spring

messenger bag number 2

I almost forgot to add a picture of the messenger bag that I made for Lisa's birthday. I was waiting to make sure she got it before putting up pictures...and almost forgot to do it at all.

shirt dresses

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I have been doing lots of sewing the last couple days. I have really had a good time. You should have seen the room - a disaster. It was fun, though. I even had both of my sewing machines going! Anyway, I made these dresses based on this tutorial. I made several changes to Caroline's dress and (obviously) resized things for Sara's dress. It was definitely an adventure - my first attempt at clothing. Caroline requested purple (of course) and chose between the two purple scraps that I had. Also, the flower on Sara's dress was made using this tutorial. (Can you tell I like tutorials - free!) They wore their dresses to church this morning, but I wasn't able to get any pictures. I'll have to try to get some next time...keep an eye out over at the Moseley Kiddos Blog.

two gifts

These are two gifts that I made for my mom for her birthday. The reversible Kleenex box cover is based on this tutorial.

Matt's hard work

Last weekend Matt worked long and hard to put a new light in our main bathroom. We now have a light/fan over our toilet. Before, it was like you were "going" in a cave. Now, it's much better! He also did all the wiring for a light over the tub/shower. Hopefully, he'll actually be able to put it in before too long. Here are the before and after pictures with the light. Please disregard the really bright linen cabinet. I was trying to get the idea of the changes in the toilet area. (And yes, the bathroom lives with Caroline's setup most of the time.)

an Easter family picture

nursing cover

Just before Sara was born, I made a nursing cover. I had thought about buying one when Caroline was born, but just couldn't see spending $30 or more on one. This time, however, I found some time to make one. I used a piece of fabric that I already had so I didn't even have to spend much. I used a tutorial at the made by the mama monster blog. I also added terry cloth corner pockets (also from material I already had). So far it has worked well.