7.01.2011

Big Butt Baby Pants

Got a new pattern yesterday and had to try it out right away!
Pattern designed by Rae Hoekstra of made-by-rae.com


1st Birthday ruffles

My friend Ashley's daughter Lexi turned 1!! I made her a ruffle-butt romper to celebrate the occasion!

Lincoln

Untitled by armywifeontheprairie
Untitled, a photo by armywifeontheprairie on Flickr.

My friend Kate is moving to Alaska where little Lincoln will be born in September - had to send her away with this cute onesie I made!

6.03.2011

About Me: A-Z




















Who doesn't love a little quiz? Here's me: A-Z.

A. Age: 26...for a couple weeks anyway :D
B. Bed size: Currently we sleep like the Flintstones: 2 Twins!!! It's hysterical, but it works - can't wait to get a king soon though!
C. Chore that you hate: I'm a terrible homemaker. Dishes are the worst by far - that's why Jeff does them!
D. Dogs: Love them!! Especially my sweet pup Oakley!
E. Essential start to your day: Checking of the email - I'm an addict
F. Favourite color: Pink!
G. Gold or Silver: Strictly silver...make that white gold...or platinum
H. Height: 5'2" = Fun-size!
I. Instruments you play: I used to play piano but it's long gone. sorry mom!
J. Job title: Armywife! haha, hope to switch that to Armywife AND Teacher soon, but we'll see.
K. Kids: Not yet.
L. Live: life to the fullest ;)
M. Mother's name: Sandi
N. Nicknames: I don't really have nicknames, it's weird. Jeff calls me cupcake sometimes when he's making fun of me, that's about it.
O. Overnight hospital stays: None, my insurance company should really send me a gift.
P. Pet peeve: Too many to count.
Q. Quote from a movie: "We get it, you love to color!"
R. Right or left handed: Right.
S. Siblings: Just my 'little' bro Cheech!
T. Time you wake up: Whenever I feel like it! Usually when Jeff wakes up for work
U. Underwear: Yes?  I have no idea what this question is asking.
V. Vegetable you hate: Not a fan of pea pods, corn in things (it's good by itself though!), or brussel sprouts
W. What makes you run late: I blame it on Oakley but I am always late and have no idea why
X. X-Rays you've had: I think just my teeth!
Y. Yummy food that you make: Brownies. I don't cook, I just bake.
Z. Zoo animal: I really like penguins and sea lions, but I always want to rescue them.

5.02.2011

All Dressed Up!

Close Up by armywifeontheprairie
Close Up, a photo by armywifeontheprairie on Flickr.

Jeff and I went to the 501st Sustainment Brigade Ball this weekend...so much fun!

4.27.2011

My little helper

Fabric Find 4.27.2011

'Safari Adventure'

3 yds. 3000₩

Fabric Find 4.27.2011

Robert Kaufman 'Metro Cafe'

2 yds. 3000₩

Fabric Find 4.27.2011

Multi cars (56" wide)

3 yds. 4000₩

4.26.2011

Fabric Find 4.26.2011

Red/white/pink hearts textured cotton

2 yds. 7000₩

Fabric Find 4.26.2011

Robert Kaufman 'Glam Gardens'

3 yds. 3000₩

Fabric Find 4.26.2011

Multi Giraffe Heavyweight Cotton
2 yds. 7000₩

Fabric Find 4.26.2011

Multi polka dots by armywifeontheprairie
Multi polka dots, a photo by armywifeontheprairie on Flickr.

1 yd 3000W

4.25.2011

Celebrity

Celebrity by armywifeontheprairie
Celebrity, a photo by armywifeontheprairie on Flickr.

Oakley was getting more attention than the cherry blossoms!

my boys 4.23.11

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<3

New fabric 4.25.11

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4 yards of Vera Bradley paisley striped cotton
3,000W/yd!

Fun at the Cherry Blossom Festival

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Well, we were having fun anyway. O just wanted to take a nap.

New shoes!!!

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love them!!

365 stairs later

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We climbed the "year of stairs"! Oakley RAN them....I guess he saw the challenge and was determined to conquer it.

Dunkin Donuts, Experiment 2

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Spinach donut - super weird but not as terrible as you'd think.