3.24.2009

ghost towns part 2...





Zane has really been into this ghost town thing. So we decided to go up to Silver Reef last weekend. Even though there are a lot of people that now inhabit the "ghost town", it was fun to look at the old memorabilia left from the mining days.

Since we still had spring break this past Monday - John decided to take the day off (the only time he did during the whole break!) to hang with us. We decided to go to Jacob Hamblin's home. Zane wanted to see a "pioneer" house, so we thought that would be a good one to start. There are LDS missionaries that run the tours of the house, and so we were greeted by a nice older gentleman when we arrived. Zane was his precocious self, talking away to the guy, so the brother was excited to sit him down and tell him the story about Jacob Hamblin. We sat in the living area of the house, listening to the missionary tell us the story. Zane leaned over to him and said "I have to tell you a secret." "Ok," he says. Zane says, whispering in his ear, "You're taking too long!" Haha! Ok then, that was the end of that! (I forgot to take pictures!)

Zane has been complaining about a sore tooth off and on over the past couple weeks, but last week the gums around it seemed quite swollen. I decided it was time to call the dentist. It was a molar that had previously had a root canal and filling, and our dentist said to come right in. Sure enough, very infected. The tooth had to come out! He was a very brave boy, even having to get 4 separate shots! The molar came out quickly and I think it is extremely disgusting looking (I won't even post a picture, it's that gross). We love our dentist, he's great! The tooth fairy left Zane 2 shiny quarters to add that tooth to her collection.

3.18.2009

the FIESTA easter dress...

Ok, I finished Lily's easter dress. I did it with bright colors instead of pastels and I used grosgrain ribbon instead of satin. It turned out AWESOME, even if it is a little "fiesta". A visit to San Antonio may be in order...
the only picture I could get of her in it, she wouldn't stay still

If you noticed a difference from the other picture - I added the green ribbon between the bodice and the skirt this evening, it needed more green.

3.15.2009

ghost town...

Zane read a book from school recently that had a ghost town in it. We decided we would travel out to the nearby ghost town of Grafton. It's a little town close to Zions National Park. Some of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was filmed at a house there. There is a small cemetary where they think approx. 70-80 people are buried. Some of them are infants and small children who died of disease, and there are a few Sioux Indians buried there as well. The last known residents left in 1945. Any trip lately with Zane is an "are we there yet?" sort of thing, but after getting there we had a nice time looking around at the old houses and peeking inside the old church/schoolhouse. There were lots of dead flies all over the floor inside, and I think that the kids thought that was the best part. Not bad for a free, outdoor, half day activity!

outside the church/schoolhouse

on the porch of one of the homes

John could barely stand up inside this house - he definitely had to duck through the doors. I fit just right!
cutie Lily
cutie Zane

3.11.2009

project update....

So, it's been a week, and I have actually finished all but one of my projects. I have to say, I'm awesome. =) So here are the pictures of the stuff I've done. I went through an entire 547 yd. spool of thread, and then some. And btw, unwashed chenille makes a HUMONGOUS mess on your carpet (and whatever you are wearing), especially when clipping edges and the little fuzzy parts fall off. My vacuum won't suck it up (I have a crappy vacuum, actually it's the carpet) - any suggestions?
rag quilt (my first ever!) with cool blue and green fabric that looks like different vintage prints and soft fluffy chenille on the back
flannel receiving blankets (zane picked out these prints)
burp rags (obviously one is a gift for a girl - sneak peek Anne!)
nursing cover (this is like the ones you can buy with the boning in the top so you can see the baby while you are nursing - oh so easy to make and WAY cheaper than the $25-40 to buy one!)
flannel blanket for baby with soft minky fabric on back
car seat cover - it's like a blanket that has velcro straps to attach it to the handle
taggie blanket (also a gift - you can attach toy links and teething things to the loops too)

3.09.2009

fort pearce...

John and Zane took a short trip out to Fort Pearce this weekend. It's a old fort ruin with some petroglyphs built in pioneer times to protect a water source during the Black Hawk War. It's only a few miles from town. They had fun walking around the "pee lake" and finding lizards. Good father-son bonding. I'm not even mad that John let Zane ride home in the front seat. =)

3.06.2009

for charity...

The Fall Woven Necklace (made by me) that received an Honorable Mention in the Beadstar contest is up for auction on ebay. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. The bidding starts at only $10!! The auction ends March 16th, so hurry! (check out the other items up for auction as well!)

3.04.2009

moral support...

Ok, the baby is due in 6 1/2 weeks (most likely 5 1/2). I have a TON of projects in the works (or going to be) that I would like to get finished - not to mention needing to do some serious jewelry.

To keep track for myself and also get moral support: here is the list that I would like to get done before baby (in order of priority):
  • Taggie blanket (for gift)DONE! 3/4/09
  • Burp rags (for gift and some for myself)DONE! 3/6/09
  • Rag Quilt DONE! 3/11/09
  • Car Seat Cover/Tent (fabric ready to go, just need to cut pattern and straps and sew) DONE! 3/4/09
  • Flannel Blanket (fabric is washed, that's it - but this is a fast one) DONE! 3/4/09
  • Easter dress for Lily (this is the dress I really want to make - need SERIOUS moral support for this one)DONE! 3/18/09
  • Nursing cover (still need fabric and supplies for this)DONE! 3/7/09
  • Receiving Blankets (added 3/6/09)DONE! 3/7/09

Sounds pretty outrageous, but I can do it, right?! And now you all know - so I'm accountable to someone?!

spring cleaning...

check my scrapbeadsew blog for a great deal...

3.01.2009

to finish off the trio of posts...


who loves spongebob?...

Zane did this all himself.  The sign, the layout, and the picture.  Too cute.

new haircut...


I've been dying to cut my hair off.  While it's been long - I've done nothing but put it in a ponytail - so I say enough.  Now at least I have to do my hair (sort of).  I LOVE IT!