Our Family Vacation

Well we did Disney! I had a blast. It was my first official visit (hubby and I spent half a day at Epcot once killing time between a cruise and our flight home 12 years ago, but you can't really count that). I think I had just as good a time if not better than the kids (both of whom got sick, ran fevers and coughed while we were there). Magic Kingdom is by far my favorite.
I didn't get a picture of the bag in action, but it served it's purpose very well travelling everywhere we went and allowing us to bring everything we needed. The only thing I would change would be to have not done the interior in black because it was difficult to see things when I wanted to.
The other thing that saved the trip was the KinderKord. I have always been kind of anti-child leash, but baby boy has such a mind of his own and when he sets it on something he goes and doesn't care if I am in his line of sight or not. So, when hubby bought the KinderKord I was somewhat skeptical. The KinderKord was invented by Joan Lunden as an alternative to traditional child leash/harness/backpack. It's less conspicuous, less restricting. I am getting way off on a tangent here...hubby bought a rather pricey lightweight stroller in anticipation for the trip (he would be the one carrying it on and off the buses/boats and in the event that baby boy got out of the stroller). Just in case he also purchased the KinderKord. Travel day came and baby boy rode in his nice comfy stroller all through the air port; we had a two hour wait so hubby hooked him up to the KinderKord so they could explore and kill time and that was pretty much the end of the stroller. My VERY independent two year old boy would have nothing to do with the stroller from that point on (so we did Disney at a two year old pace :0). But the KinderKord was great! I looks like a watch, which he LOVES to where watches, so getting him to put it on and keep it on was a piece of cake. The cord is retractable...one cord from dad's wrist band and one from the boy's and they hook in the middle...it gives about 3' so he can walk along side and I can look at all the scenery that big sis is shouting "look at that mom" without worrying that he'll get lost in the shuffle.
All in all it was an amazing trip and I can't wait to back.

New Bag!

With an upcoming vacation to Disney World, I wanted a bag that could go all day and help us keep the kids going all day...so I needed something convenient to carry but big enough to keep the kids content. So I came up with a Round Bottom Drawstring Bag...I LOVE it! I put in sooo many pockets that I can keep everything in it's place and within reach. The single strap makes it easy to throw over my shoulder and the drawstring gives me easy access. I also put on a cell phone pocket on the outside and a mini wallet that clips to the side on the inside so I don't even need to bring my big bulky wallet.
I'd love some feedback from those of you who can look at it objectively so let me know what you think!

Surf Boy

I am finally getting around to posting images of my baby boy's finished room! I couldn't wait for paint to show the bedding I made, but we did paint and add a window treatment and a few things to walls. I LOVE it...and he does, too!

Ouchie!

So...a while back I designed a fabric label for a fellow Etsy seller to use on her sewn products. The product she was label was a very cute idea and I was contemplating purchasing one, when this wonderful customer offered to send me one to try! It's called the Ouch Pouch and it is awesome! It is designed with moms with kids in mind...it is a small pouch that you can easily throw in your purse, diaper bag, stroller, etc. filled with first aid goodies! My Ouch Pouch (which she made to coordinate with my own handmade bag) came ready to go, filled with a couple bandaids (one was Hello Kitty for my daughter), wet wipes, tweezers, tylenol, chapstick, and a couple lolipops to make the boo boo's better. You can purchase a preloaded Ouch Pouch (basic or super) or buy and empty one and fill it with your favorite goodies. You can check out Karen's entire line at www.pillowsewcute.etsy.com

At Long Last...

FINALLY!!!! I finally made myself set aside time to make my little guy's new bedding. It features Alexander Henry's Surfin' Pareo in sand and brown Minky and the skirt is a brown bamboo/linen blend. Without further ado....

Karing for Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a girl that I have had the absolute pleasure to meet this past year. She and her family are fighting an uphill battle against neurologic complexes that I can't even begin to understand. Below is her story as told by her mother, Kelly. (just click the image for a larger, legible image).
Kaitlyn has faced countless brain surgeries over the past couple years and the family has maxed out their lifetime insurance allowance and are now turning to the public to help Kare for Kaitlyn. You can help by purchasing a "Karing for Kaitlyn" wristband. All money raised from the sale of these wristbands will help with Kaitlyn's medical expenses. The cost for each bracelet is $3.00 (Incudes S/H). To order please send payment to:
Karing for Kaitlyn
PO Box 243
Minooka, IL 60447
Please include the quanity desired and a shipping address.
Thanks for your support!!

Busy, Busy...again

This month has been CRAZY busy!!! I did another craft show...this one was a French Market...and had such a great time and such a great response, that I am going back again in the fall!!! You can check out pictures of the event here: http://3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.com/2009/06/3-french-hens-market-june-27-2009.html
In all the excitement (and stress) of getting ready I forgot to bring my own camera, though.

I completed another crib set and it turned out soooo cute! I can't wait to do another one.




I also made this little t-shirt for a customer from the market...and I am really pleased with how it turned out.

Next up on the agenda is another partical crib set, a diaper bag with changing mat, and an ottoman cover. Plus, somewhere I need to squeeze in a summer top I wanted to make for myself (although that will probably not get done until next summer:-) and my Baby Boy's toddler bedding.