Thursday, June 28, 2012

boatload of baby pants

things have been hectic...
back and forth to the cape
spring cleaning and gardening
and
all things nesting

but this week
i managed to sneak into the studio
for a few hours of uninterrupted
sewing for baby

the result:
three pairs of quick change trousers
perfect for my summer beach boy

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i used a selection denise schmidt's quilts collection of cottons from joanns
and just love how bright, funky and functional (they are all reversible!!) these pants are

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my one question/concern with the pattern/fit-
we are planning to cloth diaper 
and i'm hoping there is enough room in the bum
anyone used this pattern with a cloth diapered babe?

Thursday, June 21, 2012

friends, already...


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we are starting to wonder 
how our pets will respond 
when we bring the little guy home 
...
 nellie 
has definetly become more protective of me as this pregnacy has progressed 
but she is still quite a puppy and can get quite spastic 
...
 lately, though 
she loves to lay 
spooned up beside me 
head on the baby belly

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

happy summer!


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...
the official first day of summer
and we are in a full-on heat wave!
extreme heat and pregnancy
(not to mention a very long to-do list of house projects)
are not mixing well for me-
but
tomorrow...
to the beach
for my first float of the season 
...
how are you beating the heat?

Friday, June 15, 2012

school's out for summah!

a favorite family tradition
has always been
"swirlie whirlies"
on the last day of school
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today
reid and i celebrated his!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

blanket for my boy


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on my last trip into the city
i picked up a selection of men's shirting fabrics
to use in a baby quilt 
for my little guy-to-be

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free moments have been spent 
planning and cutting
...
determined to have it finished
before his arrival in early august!



Wednesday, June 13, 2012

it's a...





only 8 weeks
until we get to meet this 


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little man!
....
thanks to my sister, meggin for documenting the announcement!

Monday, June 4, 2012

sweet surprise

i opened my door
and found a pint of local, little compton strawberries
waiting for me
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my sweet mother-in-law (knowing my berry obsession)
made my day
with this juicy little gift!
... 
i popped a few like candy
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added some to our morning smoothies

and baked the remaining
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 with rhubarb 
for a delicious breakfast treat for my dad 
who was here over the weekend
...
good golly, i just can't get over the sweet flavor
of these bursting-with-goodness beauties! 
NOTHING like the plastic-packaged varieties from the supermarket-
try and scoop some up at your local farmer's market this week!
 ...
THANK YOU janet!!
xoxo