Country Charm

I just love how this heart-shaped pocket looks on Trinni's new skirt! When she wears her new skirt that I invented for her, she looks like she came straight out of Laura Ingall's "Little House on The Prairie." It wasn't a major feat to make this skirt, but it brought Trinni a little bit of joy and a feeling that she is Mommy's 'special girl,' and that is what is most important.

The pattern came straight from a wonderful book called "Sew What Skirts." This book is such a confidence booster for the beginning seamstress. It helps you to discover your own flare for sewing through the making of skirts. It doesn't matter what your shape or size, you can design your own fine frock using the basic formulas contained therein. It is a must read for anyone wishing to add a little bit of flare to their wardrobe, which according to my mother-in-law, is what I posess :)

Trinity & My Three Sons...sounds Italian doesn't it?

Trinity, Turner, Jacob hangin' out with baby-Caden

Caden crawling at 7 months in his fat cloth diaper :)

Jacob checking out the homeschool shelf

Turner and Caden having an affectionate moment for the camera.

Jacob admiring our new circus animals.

The Community Baa's Bath Baambs

Fun Food at Snacktime

My children & I loved creating this fun finger food!

~1/2 loaf specialty bread sliced into pieces for (turtles legs)

~1/2 avacado (turtle shell)

~1 beautiful berry (turtle head)

This snack idea came from our little acorn learning program. If you are looking for a great homeschool/unschooly type preschool/K program, you may love Little Acorn Learning. http://www.littleacornlearning.com/ You can purchase their lesson plans/activites by the month. They also have "seasonal childcare menus" available with meal plans that include the grain color of the day and healthy ingredient choices for each meal & snack.

Enjoy!