Halloween Box

Pink and Green Mama, Mary Lea recently blogged her Halloween sensory box. I was sold on the idea. I went to the dollar tree snagged some goodies, went to the pantry grabbed some beans, and I got the under the bed storage container that held the girls' bed linens. I placed the linens in a zipper bag for under the bed. I dumped the beans. I set up the furniture, and we were ready to be "fooky"
It has been fun for everyone. I am looking forward to keeping this up, and switching it monthly if not more!


Plastic skeleton rings make great masks for the Playmobile people. There weren't enough "masks" so some are wearing spiders on their backs.

We have found that window clings work great for the side of the box. Another level of play could be added with the addition of window clings.

5 yr. Anniversary

Patrick surprised me a month ago. He had his parents watch the girls while we stayed in a Cabin in S. IL. It was beautiful we did some intense hiking, and some not so intense hiking. We happened upon a wine trail, and that was a great highlight. Driving around sampling wine, looking at the scenery, and talking. Talking about things that didn't involve what Curious George was doing. We were free to not plan, and free from planning something based on nap/ snack/ the size of Emma's bladder.




We both may be a bit nutty ;) We may get in the habit of doing our own things, and forgetting to work as a couple. We may find that we are too busy for time together, but in the end we do complete each other. I look forward to many more years!

Some Sewing

My Other Sister (sister-in-law) asked for three dresses for her youngest daughters. I was testing a new pattern also. I had to make sure it fit properly so Emma obliged to model, and test the fit. She certainly has a look going on here. She definitely rocks this look so she needed her own and I am working on hers.

New Skirt

Testing a pattern for a friend at dittyPop.
This when finished will be called the Marigold Skirt. Tricia (pattern designer) is still working some kinks out of the length measurements, but it will be hopefully ready soon.



A great fun pattern, with fabric choices it can be really cute and funky or very sweet and feminine.

Lego Mania

Emma has lego mania, Claire wishes she could have it and she does try, but those pieces are just too small for the destructo baby.



I love the intention, and attention that Emma has for them. Patrick and Emma spent all day yesterday building and bonding. I love how it really brings them together.

Sidewalk Chalk

Fall Planting

This weekend Patrick, and our nephew started our fall garden. Everything has sprouted well already. Patrick was really sore the ground was pretty dense, full of past plants, and dry. So excited for root vegetables to grow again.