pinafore

i made this little pinafore for maeve last week.  it is actually just a pattern test.  i created the pattern based on some clothing that we already own.  i used leftover fabric from calvin's birthday aprons, and i had just enough.  it fit perfectly!  although it was just a test, i love how it turned out.

the back has three snaps to close it.  i wanted it to be open-ish back there so that she could wear it now with something underneath and then later on in the summer she could wear it alone and stay cool.

the reason i made the pattern is to make one to gift to maeve's bff who just turned 1 year old!  i am now working on that one and i hope it fits the little recipient as well as it fits maeve.

{this moment}

inspired by soulemama.

{this moment}

inspired by soulemama.

easter baskets

calvin's easter basket was filled with: a wind up sheep, bird and chicken, a dino-soar, a seed kit, handmade pj pants, and the book little boy.  we used the felt basket from last year that my step-mom bought.  i love it and hope to use it every year!  i believe she bought it at world market.

and this was maeve little red basket.  her basket was filled with: a wooden rainbow, a wind up bunny and a butterfly, handmade pj pants and the tree book (bought locally and i can't find it online).

yay for easter!

weekly menu (a week late) and easter craftiness

this weeks dinners were a little crazy... so i did not get a chance to post our menu but here is what we ate:
m: roll up sandwiches with bell pepper spears & hummus
t: tuna salad
w: spinich ravioli and strawberries
r: pesto pasta with chicken and bread
f: chinese take out at a friend's house
s: flank steak, quinoa and veggies
s: pizza with salad

not sure what i am making this week yet. it is spring break so i might try some new/more complex recipes since i have a bit time, but my list of things to get done is growing quickly.

the picture above is maeve in her easter dress and bonnet. i made the bonnet from this pattern. it was really fun to sew up and it was quick, which is always so satisfying. i loved how it went with the dress (which is from target). i also sewed some pants for both of the kids. i used the method in the creative family. i made both of the pants match, which was cuter than it was cheesy. i did not take photos yet though so i will have to post pics later.

yay for easter bonnets and dresses and bare baby feet in lush green grass!

{this moment}

from soulemama.

worry doll

cal made this 'worry doll' the other day and i can't get over how cute it is!  i love the little purple eyes and mouth barely visible above his large white beard and i love the long red pipe cleaner arms.  calvin announced that worry doll moved in with the farmer and his wife to help out with the farm.  so frickin' cute!