Martha!

The new season of Martha starts today! I'm so excited to have some new episodes to watch. Here's a link to Martha's Blog. Also tomorrow her daughter's show, Whatever, Martha! starts on the Fine Living Network. I listen to Whatever! with Alexis and Jennifer on my Sirius radio and love it. I've even called in before. I know- I'm a geek.

Anyway, just thought I'd share.

Melissa

I'm Back!

I’m Back!

After a much needed break during August I’m back! It was really nice taking the whole month of August off. I did make a few things for friends and taught some sewing classes but for the most part I took it easy and enjoyed our end of summer.

Here are some updates and pictures….

My new favorite thing- make your own button kit!



I made some buttons for these cute pin cushions I made. I think they turned out cute!



A few months ago I mentioned I bought some cute fabric on ebay to make an outfit for my youngest. It was Lego fabric and the print was a little larger then I expected but I still like it. I made him some pants and a shirt. These pictures aren’t that great- as soon as I pull out the camera he tries running away and puts his hands up like I’m the paparazzi or something. He did wear it to Legoland a few weeks ago but we ate chicken nuggets when we first got there and he stained the shirt and I didn’t get any good pics.





On a personal note we’ve had a big week. My first baby started First Grade last week! He really likes it but I miss him during the day. When we get to school he can’t wait to get away from me and if I try to remind of something that he needs to give the teacher, etc. he says “I know Mom!” Ah, payback time I guess 

First Day of School


Outside his new classroom


Wow- my own desk!


And lastly, my DH and I got to go on a long weekend trip away from the kids! We flew to Chicago to watch our alma mater, San Diego State, play Notre Dame. Don’t ask me why were playing them- we just got beat by Cal Poly who I didn’t even know had a football team, a few weeks ago. We were supposed to be blown out and we did end up losing but we were actually winning a good part of the game! We had so much fun. We went with a group of friends and took a party bus to South Bend. We had a nice steak dinner and I didn’t have to cut up anyone’s meat. It was heaven. Of course where do we do the bulk of our shopping? The Lego Store on the Magnificent Mile of course! Being Irish and Catholic I was excited to see the Notre Dame campus and all the tradition they have. I wish my parents had told me how important it is to go to a school with a good football team! I will be sure to instill that with my kids! Just kidding of course…sorta LOL!

Our fun group of Aztecs


DH and I enjoying the game


“Touchdown Jesus”


Look! We’re winning!


And still winning!


Thanks for looking! I promise to post more often.

Melissa