These are the aprons I designed and sewed for the girls the first week we arrived in Iowa. Grace asked me to add a ruffle to her apron because it wasn't "long enough." Both aprons are reversible and the girls enjoy wearing them.
Aunt Susan is the queen of repurposing! So with a little inspiration from her and some great ideas from the library we came home and created some of our recycled art! We used cardboard from cereal boxes to cut the template we wanted to decorate. Using food coloring and Elmer's glue we painted aluminum foil, let it dry for a day or two (the more food coloring you use the more vibrant the color because the glue dries clear and the color is muted.) Then we cut the foil into squares and decorated the templates. Next step is to decorate them with ribbons, trim, and other random things we find....but all in good time.
When we emptied the last cereal box, Grace looked at me and said, "I know, we can cut that into a cardboard dinosaur!" Dinosaurs, people, dogs, turtles, and spiders are on the list for recycled cardboard collages. We will be some crafty girls this winter...I'm super excited and can hardly wait to get started.
Born 9/25/09 at 01:57 in the morning. 9lbs, 8 ounces. 21.5 inches long. He had a hard time breathing when he first came out and then after he feeds his oxygen goes down a little. He'll be staying in the intensive care unit for a couple of days at least. Mom is recovering well. Please include James in your prayers.
Aunt Susan is the queen of repurposing! So with a little inspiration from her and some great ideas from the library we came home and created some of our recycled art! We used cardboard from cereal boxes to cut the template we wanted to decorate. Using food coloring and Elmer's glue we painted aluminum foil, let it dry for a day or two (the more food coloring you use the more vibrant the color because the glue dries clear and the color is muted.) Then we cut the foil into squares and decorated the templates. Next step is to decorate them with ribbons, trim, and other random things we find....but all in good time.
When we emptied the last cereal box, Grace looked at me and said, "I know, we can cut that into a cardboard dinosaur!" Dinosaurs, people, dogs, turtles, and spiders are on the list for recycled cardboard collages. We will be some crafty girls this winter...I'm super excited and can hardly wait to get started.
We love our dresses! Thanks, Grandma Peggy for making them!
Grace Headed for the sheep shearing with her little baby.
Anne, baby and Edwin learn about bread baking.
It took the entire family to make a rope. 
Pioneer women and the sheep.
Grace was working hard all day while the rest of us sat and ate lunch.
Anne came running to help Grace.
Grace and Anne greeted Gary, the ox, before we put him to work on our wagon ride. Gabe is the other ox, but he's not as people friendly.
Zoe and Molly joined us on this ride.
Giddy Up, Edwin! Pull that wagon!
Nauvoo can't be experienced without a stop at the Blacksmith's shop.
Playing games this morning was a great activity while we waited for oatmeal to cook.
The little ladies just needed a little peek to help them know where to pin the pacifier on the baby!
We loved all the gifts, toys, and treats. Thanks for sending us your love in a box!
