Once again, I have to apologize for my delayed absence around here. I’ve been avoiding updating because there’s just no easy way to talk about what I’ve been doing. My Grandpa died a week ago today. First I should tell you that being just 4 months shy of my 29th birthday, I’m extraordinarily lucky to have had all 4 of my Grandparents living and an active part of my life. I just lost my last…
Continue readingLast August, my oldest niece decided she wanted an American Girl doll for her birthday. I made the Katie Dress for Katelyn, and gave her 2 dresses in different styles. She was in heaven. Her sisters anxiously awaited their next birthdays to get their AG dolls as well. Emily’s birthday was in January and we were knee-deep in the SYTYC competition, so I didn’t get to make her anything. Madison turned 5 last week and…
Continue readingI received a really amazing email a few days ago I wanted to share: Hi Melissa, I know you covered the Cranes for Kids program when it first launched last month and we’re excited to let you know that OshKosh B’gosh and its parent company, Carter’s Inc., announced that it has received more than 2 million origami cranes in response to the program. They will be donating $1.5 million worth of clothing to the children…
Continue readingIt’s warm outside! I’m so ready for the hot, hot heat and the days of blistering sunshine. I LOVE summer and if there’s one thing I want to pass along to my girls, it’s the love of all things summer. Many afternoons in my life have been spent in a bathing suit, lounging in the sand or splashing in the pool. So when I got a request for a swimsuit cover-up, I was thrilled. What…
Continue readingThere’s no other way to describe this past week, other than it’s been a total whirlwind!! I did some sewing for orders and got them ready to mail. Friday The Hubs and I got up really early, left the girls at home with Grammy, and went to my 20 week ultrasound. We found out that these little girls… are getting a baby SISTER!! We’re totally over the moon to have a third little girl, even…
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