Truman, Saige, and Sloan's First Birthday Bash

Today was the birthday party for Tru, Saige and Sloan at Ashley's house. Ashley made the food for lunch and I made the monster cupcakes. It's hard to believe they are a year old. Tru had his one year check up at the doctor yesterday, he is 30.25 inches long and weighs 25 pounds. He is a healthy, happy, sweet boy. We had a great day with all the fam and had no major meltdowns or crying, which is always good.

A few photos from the day...

I made Saige and Sloan dresses for their birthday presents. It was my first time making a garment and using a pattern, so I am pretty proud of how they turned out. Especially since I am not always the best at following instructions, measuring, and precision.

Just Work N Stuff

It has been quite a week this week. Monday the new City Administrator started. Tuesday we had the final review of the Big Well Exhibits. It's amazing to see more than 3 years of work finally coming together. The exhibits are going to be moving and wonderful. I've been working on picking out the fixtures for the gift shop and shelving for the storage room. We set the grand opening date for May 26, it will be here before we know it.

This week was also art classes at the the school for K-8th students. It was fun and exhausting! I did 3 classes on tuesday afternoon and 6 classes on Wednesday. I told the Kindergarten teacher that I don't know how she does it all day everyday. We did monoprinting, it went very well and the kids really enjoyed it. I tried to give them some art history and told them about other types of printmaking with examples.

Today was a WWC meeting all day in Garden City. New Boston presented the findings and suggestions from their marking research for the SW KS region.

Because of everything going on this week, I don't feel like I've been on top of getting other things done for work. There will always be a to do list I guess.

Tomorrow morning  I take Tru to the doctor for his 1 year check up. That's right, 1 year check up. I can't believe it. He's such a sweet little boy, not a baby anymore :( Tomorrow night I will be making cupcakes for the big 1st birthday bash at Ashley's house for him, Saige and Sloan.

I've been staying up too late every night working on a new project...more on that to come.

Making Good on Resolutions

I am one step closer to making good on my New Years Resolutions for the last 2 years. I got some planters made today. I also started sorting through the letterpress type I found at an antique store. I need to get something to put it all in so it will stay organized and I can see what I have. I have been feeling the creative bug the last week or so, hence the sewing. While in Dodge last night, we went to Hobby Lobby. I got the fabric and batting to finish my quilt and some new fabric to (hopefully) make something cute. It will be my first attempt at something with a pattern and clothing.

Homecomings

Yesterday evening we went to Dodge to go out to eat and do some shopping. On the way, Travis wanted to go by where he grew up south of Mullinville. They have been clearing off the property and there isn't much there anymore. Travis was pretty upset about it (and wouldn't like that I'm writing this.) I know it bothered Pat too.

At first I was not the most sensitive to his feelings, but then I remembered what it felt like to come to home to this.

Precision Aint My Thing

If you sew or quilt, don't judge my skills please. I finished sewing my squares together. When I started I knew it wasn't going to line up right, I don't even have the prints in the same direction. But I like it like that. Precision hurts my brain. Hopefully Amelia will like it. I bought this fabric while I was growing her and never did anything with it. It's Amy Butler prints, love love love her crazy florals.

Sunday Again...Wait A Minute, It's Monday

So I started writing this last night on my phone in bed, but fell asleep. I do that quite often either trying to write a post, facebooking, playing words with friends or reading and my phone hits me in the face. Travis thinks it's hilarious. Many times he's come to bed and taken the phone from me after I've fallen asleep.


So, catching up! Here goes:
It was a busy week last week. Monday city council approved to move forward with the marketing project which was an accomplishment after months of work. Wednesday morning early Ashley took Saige to the doc in Pratt because she was really sick. Then ended up flying them to Kansas City and they were there until yesterday. She had a bad infection. Ashley is my hero, that is all.

Thursday I took Tru back to the doctor to have his ears checked. After 2 rounds of antibiotics they were clear. Truman is now toddling everywhere. Over the weekend he started standing up in the middle of the floor with out having anything to pull up on.

Mom came over the other night for supper since dad was in KC with Ashley. Afterwards, she cut Amelia's bangs. When she finished, Amelia went and got her bears and gave them a haircut. It's amazing how quick she is learning and pick things up. We really have to mind our p's and q's, however, I am pretty sure she says shit. Wonder where she picked that up?

Tonight was spaghetti night, a favorite in our house. The kids do it topless then went right into the tub after dinner.

I finally started sewing together quilt blocks that I bought when I was pregnant with Amelia. I meant to do something with them before she was born, but didn't. I am not very good at precision, it hurts my brain, so we'll see how this blanket turns out. It's been really cold this week, so I haven't felt like throwing pots in the cold garage. Tomorrow is Valentines Day. I spent the evening making out the cards for the kids party at daycare. I am not sure if a 1 and 2 year old care about Valentines Day, but they'll get some good sweets I am sure.

Oh My Goodness...

Amelia's new phrase is "Oh My Goodness." She kept saying it over and over tonight. It was so cute and funny. Truman is really taking off walking. He will walk across the room and is holding and carrying stuff with him.

It was a busy week last week. Friday night was pizza night at mom and dad's, Ray and Pat were there too. Saturday was Trav's birthday. I made him blueberry pancakes and what he said were the best eggs ever for breakfast. We spent a nice morning in our jammies, and just hung out at home until about 3. Then we went our to Ray and Pat's for fish and steak for Trav's birthday dinner. Today was church, then just spent the rest of the day at home. I put together a to-do list after church of things I want to get accomplished. I spent several hours this afternoon cleaning and organizing (again) in the garage in an attempt to get ready to start making ceramics. After several people asking me last week if I had anything or was making anything, I am started to feel motivated to get going again. Hopefully it will last and it won't just be that I throw a few things, then they dry out totally before I get them finished and then I wait another 6 months. I am really going to try and stay at it this time, we'll see how it goes.

A few pics...