I'm Back!

It has been forever since I've blogged! No, really..forever. I'm not writing a post right now. So, I havent been on my computer too much at all, it all started when I took up sewing. I remember it like it was yestereday....I sat down in front of the machine and LOVED anything I made. Even if it was crap, it was crap that I had made with my two hands! My two hands and my super cool machine. I spent several hours learning tricks from my crafy friend Laura Mancuso, she is creative with her embrodery business and doesnt make crap like I do. Some of the crappy things I've made are reusable snack bags, evelope pillow cases, pants for Crew, skirts for Irina and too many other crappy things. So that is the reason that I've neglected my blog, oh and the kids keep me busy too! I dont just sew all day, I have to love on my kiddos of course! Not that any of you were hanging to my every word on here...

Siblings :)

I got some pics of the kids getting along and had to post them! Usually Irina and Crew bicker because he knocks over her towers or tears her books. I guess things will be like this until he is old enough to understand a little more. For the most part she is good to her little brother and he ADORES her but they can't exactly "play" a game or anything just yet. When she is in a different room or gone, he goes to her room and knocks on her door! Looking forward to watching them grow up together and play (fight) like I did with all my siblings.

Addicted to my new craft! Sew what!?

a new bib for Crew from a shirt that is too small
the back is super absorbent..an old kitchen towel!

a pink size 2T aggie shirt for a size 4T aggie girl...

we were covering up a stain on this shirt..
she LOVES it! GIG'EM!

a nap mat for Liam for his first time at preschool! a kinder mat slips in and a pillow as well. the navy blue fleece blanket is attached and the whole thing is washable!

About 2 months ago I bought a sewing machine with the intentions of hemming pants and doing basic stuff around the house...it has turned into my new addiction! I love sewing anything and everything! With the help of my BFF Mancuso, I have made a ton of fun stuff! I have made reusable snack bags, pillow covers, a skirt for irina, nap mats, bibs and of course I have hemmed some jeans. There are so many blogs and tutorials online that you can't run out of ideas for projects! With tips and advice from Mancuso, I have learned SO MUCH and I now have something that will keep me busy and distract me from shoveling food into my mouth. Eating is my first hobby and addiction :)

Crew at 9, 10 & 11mths

9 months

10 months

11 months

music time for the kids = time for a tylenol for me

trying to do a flip

his fave pass time... :/

SOOOO, I'm really behind on blogging and keep up with all the milestones that come with having a new baby, they say that happens with the second child. I have been taking the monthly growth pics of Crew but I haven't posted them, he's not a baby anymore :( His fave thing to do is to empty out the drawer with all the plastic and wooden spoons, what a stinker! I'm teaching him how to put them back in, it works about half the time since he's so tired from dumping them all out :/ He has thinned out quite a bit and weighs just over 22lbs, he is signing "all done" and "milk" also. His laid back attitude is still there although cutting teeth makes him cranky, not to mention a faucet with drooling. Mr. Man loves to eat all day long- he is definitely my child. He never seems to get full, his fave thing to eat is cherry tomatoes and sliced onions..the onions are a bit stinky but he likes them. He is into everything and loves his sister very much, towards then end of her nap he will go to her door and knock for her to come out and play. I cant believe how time if flying !

Typical Tuesday

my Rina and Mr. Crew

making music!

eating kiwi :)
wearing kiwi...

We have been doing our typical stuff lately, hanging out around the house, playing at the mall, meeting at CFA for play dates and just usual stuff. The kids have been playing better, Crew has been walking and that makes Irina think he is a big boy now. They play well but at the same time, they seem fight more since he is walking and knocking over her puzzles or towers. When they play alone in a room it makes me sad that he isnt needing me as much...then two days later Crew acts like he'll die if I walk away from him. Like I said, typical stuff around here.

Swimming and Snakes!

This particular swimming day we had was lots of fun and lots of scary excitement!!! We went swimming with my FIL and my nephew Justin, the kids had a great time until...Crew caught a live snake with his bare hands!!! That's right! He caught a snake in the pool and was trying to EAT IT! EEEW! I grabbed Crew out of his little float and told my FIL quietly that there was a snake in the pool, he fished it out and things settles down. But I couldn't stop thinking about the fact that Crew almost ate a live snake! Gross!!! It wasn't too big, maybe just over a foot long and it was really thin -a harmless garden snake but I was freaking out! Later that evening Crew also took his very first steps! Snake catching and walking all in the same day!

Swimming Lessons

It has already been a year since Irina had swim lessons with Mr. Kaleb and she has been asking that entire time about swimming! She has learned so much from him and we are so proud of her for working so hard and being our little mermaid! She is able to hold her breathe for quite some time under water and is able to actually swim! I'm actually thinking about putting her in for another session in August because she loves it so much!