Thanksgiving Eve Snow Day

 

Snow, snow, snow...wonderful white, fun, fluffy snow. Two uber cute snow bunnies, and a sweet plump babe warm in my arms. The wonderful snow was the perfect thing to keep to little wild boys busy while this new little miss got to sleep.

As the days progress we are all getting into a new rhythm as a family of three kids, and one mommy at home. My days of sewing are a bit lean. I have ideas, dreams and aspirations for new projects- yet my sewing time is scarce right now. It is an adjustment- caring for a new baby, seemingly feral boys and managing a home. So sewing goddess is on break. And for now, I'll enjoy the time I have with my little ones, and scheme of what things I can make for Christmas.

First Snowfall

We woke to a beautiful dusting of snow. It was a little glimpse of the winter wonderland to come. Nikolai was in bed with me at dawn, and exclaimed it was Christmas- and that he "needed" to go play out side. So while little Kasper slept, Nikolai and his Dad went out into the early morning snow. Shortly after, Kasper woke, and I told him to look out the window. "Wow, it snowed".

It is amazing, the wonderment that snow can bring to a child- and to me.

Halloween with Squid & Bat

 

So it all turned out pretty well- I finished the squid costume just in time for the annual Halloween party at my husband's work. The kids got to go around in their costumes on Wednesday and then were back at it on Friday for the main event on All Hallows Eve.

The Squid Costume turned out better than I had hoped. (I love those shiny pink and red tentacles). Seeing him running around in it made me so happy. My favorite part of the costume is the tentacle sleeves- they made him look a little rocker, like "Ziggy Stardust and the Squids from Saturn". And sweet Kasper the Bat, wore the Cat Hat I made for Nikolai last year, along with the wings I made just before Adelheid's birth. Chris gave me the idea to add detail, so I chalked on batty-anatomy and stitched over that. I think it looks pretty creepy. And lastly little Babe-lheide, I was just not Goddess enough to make a costume for her- but two costume and a new baby is good enough for me.

Now- what to make next?