A New Outfit

A few weeks ago my friend Jaime and her daughter Kaitlyn came over for a sewing project. We worked the girls our first set of pants and a reversible top. I have to say that I was a little intimidated with the pants and then you add the whole reversible clothing in there and I was a little worried. It was so much easier than I ever expected (thank goodness), and have made Iz a set of capris since then. I have lots of plan for this particular pattern so keep an eye out for a Halloween outfit =)

The only problem I have with the outfit in the ribbons on the side. I think that they are a little to wide and since making it she wore the outfit and the ribbons come untied all of the time. Next time I am going to either use buttons or a ribbon that is not satin.

Arboretum Pictures

First I have to say that I hate when I get this far behind on my blog, it seems like it takes forever to get caught up. Then you just keeping putting it off and when you finally do go to catch up you have forgotten all of the stuff you are going to write about. Oh well, I can only do my best so just deal with it people..

I will start with pictures from my good buddy Laura at www.Watermelon-Photography.com we took the kids to the Dallas Arboretum a couple of weeks ago to get a few pictures. Laura has a petty coat that I have been dying to get a picture of Isabelle in since it seems like way to much work to make one =) I did however whip her up this little outfit the night before we went so that she would have something to match the skirt, it turned out really cute. The pictures turned out great (as usual) I just wish that Isabelle would learn the difference between a real smile and a fake one..

Thank you Laura, we had a lot of fun and got some really cute pictures.

The Potty Song

When Isabelle was potty training someone recommended Once Upon a Potty, so we bought her the book and the movie. She has now been potty trained for a year and half and she still loves to watch the movie. Not only that but she is always singing the song, so I decided to catch it on camera. I thought it would make a good memory, and a wonderful video to show at her wedding.

I had to stop half way into the show so I could catch the whole thing on video. (Disregard the boxes in the background, we aren't moving just getting a neighbors mail)

Swim Lessons are finally over

We finally finished our last two week sessions yesterday and I am so happy. My little girl is a much better swimmer but also because I am sooo tired of driving all the way to Plano everyday. Enough about me Isabelle was definitely the star of the day. The past two weeks she has not complained about swim classes once time as a matter of fact even ask last Saturday why we weren't going. I was so relieved that this time it was more fun for her, that is until this Tuesday. Tuesday was the first day that they started going of the diving board again, I could hear her yelling, "No, No, No". It was so sad, but I knew it was for the better. Mrs. Margaret being the tyrant that she is just kept yelling at her to Knock it off.. LOL The woman is so sympathetic to kids fears, I just love it =) You may think that this is torture (and it kind of is), but the whole point of having them go off the board is to ensure that if for some reason they were curious and dove off when no one was looking that they could swim back to the side by themselves. She also teaches the kids how to get out the pool without the steps or stairs just using the side of the pool. Isabelle is like her mommy and likes to calculate the risk factors in her head, so I don't think she would ever do anything crazy at the pool. Just in case she has a lapse of judgment I can sleep easy knowing that she could (hopefully) make it out the pool or swim to the side.

Locky, Locky, arms up high before having them swim between teachers

Off the diving board

Isabelle with Mrs. Margaret, her report card and M&M's.

My addiction

Hello my name is Erica and I am an addict, I am addicted to fabric... I am sorry I cannot help myself, I keep seeing all of these great fabrics and they happen to be on sale when I pass them so how can I say no?? I mean really, I am walking the aisles and they start saying, "Erica, Erica, we are on sale. Please buy me, I am so lonely. I would make such a great outfit for Isabelle". What would you do, just walk away? That would be heartless. Needless to say I have enough fabric now to make 6 outfits, when will I find the time? Whatever you do don't tell Dave, I don't think he has noticed yet. I do have a clear plan for all of the fabric I have purchased that has to mean something.

The good news is I made a great little tote for Isabelle when she starts Mother's Day Out. I am so proud of myself. The tote has three pockets, to magnetic closures, and a lining... Who knew I had it in me? Of course with the fabric addiction and all I also managed to buy enough fabric to make a matching blanket for nap time =) I will have to post pictures when I finish it, that means I need to start it.....

Isabelle new Favorite Show

Yesterday morning I was in the bedroom getting ready and Isabelle was in the living room watching TV. I kept hearing this sawing noise while I was getting ready and thought it was a little odd for a cartoon, but just ignored it. A few minutes later I go in the living room to find Isabelle absolutely mesmerized by an infomercial, not just any infomercial but one about a multi-use tool. I had to do her hair and she kept telling me to hurry so that she could go back and watch this great new show. She was going on and on about how they make old things new again, and it even can cut things.. LOL Apprantely the girl cannot be trusted with the remote control, and I guess we are going to be buying the MultiMaster for Isabelle for Christmas. Most three year old girls want dolls and dress up, mine wants power tools. Her Daddy is so proud =)

Here is a short video from YouTube, Isabelle has already watched it a couple of times today:

Going to School

I cannot believe how big my little baby is getting. This week I signed her up for a Mother's day out program. She has been harassing me for months about going to school, she tells me she needs to learn things, she needs more friends, and besides that Caillou goes to school. Caillou was the final straw, if he goes to school then she has to go to how can I argue with that??

Starting on September 8th she will be going to school every Tuesday and Thursday, and I will be left alone watching Caillou all by myself.. Kidding, I am a little excited to get a little free time to work on sewing projects, my card business, and maybe even get my house organized. Don't get me wrong I will still miss the little princess. I cannot believe how big she is getting, you know you don't have a baby anymore when you have to buy a lunch box!

Funny story, we had to go to the doctor to pick up her shot records. When we pulled up Isabelle asked what we were doing at the doctor. I told her we had to get her shot record and she says-
I-"another flu shot" (with a little sigh and anxiety in her voice)
M- "no not another flu shot, we are just getting your shot records"
I- "oh ok"
We are walking in the door to the doctor
I-"What's that going to feel like?" (LMAO)
She is so smart, I explained to her that it was not going to feel like anything it was just a piece of paper. =)