What a wonderful way to spend a day. Snuggled up to my favorite little guy while my favorite big guy makes me breakfast in bed. Homemade pastry with fresh whipped cream and strawberries. It was perfection. And I only had…
Atti’s Alphabet Quilt
I’ve been meaning to write up a pattern for this quilt for Atti’s entire life, but it’s OK that I put it off because now I have it to share for a day like today – between project finishes, working…
Healer Embroidered Quilt
Once we got Atti’s official Cerebral Palsy diagnosis, we had to start a whole new round of evaluations and state agencies. We just went this week to a school nearby where they have a huge therapy gym with equipment that…
Atti’s Playlists
Last week when I posted that video about Atti’s obsession with music, I got a couple questions about what he listens to, so I thought I’d share our favorites and hopefully hear about a few of yours. His go to…
The Music Man
I spent part of today finally downloading every video we’ve ever taken of Atti’s whole life off of the video camera, and onto the computer. So in honor of my massive feat of organization, I give you my favorite video…
Burp Rag Tutorial
Nothing is better for a burp rag than a cloth diaper, but nobody wants to cart around something that looks like a cloth diaper. This tutorial is easy enough for beginning sewers, but is so adorable you’ll wear it on…
2009 Year of Pleasures #7
The kitties have been very close as we’ve been learning to deal with Atti’s new diagnosis. I know how kooky this sounds, but I swear they know when they’re needed.
Atti’s Birthday Present
This hanging toy is made up of all natural materials, so if you have a chewer like I do, you can rest easy. Back to business around here, it’s time I share this little project in detail. If you’re much…
Food Nanny Notebooks
A few months ago I introduced you all to my Aunt Liz and recommended her fabulous, downhome, country cookbook. I’ve been cooking at least one meal a week from that cookbook ever since. It’s not exactly fat free food, but…
Christmas card 2008
I think that most of my cards have arrived at their destination by now, so I think it’s safe to unveil it. Plus I keep trying to shoot a video tutorial of how to tie a bow and the only…