Category Archives: Sewing

It’s nesting, not nitpicking

Posted on July 12, 2010 by carly

Poor G has been working non-stop to satisfy my nesting needs. Over the last few weeks, he has assumed the role of a plumber, electrician, yard man, carpenter, designer, and husband to a very large and demanding wife. He rarely complains and … Continue reading →

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Lots to cheer about

Posted on February 25, 2010 by carly

Garrett’s return from New York was short lived. After being home for three days, he was off again. This time he was headed to Idaho to a remote wind farm where cell phones and communication were hard to come by. … Continue reading →

Posted in Petey Pie's, Sewing, mary reese, memories, milestones | 6 Comments

The Simple Life is Good

Posted on February 5, 2010 by carly

It really is. We are just an average, middle class family and for the most part, we are happy. Very happy. We live in a modest home, drive average cars, and try our best to cut corners. We haven’t always lived this … Continue reading →

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She’ll be an “only” for at least a few more months…

Posted on May 4, 2009 by carly

Sometimes the best form of birth control is a place full of dogs and kids… Just when I think I’m ready for baby #2, I get a reality check. Sunday’s Bark in the Park baseball game at Turner Field set … Continue reading →

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Babygirl speaks

Posted on March 3, 2009 by carly

If babygirl could speak full sentences, this is what she would say: Last night my mama burnt our supper so bad that the fire alarms went off and we had to eat cereal and cookies for dinner. My mama is choosing … Continue reading →

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Made with love

Posted on February 25, 2009 by carly

Because elephants are both sweet and silly and more importantly, always in season, I decided to make MR a new outfit. Hopefully this one will get her through until the warmer weather arrives. Note: I am fully aware that babygirl … Continue reading →

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Just what we needed

Posted on February 9, 2009 by carly

G transformed the living room into an office with a view. I reconnected with my sewing machine and learned to applique (with a view). We walked barefoot on the beach. Held hands. And pretended to be 20 again. We watched … Continue reading →

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Perfectly proportional and full of sass

Posted on January 30, 2009 by carly

On Wednesday, sweet MR went in for her 15 month checkup. Besides “sshhing” the crying babies in the waiting room and “no, no, noing” a mom on her cell phone, she did perfectly! We love big babies in our family, … Continue reading →

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