Crafty Endeavors!

So for Mother's Day my dad sent me a sewing machine via mail! It was a total surprise! And I had never been happier (between you and me, I cried!)! Anyhow, it has really stirred creativity in me so I've been trying some things here and there! There is so much I want to try but have been shy to try harder things! But in due time I will attempt something larger! Right now it's been fun doing these small things!

This was a headband I made for my niece - Emma- birthday!

This was the shirt to go with it!

Happy 3rd birthday Emma!

Then I started with Bibs and Burp cloths!

This one I made literally from scratch! Now I have created my own pattern for it! I've started another one already! yay!

This one I am so excited about! It looks so darling on my little girl! And best thing is- no one has the same one! (well, unless I make them one! hee hee)

Isn't she darling? 

Too cute!

Anyhow, this is def a big outlet for me! Whenever I feel upset/down or stressed- I just slip out all my sewing stuff and start being creative! Best thing yet, is that it's a really cheap hobby! I mostly shop clearance fabrics and walk out of the store with 1/4 yard of 3 or 4 fabrics for a whopping $2! And that lasts for several different endeavors! Yay for creative outlets!!!

We finally have family pictures! 

About three weeks ago we went and had them done! It was so stinkin' hot outside even at 10 o'clock in the morning! But we should've known this IS Texas! lol Anyhow, I thought I would share some personal favorites out of the 300 we got back! 

O how I love this precious little girl!

She is so cuddly and just warms your heart with her smile!

                                                 

And I just adore this little guy too!

He is so handsome! My little helper, my big boy who loves to 

kiss/hug and read together!

Aren't these the cutest kiddos you've ever seen! I love all the 

personality that both of them have! 

This is def one of my favorites! I love the angle! And I love my family!

 

I thank God every day for each one in my family!

And as a side note a special thanks to Alexandra Carullo for taking the photos! 

She did a great job and I would recommend her to any of you!