Secret Dahlia...

The Easter bunny brought seeds earlier this spring and we promptly planted them indoors.  They took off and we had hundreds of little sprouts within a couple of weeks.  April then lulled us into believing it was warm enough to bring plants outside, and we lost mostly all of the little plants in a cold snap.  Just a handful of dahlia plants made it, and now they are absolutely going bananas.  Every day I check to see if they have opened... and these coy little buds are keeping quite tight lipped about their color.  It was a "dwarf mix" pack of seeds, so I really don't know what to expect here.  I cannot wait for them to bloom!

...And look at the funny little guy I caught swimming around...

Jonathan's Birthday!

I really cannot believe that my first born has turned 11.  If I close my eyes I can smell the hospital and feel the warmth of holding his little swaddled body shortly after he was born.  It had been one hell of a delivery.  (I didn't know it at the time, but it would take three subsequent v-bacs before I would fully understand why I needed this c-section... that is another story.)

After he was born his eyes were wide open - very alert and ready to take in the world around him.  He still has those wide eyes, but my little boy is growing up fast.  Here are some sweet memories from today.

Super Quick Post...

Just a few quick shots of Maddox & Maddie :)

The Kleo Outfit

This is the last of my Kleo fabric, and I am sad.  I love this print so much, and I might just have to order more.  So much for destashing and spring cleaning.  The Kleo skirt just needed a little matching tee shirt, and here it is.

Happy Camper Number Two

I realized that my son really needed some new lounge/pajama pants. Since I have been spending SO much of my sewing time devoted to girly things, I decided to sew this together for him. These little campers are just so simple and cute. They remind me of a simpler time, and I love the softness of the sueded cotton - perfect for jammies.

Vintage Spring Coat & Bonnet

This sweet little jacket and hat was actually mine. (Does that make me vintage - eeeek?) My mom made it for me when I was not quite a year old! She kept it all these years and now it fits my little sweetie. We are so pleased :)