Ray and Laura - Laura

Rapunzel

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:13:37 -0700

Coolest Popa Ever

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:12:22 -0700

My kids have the coolest Grampa ever. Click through to see why...

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Summer Dress

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:07:14 -0700

This dress is huge. When I finished making it, I looked at it and thought that it would never in a million years fit Megan this year. But, it does. My little girl is growing up too fast.

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Travel Pillows

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:27:07 -0700

I'm on a roll this week, huh? Haven't ever posted so many sewing projects so close together!

This morning I made three little travel pillows for the kids. Since we will be traveling over night, the kids will have to sleep for quite a while in the car. Hopefully these little pillows will make them a bit more comfortable.

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I'm Ready, Mommy!

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:41 -0700

"Mommy, I'm ready to go to Popa's house. Can we leave now? PLEASE?"

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A skirt and a shirt

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:47:15 -0700

Miss Megan desperately needs clothes. Most of her clothes are getting to be too small, or they are too stained to wear in public. Thankfully, God has blessed me with the ability to sew! And the princess has been reaping the benefits lately.

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Three More Crayon Rolls

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:38:58 -0700

I love these things. I think they are so useful, and just so stinkin' cute! I've made a bunch of them in the past, but somehow, until today, I'd never made any for MY kids. I decided that this would be a good way for them to keep their crayons contained on our long drive this weekend. We'll see if it works. Click through for pictures.

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4 Little Aprons

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:20:39 -0700

On Friday we'll be leaving to visit the great, humid land that is called Omaha, Nebraska. While there, we always do all sorts of fun activities. One of the things that the kids enjoy the most, is helping Ma in the kitchen. She often lets them make cookies, frosting, pizza, and other things that more often than not end up unidentifiable. But the kids always have a great time.

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Perspective

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:13:06 -0700

It's kind of a rough day today for our family. I realized that I was letting myself get caught up in the unfairness of the situation, and I was focusing on the wrong things. Life might not always be fair or right or good. But I serve an amazing God, whose plan is always better than my own. He has given me an amazing husband and incredible kids. What more could I ask for?

So here's a little bit of my perspective for today. I will be posting more later today, so stay tuned.

VBS

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:36:11 -0700

VBS started last night! Our church is doing it a bit differently this year, and is having it for 5 consecutive Wednesday nights.

Yesterday morning, I stopped by the church and picked up the kids t-shirts. I bought Megan a bigger one so that I could cut it up and turn it into a cute dress. And this is where the drama began...

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Lap Quilt

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:23:25 -0700

Finished up a quilt I've been working on for a friend. It has it's issues, but overall, I really like how it turned out. Click through for more pics.

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RIP

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:57:24 -0700

Today we must say goodbye to a dear friend. Though with us for just 2 years, he became an integral part of our family.

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Why I Love Being a Mommy...

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:02:40 -0700

"Mommy, I love you even more than heaven."

"Mommy, will you give me just ONE MORE kiss?"

"Mommy, before we go, I need to give you a hug."

"Mommy, aww, I just love you."

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My New Kitchen

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:13:46 -0700

Some of you know that Ray ordered new appliances for me. Last year, we were able to buy a new refrigerator, and this year we bought new washer/dryer, microwave (the kind that sits on the wall above the stove), dishwasher, and oven.

Today, the last of my new appliances arrived...my stove.

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More Notecards

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:52:30 -0700

This morning I made another set of note cards. I love how simple these cards are to make, and I love that they use scraps! No scrap is too small for making note cards.

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Blue and Gold Apron

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:23:10 -0700

I made my mom an apron! She works at a school whose colors are blue and gold, and whose mascot is a shark. She had to decorate a bunch of cookies at the school, and wanted a cute apron to wear. I, of course, was happy to oblige. Especially since it required a special trip to the fabric store.

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Don't worry mommy...

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:59:01 -0700

It started out like any other typical morning in the Jones' household.
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Finally!

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:38:47 -0700

From the time she arrived into this world bald-headed, I've been waiting for the day when I could finally braid Megan's hair. Well, the day was today.

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Swap and Hop

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:47:45 -0700

As most of you know, I have a weakness when it comes to fabric. I kind of love it. Sometimes I go into the fabric store just to touch all of the different textures (I swear that's the only reason...it's not because I have a 40% off coupon or because novelty prints are 20% off...).

I will admit, however, that my own fabric stash has grown a bit out of hand this past year. Okay...a LOT out of hand.

Now, before you read any more, I need to say that the rest of my house really is pretty clean. I've been working hard to get it clean, and keep it that way. You'll have to trust me that this closet is the exception in my house.
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Only...

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:48:45 -0700

...233 shopping days until Christmas!!

Mommy and Me

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:23:04 -0700

Today I made matching Mommy and Me aprons. I really like Megan's, but am not so excited about mine. Maybe if I was to lose some weight, I'd like it better.

I used the free tutorial found here, and I modified it for Megan's measurements.

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Another apron

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:18:23 -0700

Remember the apron that gave me so much grief? I told myself I'd never again make another one like it.

I was wrong, of course.
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Megan's Quiet Time

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:55:49 -0700

Pincushions!

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:34:42 -0700

Heather came over this morning and we made pincushions! It was a good time of fellowship, as well as sewing. Click through to see our creations.

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Baskets

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:35:30 -0700

The kids didn't need new Easter baskets this year. I have cute baskets that they have used for the last 3 years, and was planning on using those ones again.

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