{one photo at a time}

First Sewing Lesson

pphoto — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:50:10 +0000

My oldest has been begging me to teach her how to sew. Today we had our first lesson and everyone got in on the lesson. So cute.

My youngest had trouble holding everything, So I got creative. I made an embroidery hoop with a disposable Tupperware. It worked perfectly. I cut the insides out of both and placed the fabric in between.

Purple Fairy Halloween Costume (Sewing)

pphoto — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:32:02 +0000

A month ago I found this adorable pattern at the fabric store for 1.99. I know what you thinking what a great deal. Well the last time I made a costume from a cute Disney pattern it cost my over $50 dollars in supplies to make it. Ouch. The baby found it and well wouldn’t allow me to forget she wanted the pink one!!! She’s 3.

So I thought HOW am I going to make this happen on a budget? Read to see what I came up with for under $10 I think It’s fabulous. But that’s might just be me.

Ra and I went to the local Goodwill. We went through the rakes and stumbled upon this slightly used size 7-8 prom dress. Price: $2.00. Yup. All that beautiful fabric for 2 bucks. I cut that dress to bits. Re-fashioned all the tulle and embroidery. So make… drum role please….
This beauty. I’m so proud.

The wings cam from Michael. I had to change those a bit too. Originally Angel wing $6.99, I used a 50% off coupon got them for $4. I cut them apart and glued them back together. Take a look.

my favorite people in the whole wide world

pphoto — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:18:38 +0000

enough said.

We are so easily amused- record of our day.

pphoto — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:54:40 +0000

We were up early to get Ra to playgroup. Mom chatted with one of her cousins at play group while we played leapsters in the car. Then mom was late to get new tires on the car. A friend was helping us with the tires and got our car right in. To amuse the big kids he sent us to the pet store next door. You would have thought we were at the zoo. The kids were all giggles amused by the cats, hamsters, rats, turtles, spiders and fish. When is was time to go the kids didn’t want to go. Mom did buy a fish bowl for our adopted fish, a Betta fish the kids call rainbow. Mom broke the other bowl. opps. We got done with the tires so quickly that we ran to Fresh and Easy to get some fruit and clearance meat for a BBQ dinner.

We picked up Ra and went over to a friends house that moved. Mom worked really hard to get the mirror in the front room clean. While she was in the house the kids chatted all about the pet store. And when mom came back to the car Ra begged to go to the pet store.

Mom wouldn’t take us back to the pet store. We tried to get Jo’s hair cut but the place was to busy. We went home and had lunch. Mom needed a nap so we played and made a mess while she rested. Jo and Cece had a dr appt, just a ck up. Both kids are at 90% for height and weight. The blood bank called mom while we were waiting for the dr and told her is was time to give blood again. After the kids got there finger pricks they all begged mom to go to the blood bank to play and get snacks.

We played in the kids play area and got drinks. And them snacks when mom was done. We totally spoiled our dinner.

We went mom mom made dinner and we ate. While the kids got ready for bed mom and dad worked outside. They finished putting up the pool, fixing the car window that was stuck down all day, and cleaning out the garage it was a mess.

We had fun today.

Cece cut her hair last week- 7 inches gone- look who she looks like now

pphoto — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:36:48 +0000

This mom loves long hair. But hates detangling it after the pool…Don’t fret it will grow out. We cut it like this just a year ago. It grows fast.

My Singer House Party

pphoto — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:11:20 +0000

My First House Party was a success. All my lovely friends came with their beautiful children. Everyone had the opportunity to test drive the Singer Confidence Stylist 7467s.

This a fantastic machine. So easy to use. One of my favorite features is all the fun stitches, like 72 in all. I have more coupons if you interested in this machine, 15% off the store price of $299.99. And the gals at the Joann’s store here in town offer free sewing classes if you purchase this machine. It’s just so exciting.

Everyone went home with lots of goodies. If you didn’t make it you missed out. Look for my next house party soon. I will definitely be doing this again. m

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My Crew Easter Sunday

pphoto — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:19:15 +0000

Aren’t they beautiful.

My First THRIVE Food Storage Meal

pphoto — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:10:52 +0000

Made in less then 15 minutes. Check out my new website.

http://www.shelfreliance.com/marianaparkes

Spring Break Day 1- We are looking for adventure.

pphoto — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:56:14 +0000

And we found some… we went up towards Auberry for a picnic lunch. This Llama was on the trail. The owner asked the kids if they wanted to pet her. YES.

Love that I know how to use my camera. Used the good old timer.

Pineapples!!!Indian tepees, not real ones silly. But fun still the same.

Ice cream on the way home. YUM!

We played with rocks. We saw frogs and tadpoles. Mom rescued a lizard… she touched it …ewww. We flew a kite. Only one kid bleed. Ra only fell 3x’s. One really loud van- I mean 6 kids in one car… WOW. Lots of giggling and laughing. We just had fun what a great way to start spring break. m

I am hosting a Singer House Party.

pphoto — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:34:34 +0000

I applied here to host a party…

http://www.houseparty.com/

I was chosen for this party…

http://www.houseparty.com/party/488041

They sent me this…

to give to all my guests…

how cool is that…

and I will have one of the latest and greatest singer sewing machines on loan for us to try out and use.

So if you want to come hang out. let me know. later. m