I spend so much time complaining about the mess that comes along with my toddler. Well, today I may have solved all my mess-related problems. She comes out sweet and clean – clothes and all.

I have this alphabet book and just discovered the web site that animates it so nicely. Take a look – it’s fun. Oh and FYI – Bembo is the name of the typeface and its designer.

Jennifer, Jenna and Mom visited over the weekend and we had such a good time. The highlights were our trip to the Shedd Aquarium, taking in a kid’s concert at Northwestern, going swimming and Jennifer and I getting to do some fabric shopping without our little ones. I love spending time with Jenna because she…

I made a little comforter for Bea using all stuff I had in my fabric stash. So now I can go out and buy some more fabric right?

I like winter, I like snow. I like icy winds that blow. I like snowflakes, oh so light. Making all the ground so white.  –by Lois Lenski

Did I mention we went to Puerto Rico for four days to celebrate New Year’s? Without Bea. The thing I enjoyed most? Sleeping without any 3:00 a.m. interruptions and sleeping in until at least 9:00 a.m. everyday. Here’s a photo from a Puerto Rico model museum we went to: No, just kidding – it’s really…

I had to make something to scratch my crafty itch. So I made some bedding for this little dolly bed – Dad made it for me when I was little and I’m so glad that Bea has it now. I made a little mattress, pillow, pillowcase and quilt. Bea is unimpressed. That peachy fabric on…

OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO RIDE IN A SLED PULLED BY DADDY

I’ve been talking about how it feels good to be home and back into our routine, but I also have this nagging feeling of being a little lost and blue. It’s just the season – I think I have this feeling every year. I was in the holiday mode for so long with big things…

I just finished packing away my Christmas decorations and I’ve been slowly putting away all the lovely gifts I received. It feels good to get back to our routine. Bea is taking a long nap in my bed – not sure how that happened? And I’ve been taking photos of my favorite gift – a set…