Forest park part 2

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Greek festival goodies

We decided to go to the Central West End and check out the Greek Festival courtesy of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Although it was very crowded it didn't take too long to get out food.

If Kaylee only knew what she was missing by sleeping when we set the pastry box on her lap.


I am making a couple notes to myself for next time: do not bring the stroller, rather carry Kaylee in the baby carrier. Stand in line outside to ensure getting a Gyro rather than inside for sheesh kebobs.


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Making friendship bracelets

Sophia has recently started making friends on her own at the pool. One of her new little friends gave her a little bracelet and Sophia wanted to give her a friendship bracelet too so I told her she could make a beaded bracelet for her pal. The pictures above show her making bracelets for friends. I love that this activity occupied her for over an hour. By the way I taped the elastic cord to a coloring book so the beads wouldn't slide off the other side of the string. I also taped the beads to the book when she was halfway done so we wouldn't have beads everywhere.

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Colored a picture like her pony

Sophia just brought me a picture she colored like her pony. She showed me she matched the colors.

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Great weather enjoying outdoors

Picnic lunch in fancy hats



Going for a walk.



Whoosh! Down the big slide at Ft Zumwalt Park.



Swinging on the big girl swings at Ft Zumwalt Park.

"Mommy, push me high so I can fly like a monkey!".



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The Giraffe Purse

So here it is! The Giraffe Purse has arrived on the scene by way of the sewing machine and serger. This is an original design that was created by my mom and I.

I have always wanted to make original purses and tote bags. I have made a few along my sewing journey and each time I make one; it gets easier. Not only do I discover new materials and better ways to accomplish what I want, I also learn new tricks of the trade and methods that work for me in accomplishing my goal. Making purses is super fun and I can create the style to fit my client's personality which makes them each unique and customized for the consumer.  If you need a new purse for fall, tote bag, or a stylish diaper bag, let me know.

I can't wait to start my next design. Maybe someday I will get one of the computer programs to design my own patterns rather than creating by trial and error like I do now to achieve the same end result.



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Kaylee shade bathing at the pool

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Dress-up time August 17, 2010

Sophia demanded that we all participate in dress up play and wear our lovely hats. Kaylee even participated and wore a princess tiara that Sophia had made.





Mom, what is this all about?





Princess Kaylee.  Should I dance with my arms out to the sides or something?
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Pool time fun

Going swimming at Winghaven pool with daddy.



Really dad? Could you stop taking pictures of me for minute?







Look over there!





In her rose colored glasses singing, "hey hey, hey, I want to be a rock star".

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Ruffled polka dot skirt

Today I made this little ruffled polka dot skirt out of a scrap of fabric without a pattern on my serger while the kids napped. I simply made a skirt and then serged a double-sided ruffle with serged edges.

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Home-Made Nursing wrap

I made a nursing wrap yesterday.. It was so hot outside, 98 degrees that  we were stuck in the basement keeping cool and so I thought might as well make good use of my time and made this in about an hour. Now, my daughter wants a "dress" like Mommy's.

I always thought stores charged too much for nursing wraps so I always just used a blanket or a towel to cover up while nursing. I was right. I made this for less than you can buy one.  You can't really see it in the picture above but this is three dimensional.  The top portion between the straps has stiff boning in it so it stands off of my chest a little so that I can keep an eye on the baby.

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Kaylee flirting with ceiling fan

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Vacation Adventures - Captured by Pirates August 4, 2010

We took the girls to the Science Center to check out the Real Pirates.

Ahoy Mateys you will join the crew of the Whydah. Argh!  The new recruits being fitted for their Pirate hats.










The crew at work



























The Whydah

The newest recruits had better swab the deck or being forced to walk the plank.

Sophia trying to snatch a little of the booty.







Pirates Treasure

Sophia on the ship on a stormy night out at sea.

The Pirates are trying to escape the Whydah.  Off with their heads!

Daddy rescued the captives one by one and brought them back to land.  Whew!  Land Ho!

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Last day of vacation- boating

Kaylee in the boat









Sophia in the boat





The Lake


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