Where'd they go?

It has been a while since my last post, which does not mean that I haven't been sewing. I did have a slight setback when I had to take my sewing machine in for a few days but I cut out all the projects I want to finish in the next couple months and have been busy since its return.


As you can see I have made one more sun hat to add the the girls collection, although this one was made for me to wear in the backyard gardening and playing with the girls. I really like the retro feel of this Robert Kaufman fabric.

The girls are doing great. Layla is not happy these days unless she is standing or walking holding onto my fingers, I wonder how much longer before she lets go and starts following Sophia around the house. Layla adores her big sister, and Sophia is pretty fond of Layla as well. Steve has recently found the two of them together in Layla's crib in the morning. The two of them have such a great time playing together.

It's a good thing I've made so many blankets/tents!

I haven't been the only creative person around the house recently. Tomorrow, before we depart for the cottage, I will update my blog with the new "addition" to the back of the house.

It's A Beautiful Day In Our Neighbourhood

This picture sums up the majority of my days at home with the girls, smiling faces and a really tight hug. This week we decided to share our hospitality and smiles with some of our neighbours. I wanted to make some treats for our neighbours, but I have also been dying to try out some more recipes in one of my favorite cookbooks, Bite Me, the chocolate cookies were a hit with all the kids and the "twinkorettes" were a definite hit with me!

Tomorrow I will be trying out a couple more of the dessert recipes, if they are anything like the ones I have already made I know that I will need to start using my sewing skills to let out my pants for when I go back to work (I'm completely oblivious to the weight now with all the stretchy pants I wear around the house). It's going to be a sad day when I have to go back to work and leave my two beautiful girls, what a great time we have had. I still have a couple months left to enjoy with them but it's moments like this that I will miss...

All In A Day's Work...

Some days of being at home with the girls are challenging. Sophia getting out of her chair about twenty times during breakfast and Layla and her constant need to be held all day (her poor teeth).

But through the dark comes these shining moments...


The realization that I have taught Sophia something over the last 9 months is truly uplifting!

making a mess Mommy

Sophia is always honest with me, so when she told me that Layla and her were making a mess I just had to laugh.

We were trying to make the most of the day today so after our walk this morning the girls played together, and Sophia didn't push Layla over!















Layla is just about ready to pull herself up and the railing is the perfect place for her to practice. Layla's first two teeth have just come through, so this might be one of the last toothless grins we see.

The Lazy Days of Summer

I wish I had a better excuse for not finishing my latest sewing projects but I can't think of anything other than the heat, and I say this from the comfort of my air conditioned family room.

Nothing says summer better than fresh vegetables and herbs and I think that our new herb garden is well on its way to being part of our next salad. I do realize that it is not quite summer yet, but with this recent heatwave it sure feels like it.

Sophia is under the impression that if she doesn't pick up some of the slack and start sewing and knitting then nothing will ever get done around here!

Good Idea Sophia

When Sophia suggested going to the park during breakfast this morning I thought it would be a good substitution for her library class, which is over for the summer. And I am so glad we went. The girls had a great time.


Layla loves the swings, and if you look closely you can see Sophia driving the fire truck behind her.



The park is a great place for "Little Miss Independent" Sophia and just look at that outfit, can you tell she dressed herself. I must say that hat would go with just about anything, it looks fantastic.

After the walk to the park and all that playing we were in need of a little cooling down! It was a little warm this morning and the sunscreen was applied liberally but it was nice to stay in the shade during our snack.


We try to use our air conditioner sparingly, however I was relieved when I got home with two tired girls and we walked into a nice cool house. It will be easy to keep cool this afternoon with an invite from our neighbours to cool off in their pool!

Just Like Mom

It's been a while since I have last posted anything. Now that Layla is waking up a little earlier in the morning I have taken to napping in the afternoon with the girls, which leaves little time for sewing or blogging.

I fought the urge to sleep today and I got all of my baskets planted and that left me with enough time to share some new pictures.

Since Sophia's music class has ended for the summer I decided that when Layla went for a nap this morning we would make some banana bread. Sophia got out the "banana" masher and mixed all of the ingredients together.



She absolutely loves to help in the kitchen and today she was extremely helpful!