Art Show and Finished Bag!

I could go on and on about how wonderfully lucky we are that D goes to school at Nike. Like everything else Nike does, the school is top notch. One of the things I love is they do alot of art with the kids, even the babies! Every year they do an art show, they feature a few individual works and then some classroom art projects. Its adorable. Below are a few pics of Davis's art....yes I'm a proud momma!

This pic is of him painting over his own picture. They displayed these in light boxes, pretty neat!
Finished project

Original pic..(the teachers like to do fun things with his hair!)

This one reminds me of the old ladies at the bingo parlor, ink blotters anyone?

I've been sooo sick all weekend. I haven't even sewed much, rather I've been laying in the couch, reading, and taking naps. I did finish the Birdie Sling Bag, I love the shape, size, etc...however I hate the interfacing it called for! Kind of a bummer. Here are some pics...

Next up....quickly finish my scrap apron for the Angry Chicken blog! Better get moving...

Out of hibernation

There is something about the sun shining and warm temps that seem to "wake" me up this time of year! I love it, and it comes at a good time because lately I have been questioning our reasons for living in Portland. Portland is great for many reasons but the rain....well it tends to kill me this time of year. Drags on, yuck! I'm over it. So hallelujah to the sunshine and warm temps.

Saturday we played hookey from swim lessons and hit the Zoo! Little did we know it was Packy's 47th birthday (hello! the zoo was packed at 9am when the gates opened) but we managed through the crowds and had a great time.

Sunday we had our first family run. We did the Bridge to Brews run with some friends and family. D enjoyed the run thanks to Bob (the stroller) and loved to point out buses, trains, cars and bridges. Brandon claimed the run was easy (yes, he pushed the stroller, ugh!) and I ran faster than normal thanks to my bright idea of running as a family. It was great though, thanks honey for pushing me.

On to Monday....Ohhhhh lovely Mommy Meghan Monday! I took D to daycare in sweats and hat...how nice is it to not rush in the morning to get ready! I came home with latte in hand and decided to tackle D's closet and dresser first. I cleaned and sorted clothes, you all know that I really want a girl for my next child, but what the heck am I going to do with all these boy clothes and shoes if I do actually have a girl (which I highly doubt will be the case)?!? Someone will get very lucky!

I then decided it was time to sew. I'm making this bag for my SIL. I love this bag and I got most of it done in just a few short hours. Later that night we got the beach cruisers out of the garage and went to the gelatto shop down the street. What a perfect day!

Updated**Chicken Little!

I found this fabric from the Metro Market line by Robert Kaufman at the Stitchin' Post in Sisters, Oregon. I fell in love with it and decided it would be an adorable apron.

Hubby took the pics this morning, they are a little dark! But you get the idea :)

Off to cooking class tonight! Looking forward to some good food and fun company, Its been a long and tiring few weeks. BTW, I'm taking Monday off work and taking Davis to daycare....I'm going to sew and relax....alone! Heaven!

** Update! I made my first sale! I sold Chicken little tonight at cooking class! Yeah **

Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Drum rolllll please.....

Eryn had a good cost savings tip, she roasted her own organic chicken. She found the bird on sale at Fred Meyer for only 7.00 and it will get her 3 meals worth! I'm liking that idea, but one catch...how do you roast a chicken? Erin, please share! BTW, sorry I spelt your name wrong :)

You can email me your address and I'll get the bag in the mail early next week. CONGRATS!

This was alot of fun, I hope to have something again in the next few months. I've got a ton of projects to work on.

G-I-V-E-A-W-A-Y!

Giveaway time!

I've had my share of luck with blog giveaways. Following my friend Ambers lead, I felt it time to give back. I've told myself no blogging until I finish the giveaway goodie.....so alas its finally done! (ok, almost done, I have to get a button for the flower center. That black circle is a stand in)

This was a fun pattern, it had me stumped on a few occasions but I would do it again. It is reversible, and the flower is removable.

Want a chance to win this bag? Leave a comment telling me what trick you use to save money. I know there are a few lurkers out there...please enter! If you can't leave a comment, simply email me at the address to your Right.

I will close the giveaway 4/9 at 12am....who am I kidding! I'll be fast asleep but you get the picture :)

** New post below **

My little duckling!

Davis started swim lessons again, he loved it so much he didn't want to get out of the pool when it was over! And, he took a 3 hour nap, that was heaven. Can't wait for next weekend.

Starting out in the big pool

Learning to blow bubbles

Hi Daddy!