Monday, October 06, 2008
Friday Night
Every Friday night, Bellevue's KidsQuest Museum is free from 5-8. So, we decided to check it out last Friday. We had a really great time. Jasper and Rob had a great time in this mechanical exhibit area. There are all these cranks and gears and pullies and levers. The museum also had a musical area and Jasper went to town on the drums.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Fall time means project time
I love the fall because I am overcome with this nesting, crafty energy. I start a bazillion projects and usually only finish a few, but it's wonderful all the same.
So, right now I have four sewing projects that have taken over the dining room table. For the past couple of weeks, Rob has not once complained about eating dinner standing up.
For Halloween, I am making a duck costume for Jasper. My mom used to make all six of her kid's halloween costumes every year! Can you believe it! I certainly can't. My mom must have been super woman in disguise. The saddest part is that I had no clue all the work that went into my Minnie Mouse, and pink bunny rabbit, and Maid Marian, and princess costumes. I am making Jasper's costume this year and honestly I'm not sure if I'll ever do it again. The pattern alone cost me $15 and the fabric an additional $10.
Here is what the finished product will look like:
So far, I have the jumpsuit finished. I still need to make the puffy body part, the hat and feet:
I just finished sewing a cover for a Boppy nursing pillow a friend of mine gave to me. I found a free pattern online at economicalbaby.blogspot.com , which is a fabulous website with all kinds of ideas for saving money and being crafty.
before
after
I am also trying out a new cloth diaper pattern and continuing work on the quiet book. Phew!
So, right now I have four sewing projects that have taken over the dining room table. For the past couple of weeks, Rob has not once complained about eating dinner standing up.
For Halloween, I am making a duck costume for Jasper. My mom used to make all six of her kid's halloween costumes every year! Can you believe it! I certainly can't. My mom must have been super woman in disguise. The saddest part is that I had no clue all the work that went into my Minnie Mouse, and pink bunny rabbit, and Maid Marian, and princess costumes. I am making Jasper's costume this year and honestly I'm not sure if I'll ever do it again. The pattern alone cost me $15 and the fabric an additional $10.
Here is what the finished product will look like:
So far, I have the jumpsuit finished. I still need to make the puffy body part, the hat and feet:
I just finished sewing a cover for a Boppy nursing pillow a friend of mine gave to me. I found a free pattern online at economicalbaby.blogspot.com , which is a fabulous website with all kinds of ideas for saving money and being crafty.
before
after
I am also trying out a new cloth diaper pattern and continuing work on the quiet book. Phew!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Quiet book near completion
I posted some pictures of my quiet book awhile back, but I've been adding new pages and I'm so excited about the way it's turning out. It's been a really fun project. I've been working on it very slowly for about six months now. Anyway, I've got the cover all done and I've added about 5 new pages. Here are some photos of the entire book-
 Cover
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Kauai!
We just got back from a lovely week in Kauai where we celebrated our 5th anniversary. It was such a fabulous trip. Here's a short synopsis of our trip:
Day 1: Arrive in Kauai around 7 pm. Check into our lovely little vacation rental (this was a steal! If you ever plan on traveling to Kauai, you should check out Classic Vacation Cottages). We had reserved the cheapest, smallest unit which was $45 a night. Apparently there had been a plumbing problem, so the owner put us up in a much larger, comfortable unit for the same price!
Day 2: Drive to Waimea Canyon. Hike, explore, enjoy breathtaking views. Afternoon at Salt Pond Beach.
Day 3: Caught the morning sunrise from Lydgate State Park. Ate breakfast at Eggbert's. Spent the day at Lydgate swimming, snorkeling, napping, building sandcastles, and playing on it's fabulous park structure. In the late afternoon, we had an adventurous drive to the arboretum (kind of got lost on a 4wd road for an hour or so).
Day 4: Took a nice walk through Kukuiolono Park in Kalaheo. It was really a lovely little park with a walking trail through the forest and beautiful views. Went to church in Kalaheo. Went back to our cottage, napped and ate lunch. Spent afternoon at Poipu Beach.
Day 5: My personal favorite day of the trip- In the morning drove north up to Kilauea lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge. In the afternoon, we took a boat ride up the Wailua River to Fern Grotto. After boat trip, went to the Smith Family Luau. I wore my mom's mumu she got in Hawaii when she was about my age. Fabulous food and show (highly recommened, kinda touristy but really worth it). Checked into the Marriott.
Day 6: Spent the day on the north shore beaches- Tunnels Beach and Hanelei Beach. Snorkeling was better here then any of the other beaches. Hiked up about a mile of the Na Pali coast. Got really tired and Jasper got really ansy. We were lucky that it was clear and beautiful and we had some great views along the hike. Swam in the Marriott's fabulous pool in the evening.
Day 7: This was also my favorite day (I can have two favorite days- it's my blog). We woke up early to swim in the pool, then got packed up and checked out. Drove up north again to visit the Limahuli National Tropical Botanical Gardens. This was one of the most fabulous places I have ever been. Shopped for a few souveniors in the evening, drove to airport and flew home.
Day 1: Arrive in Kauai around 7 pm. Check into our lovely little vacation rental (this was a steal! If you ever plan on traveling to Kauai, you should check out Classic Vacation Cottages). We had reserved the cheapest, smallest unit which was $45 a night. Apparently there had been a plumbing problem, so the owner put us up in a much larger, comfortable unit for the same price!
Day 2: Drive to Waimea Canyon. Hike, explore, enjoy breathtaking views. Afternoon at Salt Pond Beach.
Day 3: Caught the morning sunrise from Lydgate State Park. Ate breakfast at Eggbert's. Spent the day at Lydgate swimming, snorkeling, napping, building sandcastles, and playing on it's fabulous park structure. In the late afternoon, we had an adventurous drive to the arboretum (kind of got lost on a 4wd road for an hour or so).
Day 4: Took a nice walk through Kukuiolono Park in Kalaheo. It was really a lovely little park with a walking trail through the forest and beautiful views. Went to church in Kalaheo. Went back to our cottage, napped and ate lunch. Spent afternoon at Poipu Beach.
Day 5: My personal favorite day of the trip- In the morning drove north up to Kilauea lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge. In the afternoon, we took a boat ride up the Wailua River to Fern Grotto. After boat trip, went to the Smith Family Luau. I wore my mom's mumu she got in Hawaii when she was about my age. Fabulous food and show (highly recommened, kinda touristy but really worth it). Checked into the Marriott.
Day 6: Spent the day on the north shore beaches- Tunnels Beach and Hanelei Beach. Snorkeling was better here then any of the other beaches. Hiked up about a mile of the Na Pali coast. Got really tired and Jasper got really ansy. We were lucky that it was clear and beautiful and we had some great views along the hike. Swam in the Marriott's fabulous pool in the evening.
Day 7: This was also my favorite day (I can have two favorite days- it's my blog). We woke up early to swim in the pool, then got packed up and checked out. Drove up north again to visit the Limahuli National Tropical Botanical Gardens. This was one of the most fabulous places I have ever been. Shopped for a few souveniors in the evening, drove to airport and flew home.
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