PLEASE sign this petition

Pin It To make a long story short, Congress has passed a new law that will make it impossible for home sewers and small businesses that sell childrens clothes to stay in business. The details of the law are still unclear, but it could also prohibit the sale of all used clothing and toys that were made prior to 02/09/2009.

PLEASE sign this petition

PETITION LINK

Two Weeks from Today!!

Pin It We will be in Disney World, having dinner with Cinderella! I am beyond excited and so are the kids.

I am completed stressed that I am going to forget something or plan something wrong...so I hope that I will be able to truly relax and just enjoy the trip!

Of all things...I am worried about forgetting ponchos! lmbo Someone remind me to buy them, ok?

This is a busy week.

Thursday is of course, Thanksgiving! I love that holiday. However, this year, it is ALSO my 30th birthday! HOW in the heck did I get to be 30?

THEN, Friday is SHOPPING!!! Finally, family is coming to visit that afternoon. I am looking forward to that as well. :)

Rough Morning...

Pin It AAAAGHH!! That's me screaming after the rough morning I had with McKinley. That kid is relentless!! lol

So today I am vowing to get organized, because when I am stressed it only makes it harder to deal with him.

Then I listened to this song about 10 times to remind me that there WILL come a time when I will long for these years to be here again.

These are not my kids. ;) This is just the only video of the song I could find on youtube.

It's a beautiful life...

Pin It I am sure many of you have seen the Jon & Kate Plus 8 commercial with this song...I just love it! It's exactly how I have felt that last few days. I think that so many times we get caught up in feeling sad about what we don't have or wishing that things could be better in this way or that way.

But I really have a beautiful life!

I love my husband, I love my kids, I love my parents, I love my friends, I love my too small, busting at the seams house, and my old, paid-off car. (that Evie has affectionally named "Erbie". LOL)

McKinley has been home from school the last few days. Yesterday, we hung out with friends...and while it is crazy taking 5 small children out for lunch and moderating their playdate...It's a BEAUTIFUL LIFE!

Today, we went out for lunch to Cici's and to Target. Such simple things, but they were BEYOND happy! What more is there to love than pizza and a treat from the Target $1 section?? It's a BEAUTIFUL LIFE!

And then for Mommy, a quick trip to the spa for an eyebrow waxing (a year overdue!) and a stop at Starbucks for a Peppermint Mocha on the way home. It's a BEAUTIFUL LIFE!

Finally, we finished off the day by running errands with Daddy. Fed Ex, a stop to sweep out the car, and dinner at Steak N' Shake...complete with shakes for all! It's a BEAUTIFUL LIFE!

Turn around, it's right in front of you!!

Less than 3 days...

Pin It And my friend Cassi, of Sugar Britches Boutique, is flying in from Florida!! I can't wait to meet her!

Then on Wednesday night several of our friends are meeting us in Indianapolis to stay in a hotel for the evening. From there we drive down to Pigeon Forge to spend 3 nights in a cabin with 7 of our other friends from around the country. This is an annual trip that we started last year and I am so excited for a few days of girl chat, shopping, and eating out!

Here is a picture of our cabin!



One last thing...4 weeks from tonight we will be in DisneyWorld!! The kids are really looking forward to our trip. I can't wait, but am feeling stressed about being able to get everything done. My mom and I have been working our fannies off trying to get all the outfits done, we will see if we can accomplish all the plans we have in mind!

Shared with me by a friend...

Pin It Tonight while speaking with a friend, she shared this verse with me. It was exactly the verse I needed to minister to my heart.

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

I have also called on this verse during the past week! It just happened to be McKinley's bible verse for school.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Pin It CLICK HERE to see BijouCo's latest launch, Decades!

Boutique Angels Charity Launch

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Several of the lovely ladies from Bijou & Company teamed up to list a set for the Boutique Angels Charity Launch. We were honored to model the darling set for these ladies!

100% of the proceeds from the Valentines dress, leggings, and hairbows will be donated to help families of soldiers!

A huge thank you to:

Missy Lulu
Room*6
Ladybug Bowtique

CLICK HERE TO SEE THIS WONDERFUL LISTING!

From the mouths of babes...

Pin It I admit it, I have election anxiety.

One candidate shares almost none of the same beliefs and values as me. I worry what will happen to this country if he is able to implement his proposed plans. What kind of America is going to be here for my children?

I have had a whole range of emotions today.

Then during a discussion with the kids today about the election McKinley proceeds to say, it's ok either way mommy...because God is the President.

God is the president.

What wisdom from a seven year old little boy. God IS the president of my life.

Don't forget to vote tomorrow and pick up your free Starbucks & Krispy Kreme when you are finished!

So there is the end of my rambling thoughts and the only post I will have about the election.

God Bless America!

Happy Halloween!

Pin It Tonight our friends, Stephanie, Matt, Wyatt, Madeline, and Luke came over for Halloween! We ordered PaPa Murphy's pizza, and while the kids were waiting to go trick or treating...they decorated cupcakes and did a craft.

They all looked so adorable! The daddy's took the kids out while us mommy's stayed in and passed out the candy. I love seeing all the costumes! My favorite costume this year was a little girl whose jeans were covered in candy Smarties...she was a SMARTYPANTS! lol

Here is a picture of the kids. Evie was a cat, but I forgot to get face paint for whiskers and a nose, bad mommy. And McKinley, of course, was Darth Vader!

Food for Thought

Pin It 1. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
2. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong
3. You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.
4. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
5. You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.
6. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.
7. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.
8. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
9. You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
10 You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they will not do for themselves.

William J. H. Boetcker

Christmas Pictures

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So...we went out and tried to take Christmas pictures the other night. These are the times when I wish I knew what I was doing with my camera! lol I think we got a few good shots, but I want to try one more photoshoot. The kids are going to kill me when I tell them! I love taking the pictures myself though because I feel like I get so many pictures of their personalities that you don't get when you go to a portrait studio.

Taking the kids pictures and putting one of them on our Christmas cards is one of my favorites things to do at the holidays. Who doesn't like to show off their kids?!



I *think* this one below might be the one for cards!

Pumpkin Patch Pictures

Pin It While we were in Michigan, we visited the pumpkin patch!

I love the Pumpkin Patch, we still have to pay a visit to our favorite patch in Indianapolis. Who wouldn't love a place that has a pumpkin eating dinosaur?! lol

Tattered Tulips & Journal Modiste

Pin It I almost forget!! We are the designer of the week on Journal Modiste, one of my favorite websites.

To see our interview CLICK HERE.

Tomorrow, we are heading up to Michigan for the weekend to visit my in-laws. I am looking forward to a pretty drive, as the leaves should be in peak color!

Have a great weekend everyone!

I survived the dentist!

Pin It I thought I should let everyone know that I survived the dentist...and I still think I would rather have another baby than do that again. lol I ended up getting two wisdom teeth pulled and a deep cleaning. I felt pretty yucky over the weekend, but I am feeling back to normal now...AND I got a good jumpstart on my diet. ROFL!

Only 50 something days before we leave for Disney and my goal is to lose 15 pounds. Maybe if I say it publicly I will be shamed into sticking to my diet!

Is there something wrong...

Pin It with the fact that I would rather go through childbirth again then go to the dentist and have a tooth pulled? lol

I have a wisdom tooth that has become infected. It is causing me to have swollen glands, sore throat, fever, chills, body aches...all the fun stuff!!

My sweet husband is coming home from work early today to take me to the dentist. Your prayers for me to be calm and have courage are greatly appreciated!

New Made to Match Jeans Listed!

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I just loved the newest Gymboree line, Holiday Friend, so much that I decided to make a pair of matching jeans.

I love how they turned out!

The winning bidder will have their jeans shipped within 10 days, and they may also chose to have a ruffle skirt made, instead of jeans.

TAKE A PEEK!

Grandma

Pin It I will miss you so much. You were always there...I know how much you loved me and the kids. I hope you know how much I loved you.




I keep thinking of this song, the words express how I feel right now. I wish I could visit one more time, have one more email, one more family dinner...

Holiday Custom Boutique Sweater/Skirt Set

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I just LOVE the way this set turned out! Unique, elegant, and sophisticated...your daughter will be a showstopper on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all winter long wearing this custom design from Tattered Tulips.

When I saw this embellished fabric, I immediately had a design in mind. However, my mom had a different vision! lol This whole design is hers from start to finish. She started with the gorgeous fabric and created a beautiful skirt, perfect for twirling. Then she pulled the deep turquoise and burgundy red colors from the skirt and hand crocheted a soft sweater, from hand washable wool yarn. Your sweetie will never want to take it off!! The set is finished with an adorable beret hat, complete with a hand crocheted flower.

If you are looking from something unique for the holidays and want your daughter to stand apart, take a peek at this amazing set!

CLICK HERE

Matilda Jane Trunk Show Party

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Well you probably know by now that I love all clothes for my daughter from Gymboree & Gap to Custom Boutique. I also love the whimisical and fun designs from Matilda Jane Trunk Shows and decided to host a party! If you are interested in placing an order email me at tatteredtulips@email.com

Tomorrow night my Rudolph Christmas set ends on eBay! Don't miss this versatile 3 piece set that includes a dress/skirt, euro hoodie, and leggings. This innovative design can be worn two different ways, allowing you the verstility to have several different outfits!!

CLICK HERE to see this fun listing! And don't forget that a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Internation Hospital for Children.

Bijou & Company ~ Christmas Around the World

Pin It There are many holiday traditions around the world -- but all celebrate in the spirit of giving. That is why the designers at Bijou & Co. are most excited to announce our newest launch, Christmas Around the World. Reaching across countries, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the International Children's Hospital. So you know that your bid goes beyond the custom -- it's helping to heal a child. And, after all, what better Christmas gift can you give, than the gift of hope? Bid early. Bid often. Make a difference.

Beginning on September 9th, search BijouCo on eBay!

Here is just a small peek at the many festive outfits and accessories that you will find as we journey to Christmas Around the World!

7 Years Ago...

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My life completely changed when my son, McKinley, was born.

He is definitely a wild man! He keeps us on our toes, provides us with many frustrating moments, and many more joyous moments. He makes us laugh and makes us proud.

I forgot to take his picture today. After school, was a flurry of dinner, homework, and a trip to Target. Apparently his birthday money was burning a hole in his pocket and we just HAD to check out the toy section! lol But this picture is from two years ago and one of my favorites of him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILD BOY! I love you!

We were featured in a magazine!

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I forget to tell everyone this and was reminded by my friend, Molly's, blog.

Recently, Evie modeled several sets from MollyODesigns 2008 fall line. Molly was so excited to get the call that she was going to be featured in BLVDS Las Vegas. BLVDS is a trendy magazine for the local Las Vegas area. She was asked to submit various pictures of her fall boutique designs and one picture she submitted of Evie received a whole page to itself!

Here is the picture:

This adorable dress & hat is from the Country Cute line.



My friend Kristen's 6 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It has been life-changing for her and her family. Kailyn is a trooper and even tests her own blood sugar levels and adminsters her own insulin shots (with supervision).

On September 21st, Kristen will be walking for a diabetes cure.

Please CLICK HERE to donate and read more about Kailyn's struggle with diabetes and how we can all help towards a cure for this disease.

I Just Got A Card....

Pin It From Evie.

I open it and it is all scribbles...of course. lol

"read it, Mommy"

Me: "Why don't you read it to me, Evie?"

"Thank you for cooking lunch....Uh...I mean dinner...of all your life."

LOL!

Someone appreciates me, a little, sometimes.

Musings...

Pin It Losing weight is hard.

God REALLY is good.

Wii Fit - If you don't have one...it's worth $90 to watch your husband do the hula hoop & step aerobics! lol

I love youtube.com

A little over 100 days before Disney!

What's for lunch?

Pray for my friend Jenni, her mom passed away today. She is young, her mom is young, and Jenni has two small children.

Cancer stinks.


Finally, after having an idea for a Christmas design, I am stumped on how to execute it? Should I make a skirt, a dress? It's driving me nuts!

My idea was a Christmas Angel set, with 3-d appliqued wings similar to my tinkerbell shirt from Spring 2008. 6 yards of white chenille and gorgeous blue corduroy later...I am at a complete standstill!

Eskimo Kisses

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Not much time today! But I wanted to pop in and tell you that I listed our Eskimo Kisses set last night. I love how this one turned out! Especially because Evie LOVES to give eskimo kisses right now, it totally fits her! lol

The Japanese import fabric is adorable and was easy inspiration for a custom boutique set!

It's hard to type with plastic bracelets and plastic rings on, courtesy of Evie and her new dress-up trunk! lol Oh and in case you were wondering, McKinley is still doing great at his new school. He lost one "stick" today, but I expected that as he has had a cold and the cold medicine always makes him a little wild.

CLICK HERE FOR ESKIMO KISSES

I've Been Tagged!

Pin It 8 Things I am Passionate About (in no particular order):

Jesus

Todd

McKinley

Evie

Sewing/Designing Kids Clothes

My Friends

Selling on Amazon

Decorating

8 Books I Have Read and Enjoyed:

(I rarely have time to read books anymore, so this one was hard! lol)

Mission on Motherhood

Nights in Rodanthe

The Wedding

The Five Love Languages of Children

Anything by Nora Roberts

Duck for President - LOL

That's all I can think of for now...

8 Words/Phrases I Say Often:

Hey, what are you doing?

STOP it!

I SAID, STOP it!

STOP it or you are going to sit on your bed!

Did you poop again?!

Thank you

I Love You

or something... (didn't know I said that alot until the kids started saying it. lol)

8 Things I Want to do Before I Die… (In no particular order):

Be Skinny

Have a stronger relationship with God

Travel Alot

See my kids graduate and get married

Be a Grandma

Retire to the Outer Banks with my husband

Pay off me credit cards

Be Happier and more relaxed

8 Things I Learned This Past Year:

I love my Husband more than I ever thought possible.

My kids childhood is passing fast, and to stop and enjoy it.

My mom is more patient than I ever knew.

Having a best friend saves you on therapy bills.

Watching a child being born is the most amazing thing ever.

Money really doesn't buy happiness.

A paid off car is the best kind of all.

To be content.

8 People I want to Tag:

Wendy

Helen

Molly

Charity

That's all I know for now.

Special Honors for Tattered Tulips!

Pin It This week our Pumpkin Patch hand crocheted sweater and appliqued skirt was picked as a favorite item of the week on Boutique Buyers Blog. Which is especially exciting, because I love this blog! If you have never taken a peek...be sure to stop over and check it out! It's a great blog ran by a team of regular custom boutique buyers. They find you to the cutest listings on Ebay & Etsy. They also link buyers & designers with their ask the designer/aske the buyer series, which I love!

We were also featured on Kiddlins!

Here is a sneak peak of a fun set that we will be listing later in the week with the Cats VS. Dogs BijouCo Ebay launch. We started with an adorable Japenese Eskimo fabric...then made appliqed jeans, pinafore jumper dress, appliqued tee, and removeable fur cuffs!

First Day of School!

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I have so been looking forward to the first day of school! lol Summer boredom had completely set in here. A worn out mommy had led to too many hours of Spongebob, which had opened the door for lots of sibling bickering!

However, when the day finally arrived...I cried, as usual on the first day of school. Par for the course with me. I tell my husband, he is driving me crazy, but I will miss him! McKinley did great and seems to be adjusting wonderfully to his new school. Then Thursday came and it was time for Evie's first day of pre-school. Thank goodness Todd was able to take the day off so I did not have much time to dwell on it. She also did great and we went out for breakfast while she was there! lol

Here are a few pictures of my babies, who are not really babies at all anymore.

Pumpkins Everywhere!

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Ok, Ok....I know I already said how much I love fall yesterday, but I am going to say it again today! lol

Every year, we spend October weekends at the pumpkin patch, apple orchard, or walking around Brown County, Indiana. I especially love pumpkins and the colors of fall. Brown, deep oranges, yellows, and reds...so I created these two outfits. The hand-crocheted sweater, made by my mom, is so soft that Evie never wants to take it off. Due to the time involved in recreating the sweater, we will only be listing it once.

CLICK HERE to see Paisley Pumpkin and Pumpkin Patch from Tattered Tulips

I love fall clothes!

Pin It I love fall clothes, plain & simple. Boots, sweaters, tights, hats, knee high socks...I just love it all! It might be because Fall is my favorite time of year, I love the way the air smells, going to the pumpkin patch, and visiting the apple orchard. lol This year Gap has a line that is right up my alley, if they made it in women's sizes I would buy every piece. I will settle with dressing Evie up, look at how yummy this stuff is!




Yesterday, I listed a new Nesting Doll custom design. Our Nesting Doll set from Fall 2007 was a favorite and I decided we needed a new one for this year! The four piece set includes the dress, appliqued jeans, peasant top, and sash. Mix & match to create several different outfits!

TAKE A PEEK!



Speaking of Fall clothing...stay tuned tomorrow for a gorgeous crocheted sweater and appliqued skirt that features pumpkins galore! AND stay tuned for pictures from our first day of school!

Cutest Blog on the Block

Pin It When I signed onto the blog of my friend, Stephanie Huntley, I was drawn immediately to her adorable background! Where did she find it, where could I get one?!

Turns out www.thecutestblogontheblock.com has a huge variety of amazing background pages for your blog! And the best part is you won't lose any of your links or widgets, so change it as often as you like! You might see mine changing daily. lol So take a peek at their website and spice up your blog today!

Happy Birthday Evie!

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Oh my, where does the time go? I can't believe that today is Evie's fourth birthday! For some reason, four is feeling especially sad to me. lol It means she is really and truly not a baby, not even a toddler, anymore. It also brings back so many memories of when we brought her home from the hospital, such a sweet baby. And all that hair!

To make matters worse, she will start preschool in a little over a week!

So today, we got all dressed up to parade around Walmart this afternoon. Now my little peanut is resting up so we can all go The Cheescake Factory tonight!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET EVELYN, I love you!

Taking Pictures...

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To me, one of the most interesting and challenging parts of selling our designs on Ebay is taking photographs. Since I started selling custom boutique designs on ebay I have upgraded my camera two times! LOL Right now I have a Canon Rebel XTi and I am slowly starting to understand how to use it, although I still have a long long way to go! There is so much to learn. I am proud to say that my last few photoshoots have been shot completely on manual mode.

Photoshoots are usually very fun for me and Evie, we search out interesting and unique spots all over our area to take pictures. McKinley sometimes tags along and he is always great at helping me get Evie to smile!

Our most recent photoshoot, for our fall set that we will be listing on Tuesday, was taken at a place that we call "the secret spot"! LOL I love how the path winds into the woods behind Evie. I also love the look on her face...she is smiling at her big brothers antics. I love how good of friends they are!

This set turned really cute, sweet and simple for autumn. The houndtooth jumper and brown gauchos are the softest pinwhale corduroy fabric. I chose to make the shirt with short sleeves, as crisp mornings quickly turn to warm afternoons during our Indiana fall season. However the winning bidder can choose to have long sleeves.

M2MG Gymboree Classroom Kitty

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This flirty little skirt is made to match Gymboree's newest line, Classroom Kitty. There are tons of appliques and cute little details on this skirt. AND the winning bidder can choose to have jeans made instead of a skirt.

Take a peak!

CLASSROOM KITTY

Only 12 More Days of Summer...

Pin It Wasn't I just wondering how I would make it through summer vacation? Seems like it was only yesterday and yet our summer is almost over. I have to admit, I have really enjoyed having McKinley at home with us and I will miss him when he goes back to school. He is a big first grader this year! Evie will also be going to preschool, although she will have to wear uniforms...so no back to school custom on the first day for us. :(

In an effort to squeeze every drop of fun out of summer that we possibly can, Todd and I are going to take the kids to Indiana Dunes next week. I am really looking forward to the trip! Doesn't hurt that there is an amazing outlet mall right nearby! lol

Well, the kids and I are off to Trader Joes. (my favorite grocery store)

Chat soon!

Create Your Own School Pictures

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Each school year thousands of memories are created. Some of them are saved in a folder, journal or scrapbook. But one of the most important memories you will look back on in the years to come will be your child’s school picture. You of course will want everything to be perfect. Bijou & Co. can help you create the perfect memory that will last a lifetime.

Bijou & Co presents Create Your Own School Picture. From July 24 – 31, our talented group of designers will be listing amazing back to school outfits. Perfect for the first day or school, or school picture day! Not only will you receive a one-of-a-kind boutique outfit, but you will also receive an original 11x17 artist portrait of your child wearing her custom boutique design.

What could be better?! The perfect outfit and the perfect photo. Two memories rolled into one. After all a picture is worth a thousand words and in this case a thousand memories.


To see the amazing designs and portraits, go to ebay and enter search term BijouCo Pictures. You can also read about the latest launch news by visiting our blog at http://bijouandco.blogspot.com

Our Tattered Tulips Custom Set is not only perfect for back to school, but would also be amazing in a magical trip to Epcot! The 3 piece set features a hand smocked dress that showcases children from around the world! The jeans include a primitive, child like drawing of a stick girl and adorable phrases from the dress fabric.

Back to School Custom Sets Listed!

Pin It This week Tattered Tulips Custom Boutique Designs listed 2 adorable sets that would be perfect for back to school! This first set is a darling pair of apple appliqued jeans made to match Gymboree Prep School line. The jeans feature appliques on every leg! Including an apple tree, apples, and the word apple. The jeans are finished off with a double ruffle. As a special offer, we will ship these jeans within ONE week! CLICK HERE



Our other set listed is Polka Dot Panda and his apple for the teacher! We were inspired by an adorable Japanese fabric that features apples and pandas, you will not want to miss this 3 piece set! CLICK HERE

Crisp Summer Apple

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I loved this picture so much, I had to share it with you!

Yesterday, Evie and I went out for a photo shoot. I was inspired to create a set by an adorable Japanese fabric that features pandas and apples. What a fun twist for a Back To School custom boutique design! Well we had to take an apple for our photo shoot, of course!!

During the entire shoot Evie kept asking when she could eat the apple! LOL This picture captured her first juicy bite into the apple and I thought it screamed summer!

I will post more pictures of the panda set a little later. ;)

Make A Wish...

Pin It Tattered Tulips was recently asked to guest launch with Vendemia. The theme is "Once Upon a Time" and it just happened that we were already in the process is working on a Fairy Princess design titled, "Make a Wish".

The set is a 3 piece outfit, that will transition perfectly from Summer to Fall. There are tons of girly details and colors! We finished off the euro jumper dress with euro ruffles, ric rac, and an adorable fairy princess applique on the pocket.

Take a peek! We will be listing this set on July 15th.

Chasing Butterflies...

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Yesterday, my aunt and I took our 4 kids to Conner Prairie. Conner Prairie is a wonderful place, that showcases the history of Indiana. The idealic setting is complete with old homes, animals, rustic fences, and lush fields.

It is also the perfect place to chase butterflies.

So, as I sat there on the porch of an almost 200 year old home, and watched the 2 girls laughing as they ran around chasing the butterflies...I just knew it was one of those moments in life that you never want to forget. There is just nothing like the giggles of pure joy from little children!

Friends Around the World

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I have a sneek peek for you!

On July 17th, BijouCo will be having a launch called School Pictures. EACH and every listing will include an artist rendering of your child in their custom creation, a $30 retail value! It is a such a special and unique way to remember their childhood. It's a school picture, with a twist!

My set is called Friends Around the World, and features smocking of seven friends on the bodice. The appliqued jeans are adorable when worn with the dress or by themselves! The set reminds me of the beginning of the school year...a time for making new friends and reconnecting with old friends.


Just today, I received an email from the artist...I can't show you that just yet, but you won't want to miss this launch!!

Blogging Kids

Pin It Sorry it has been a whole week since I last blogged. Wow, time flies when the kids are at home all day!

We have been having a nice summer...and I admit that McKinley and I have been playing alot of Mario Kart Wii! LOL

An online friend of mine, Heather, had the idea to let our kids start their own blogs. I love the idea!! McKinley has been having a great time posting to his blog...and he has no idea that he is keeping his spelling, reading, and writing skills sharp at the same time.

I would love your to take a peek at his blog and feel free to post a comment, if you like! :) I will warn you that the choice of songs were completely his, I had no say in the matter!

McKinley's Place Blog

LaNae Needs

Pin It I stole this idea from Stephanie and Heather! LOL

It's a fun little game

Google your name and the word needs, all in quotations....you get some interesting results! Here were a few of mine...

LaNae needs to turn 13 more or gain 316 more Werewolf points to reach the next level

LaNae needs numbers!

LaNae needs now.

LaNae needs to learn.

By Special Request

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Apparently, I have had a request for pictures of both kids! LOL I always feel bad because McKinley does not have his picture taken nearly as much as Evie. He is such a great model too! Too bad there is not much demand for custom boutique designs in boys size 7/8.

Today was McKinley's first official day of summer vacation. We hit Walmart for a sprinkler and crafts! The sprinkler did not entertain them as long as I had hoped, do they ever? However, the puppet craft kit was well worth the $4.72! They both spent well over an hour making their puppets this afternoon and we have a puppet show scheduled for 9 A.M. tomorrow. Can't wait!

So...here are some pictures of both my beautiful angels.