had two beautiful days out at petals from the past in the country.  antiques in the garden is their annual festival that we participated in.  if you ever get a chance, please go down and visit jason and shelly.  it is a family run business.  they have such a magnificent variety of plants and trees.  looking forward to their black and blueberry festival in june!  yum!

kids market find

this is by far the best kids market and mom find!  svan bouncy seat.  and yes, adrian is no longer a baby, but he can sit in it up to 30 lbs.  so, it works!  17 bucks!  i have heard it retailed for $160.00. what a steal.  now, a.v. has his very own chair in the living room.  he knows where it is and goes to eat crackers in it during snack time.  so clever, my child.

biker babe

adrian loves his new bike seat i scored that the thrift store.  $4.98!  and found a bike helmet there too.  only $1.98!  total investment=$6.96!  but the memories are priceless.  it makes us get off our butts, out of the house, and get the exercise and vitamin d we need so desperately.  ahhh, spring.  

bleary eyed

i'm a bleary-eyed mama.  my days and nights are full of wakefulness as adrian continues his teething ritual.  his mouth at times is full of so much pain.  he is transformed from a gentle boy to a violent and irrational child.  he is so frustrated, he has started to hit his head against whatever is near.  i feel such sorrow for him.  i wish i could take the pain for him.  actually, i do need to call the dentist.  i had a toothache last week.  hmmm...

wedding weekend

it was a beautiful day for a wedding.  wasn't sure in the morning when a massive thunderstorm passed through, but it cleared to a perfect day.  my friend, mary and i drove to montgomery to our dear friend, marie's, mama's house.  my friend, marie, had met billy over the internet, on myspace.  he lives in the u.k.  they have had a wonderful relationship of writing each other, talking to each other via webcam, and flying back and forth to visit when they could for 2 years now.  they are perfect for each other in every way.  i am so happy marie found someone who loves her the way she is, not the way they want her to be.  i have known her for 10 years now, and it is wonderful to see her so happy and in love.  they finally tied the knot on saturday.  it was a beautiful ceremony in the old house.  her mama was there, as well as her 3 siblings.  they are such a lovely couple, and of course i wish them well.  she is moving to the u.k. to live with him.  i am going to miss her, but we will keep in touch with a little help from the internet.  

clover crawl - green event

the annual clover crawl was today at vulcan park.  it's a green event.  and the sun was so beautiful today as well.  first sunburn of spring.  spent time learning about green companies and products.  pretty cool.  wore my green treads.  adrian wore his green tee.  good music from friends and good food.  what more could we ask for?  

cabbage patch

these babies are too cute.  daphne and i took our babes to the botanical gardens today.  they were so sweet in their matching crab outfits.  they remind me of something we used to wear when we were kids.  smocking and embroidery, yeah!  and crabs!  we must take them to the beach in these. 

mama gets a new pair of shoes

i needed a NEW pair of shoes.  i am so often pulled into the $2 shoe phenomenon.  there is a thrift shop called "isabelles" right behind where i work.  i know, dangerous, right?  well, they always sell their shoes for $2.  they are used, but usually in really good condition.  so, i usually just wait till i find a pair in there.  i mean, if i can buy a pair of shoes for $2 and recycle them for me to wear, why pay more, right?  well, i was looking for a pair of shoes to go with a dress i need to wear to a wedding at the end of the month and i didn't find what i was looking for, but i found these.  how perfect.  and what is better is that they are GREEN!  they are made by simple and are eco sneakers.  they have organic cotton uppers, organic cotton linings, a recycled PET pedbed, AND a recycled car tire outsole.  i mean these are darn cute and eco friendly.   i love this.  and the best part of all?  $15 new!  i have got a new spring in my step this spring...

wintry goodness

we were pleasantly surprised by snow sunday morning.  we were thrilled, of course.  although it was very cold, we took a stroll to see the white goodness before it melted in the afternoon.  oh, well.  i guess i am glad i do not have to deal with it all winter long, like some folks.  the weather is pretty mild here, and promises to be around 70 by the weekend.  definitely looking forward to that!  here is the thrifted hat.  so cute.  and a steal at $.30!

new sewing stuff!

so, i have been busy in my sweet little spare time.  which is so rare, i swear it flies by before i realize.  made some gifts for a friend's children.  new baby and 3 year old girl.  the onesie has an applique bird over the heart.  i made a little muslin bag for it to fit nicely into.  even has a little bird on the outside!  i am thinking about selling these at a show in april.  we'll see how many i can get done.  the art smock is from bend the rules sewing by amy karol.  i love her book and am really pleased at how this turned out.  the fabric is so fun and youthful and the pockets are actually from sheets we got while visiting this couple when they lived in alaska.  so, there is a bit of recycling thrown in with sentimentality.  first time to do bias tape, i am embarrassed to admit.  but it was fine.  it will get easier the more i do it!  does anyone dig this?  tell me what you think...