Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Chicagoween! (belated)

This year I made Ari's costume. Not because I love sewing or because I am even good at it, but because we all know I aspire to someday be as beautiful and talented as my sister Stephanie. She is a mother, crafter, a seamstress, a photographer, a restorer of all wood things, a jeweler, a blogger, a baker, a baby shoemaker, I could go on. In a nutshell, she is Amazing! I love her! Stephanie always makes the cutest costumes for her 3 kids and I decided to try it this year.

Finding the right costume to make for My Boy was not hard, although my first thought was to make him a mummy, it just didn't fit. The only other costume that fits with a nickname like Bubba was a Football player. It was perfect for his chubby stubby legs and broad shoulders (don't worry Bubba, you'll grow). He looked so cute!

It took me about 5 min to get to pants from the thrift store and get shoulder pads for stuffing but the jersey was harder than I thought, it took me about 12 hours to make it, but it turned out pretty good (so says the amateur seamstress).

Since more time was put into this costume than I do into my blog, I had to find every opportunity for Ari to wear it. The following were taken over a three-day span, he even slept in the thing! But of course, he totally rocked it!











Touch Down!









Total Meltdown When I Took His Bag of Candy



















He was so tired, he fell asleep!







Thursday, October 28, 2010

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

Allen's lastest discovery...

Two Door Cinema Club


He surprised me with tickets to last nights show at Lincoln Hall. All I can say is they were amazing! They are just a couple of IRISH BOYS who just put their first album out in March. I'm in love!

Thank you to Josh for watching Ari

-I am trying to get a video up, but can't, check back soon.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Fall Is Here

Jeans, flats, and a warm comfy sweater.
Cool breeze, warm sun, falling leaves.
A walk to the park with Ari, swinging swings, sliding slides.
Happy baby, happy mommy....
I heart fall time!