What I’ve been up to…

Since Addie and I have had to stay closer to home this week due to the flooring project, I’ve managed to find some time to work on some unfinished projects and crafts.  I pulled out the dusty sewing machine (EVERYTHING is covered in dust thanks to the floors) the other day and finally mastered the art of sewing on patches.  I’ve tried several times to do it by hand and they never seem to look quite right.  No matter how many pins I put in to hold the patch in place, I still end up with a crooked patch. 

Dalton’s very crooked karate patch sewn on by hand.  At least with the way the shirt ties at an angle I don’t feel like you notice it as much. 

AWANA’s patches sewn on using the machine….so much easier and I didn’t even break a needle!   Unfortunately, I waited so long to sew the patches on that we have misplaced two of Addie’s little round patches.  Maybe if we beg they will give us new ones?

Since I already had the sewing machine out, I was able to work on a shirt for Addie for our next highly anticipated family vacation.

The top bow will be attached to the shirt somehow to make Mickey into Minnie.  I’m thinking one of those little snap on buttons that are common on infant clothing so I can take it off for easier cleaning?  I’ll have to go peruse the craft store and see what I can find.   The bottom bow is for Addie.

And since I was in a hair bow making mood anyway, I thought I would try and use up some of my current supply of ribbon so I can have an excuse to buy more.

I’m putting a lot of my current stock on sale.   Bows pictured are $2.50 but I have others ranging from $1.00 to $2.50.  Let me know if you’d like to rummage through my stash.

Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek of our new floors upstairs:

We had a ton of tile leftover from tiling the downstairs almost three years ago, so we finally are getting around to tiling both upstairs bathrooms.   (I say we but I mean the nice man who is working tirelessly while I sit on the computer and work on crafts all day.  There is no use in cleaning right?)

(Upstairs bathroom)

We decided to put laminate wood floors in all the open areas upstairs and along the stairs thanks to Belle’s little fiasco a few weeks ago. 

(What I came home to the first time Belle had access to the house with the new doggie door.)

(New floors in the playroom)

(New floors leading to the master bedroom)

Once everything is done and it no longer looks like a bomb went off in our home, I’ll post pictures of the finished product.

Did I mention I don’t do well in a cluttered, messy house?!?  More to come due to that in my next post.

My not so tiny dancer…

I’m not sure where she gets it, but Addison is turning out to be 100% all girl.  She loves everything pink, purple, frilly and sparkly.  Yesterday she received a fun little surprise in the mail from Macca.  She loves it!

Well, off to the gym with my not so tiny dancer all dressed up in her precious new tutu and Dalton’s old black muddy cowboys boots.  Maybe she’s not 100% girl after all!

Our little princess….

Loves to play dress-up,

Can write her first and last name,

Begs to play games,

Is a wonderful little helper in the kitchen,

Loves being silly with her big brother,

Took wonderful care of her sick little puppy,

Can drive a race car with the best of them,

Finds beauty in all things,

Can tame even the wildest of animals,

Is no longer frightened of Santa,

Is beautiful inside and out,

Has a style all of her own,

Loves to make crafts,

Is a Dancing Queen,

Is thankful for the little (and big) things in life,

Enjoys the simple things in life most,

Is a great friend,

And most importantly is LOVED by all!

Have A Very Monkey Christmas

I made these cute little monkey bags to hold all the Christmas goodies for my “Monkey Class” at KDO.  I saw a similar pattern for the monkey face on a completely different Pinterest project idea which just goes to show you can find ANYTHING on Pinterest.

November Update

Apparently sometime during November I also played catch-up with the blog but ran out of steam before I finished the month.  Here are a few more pictures of fun times had in the Lacy Household towards the end of the Turkey Season.

Addie and I did some baking,

sampled some of our tasty treats,

enjoyed a day at Sea World with just us girls,

turned a turkey into a ballerina,

got Dalton’s train up and running again,

did more baking,

and more baking,

took pictures for our Christmas cards at the Tea Gardens,

some sweet,

some silly,

continued to take good care of our sick puppy,

packed some boxes for Operation Christmas Child,

made some Turkey Day Treats with our cousin,

played with cousins,

played games with more cousins,

practiced our archery skills at the Tex Ren Fest with daddy,

and mommy,

and finally enjoyed some high flying fun at the festival with Aunt Jess.

In the Kitchen: A Turkey Treat

Addie and I skipped our traditional “In the Kitchen” festivities tonight since she is “germ-y”.  I did throw these cute little snacks together today to take up to my preschool class since I was missing the feast.  I forgot to take a picture, so this is the one from the family fun website.  Mine were laying flat since I had to transport them up to the school.  Addie and I plan to make some more in Angelo over the holidays along with a few other goodies.  Hopefully I’ll remember to take some pictures.