Bakin' Bread

Today Sarah and I made bread.

I've been trying to make our bread rather than purchasing it. That way I know exactly what goes into it, it's fun, saves us a couple of bucks, and tastes oh so good!

Sarah was a good helper.

However she didn't like it when the dough climbed up the bread hook while kneading. It really made her nervous; almost like when she gets too close to a dog on the street. Hysterical really!

While watching it knead in the bread machine, Sarah reached over, placed her hand on my shoulder and then leaned in, propped her forehead against mine, and just sat there, enjoying our moment.

I could have died right then!!!

But I'm glad I didn't.

Saving Money $20 At a Time...

Today I gave my first haircut...

Not counting everytime I come home after getting my hair cut and whack into it with the scissors.

I cut Richard's hair and boy was it scary!

He can't stand shelling out the moolah to have it cut and I can't stand it when he goes weeks and weeks and weeks without cutting it.

So we decided I'd try my hand at it.

Everything went okay except for the blending the sides into the top so we'll see how it grows out.

And since he doesn't love posing for pictures we cheesed them up a bit to document this historic day.

Going Private

THIS IS SOMETHING I HAVE CONSIDERED DOING SINCE THE FIRST DAY I STARTED BLOGGING BACK IN 06. IT'S ACTUALLY WHAT KEPT ME FROM BLOGGING SOONER. SO WE (OKAY, PROBABLY ME) HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE OUR BLOG PRIVATE.



IF YOU'D STILL LIKE TO READ SNAPSHOTS, AND WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO, THEN PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO snapshots01@gmail.com AND YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVITE TO VIEW OUR BLOG. IT WILL MAKE IT ONE MORE STEP (SORRY), AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO CHECK ME VIA BLOGLINES OR GOOGLE READER, BUT I WILL FEEL BETTER...MUCH, MUCH BETTER!!



LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Grandma's Visit

My mom come for a visit last weekend. I surprised her by taking her to see Mamma Mia at the Pantages theater.

(More to come when I get pictures from my Aunt who joined us.)

Most of the weekend was spent outside because that's where Sarah's happiest these days.

She loves to play with her ball, blow bubbles, and take strolls around the neighborhood.

SHE MIGHT BE PART FISH

At Kidspace the week before last, she couldn't get enough of the "dancing water fountains" and the river exhibit. Good thing our friend Natalie told us to bring a change of clothes. Sarah Jane certainly needed it!!

OOPS!!

When Sarah decides she wants to wear off the shoulder clothing when she's older, I guess we'll know why...

In attempting to make this dress, from one of Richard's old (VERY OLD) shirts, I decided to try the method Dana explains with using the Serger around the edges, instead of the double fold-iron method. It was one of the first times I used my Serger. Let's just say LOTS and LOTS of fabric was cut off in the process. Accidentally of course. I say that just in case you hadn't noticed!

I am not giving up because I think this dress is darling and worth trying again.

As I was sewing I had pretty much figured out that I had really screwed up on this one, but I just kept going. The only thing missing is elastic around the neck and arms, which obviously is pointless.

Richard and I sure did have a good laugh when we put this on her yesterday, so if for no other reason I'm glad I tried it.

My New FAVORITE

Here's a bandanna skirt I just made in about 45 minutes. Just imagine, if I made it in 45 minutes some of you could make it in much less time. This is the perfect naptime project because it's gauranteed to be completed before the wee one wakes up. I think it's darling. It helps that I found such a retro bandanna. Sarah will be sporting it one day very soon.

Not sure how I stumbled upon this tutorial, but I am glad I did. You can find it here...I am off to purchase more bandannas. :)

***and with that said, I hear the monkey now!!