq1ca7CGXYyvJZ36PywG73nOwGLyFsGgzOzxdZgmESTixOI/s400/Boots+130.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0KGDRJDOJ3-VXAJ3h2Am0lx-KnMwGrBjRei8ypNfl3xePhrQEW0xVAN1YCC7QhYuExmXmGssJAvFpEHNEIAhhbx-NA1oi07o2BgJHqDv6bux_-lUh-HtO3WDP29IeDagoOegzWbLcGs/s1600/Boots+132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568854702322611458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0KGDRJDOJ3-VXAJ3h2Am0lx-KnMwGrBjRei8ypNfl3xePhrQEW0xVAN1YCC7QhYuExmXmGssJAvFpEHNEIAhhbx-NA1oi07o2BgJHqDv6bux_-lUh-HtO3WDP29IeDagoOegzWbLcGs/s400/Boots+132.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-61359351600348338162011-01-25T06:47:00.000-08:002011-01-25T06:55:55.586-08:00Second basket of produce<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY5S0njMQeiDeLCWdEvd6_KeDObZCEmKWSTphdnUPoczyQI4rzXdbqrZ_H2vsP74yCdDVbAcSrM9Bj1m9utfHwnr8rEm2WFxi72y6VnD8dZ3kV2Gg1ExnxNqRyeK_qYWCjbP4ZCb_g5Q/s1600/January+2011+088.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566136318454924658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY5S0njMQeiDeLCWdEvd6_KeDObZCEmKWSTphdnUPoczyQI4rzXdbqrZ_H2vsP74yCdDVbAcSrM9Bj1m9utfHwnr8rEm2WFxi72y6VnD8dZ3kV2Gg1ExnxNqRyeK_qYWCjbP4ZCb_g5Q/s400/January+2011+088.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here's the second basket of produce we got from Bountiful Basket food co-op. We are loving the variety of fruits and veggies we get. </div>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-78797376984061624612011-01-08T09:23:00.001-08:002011-01-08T09:30:51.793-08:00Bountiful BasketsWe joined a food co-op called <a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Baskets</a>. Today was our first pick up and here's what we got for $16.50:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYPLgNxw9_q89k6EUmn6FMVx0LQ0sAVQKu_aZRpjgpX2L2dFfc2lC7oHVCKyK8_BNOWRwxsd-EteFXh98m9sk2opJRN_HmH4AiUH76IZfXytDDqB-Q_ltEVBSJlf8Jame6AlM3s59pAk/s1600/IMG_3947.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYPLgNxw9_q89k6EUmn6FMVx0LQ0sAVQKu_aZRpjgpX2L2dFfc2lC7oHVCKyK8_BNOWRwxsd-EteFXh98m9sk2opJRN_HmH4AiUH76IZfXytDDqB-Q_ltEVBSJlf8Jame6AlM3s59pAk/s400/IMG_3947.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559868082035067746" border="0" /></a><br />We are quite pleased and looking forward to using them again. Check out to see if they have one in your area. They told us most of our food came from local Texas growers.Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-18110184857488990102010-11-14T08:29:00.000-08:002010-11-14T08:48:41.351-08:00Blueberry - Lemon PancakesA recipe found in San Bernardino 4th ward cookbook <u>Cooking With Love</u> from 1989.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-YwgCOQ3Sjg6dYCRg8vT3AswypABC0cPfQFg7cXfT4P7JJOdqxKGhl52VaDiLXtLUXam9n8mo1ut6BmaMOM4oOQJpjNjeIaZNEcBsmfJRYWBExvM3Q-G3lTWMuMV-5UecliA7HafLyM/s1600/Yogurt+Pancakes+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539447465944586962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-YwgCOQ3Sjg6dYCRg8vT3AswypABC0cPfQFg7cXfT4P7JJOdqxKGhl52VaDiLXtLUXam9n8mo1ut6BmaMOM4oOQJpjNjeIaZNEcBsmfJRYWBExvM3Q-G3lTWMuMV-5UecliA7HafLyM/s400/Yogurt+Pancakes+010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Blueberry - Lemon Pancakes from Marilyn Willis<br />1 cup flour<br />2 tbsp. sugar<br />1 tbsp. baking powder<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1/4 tsp. baking soda<br /><br />Combine above, then add:<br />1 beaten egg<br />1/2c. milk<br />1/2c. yogurt<br />1 tsp. lemon juice<br />2 tbsp. oil<br />Use 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons blueberries on each.<br /><br />Dan and I used Fage greek yogurt for the yogurt and used the blueberry compote that comes with the Fage yogurt on top of our pancakes. These pancakes were so fluffy and tasted so good.<br /><br />We even subsituted soy milk for milk and raspberry soy yogurt for yogurt in the recipe for Jake who has a milk allergy and they were just as yummy.Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-44485366376412702902010-11-13T12:09:00.001-08:002010-11-13T14:17:22.255-08:00Monster Party PreviewJake's 3rd birthday party. Jake requested a monster party weeks ago before we knew we were buying a house and moving. We thought about not doing it since we just moved two weeks ago but we didn't want to disappoint him. Here's a preview of the party.<br /><br />Moving box - we cut a hole in the mouth for a Monster bean bag toss. (Drawing done by Grandma Black while visiting a few weeks ago. Painted by Jake and mom)<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?sku=48/4036&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&cm_mmc=bv-_-48/4036-_-48/4036-_-48/4036"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539133038831307410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlwbPy26djIOpSj3iXj1FFi2lfY3fliII_6nMeaoikuxhY1tUXp3wkfYIoKjxF_dehm-Ov6R2Ds0tEzfIQBV3LCsASlpYLh89N8d7-KZFkibv7OQj7yMmAjhcbjGF66UTtLUe7D0jEJY/s400/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+025.JPG" border="0" /></a> Oriental trading - <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?sku=48/4036&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&cm_mmc=bv-_-48/4036-_-48/4036-_-48/4036"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Monster Mask Kits<br /></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539133991792839778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBglb4Put6c1QOWHyZM9bFmFNL0kqLuxcuEHmrvayE4ekWIk8vn_VXofEjpB5E1IC5Q2VPBbTncrcAkUDSN7d65V-eu_odmASyoiK5_SHlSZS8pk8yH-pvnUbcuRsThO9K0I2iDKXxwks/s400/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+046.JPG" border="0" /></a> Michael's - Monster 3D puzzles. Party favor with note Thanks for coming.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu86BHdOUKnjHTDbbqmp-vdaOG7Q89QloUEQ__16D_yHec5itE9F998tSQbab5wZB5LoVFaoJYX73aCGY2O_oDX4DUrtcU69BZD8qq2RZDQhHB_TdqJBs5tGQaJii91O-IIgF5xiP0gaQ/s1600/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539133985152463906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu86BHdOUKnjHTDbbqmp-vdaOG7Q89QloUEQ__16D_yHec5itE9F998tSQbab5wZB5LoVFaoJYX73aCGY2O_oDX4DUrtcU69BZD8qq2RZDQhHB_TdqJBs5tGQaJii91O-IIgF5xiP0gaQ/s400/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+041.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p>Storytime - Tickle Monster and Go Away Big Green Monster<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeqHI0BeWBHD0W7TcfCserMAkNW6_F0SmoMCWm7PDHm_KSoK7fRpzC8nygvS_EMDbEiD5HOkV_x_zREVGYvlQi5BCbcVpqFSz4RJwgakPW3XqsQPwf2eeHmWGDGkXpYNcy5rwhZvYQbM/s1600/Tickle+Monster.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539161362775480562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeqHI0BeWBHD0W7TcfCserMAkNW6_F0SmoMCWm7PDHm_KSoK7fRpzC8nygvS_EMDbEiD5HOkV_x_zREVGYvlQi5BCbcVpqFSz4RJwgakPW3XqsQPwf2eeHmWGDGkXpYNcy5rwhZvYQbM/s400/Tickle+Monster.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Oriental trading - cheapy pinata with monster taped on front.<br /><a href="http://firehousesubs.com/index.cfm"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539133991514738242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStnfHKsIx3yZrclxpAbpdavwLaHotzvl7AofTInIMXC-x1HmG9iwgTIUJLGV5Mu05efC52fm0zW1XE8xPauzelYlnBXkVxmPVNXaZp0IxgDRn94md2cS4t397U8ZMMuIjPYQ9XbKhtH8/s400/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+047.JPG" border="0" /><span style="color:#ff0000;"> Firehouse Subs</span></a>, chips, Oreo's, Red vines, and apple juice boxes for lunch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BMu54VEVeq1J8Yo1RrYq5hj0HEQMOCpRKla-x_c1akNNk4ctkzs1sTM3upH5B1iN4s87KyCnxj_rGchPoZ4kxC3ptHHVlZZjDFqOwwk_JaZVAkt20kky1cEUVGBN_shKS4ge-H77OhY/s1600/Partyplatter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139260654260466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BMu54VEVeq1J8Yo1RrYq5hj0HEQMOCpRKla-x_c1akNNk4ctkzs1sTM3upH5B1iN4s87KyCnxj_rGchPoZ4kxC3ptHHVlZZjDFqOwwk_JaZVAkt20kky1cEUVGBN_shKS4ge-H77OhY/s400/Partyplatter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Diary free cupcakes made for Jake by a good friend, Tiffany Hodson.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2tjIP_kMfRHt2DWQJVliTtbdfCQCpTu5BwiTBPY89yOmrIaALhXAzzxycPJp9N-Clepg6J0XDonIStGV-KbpFgipmQhkBsMH2g5sCg_BAkCef1YXgHPuItV_86MwHCNydRJwiZfMeY0/s1600/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+059.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539133029163468978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2tjIP_kMfRHt2DWQJVliTtbdfCQCpTu5BwiTBPY89yOmrIaALhXAzzxycPJp9N-Clepg6J0XDonIStGV-KbpFgipmQhkBsMH2g5sCg_BAkCef1YXgHPuItV_86MwHCNydRJwiZfMeY0/s400/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+059.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFAIlW7scVxAszX6Lwg23H5pHCv1GEShP_CD-oi5C8jbxKcD7c2fobbmRBwthyKjU4LMeJMKt7YRDIQuIwuM1mAQWgNdHN6wRygvLyLrIfuVsDdsmvdmwezbC5igTX9Pgr61kGm_8u4c/s1600/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539133025636114434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFAIlW7scVxAszX6Lwg23H5pHCv1GEShP_CD-oi5C8jbxKcD7c2fobbmRBwthyKjU4LMeJMKt7YRDIQuIwuM1mAQWgNdHN6wRygvLyLrIfuVsDdsmvdmwezbC5igTX9Pgr61kGm_8u4c/s400/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+052.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVei8Bk4K77NrVbW6Z33kfFRNBgNNQAHyPdaHpVL6Lj_fBHJaldlyHKou7b9Igai0HZjzHrdWwexrezWIpGBgB3i3_538VIf8UQIVYaLgQXjnU8_gJQh38ijtGACkRQea3pDUVdpE88MY/s1600/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539133022408819362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVei8Bk4K77NrVbW6Z33kfFRNBgNNQAHyPdaHpVL6Lj_fBHJaldlyHKou7b9Igai0HZjzHrdWwexrezWIpGBgB3i3_538VIf8UQIVYaLgQXjnU8_gJQh38ijtGACkRQea3pDUVdpE88MY/s400/Jake%2527s+3rd+Birthday+Party+051.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-1549319077037916932010-09-19T20:08:00.000-07:002010-09-20T07:20:17.599-07:00"Mustn't Spoil Your Frock Smock" Pattern<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT5f_qXSgBMHLckrcjP35FUzR081GDDc1ws-EhpBtWBVhoLWsL8bgnDb9Srwhl9XG-VTmLKMantlHxe62cazojjBBrR8LXpU4Zpbhi55zwvk-PPfu4dftO59BfMevk0ym5tkr5UTKch8/s1600/Jacob's+smock+029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518992362319571026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT5f_qXSgBMHLckrcjP35FUzR081GDDc1ws-EhpBtWBVhoLWsL8bgnDb9Srwhl9XG-VTmLKMantlHxe62cazojjBBrR8LXpU4Zpbhi55zwvk-PPfu4dftO59BfMevk0ym5tkr5UTKch8/s400/Jacob's+smock+029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />How could I pass up a toddler smock pattern when I have two little boys that love to eat and seriously the name itself drew me in - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellieboo36">"Mustn't Spoil Your Frock Smock"? </a><br /><br />Danielle of<span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><a href="http://mysparkle.blogspot.com/2010/09/introducing.html"><span style="color:#3333ff;">"mysparkle"</span></a> was kind enough to e-mail me a pdf copy of the pattern. I quickly scanned the pattern for needed supplies. I had heard of oilcloth but never seen or used it before. I picked some up at a quaint fabric shop in Dallas called <a href="http://www.citycraftonline.com/fabric">City Craft</a>. They have a variety of types and prints. The "boyish" options were very limited. I asked Jake to pick which color and he chose the blue check.<br /><br />The pdf pattern was easy to print off and assembled perfectly. The instructions are well written and extremely easy to follow. I decided to just make the pattern in the original sizing. My little guy is almost three and he is tall for his age and the smock still covered his torso. The sleeves were a tad short. I'll lengthen it next time as the instructions recommended for older children. I deviated slightly from the pattern in that I used cotton double fold biased tape instead of creating my own from the oilcloth. I have only used biased tape three times in my short sewing career and I find it extremely difficult to keep the tape smooth around curved edges. I had to unpick it several times and redo it. In the end I really liked the way the biased tape gave the smock a nice finished look. Next time I will try using the oilcloth for the trim because I fear the cotton will stain easily.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpojhEidEA0zsdS-bsoCnhaHMUXcMyNgNUCT2pwM21Tb5VKAvReEvWo_QfjTKeab7vBlTh5jicUSh4vd_Lc37-OixwABmuWFg3_ioW4OcMSkub1luvhybF-YIV-L1cz38Izi2UAgFMM8/s1600/Jacob's+smock+058.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518992343770630002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpojhEidEA0zsdS-bsoCnhaHMUXcMyNgNUCT2pwM21Tb5VKAvReEvWo_QfjTKeab7vBlTh5jicUSh4vd_Lc37-OixwABmuWFg3_ioW4OcMSkub1luvhybF-YIV-L1cz38Izi2UAgFMM8/s400/Jacob's+smock+058.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This smock is very versatile. I imagine we will use the smock for painting and other such art projects as well as for messy spaghetti dinners. Looking forward to less laundry with this full coverage smock. Thanks Danielle!<br /><br />To get your own copy of the pattern shop Danielle's Etsy shop<span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellieboo36"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">here</span></a>.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_I10YSPTmPmfp-2N363alXmcoxc4tBNGQFVQ7oD4txB2BL8j6l0cMqGDxIXcHtUGz8ZlWxYDXJwzqv1TLCbuM0M2IqbKCSXSAssrNBOdIGsLUhugNRaEjC0vFFtPxt7kYIuUpyRTVLw/s1600/Jacob's+smock+067.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519000128755856898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_I10YSPTmPmfp-2N363alXmcoxc4tBNGQFVQ7oD4txB2BL8j6l0cMqGDxIXcHtUGz8ZlWxYDXJwzqv1TLCbuM0M2IqbKCSXSAssrNBOdIGsLUhugNRaEjC0vFFtPxt7kYIuUpyRTVLw/s400/Jacob's+smock+067.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-7397442967805211862010-08-24T08:56:00.001-07:002010-08-24T09:01:48.899-07:00Fried Zucchini<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Yb3kkSWkhYZAPqg2JRkuljFMWWpNkPjNmtmbUpopwc0WypMb4c9xDmGdm22RNmKZENzzHjvotJo1OnltZijW7-nnp5vQC9WOxTV9gmkYshUC45GXoWz83ZtKSE7M6BtrEOQhYwvK4-w/s1600/Fried+Z+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509006738172451458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Yb3kkSWkhYZAPqg2JRkuljFMWWpNkPjNmtmbUpopwc0WypMb4c9xDmGdm22RNmKZENzzHjvotJo1OnltZijW7-nnp5vQC9WOxTV9gmkYshUC45GXoWz83ZtKSE7M6BtrEOQhYwvK4-w/s400/Fried+Z+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The other night we had a summer vegetable dinner. One of the items on the menu was fried zucchini. The recipe is found <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/neelys-fried-zucchini-recipe/index.html">here.</a> It was easy and delicious. We dipped them in homemade Ranch Dressing. Hmmm</div>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-61899685987050210852010-07-30T12:35:00.000-07:002010-07-30T17:54:02.103-07:00A few favorite baby items<a href="http://www.miracleblanket.com/cart/home.php">Miracle Blanket</a><br /><a href="http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/classic.aspx">Aden + Anais</a><br /><a href="http://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?SKU=17110357&">Sophie Giraffe</a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-40133260739023150592010-07-01T08:01:00.000-07:002010-07-01T08:07:15.265-07:00Pom PomsHelping out with a bridal shower. These cute pom poms plus many more will be used over the food table, etc. Thanks <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/pom-poms-and-luminarias">Martha</a>...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnQOEelQk_GV3CrjV7qY4GQCiI8CylS_faPQbXFdyoYuBefZnHZTnaCn8HDv0GG2RsqOwjIMAPnIis-TjCOm0ZogaUvYbN6chLIOS4pIkmq0pjfCGpPbk0c_vUtbg6A0oYe_Z4rRM2-I/s1600/pom+poms+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488954233376648098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnQOEelQk_GV3CrjV7qY4GQCiI8CylS_faPQbXFdyoYuBefZnHZTnaCn8HDv0GG2RsqOwjIMAPnIis-TjCOm0ZogaUvYbN6chLIOS4pIkmq0pjfCGpPbk0c_vUtbg6A0oYe_Z4rRM2-I/s400/pom+poms+007.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-30151019397825539982010-03-12T14:06:00.000-08:002010-03-12T14:14:57.341-08:00Blankets for Baby BoyI've been sewing like crazy to get some things made for our "Baby Boy" due within the next month. Here are two blankets. I used this tutorial <a href="http://www.themikkelsens.net/sarah/journal/2009/08/simple-baby-blankie.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">here</span></a> to learn how to do Satin binding for the first blanket and the idea of the second blanket pattern.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLs7RuM9sjxF0H32j0-kKZwyK7t2N4YT_kOWzyoo8q5xRpEb34GgTdIikFRQZoGWLf0Y213PPhcdRoTCmxkIcpM09wAhMoNqGD2a9FzHswyEqngspoEOwsqDA8vIc72OqaF1EmhfSktQ/s1600-h/Baby+Jonah%27s+Blanket+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447873993945083554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLs7RuM9sjxF0H32j0-kKZwyK7t2N4YT_kOWzyoo8q5xRpEb34GgTdIikFRQZoGWLf0Y213PPhcdRoTCmxkIcpM09wAhMoNqGD2a9FzHswyEqngspoEOwsqDA8vIc72OqaF1EmhfSktQ/s400/Baby+Jonah%27s+Blanket+003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuqfoAlhAOzj68gFnCaobaZIAORjM5wlkfz9hRFCNb4cS6u13THclOmvbLFGh6DdwDIUkYyZOdn7yCGtl4lrAQwm7cOCEx29qqliU5eXuhEIoiMmZr77pHQ1CDubIzSWRstMRIGWanJU/s1600-h/Fleece+for+Jonah+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447874001981042978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuqfoAlhAOzj68gFnCaobaZIAORjM5wlkfz9hRFCNb4cS6u13THclOmvbLFGh6DdwDIUkYyZOdn7yCGtl4lrAQwm7cOCEx29qqliU5eXuhEIoiMmZr77pHQ1CDubIzSWRstMRIGWanJU/s400/Fleece+for+Jonah+003.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-76690994027176631832010-03-10T18:27:00.000-08:002010-03-10T18:38:15.085-08:00I Spy Bags<div align="left">I jumped on the band wagon and made some "I Spy" bags. There are a lot of tutorials on the internet. I found this <a href="http://ce.byu.edu/cw/womensconference/archive/service_project.cfm"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">one</span></a> helpful. I modified the measurements a bit and used cotton fabric instead of fleece. I am still trying to figure out bias tape...tricky stuff.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XcUvfRtQe3gl4drshWmi0EucPlv8FzQoptIJNVgaFU-Dwm00aKkQaDzdYxazlT6j-RhrNaqSYHozoj0dOHARYgmVSC7hdkrrrb7ZvF-wnXLGnLNyb_tLBjSHm9hELv818QOme6uW9d4/s1600-h/I+Spy+Bag+014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447199522529422914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XcUvfRtQe3gl4drshWmi0EucPlv8FzQoptIJNVgaFU-Dwm00aKkQaDzdYxazlT6j-RhrNaqSYHozoj0dOHARYgmVSC7hdkrrrb7ZvF-wnXLGnLNyb_tLBjSHm9hELv818QOme6uW9d4/s400/I+Spy+Bag+014.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijws2w62kKHNMAciGGIovzZDJouoSLvxgMlCQVNCTs3SCUNiQcUZPjZJVcrkSr-RkmZOYokuxToTuIEwV7xicux2zn8pOzRsce8QrzY7INCxJrcHDzC-NaN-KUiLswm_gcHMAq-Ap3AOs/s1600-h/I+Spy+Bag+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447199517206173138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijws2w62kKHNMAciGGIovzZDJouoSLvxgMlCQVNCTs3SCUNiQcUZPjZJVcrkSr-RkmZOYokuxToTuIEwV7xicux2zn8pOzRsce8QrzY7INCxJrcHDzC-NaN-KUiLswm_gcHMAq-Ap3AOs/s400/I+Spy+Bag+007.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Random notions from around the house to fill the first bag.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9oDFpHBy7Ba9zlnnZbvBWnyWfubaWV6msX4lli-ImleoN9IxUtV-4AliOH_bgtwzCXt17E-FaeoOtiHnz-NmCrb8LJ3tQnqFza3E3OZJgRKx_U92dBrPoMpV7E5RRNJdyQcA1U3q1ak/s1600-h/I+Spy+Bag+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447199513510781154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9oDFpHBy7Ba9zlnnZbvBWnyWfubaWV6msX4lli-ImleoN9IxUtV-4AliOH_bgtwzCXt17E-FaeoOtiHnz-NmCrb8LJ3tQnqFza3E3OZJgRKx_U92dBrPoMpV7E5RRNJdyQcA1U3q1ak/s400/I+Spy+Bag+015.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>This one has only the letters of the alphabet in it.</p>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678753320830877697.post-45342160322237397182010-02-26T21:50:00.001-08:002010-03-12T07:37:48.179-08:00Quilt Top for Baby Boy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglG_kvoAmDpItjbcOqh9kJ3sqbXCfmHvGdd3GWm7SEtj1oHfNQWuKzELDynxqvF8Y-kcaxZsyOmCgrhv5k620cJRajWUQVYb-qvPtkDd1bvzBNUQVjDtopbxcqgQkAgwJT4fPIYBnHSeE/s1600-h/Pretzels+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442797784125422466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglG_kvoAmDpItjbcOqh9kJ3sqbXCfmHvGdd3GWm7SEtj1oHfNQWuKzELDynxqvF8Y-kcaxZsyOmCgrhv5k620cJRajWUQVYb-qvPtkDd1bvzBNUQVjDtopbxcqgQkAgwJT4fPIYBnHSeE/s400/Pretzels+011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love being married to a math wiz. He did all the measurements for this quilt top. He busted out the trig to make sure the seam allowances would be correct. (The triangles had his brain humming.) Who knew that baby boy#2 would have his quilt done before Jacob's. I never did finish Jake's and now I hate the fabric I chose. Someday I might pull it out and finish it. I've learned my lesson... use large squares and a simple pattern design. (Blanket made from leftover scrap pieces.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_demsqC_oyjLXpXszSwFEncl3H1fsMedvwJKwaexCrwU7wIn_1BNo2Z_wfGUbQnzzuRbOQyn6g1SDkE-vBCq7cdlsXor-BkdWc3T2GW_kb-lSh5q51ox7qIgB6mpH10SrQ-3CF-GmtrM/s1600-h/Baby+Jonah%27s+Blanket+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447771870774840978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_demsqC_oyjLXpXszSwFEncl3H1fsMedvwJKwaexCrwU7wIn_1BNo2Z_wfGUbQnzzuRbOQyn6g1SDkE-vBCq7cdlsXor-BkdWc3T2GW_kb-lSh5q51ox7qIgB6mpH10SrQ-3CF-GmtrM/s400/Baby+Jonah%27s+Blanket+003.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dan and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485527977707847089noreply@blogger.com1