Back to school!
Dean started Year One (aka First Grade) on Thursday.
I really can't get over how handsome he is in that uniform!!!
He was SO EXCITED. We actually did a count down to the first day....as in "how many sleeps until I get to see all my friends and choose my own food at lunch (as opposed to the teacher putting a little bit of everything on the plate like they do for Reception (aka Kindergarten) kids).
The first two days couldn't have gone better. He was so happy to go in every morning and bursting with joy and energy when I picked him up. He even wanted to tell me all the details (to include all the things he put on his plate for lunch and all the things he did NOT put on his plate for lunch.)
Addie started preschool the same day. She really liked it. All last year I had to drag her out of Dean's classroom....and it was always the same thing "whhhyyyyy can't I go to school too?" So for a few hours twice a week so gets to go to school. They have two guinea pigs that she adores....all she wants to do is hold them on her lap and pet them. She actually calls them "Jinny Pigs" which is so cute!
This picture was taken with Spike's little digi camera and I nearly deleted it because the light is SO BAD....but it's the only picture with the two of them together on their first day. They make me so proud....what an awesome blessing!!
The end of last week was also when my newest article for The Scrap Review went live. I reviewed an embroidery book (which I LOVE and so recommend.) It LOVED hand sewing again...I am totally addicted. I want to sew on everything!
My projects:
This is a cheap-o plastic album that I covered with a little (super cute) felt jacket. I made it as a gift but am having a very hard time sending it off....I Love it so much. I think I will have to make another one. I loved sewing those little skulls.
I jazzed up these hand-me-down jeans for Addie. I am pretty crazy about that cute little singing bird.
I also made a card with some cool stitching but you will have to get on over to the site to check it out.
And with that I'm out!
XO
Your kids are sooo cute! I love that uniform. He's adorable. And I have to tell you how much I loved your projects for TSR. You are a beautiful embroiderer. Totally want that book now because I have this little obsession with embroidery even though I haven't done too much with it yet. Hope you have a great day!
Posted by: Bethany | September 07, 2009 at 04:06
Such a HANDSOME boy!!! :D Love the book & such a great idea to jazz up the pants!! Cute! :)
Posted by: Ania | September 07, 2009 at 12:32
you're making me wanna start stitching again!!
Posted by: Sasha Farina | September 07, 2009 at 17:07
Oh my word I can't get over how much they've grown!! Addie is looking like a little girl now instead of a toddler IYKWIM! Great pics x
Posted by: Sandie | September 07, 2009 at 18:16
Great pictures hun, I know I'm a bad blogger - not really in the mood, I just facebook instead! xx
Posted by: sara lambert | September 07, 2009 at 19:07
girl i cannot believe how big they are getting...time is going way to fast... :(
ur right i don't stop...lol... i have boy and girl hangers made in stock and ready to go complete with crosses..just let me know which one you are interested in :)
Posted by: greta adams | September 08, 2009 at 03:18
aww Dean looks so grown up, love the embroidery. will ring you after work xx
Posted by: anna | September 08, 2009 at 08:22
love these and the pics are just stunning. Did you see that sewing machine that hooks up to your computer and does it ALL .. to include embroidery?? Killer jeans girl
love it
Posted by: Sasha | September 08, 2009 at 12:57
Oh my word, how cute are your kids! And getting so big. We have to get together before they all turn into teenagers! Love the sewing - fancy a bit of that for my own jeans:)
Posted by: janine | September 08, 2009 at 13:36
how cute are thos pants!!! What a great idea- i have a ton of jeans for Bay i could do that too - great idea! And what a handsome little guy you have!
Posted by: Brenda H | September 08, 2009 at 17:00
You came back to blogging - yeah!!! So good to see your cute kids, be inspired by your LOs and embroidery and hear about your summer. I want to hear more about your traveling :))
Posted by: Crystal | September 09, 2009 at 00:40
Hi, followed you from irene tan, cute blog, love your photos and that pants is oh so cute!
Posted by: littlethingiesofme.blogspot.com | September 10, 2009 at 09:51
Oh...brings back so many memories!!! My boys had the same bag - Rougham Primary but they all went to Culford Nursery that is right there by the school.
Have a great week!
Sandy
Posted by: sandy mctier | September 23, 2009 at 02:04
Oh my! Your little girl has grown up so much and she is just cuter than ever. Glad to see life is good for you.
Posted by: Angela | October 05, 2009 at 20:57
i embroider (machine embroider) shirts for all melanas friends this week with a cute girly skull and it says kindergarten rocks....i have some pre school ones too...so stinking cute...
loving the hand embroidery you have done...i don't have the patience for that my friend....i get aggrevated to easy :)
he is getting so darn big and so is she...before long you will be taking her to kindergarten... {deep sigh}
Posted by: greta adams | October 05, 2009 at 21:50
Dean is so cuuute with the uniform !!!!!
I love your prject !
Bye
Posted by: Peg | October 20, 2009 at 10:11
handsome boy
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