Ray and Laura - Laura

Magnetic Letters

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:47 -0700

Well, technically this isn't a sewing project, but it involved fabric, so I'm putting it here.

I realized the other day that Miss Megan doesn't know her letters. She can say the alphabet, but she cannot recognize the letters by sight. SO I decided to make her some fun magnets to help her learn.

The Dads in my life

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:37:04 -0700

I have been so blessed to have wonderful men in my life.

My Daddy is seriously the best daddy a girl could have ever had. Some of my favorite memories of my Daddy are from when he would take me to the stock car races. The track was dirt, and Daddy let me wear some super cool goggles so the dirt didn't get in my eyes. He always bought me a licorice rope, which was a HUGE treat, and once I even won a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles t-shirt. We'd sit on those hard bleachers, being sprayed with dirt, and watching the cars go round and round and I'd feel like the most special girl in the world sitting there next to my daddy. I love that man.

Another very important dad in my life is Ray. He is such a great daddy to our kids. When I watch him rough house with the boys, or paint Megan's fingernails, or sing to his Kaybelle, I just know that these kids are going to grow up feeling just as loved by their daddy as I did. I love that man.

And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention a dad that I never actually knew. Ray's dad died before Ray and I met, but he's definitely a special man in my life. I know that Ray is the man he is today because of his father's influence. And although I didn't know him, I still love that man.

And I also have to mention my two grandfathers. My Grandpa Edwards died when I was pretty little, but I can still remember sitting on the back of his chair and "fixing" his hair. He was so tolerant of us, and I know he loved us so much. And then there is my Grampa Cobb. Oh the memories I have of him. Grampa LOVES ice cream, and when we went to his house, he would always make us homemade ice cream. It took what seemed like an ETERNITY to a little girl, but when the paddles came out of the ice cream machine, it was heaven. He always let us take spoons to the paddle, and would always sneak us a little extra even after we were supposed to be done. I love those men.

I'm so appreciative of all of the dads in my life. God has truly blessed me.

Sleeping Baby

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:07:00 -0700

Just a few pictures of a beautiful sleeping baby. Click through to see them.

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So True...

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:15:08 -0700

I just love these kids

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:06:29 -0700

My feelings matter

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:38:26 -0700

Through the eyes of a child

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:51:20 -0700

Last week, my sister posted this hilarious blog entry about how her kids perceived her. Ever since, I've been meaning to have my kids draw pictures of me, and today they did.

I don't think that the pictures my kids drew are quite as hilarious as the ones my nephews drew, but I do think they are pretty cute still. Click through to see them...

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Denim Jumper

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:11:58 -0700

Yesterday I finished this little denim jumper for Megan. I raided my stash, and so I spent NOTHING on it! Everything that I used (including the pattern) is something I found in my freshly organized closet.

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We are scary

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:09:54 -0700

For those of you who didn't know, my sister is pregnant too. She is due just a couple of weeks after I am, and it's been fun going through this pregnancy "together" (well, as together as we can from 1400 miles away...the distance is probably a good thing. We might not actually enjoy going through it together if we were actually together).

Anyhow, last weekend we both had our baby showers, and I just wanted to say that judging from the pictures, it's probably a good thing we didn't have our showers together. I don't know if everyone could have handled our beauty. I'm sure our parents are oh so proud.

You're gonna have to click through to see the pictures. No way am I posting them on the front page of our blog.

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Ladybug Dress

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:43:38 -0800

Well, my first sewing project in a long while was SUPER simple. When we were at the fabric store earlier this week, Megan saw this ladybug fabric that she just HAD to have. (Ray's nickname for Megan is "ladybug", so she wants anything she sees with a ladybug on it). It was on sale, so I bought it.

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I have a lot of fabric

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:38:12 -0800

It's been a long time since I've sewn. Many things have contributed to that (time, finances, etc), but probably the biggest factor was the problem with my fabric. See, I have a closet in my bedroom that has been dedicated to my "stash". Unfortunately, my stash has grown a bit, and as it has multiplied, it has also become quite unruly. So much so, that I couldn't find anything and had no idea what was even in the closet. It was difficult to justify buying fabric when the perfect thing was probably just stuffed in there somewhere.

Well, thank goodness for nesting, because the problem has been dealt with. (Of course, I created a few more problems along the way, but we'll deal with those later.) The fabric is now under control.

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I love you

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:24:26 -0800

Two years ago today

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:18:20 -0800

A few things have changed...she has all of her teeth, she has a nice head of hair, and she can talk. But some things never change...like this little girl's love for chocolate.

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Aww

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:11:43 -0800

Blessings

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:36:51 -0800

Today, I am thankful for all of the blessings that God has given us over the past year. I am thankful that even though we don't always understand His ways, He always has our best interests in mind. I'm so thankful that He removed us from a destructive situation, and that He provided us with a new place to serve. I'm thankful that He gave us supportive family and loving friends. I'm especially thankful that our family has grown stronger in the last year instead of letting circumstance destroy us.

Today, on the one year anniversary of heartache and despair, I'm thankful that we were able to be in God's house, in the midst of His people, being reminded of how far God has brought us. It was good to be in the Lord's house today.

Portraits by Drew

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:27:48 -0800

He was up to no good.

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:47:46 -0800

Ray's Mom

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:05:57 -0700

When Ray and I first met, before we were even dating, we spent a lot of time at his mom's house. She lived in a big beautiful home on a hill, and she often ordered pizza for us. What more could a bunch of crazy college kids ask for?

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I Want My Mommy

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:53:23 -0700

As a kid, once in a great while, I stayed home from school due to illness. My parents were strict about school attendance, so I had to be pretty sick to be allowed a day home. Those days might have been few, but I think they are some of my fondest memories.

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Rapunzel

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:13:37 -0700

Coolest Popa Ever

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:12:22 -0700

My kids have the coolest Grampa ever. Click through to see why...

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Summer Dress

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:07:14 -0700

This dress is huge. When I finished making it, I looked at it and thought that it would never in a million years fit Megan this year. But, it does. My little girl is growing up too fast.

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Travel Pillows

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:27:07 -0700

I'm on a roll this week, huh? Haven't ever posted so many sewing projects so close together!

This morning I made three little travel pillows for the kids. Since we will be traveling over night, the kids will have to sleep for quite a while in the car. Hopefully these little pillows will make them a bit more comfortable.

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I'm Ready, Mommy!

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:41 -0700

"Mommy, I'm ready to go to Popa's house. Can we leave now? PLEASE?"

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A skirt and a shirt

nospam@example.com (Laura Jean) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:47:15 -0700

Miss Megan desperately needs clothes. Most of her clothes are getting to be too small, or they are too stained to wear in public. Thankfully, God has blessed me with the ability to sew! And the princess has been reaping the benefits lately.

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