September Birthdays

September is a busy month with birthdays -- Tanner, Brian, my sister Karen, a couple of in-laws, and my best friend, Krystal.  Not to mention it was our Anniversary this month too -- our 10th.  Every year I think I'll plan something really fun for Brian and I, but as usual, we just went out to dinner.  But it was still really nice.  And it rained that day which is one of my favorite things.

I have been sewing a lot lately.  I love it.  But I can't seem to find a balance between enjoying my hobby, cleaning my house, and taking care of my family.  But when I'm making something for someone else it at least makes me feel a little better about that time spent!  (:

I made this quilt for my sister, Karen.  It was made from two "Simply Color" charm packs, plus some yardage for the border and back.  It's very colorful and when I got those charm packs I knew I wanted to make something for Karen and her new house.  The pattern is called "Ritzy Cracker" from the Moda Bakeshop.

I also followed a Sew Along on "Ellison Lane Quilts" to make these halloween bags.  They look okay -- first bags I've ever done, and I think they'll at least hold the candy. (:

 I just purchased a generic darning foot...my sewing machine didn't come with one.  So I did my first free motion quilting.  I was thinking my wonky loops looked pretty good on this halloween fabric.....

until I finished the whole thing and looked at the back!  Oops!  Loose strings everywhere!   It looks ridiculous, but since it's on the inside of a bag that will soon be holding lots of candy, I don't think my boys will care.  (:

Tanner turns 3!

Tanner turned three this month.  I love birthdays at this age -- present buying is easy, dinner making is easy (carry-out pizza and grapes) and the cakes are fun.

Tanner is into Superheroes and Soccer and the band "Journey."  Yes, you read right.  He loved Journey -- well, just one of their songs.  He has watched this old 80's video many times and knows all the moves.  I've tried to videotape him because it's darn cute, but he performs much better without the camera.  Wish you could see it!

Although he's not that into Pirates, that is the cake he chose from our Family Fun "Birthday Cakes" book.  Arrrrh!

 Tanner helped set his own birthday dinner table.  When I turned around to see how he was doing I discovered that he was putting the filled water glasses outside.  I guess he wanted to eat on the patio.  Nice!

 A few days after his birthday there was a get-together with Brian's family to celebrate September birthdays.  3 adults and Tanner -- so of course everyone let him blow out the candles.  It only took about 10 blows.  (:

We love our Tanners!