The Maya Wrap

My friend Alexis from NC sent me this cool baby sling - she has been marketing the product and suggested using it since Clara is so fussy. It will also come in handy on our upcoming adventure to Spain! I already own the new native sling but I may like this one better because you can control the tightness which makes the baby feel more secure. Alexis designed their website (mayawrap.com) - check it out.

Photos by William

Becca has got me bakin'

Suz is redecorating, Emily's sewing, I think Cahty -s been entertaining guests......I don't know about the other sisters but Becca has got me baking!!! Today we did baguettes, biscotti, and these cute little shaped loaves. Dad talked me into purchasing them on our last trip to Spoons n' Spice. I finally go them to use and it was so much fun. Again, William sat infront of the WOLF with the light on watching the bread as if it were a TV show. Tomorrow we'll have heart and flower pb&j's. Thanks Becca!

Little Miss Bug Eyes

Here is little Clara Lou. She is wearing a reversible kimono I made her. I love the print and quality of the paisley fabric that was salvaged from a pair of Cheryl's bu-you ("I don't want" in Chinesse) pajama bottoms. The reverse side is made of a pink knit velour of which I also made some footed pants. I will post the whole outfit along with some of my other recent sewing projects.

So much for Shiny Cowboyboots

These are William's cool boots. Maryanna is sporting them with her diaper after a post nap bath. The little stinker did it AGAIN - phew what a mess in her crib! Good thing she is so irresistibly cute.

"My Solution for Wall Scribblers"

By Maryanna
The following was an experiment. I bought four 2x3 ft foamcoard boards (originally I thought to buy canvases but they were too expensive) - the foamcoard was 4$ a piece - I let the kids go at it with a combination of pencils, markers, and acrylic paints. It turned out to be a huge sucess. The boys were very careful and thoughful about their pieces. It occupied them completely for hours at a time over the course of 3 days (Maryanna's took 60 seconds). We now have original art on our bare walls. I displayed Peter's "Bloggysing" horizontally but he informed me that it didn't look right and turned it on its side for what he thought to be better presentation. I think he was right.

"Bloggysing"

By Peter

"The Great Underwater Competition"

By Wiliiam