Post Holiday Slow Down

 

 

 

 

 

Hey there! I can't believe it is already the 30th of January! Well Happy New Year and all that! I think that I shouldn't wait for a post holiday slow down to blog because it might not come. So I popped in for a quick hello and a share of a Holiday gift project is going to be the start of my 2013 blogging or I might not get a post written for a while yet. Seems the kids are keeping me busier than ever with their activities and I am having as usual a few technical issues with my laptop. I love my Ipad but cant do everything I want to it on it. I will admit some of my technical issues are the fault of the user.  Speaking of technical issues I can't get this post to line up correctly so forgive my wandering margins!

 

 

I thought I would show off some stuffed animal sleeping bags that I stitched up for some customer orders and I think they turned out so cute! I purchased the pattern over at the Flossie Teacakes blog and adapted it for my own ease and here are the results. They can be made in three different sizes for small stuffies to larger more like American Doll size favorite dolls, bears and such. I tweaked out the binding and made it inside out for a simpler seam and faster constrution so I could keep the price down. Hope to make some up for the shop soon!

 

 

Take care and have a fabulous February!

 

Merry Christmas Eve!

From our house to yours! Hope your holidays are spent just how you like them! We are happily celebrating Christmas here in Michigan surrounded by many generations of family and friends. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all!

Thoughts on the season

I can't believe football is behind us and the holiday season is upon us. Whew! It was a blast and long winded! Three teams in the playoffs made the season stretch into early November and made sure we put that cold weather gear into heavy use.
One came out on top making his last year with the league a memorable one for sure. Everyone else unfortunately didn't fair as well but in the end they have so much to be proud of. What a commitment each of my 4 kids made from summer thru late fall. 4-5 days a week of practice plus games, I am so proud! They learned team work and put it to practice on the field and off. As siblings they will always fight but these times help them learn how to support each other. My favorite picture from the season,  captured by one of the team Mom's, is my youngest two horsing around on the sideline during their big brother's game.
My daughter loves to keep up with them and its great to see them all out in the backyard playing football together.
We are into the next sport season already with wrestling and competitive cheer, but life seems to have finally settled into a manageable speed. Hope to be back soon with all the recent projects I have been working on between dropping off and picking up kids and watching games! Hope you all are enjoying getting ready for the season!

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Homecoming Game Day!

My little one is so excited for his first Homecoming game. What fun! The parade floats and candy, pep rally, and halftime show and ofcourse the personalized announcement of each player as they rush the field! LETS GO STEELERS!

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Three Cedars Farm

What a perfect day for a trip to the cider mill! Cool, crisp, and sunny! Three Cedars makes the best cinnamon donuts and a family rides on the hay wagon for $5. What a bargain for a family of 6! The scenery is picture perfect quaint. Can't wait to go back for the Christmas barn shop!

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Here we go!

Our newest Steeler! He's ready to play and couldn't look cuter! We now have 3 football players in the house so you know our Saturday's will be spent at the field from 9 - 6. Lots of fun and what a way to learn commitment, and being a team player! The volunteer coaches are outstanding and I know my kids will remember these times forever.
I can't  beleive we are heading into our final weeks of summer but I guess I am ready too for school to start back up. I find it a struggle to balance kids and Laurie Lou Studio in the summer. Have to say the kids always win and probably the laundry and driving them here and there for sports and friends. Wouldn't change a thing, well maybe the money to reduce the stress for my husband!
I knew life would go fast once the kids were all old enough for activities and that is beyond true so I don't sweat the small stuff and concentrate on living in the here and now. My husband on the other hand can't help worrying about the future and I hope I am helping him live in the present atleast with the kids. My fear is that he will look back and realize all he missed. This fall however he is in his glory with his boys all on the field and the coaches all raving about their skills. He couldn't be prouder and neither can I.
Off soon to meet our new niece in Chicago so I will post pictures of all my adventures in the Studio for her and her soon to be 2 year old sister! Have a great end of summer!

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