Blocks in Progress

Here's some pics of some quilt blocks I'm in the middle of making for a couple of my nephews for Christmas. I feel a little guilty posting this though, because I've got nephews coming out of my ears, and I can't promise equal treatment. I'll try though. . . eventually. . .  Anyway, here's a few blocks from Luke's-to-be superhero quilt: 

Are your spidey senses tingling yet? I'm excited. I just hope I don't ruin them with the satin stitching. Still trying to teach this steady fingers skill to my hands. I also tend to bite off more than I can chew detail-wise. Christmas isn't that far away!

So here's a few cars from Grant's car quilt. By the way, both of these are alphabet quilts too (A for Avenger, B for Batman, C for Captain America), here we've got H- the Hulk, B- Batman, R- Robin, S - Superman, and N- Nightcrawler. Below is B- VW bug. F- Ferrari, M- Monster truck, and X- BMW X-series. 

Okay, that last one is a stretch, but how many makes or models of cars are an X? Q was hard too (Audi Quattro). Actually, the funniest one is W- Station Wagon. Just had to put a wagon on there. Hope Grant likes it!

Allright Already!

Ok, I've been asked for pictures of our third child a few times. She IS adorable, but completing all the steps necessary to get pics to family seems to be escaping me. AND, when looking through the pics on the camera, I found this one: 

Triple cuteness right? Costco has awesome costumes. Anyway, on to more cuteness. You know that thoughtful newborn look? Well, now you do:

And then there's the look that says, "whatever, Dad.":

Okay, one more, one more. Gotta get that smile:

I know there hasn't been much here that's substantive, but picture demanding relatives will be picture demanding relatives. I just gotta get into a rhythm. That's really what this blog is about anyway. 

Play is Work When you're 5

So, the other day Joe came home from school tired, but content enough. Snacks around 4pm as usual.  Sesame street so I can work just a little bit longer. Maybe it was the lack of protest from Will (Joe usually polishes of his portion and then starts in on William's), but I peeked over and found this:

Really? Joe never naps anymore. When he does, it's usually in the car. I went around and took another:

Yup. Sleeping like a log. (Baby's just don't sleep that well). He'll adapt in time, but for the next little bit, I'm sure he'll be tired coming home. 

So, this blog is somewhat for the benefit of those who've asked me to blog (especially about cooking), and somewhat for that nagging feeling of I should have a journal of some kind. I love everything, so you'll find it difficult to find a cohesive thread here, but finding balance in my life with all the things I want to do and need to do is a worthy quest. And anyone who's learned to ride a bike knows that finding direction and momentum is completely necessary to finding balance. So bear with the randomness until I find some way to bring order into my life. And enjoy the ride.

A New House is a Magical Place

So for those who don't know, we just moved into our first house (renting, not owning). We have the wonderful opportunity to live in the Gunn's house for at least the next 8-13 months (depending on whether we get a job here in St Louis or not. It's been exciting to explore the new things we can do and the responsibilities we have now. This morning it seemed more appropriate to start this blog. It's been percolating in the back of my mind for months.

Anyway, William, Joe, and I were waiting for the bus to come and I noticed just how many mushrooms were in the front yard. It's not just that we're getting some awesome mushrooms, it's that there's at LEAST 4 different types, if not 6 (I don't know which one's are before and after spore release). Another amazing thing. Each of these pictures were taken within a 10 foot diameter radius. Points to anyone who can identify them all!