Happy Birthday Hannah

Recently Hannah celebrated her 8th birthday...WOW I can't believe how time goes by so fast. She has really done so much in one year...especially in her gymnastics goals. She keeps a gymnastics goal journal and checks off as she achieves her goals (and that was her idea!) She was excited to open this gift--from her cousins--a new leo! We of course had lots of cake (so many people I ended up making a chocolate cake which had to have pink sprinkles on it, angel food cake, choc.chip cookie bar and jello.) We had lots of fun enjoying each others company. There are 10 cousins altogether and they have gotton very close--so they had a great time. I just can't believe how the time goes by and another year has pasted. I encourage everyone to really enjoy the time that you have with each other--that is a lost art--people are in too much of a rush and hurry all the time. I even try to slow down while I am doing errands, driving kids to where they are suppose to go...but take time to sip a hot chocolate along the way!

the cool "grips" bag

Well I wanted to share with all of you out there on the big wide world of cyberspace....I made this little bag for our daughter's gymnastic grips (they use them on uneven bars). She got so many compliments on it. I am thinking about selling them for 10.00 but making them bigger I was thinking about 10"x 9" or 12"x 11". Right now it holds 1 pair of grips and grip bands...but as she gets older she will need to carry 2 pair all the time in case one pair rips in competion. We have a pair in spare right now...but I was testing the bag out first--so that is why it turned out small about 8" x 7"...but I really need to make them bigger. I love to create things--and really enjoy sewing. My grandmother taught me to sew when I was about 8 or 9 years old....but I can't seem to remember what my first sewing project was...hmmm I must be getting that Momma Brain! hahahaha

Sooooo.....

If any of you would like a gripper bag for your daughter I can make them for 10.00 plus shipping. I can use any material and they are lined with sewn in corners to have nice finish tailored look. Plus that fact that they are washable too!! Which is very nice because the inside will get all chalky from the grips over time. Like I said--Hannah loves it. However if your daughter is not into gymnastics--they make great bags to use for on the go trips--snacks, toys, makeup etc...the ideas are endless. I am making another one for our other daughter S.J.--and she plans on using it to take all her Puppie in my Pockets to her brother's soccer games and sister's gymnastic meets. (she is only 5 years old and needs to have some entertainment). Well I hope that you enjoy the pics & Happy sewing to all of you out there.

Our Cat--Tate

This is our cat--his name is Tate. He is the king of the house. He can sleep just about anywhere. He is the neatest cat--you know the types--the ones that love to just crawl on top of your lap while you are watching TV. He is just so cute! We saved him at our local SPTA shetler (yes where they put them down if they are not adopted.) Just wanted to share some photos with you. Have goodnight everyone.

litte felt people

I just wanted to share with you what I made for the kindergarten room at our local school where my kids attend. They are handmade out of felt and scraps of different materials. They work well for the children when they are using a felt board. The children can have creative play with them. Believe it or not they did not take long to make and the sewing part I would do after the kids were in bed and I was watching the news. Enjoy! I had lots of fun making these...and now the kindergarten kids are having even more fun playing with them.

Hannah's Gymnastics Meet

Well Hannah "rocks" at her first gymnastic meet. Here are some photos for you all to enjoy. We are really proud of her and how much passion she has for the sport. She was all smiles when she came in 3rd place on the vault, 3rd place on beam and 6th place on All-Around in her age division. (My Mommy Moment of Bragging) And she qualified for states!!! Yippee!! Here are some pictures to enjoy.

Hi everyone!

Hi there
this is my first time blogging. I am a stay at mom of 3 wonderful kids. (I am their mom--so I do think that they are awesome, wonderful, great, etc.) I wanted to start this blog so I could connect to other moms around the world. I have personnally read so many blogs that are just truly inspiring to me. It gives me hope that I am actually doing the right thing with staying home. I am married to my best friend--Craig. He is well my partner in everything. Craig is a super Dad to our children. He works hard at being the breadwinner and also being there for me and the kids. He is a meat cutter and works for his Dad's butcher shop. We have a son Kevin, who is 11 years old. Kevin loves playing soccer--and his dream is to play pro one day. He has been playing since he is 5 years old and now plays on a travel team (which his Dad is head coach). I would say that he is an all-american boy. Our daughter Hannah, who just turned 8 is our gymnastist. She has exciled so quickly in the world of gymnastics. She also started when she was 5 years old and now has made the team and is currently level 4. Hannah loves school and pretty much is our girly-girl. Our youngest just turned 5. Her name is Sarah Jane and is a very busy preschooler. She starts kindergarten this coming fall.

Has anyone else had this problem???? Your children grow-up too fast!! It seems like just yesterday when Kevin was going to Kindergarten and now is in 6th grade! I can not believe it. Life really goes by so fast...so please take time to enjoy it....oh boy I sound like my mother. Oh my parents now live in the beautiful state of Hawaii. I wish I were there right now. PA has snow and it only is 20 degrees outside. BRRR--too cold for me.

Well I will be adding pictures and I hope that I will get guests to stop by my blog and post. I wish everyone a good night.