New Tote

This week I found some fabulous fabric at the thrift store that I was compelled to purchase. Then I found a pattern on the Internet to make a tote http://mamaspocketbook.com/freebies.htm. I have to admit that a better seamstress than I could have finished this project in a day, but I went ahead and took 5 days. That gave me time to read the instructions 100 times and unstitch half of the seams.

You will note that it is reversible with a pocket on the inside and outside. My plan is to get as many miles on this tote before the new baby comes and I have to carry the baby's weight around in supplies.

Family Fun

We have had a full couple of weeks. While Ryan went to Texas to play soldier, Helen and I went to Iowa to visit Mom and Dad. Helen took it upon herself to organize some of the rocks found in Mom and Dad's backyard. Mom decided that she needed someone to lick the batter for her cake and found a ready helper as you can see below.

Grandma Bee and Nate came for Easter and everyone had a great time reading books, building towers, destroying towers and playing with pretend food. Now it is just Helen and I -- she has made it abundantly clear that I am not as fun as grandparents and uncles.