Another week of Kitty

Nothing in particular happened this week....other than Sugar and I being under the weather. Today, in fact, I got diagnoses with my very first ear infection. Seriously....it's about as fun as having your head underwater and someone sticking a needle in your ear. sigh.....yes...I'm a bit whiny about it.

Let's remember all the "better" things that happened before I got this sick.

Day 175

(Just hanging out in the bathroom while Sugar and I take a bath.)

Day 176

(Sitting at work one day I needed some seriously therapy. I took some time to wrap Kitty up in some tape. This was how I was feeling. This helped....for a few minutes as least.)

Day 177

(Trying to find some tranquility in Sugar's room.)

Day 178

(When mama just can't get her life together enough to cook.)

Day 179

(Will it EVER stop raining?)

Day 180

(Does everyone's refrigerators look like this?)

Day 181

(Now this is more like it. Time outside in the golden hour.)

Hosted by Chris

Team-Up Thursday~ Old and New

Hosted by Megan and Hip Momma
This week, Berta and I focused our attention on the idea of "old and new." As I went about my days, I looked for signs of the interplay between the two concepts. When it came down to making a decision on something to photograph, I couldn't pass up the chance to snap some shots of Sugar Bear with her favorite book. My photo portrays a NEW reader reading some OLD stories. The Dick and Jane series first came about in the 1930's. Many generations of children learned to read through the adventures of Dick and Jane. When I was still pregnant with Sugar, I found this collection of Dick and Jane stories, and couldn't pass up the purchase. A little over a month ago, when Sugar suddenly decided to start reading, I grabbed this book out of the closet where it had been waiting, and boy on boy did she take to it like a duck to water. Each and every night, we lay in her bed, and she reads to me from this book. It is so surreal to have her reading to ME. It is amazing.


Berta's take on the theme is a real classic, and I adore the shot she got of her mother with the newest member of the family. I mean.....it doesn't get any better than that. Her photo is the perfect combination of "old and new." Love it.
Head on over to Megan's blog to see what the other pairs are up to this week.

Wordless Wednesday~ Wishes DO come True

For more Wordless Wednesday, go HERE and HERE.

Crafty Tuesday~ My Girl Rocks Another Modern Tie Shirt

Oh yes....we made another Mod Tie shirt from the pattern I tested for Jessica over at, Happy Together. It is just a fun project, and Sugar just loves wearing them.

I have had this fabric since....well forever. I think I purchased it 5 years ago for $1 a yard. I didn't have a plan for it, but loved the pinks and purples.

The fabric I used for the sleeves and the waistband came from a women's T-shirt I got at Good Will for $1.

Since I had some of the fabric left over, I decided to make a skirt to go with it. I'd been wanting to try a bubble skirt for quite some time. I loosely followed THIS TUTORIAL from Ruffles and Stuff. it was really quick and easy. I did, however, underestimate the length I wanted the skirt, so it is a bit short for my taste. Her undies would show when she bends over, so I paired it with the leggings as well.

Now isn't she just the cutest little model ever?

Honestly, I love the shirt with the leggings, and the leggings and bubble skirt with a plain pink shirt better than the whole group together. I think the fabric might be a bit too busy or something.

While I am feeling more and more at home with my sewing abilities, I still need some work on my fabric selection. It really is an art to choose the right fabric for each project. I have room for growth in this area, for sure.

I have been feeling so torn these days. I have way too many projects I want to take on, and I have so many photos to edit, blog posts to write, books to read, and I am like WAY WAY WAYYYYYYY behind in my digital scrap booking. There are simply not enough hours in the day, especially when I spend 10 or more of them away from home.

Sunday, we had a pretty good time getting these shots. I enjoyed seeing my sewing project finally complete, and Sugar enjoyed some quality time with her scooter. It has been raining here for a month straight, (or so it feels) so some outside time was good for our souls.

You can buy your own pattern RIGHT HERE. It is a totally fun sewing project with so many fun possibilities. Sugar isn't the type of girl who has favorite cloths, but she seriously loves these shirt. The stretchy band around the waist is her favorite part.