It's been a while.

It seems like it's been forever since I have posted.  This last week was an easy week at work, but for some reason I was extra tired this week.  So, since it's been a while, let me update you on what we have been up to!

We have started baby food with Easton.  He's been eating oatmeal for the last month and a half or longer, so we decided to start with some of the veggies.  He decided that the squash and carrots were better on us than in his mouth, but he LOVED the sweet potatoes!

 Easton is starting to pay more and more attention to Kinnley and what she is doing.  He will laugh and smile at his sister, as long as she's not in his face.  He's definately a big fan of her.

I have been ordering ribbon from The Ribbon Retreat for years.  They have all kinds and sizes of ribbons, headbands, hats, etc.  Everything is priced great.  I absolutely love them.  Along with the ribbon, you can also buy fabric, and instructions on how to make different types of bows.  I bought the TOTT package from them a few years ago and it came with a full instruction 'manuel' on how to make different types of bows.  So, for St. Patrick's day I decided to make Kinnley a bow to wear.  While it's not the best, I was pretty proud of it and she loved it.  So, that made it even better.  I am practicing some different types of bows so hopefully mine will look more professional.

I wanted a sewing machine for my birthday year last year and I got one!  I haven't done anything with it after I took it out of the box and put it in its case.  So, after a year, I got it out of the closest and started getting it ready to sew.  Unfortunately, I am stuck at one point and haven't had the time to sit back down and work with it some more.  Mom, I will probably need your help. Thanks in advance!

In the mean time, I got three 'spit diapers' ready to sew material and ribbon on to make them cute.  Since Easton has reflux, we go through plenty of these a day, so I thought I would make a few cute and different than just white. 

I am wanting to perfect making bows and sewing some things because my middle sister just found out she is pregnant.  We're hoping for a girl and if it is a girl, I have so many ideas of stuff to make for her.  Stay tuned...we should know what she's having by the end of this summer.

Special tip of the day: When using a baking sheet in the oven, cover it first with foil for easy clean up.  After you done, you just take the foil off and you're done.  Nothing is baked on.  I do this when I bake fish, chicken nuggets, garlic bread, etc.

Easy side dish:  Roasted asparagus! Wash your asparagus, snap off the ends, coat with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.  Roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 15-30 minutes, depending on crispy/tender you want it.  You can top it with shredded Parmesan cheese after you take it out, if you want.

Enjoy!

Caramie