I'm starting to get the hang of this thing...

So I saw another cute re-purposing idea on a blog-taking a women's sweater and making a girl's sweater-dress out of it. (Here's the link http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/11/re-purposing-sweater-to-sweater-dress.html -except I lack in the "adding a link" department, so copy and paste-but really, this is like my favorite blog right now.) Well, I didn't have any sweaters that would work, so I headed over to Goodwill. Pink tags were $1 today-I didn't want to spend any more than that in case I totally butchered it-so my choices were limited. I think I did alright on it, so I think I might spend a little more and get a sweater I like better and do another one. But hey, a dress for a buck-that's hard to beat!

Please tell me you love Hannah's skirt...

because I made it! (Don't you love the fabric?!) I feel so crafty lately...well, I've always loved making things, but sewing is very new to me. But after I get past the idea that it has to be perfect, I love making things she can wear, and Hannah really likes it too. Total cost: $2.86 or $2.87-not quite sure-maybe I shouldn't post prices I'm not sure about. But pretty cheap-and it kept me busy for 4 straight hours (not counting shopping for fabric...that takes me forever)-not bad for a hobby, and much cheaper than a movie! I love the world of blogging. I could never come up with this stuff on my own...here's the link for this one-I love that it has a pattern you can just print off. Just kidding on the link (I couldn't figure it out)-just copy and paste! http://tracyandlizsblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/line-skirt-especial.html

Halloween 2009

What a Halloween! We had 3 days in a row of candy, costumes, and fun! We sure got our money's worth from costumes this year. We got Parker's costume for less than 5 buck last year (you know me...always buying a year in advance...) and Hannah wore the same one she wore last year...hey, if it fits, why not?! Next year, I think I'm gonna try making their costumes. I think this is the first year that I really loved Halloween. My favorite word this year was "spooky." I got Hannah saying it a lot. We had a lot of fun though, and my favorite part of it means the holidays are beginning! Enjoy the slide Craig made...he's so much better at this technology stuff than I am!

Vacation

October 8-10th-California!
Craig, Cathy, Hannah, Camron, Lonna, and Ali all flew to CA for vacation (cheap flights-we love Southwest). We left Cooper and Parker with grandparents. Next time Parker can come, but we figured he wouldn't enjoy it as much this year. We went to Knott's Berry Farm for two days and hung out at the beach on the third day. We loved Knott's! No lines, great weather, and SO cheap compared to other places. Hannah's ticket was $15/day! It was fun to go to a new theme park, and they had great rides for adults. Hannah is quite the dare-devil when it comes to rides-I love it! Craig's favorite part was the break from work, Hannah loved being with Ali every second of the day for 3 days, and Cathy loved everything except for taking pictures without Parker in them.