Handmades stuff.

Here are just a few things I have been creating lately. I feel like I need to make things...??? It is the weirdest thing. I think because I haven't had any energy in the last 5 yrs to be creative that now I am trying to catch up??? I am not the best at sewing or crafting at all by any means but I do have a drive to learn more and practice. So with that I have volunteered to do many projects for our school- (Waldorf inspired public charter school) A lot of parent volunteer hours are required and essential in this wonderful community. Plus it is teaching Savannah to really value, respect and love handmade items. That is so cool to me!Willow needed an extra tiny sweater- it has been so cold here lately and I sure didn't have the time to be searching out a sweater for him. So I re-purposed an outgrown wool sweater and decorated it. The sewing job was sub par though but it works. Only thing- it looks a tad girly....oh well.

Ornaments I made to for the upcoming" Joyous elves crafting fair"for our school. To be used as examples.

A plain second hand sweater that I decorated.
My very first crown I made for Savannah's classmate's birthday celebration ceremony. It is for school. It is NOT perfect in any way but at least it was a great learning experience on what to do. I think the little boy should be happy as these sell on Etsy for roughly $30! Plus tried on it looked super cute.
I plan to make many more for my girls when I have a chance again.

Here is a second time around jacket( Savannah's old, now for Malia) that had this silly reindeer face on it. So I came up with a bird big enough to cover the previous design. Wallah!
Well I am hoping to get more crafty and keep the momentum going if it is entirely possible at this crazy time in my life. So many upcoming changes...... I might be too worn out?

Greg's birthday-Mercy Hotsprings

Happy Birthday dear Hubby! I love you! Spent a night in the RV at Mercy Hotsprings. Was an easy mellow trip. Erin and Cy and cousins joined us.
We relaxed in the hot tubs, swam in their 80 degrees pool and sat in the dry sauna. You almost wouldn't believe it was the middle of November...it was nippy outside and at night though.

Thanks Giving 2009

I/We are so thankful for the wonderful family that we have and all the surrounding loved ones. I/ We are thankful for our health and the health of our friends and family. I/We are thankful for opportunities, change, growth, new ways, new inspirations, creativity and passion. Most of all we are thankful for life.

Malia is 2 yr old.

What a little bundle of joy.!


I love this pic. Smelling a flower.


look at daddy's home made carrot cake. Made with lots of love!




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There is great grammy Bean over there. 90 yrs old

Here is my beautiful SIL with baby Z.
Tender moments after the party.

Randoms uploaded-oops

1705 Napa St. Seaside- house

It is in a nice quiet upper Seaside area. Close to parks, schools, etc.. We are grateful to get this. We never even imagined.....


Still in the works.......as of 11/25...

Random past pics

Savannah's 1st day of school - Prunedale Elementary.

Boardwalk pics

Savannah turns 5!

Earthbound Farm

Pics to go along with update. Arizona

Well my last post was in Jan 09. Update!

Hello everyone! It is now the day after Thanks Giving 2009, let's just say that things have gotten a little busy.
Here are the latest happenings:

Welcome to Willow- our now 9 month old tiny peanut dog. The cutest tiniest thing. We wanted bigger but I think he will be at most 3lbs! He is 2 lbs now!! Crazy! May-09

Our first real vacation. We drove to see my BFF in AZ with the kids! Let's just say it took us hmm 16 hrs. That was a once in a lifetime experience. haha! May-09

Savannah turns 5! Party at Spreckles Park.

School started: kindergarten! Whoa- where did the time go?? Savannah enrolls in Prunedale Elementary. A long day 8-230. Too long in my opinion and took S a long time to adjust.

Aug- Sept 09: Our Anniversary celebration- 7 yrs married, 16 yrs together. Our very first time overnight stay away together as a couple. Just Greg and I. What a truly awesome time we had in SF. We walked around everywhere. We were so stoked just to talk to each other and re-connect.

Greg and I are buying a house in Seaside! Unbelievable! We are so grateful for the this opporotunity. More pics to come on another post. We never thought we could buy again. Currently still in progress- bank owned home......Oct-Nov 2009

Malia turns Two!!! Time flies when you have little ones. What a joy and blessing it is to be a mother and raise them. What an amazing learning experience. What a really special little girl she is. Mobile,clumsy, rambunctious, loud, loving, cuddly, tough, giving, adoring, happy, shy, carefree little spirit she is. Pics/post to come.

Halloween- Delmonte Center with Melissa and her kids and Cousin Colven and fam. Savannah was Tinkerbelle, Malia- little mermaid. Me as usual- Witch. I am hoping for some more creative get ups next yr....

Savannah switches to a Waldorf inspired charter school! Only two spots left available-we were lucky! People pay big money to be in a private "Waldorf "school. I love this school so far. It is totally not a typical school. Their are so many great things about it. Simplicity- kids can truly be children and play! I love how they bake bread in class, cut up fruit salad to eat, snacks are wholesome oatmeal or beans and rice. They do so many creative arts and finger knitting, lantern making, painting,handmade etc. Every week a nature walk in the nearby surrounding area around school. Very community oriented with lots of parent participation. Very into songs, tales, fairies, knights, imaginations, stories, simplicity, natural toys-wooden, fabric, wool, and play play play. Discourages media( games, electronics, tv, etc), no character- toys,dolls,clothing etc, I feel this school really sees the individual child and their needs opposed to the classroom as a group. This school will inspire us to be who we truly want to become. It has already made a significant difference in my life already and reminds/helps directs me in the kind of family I want to create and have.

Greg turns 33! To celebrate- 1 night trip in the RV to Mercy Hotsprings with the Morse family. Super great! pics to come.

Is this a gum ball? Or peanut M&M?

Look how teeny weeny this little egg is! It is like the size of a Robin's egg. This was 1 of my last Easter Egger ( green egg laying) chickens to start laying. So this is her first one. It is just so cute. I wanted to blow it out and save it but somebody else thought it was so cute too and played with it until it cracked-oopsy. Anyhow, it has an awesome color-can't wait to see some more eggs out of this gal. No yolk but a tiny yellow dot was inside.

More green eggs- out of 4 grn laying hens

The colors range from blue, aqua green and olive so far. It is fun!