Boy - it's been a long time since I've been in this space and believe me, it's not from a lack of wanting to be. You know how life takes those twists and turns, throws you up in the air and back down like a roller coaster ride? That's how it's been around here the past month. Luckily, all is well here with my own little family, everyone is healthy, happy and thriving. A nice young man asked me this week in the hospital elevator if I was going to see a new baby....sigh, oh how I wished I could say yes. It was obvious from his beaming face and coffee in hand that he was indeed a brand new dad. But no, I wasn't going to see a new baby, I was going to see an old man - my dad. For a man who hasn't seen a doctor in years, one fall has led to many medical interventions and a series of back and forths to the hospital. He's on the smooth part of the roller coaster ride right now though and we hope he's on the road to recovery finally. I told him today - no more midnight rides (to the hospital that is).
In the midst of the medical drama, Fall has arrived here in south Texas and it is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! This has to be my favorite time of year - perfect weather - clear blue skys - and pumpkins! For the past two weekends I've made pumpkin muffins for breakfast and I'm still tweaking the recipe to get it just right. The first time wasn't spiced or sweet enough and this time it was a bit too heavy on the molasses. They were both yummy though...just not perfect. Maybe the next batch will be and I'll post my recipe then or if you have one you love - let me know.
So we had a few birthdays since the last time I blogged and I promised a picture of the twin's presents - book slings! I saw these in an etsy store a while back and knew they would be perfect for the girls to keep their nightly reading (you know - those books they are supposed to read at night but can never find), ipods, magazines, small treasures, etc. It was easy to figure out how to make them and I made them reversible so they can have them on a fun bright fabric or a solid fabric (with monogram and pockets). I just saw that Meg over at Sew Liberated posted about her son's book sling too - so go take a peek!
And a store update! I received a new shipment of Bummis covers this week and their new Limited Edition Super Whisper Wraps (Lemon Stars and Sage Stars) are so cute! They are even sweeter in person.
Enjoy your week!
~Lisa
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