Chic Geek Bow Ties

A BOW TIE STORY

I have the kind of husband who stands out in a crowd. He is 6'6" so he's more than used to getting a second glance. He is also a professor and definitely has a unique style of dressing. From suspenders, corduroys, and sweater vests to formal suits and ties he likes to play with his image. That is why he asked me a few years ago to buy him a bow tie. I bought one but one wasn't enough. I figured I could make it for half the price I paid so I made him another. And then another and another. The more he wears them the more people ask him, "Where did you get your great bow tie?" and he always replies, "My wife made it." Well, now I've decided to take the bow tie making adventure public and offer custom bow ties to YOU.

If you have a creative fashion sense or know someone who does check out my new blog. They make a great Christmas gift. 

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Mac's Birthday Celebration

Can you see Zach 'helping' him out with his Birthday bite?

This is my favorite three year old. If he were eggs he would be sunny side up. Mac requested a race car cake this year. (This is the third cake I've made with a car theme, two different ones for Mac and one for David) He also got a Cars movie comforter and sheets for his bed. We made a balloon gauntlet of sorts for him to walk through in the morning, went to Kangaroo zoo, ate hot dogs for lunch, opened presents and enjoyed his cake after dinner. Uncle Aaron and Sarah were there for dinner to help celebrate. Little Kenneth has taken to calling himself by his real name once in a while "Kenny" which I think is cute. He likes the color blue and LOVES to go to preschool on Fridays. He also loves Nursery, his brothers and sister, being read to, and making people laugh. I'm a lucky mom. 

Queen of the Commode

Look what I found after stepping out for a few minutes. Little Miss Queen of the Commode having as much fun as you please. She is actually fairly good at stopping something if you tell her no in a stern voice, but I wasn't there to tell her no. I had to snap a shot before I cleaned up all her fun. 

A Joyful Noise

Gabe is the boy on the far left next to the blond little girl in the second row up. He has his chin down. 

         On Friday Gabe had his first Junior Choir concert at school. They sang about five songs including "You're a Grand old Flag" and "Never Smile at at Crocodile". The crocodile song was Gabe's favorite because of the accompanying hand motions; he preformed them rather enthusiastically and spasmodically. I thought he sang the flag song the best since he knew all the notes and words and paid attention very well. Of course I couldn't hear him specifically but I could tell how he was singing from my seat. We signed him up for choir 1. Because we don't have a piano yet and 2. Because his ear isn't what  you would consider pitch perfect. Really it was hard for Gabe to carry a tune in a bucket, but he is improving. The Choir instructor is a marvelous volunteer who always has a smile and kind words. Thank you to wonderful women like that and way to go Gabe, we are proud of you.

Googly Goggles

The boys love looking at these pictures. They ask to see the 'google goggles' pictures and laugh out loud every time I show them. I hope there is a little bit of silly in your day. 

"Master" Mac Hutchins

SOMEONE in our house is having a birthday soon.This Someone is about three feet high and almost three years old. He is a happy little guy and a good snuggle-buddy to boot. He has recently learned all his letters by sight and is almost done learning the sounds they each make. I love you Mac!!! Happy Birthday.

Addressed to Master Mac Hutchins

Mimi has out done herself again. Looks great, fits great. What a fun pirate birthday sweater. Thanks Mom!

What I like about Halloween

I like kids. I like how they can't tell how many days are on the calendar till the big day so they periodically check in and ask how many are left. I like how they love dressing up on all days and not just Halloween. I like how they talk about what they want to be and then what they are going to be for Halloween. I like how excited they get before trick-or-treating and how they fall into bed after the big event. I like how they spread their candy all over the table or floor and inspect every piece as though it were a piece of gold. I like how love to see all the decorations our neighbors put up and they don't question magic. I like kids. I like Halloween kids. 

Hey mom, there's an animal on your head.

My other Amber. She's got 2 pink soccer balls in there, not just one!

Life couldn't be any better.