Fun Run

 Emma, Mr. L & I all stayed out for the whole day. That's right. Seven hours outside in the sunshine & 88 degree heat.  Miss Emma was such a good girl the whole day.  Sporting of course an outfit made by me that got her all kinds of attention!
This year I volunteered for the whole day.  Last year I was smart  less helpful and did half of the day.  I was calling off names I've never heard of all afternoon. (Missing my morning helper that did the dirty work!)
But we made it through.  Most of the kids were really into the running.  And even some of the teachers too.

Jack's class and Cody's class were back to back.   Mr. L and Jack ran 8 laps around the track in 20 minutes. He tied with one other kid in his class for the most laps in his class.  Poor Mr. L just finishing up a good jog with little Jackie had to get right back at it with Cody just minutes later. 

Cody of course was striving to win.  He wanted to get the most laps for his class.  And he did it!  He tied with his best friend Davey.  They both got 11.  Mr. L did 19 laps in 40 minutes.  Woot Woot.

As if this wasn't enough effort on his part.  Oh no.  He was talked into becoming Swimmy.  Oh yes.  He wore the drenched in three other peoples sweat Otter suite all to make some third graders happy.  They better had appreciated it.  Unlike Miss Emma.  She wasn't real impressed with Swimmy er Daddy. 

And by the way Miss Emma did make it around the track at full run 3 times throughout the whole day.  Most of her time was spent snacking (I was thinking about someones belly the night before, certainly not my own!) under the table avoiding the hot sunshine.

Second Annual Fun Run at Lake Myra was, in my book a success.  I don't know about the financial side.  We can only hope.  Those T-Shirts were loaded with sponsors this year.

Weekend RePlay

I missed my typical Monday post.  Why, because Monday was Labor Day so I considered it to be part of my weekend.  Why I didn't then write this on Tuesday?  I was caught up in a sewing project.  (Of course!) I made 2 pairs of pants for a customer who has twins!  How Cute.  Twins wearing my adorable aqua circle pants.  Who would of thought?  Well now here is it Wednesday night and I am finally getting a minute fitting it in between sewing and putting the kiddies to bed.

Saturday we went to the outlets.  Spent too much money on clothes.  Mr. L has dropped 2 pant sizes so he needed new khakis & why wouldn't we go to Ralph Lauren to get them?  The boys each got a shirt from Tommy & Emma got a cute little cardigan sweater from Tommy too.  Now we just need some Autumn like temps to wear these items.   I bought a bunch of fall decor items for outside.  Have a mentioned that I just love Autumn?

The kiddies spotted a "Merry Go Round" ride at the Outlets.  It was broken but you know they still enjoyed.

We had big plans of hitting up the town pool on Sunday morning.  But it was a bit chilly to be sitting poolside.  So we decided to take the kids out to Shelly Lake.  Or "the big trail" as they call it.  Mr. L came downstairs sporting his new white Ralph Lauren shirt and off Emma ran to get hers!  She was so proud to be matching her Daddy.

Cody is getting so grown up & he is about due for another hair cut!  His hair grows fast, just like mine.

Emma & I pose on the bench for a picture.  

(You all don't see me much do you?)

Here is a typical Jack photo.  He always does this.  Sometimes with acorns, those spikey things that fall from the trees & in this case a piece of a pine tree.

How cute are they.  We just love this trail.  Its about 2 miles and I think next time we won't even bother with the stroller.  Miss Emma walked the bulk of the trail.  (I think she wants to do what her big brothers do!)  Of course if we bring Fenway along, the stroller may will for sure come in handy.  He's a lazy pug!

Emma Lou With Her Walking Stick!

Monday, Labor Day.  One holiday Mr. L is actually entitled to we decided to go to the nature trail at the library.  It felt like our typical Sunday, but we didn't get to get library books.  They were closed both Sunday & Monday.  Ugh.  What book will we read tonite?  We still haven't made it to the library for new books.
Dad & Cody are getting ready for a run in this side photo.  They ran for 23 minutes.  I guess they were getting set for the Fun Run at school this Thursday!  
(Oh. That's Tomorrow!)



I let Emma & Jackie Beans bring scooters and bikes!  They loved it.  We fed the fish & turtles and I even read a few pages of my book while Cody & Dad ran.  Jack did run a couple laps.  But he doesn't get the whole "pace yourself thing..."  he just RUNS!  Then he is to tired to go on.  We will see how tomorrow goes at the Fun Run.  Hopefully we can convince him to "jog." Not Run.

Wait. What. Another Picture of Me In The Same Post?

I just love these shoes.  I got them at my fave store. Target.  For only $4.

After being out in the sunshine all morning playing on the trail.  And the big men running.  Mr. L decided it was a great time to go check out the town pool.  (Oh it was the last day of the season!)  Glad we went over to check it out though.  We will be back next year for sure.  It is bigger then we thought.  Cleaner then we thought.  And for $7 for all of us, why not?

Jack even got into the water.  There are no steps & the shallow end was 2ft deep.  But he did it.  He got in and walked out to the 3ft area.

As you can tell from my butt load of pictures from this labor day weekend we had an awesome time together as a family.  I failed to photo our grilling.  We grilled and had pasta salads two nights this weekend & had ice cream floats.  Played baseball in the evenings and just enjoyed each other. 

I Love My Family.

And... Relax!

It's Saturday.  I made it through the week.  Go Me.  Three sick kids. A sick Mr. L & as always me, battling it off just enough to take care of everyone & everything! Ugh.  But I did it.  I rocked it.

This week I finished a custom order for 3 pairs of ballet flats for a wedding coming up on September 18th.  I love how they came out!  Now of course Miss Emma wants herself a pair too!
After getting these done and sent right out I moved onto making two pairs of ruffle pants.  The lady I made them for choose some of the cutest fabrics I've worked with yet.  Might have to order more yds of  it so I can make some for Emma & some to sell.  I just love doing custom orders.  They are much more fun knowing that someone is actually going to have them, rather then me making it and hoping someone likes it!  I am now offering in my shop ruffle pants for just $15 plus Shipping and YOU get to pick the fabrics! 












I was also working on the reversible vest pattern that I blogged about.  It's going to look really  great when the boys have bow ties to match it & Emma wearing a coordinating dress.  Family photos this year are going to be very special.
If you want a vest & matching bow tie and dress for your little ones definitely leave me a comment or find me and contact on facebook or etsy.  I would love to do a custom order for YOU!

Also during all this crazyness I got some wonderful new designs which you may or may not have noticed in my Etsy Shop, on my facebook page & just now on the blog for my side icon that when clicked on takes you to my shop.  I just love my business cards.  ELLy Designs did such a great job.  I would suggest you stop over at her site and check it out.  Or find her on facebook to see some of the work she has done.  She rocks.  If you don't have a business that needs a facelift she also does some beautiful things with greeting cards, stickers & invites too!

Seriously I got so much done this week I felt like I was holding my breath the whole time (which was probably a good thing since I was glued in front of my sewing machine & computer doing now house work! Pee-yew!) and now finally I have a minute to breath... And... Relax!

On friday when all my custom orders where done I had a minute to make a Eat.Burp.Wash &Repeat Set for my Etsy shop.  It has super soft minkee on the back and  I love the aqua and brown fabric!  

Missing Something...

I again had the privilege of doing a pattern test for Little Lizard King.  I love her patterns.   Lots of my items are created from her wonderful patterns.  She has such great instructions that are easy to follow & if I get stuck on something she is able to answer any questions just an email away.
So first off this pattern for the Reversible Vest is AWESOME!  Right away the instructions are just like her other patterns detailed and thorough.  The thing I am loving about some of Little Lizard Kings more recent patterns are that she is using actual patterns, not just measurements.  I was able to print, cut & tape the pattern.  I loved how fast this project came together.  As I didn't have on hand the buttons suggested in the pattern I ended up making this a non-reversible vest with just some regular buttons.
I love how it came out... and yes it just about matches my curtains.

Cody once trying it on was looking quiet dapper.  Yes. I would say so.  I let him wear my glasses for the picture.  Looked perfect ... but it was missing something... A pocket and perhaps a pocket watch...

I made this in the size 6 Years.  Though I am not sure if Cody is big for a six year old or is the pattern a bit small?  Or does this vest look right?  He could get it on no problem but I am thinking it may have been a bit short.

I absolutely LOVED making this pattern.  I cannot wait to make more and probably some matching bow ties to go with.  Christmas photos are going to rock this year!

Call Me Doctor Mom

I opened up our nightly homework folder.  My first grader Cody usually has some worksheets on the "Keep At Home" side.  This time I was sort of impressed with how colorful his pictures have become.  He doesn't usually take his time and add much detail.  He leaves that for Jack.  With Cody, everything is a giant race... even if he half-asses it gives it his best, in his book he wins!

So behind this lovely piece of artwork I find out that I am... a Doctor.  Yes.  A doctor & I am married to a cop!  When I read it out-loud Cody immediately runs off and hides.  Telling me, oh wait I forgot you don't do anything.  Gee thanks.  I liked the doctor title better.  And as for dad being a cop, well I didn't know what he did for work so I just wrote cop.   



                                    Hump.  You think his teacher now honestly believes this?

I explained to Cody that I do make them feel better, fix boo-boos & remove slivers with pins!  So I guess I am like a doctor.  You can just call me Doctor Mom.  While Dad does "police" the kids so he is like a cop. Right?

Well Jack just hit the top of his head on our overhanging sink.  Ice Stat. I am off to be Doctor Mom.
*Disclaimer:     For those who are about to call social services I have already taken care of my child back at sentence #2.  Then continued to write this after calming him & putting ice on his boo-boo.*