we did it!

Anna got these blocks for her b'day last year. ever since that day, she has been determined to build a castle "just like the one one the box....by myself." it's that last part that has given her some trouble. until now:

she was so proud, and so was i.

packin' heat in the heat

our little neighbor Conner got a new toy. Anna came running in the house yelling, "Conner has a gun!" this is is what i came out to see:

apparently Madeline had disarmed him. Jason couldn't have been more proud!

ittyBritty announcement!

i loved, loved, loved the giveaway!!!!! thanks for all the interest and positive feedback. i am so excited for Kendra, please send pics of little Keia when you can!!!!

now, for those of you who missed the giveaway, or don't feel lucky because you're not Kendra, today's your lucky day. visit the shoppe to see 2 new listings, and a SALE. a special blogger sale just for you. the first 5(scratch that) SOLD OUTto convo me in Etsy and request a special dress for a special girl, will get to purchase it for only $20!

so much fun!

and the winner is.....

who flattered me by saying, "Seriously, you amaze me. How does a mother of 3- have time to make these things. You are so talented! Good luck with your new endeavor- you will do awesome. Coming to Cali anytime soon??"

congrats Kendra! the dress is in the mail! (ok, on Monday)

thanks to all who participated. don't be sad if you didn't win. this was so much fun, there will be more where that came from, check back on Monday for another fun announcement!!!! and if you don't see something you like in the shop, please convo me in Etsy. thanks again!!!

it's the final countdown.....

(do, do, da, do, do-do, do, da, do-do-do...something like that right arrested development fans)

ok, i'm making an official ending time: today, 8pm AZ time. tell your friends!

giveaway!!!!........to support my habit.

it's official, i'm addicted to buying fabric and making dresses. i fought it as long as i could, but now i must admit i have a problem. now, it's true i have 3 daughters, so making dresses could be useful, but let's be honest, they only need so many.

so, in order to try and make my habit a win/win, i have opened an Etsy shoppe. and in honor of my grand opening, i'm doing a giveaway! hurray! it really excites me, because i love blog giveaways and have always wanted to do one, but felt like i had nothing to give away. but here it goes i'm giving away this:

a beautiful shirred dress for your little girl, or almost any little girl really. what a great gift it would make! i am showing it on Maddie and Anna, so you can see it would fit a 3T (Madeline) to a 5 (Anna).

just leave a comment below, and on Saturday June 13th, i'll randomly choose a winner!!!! so exciting!

how does your garden grow?

okay, so i picked my first zucchini a little soon. but, i stayed patient this time, and it paid off: i sauteed these suckers and they were delicious. there was enough for us and our guests! so, here's a glimpse at the Earl family garden lately:

these tiny peppers are my favorite, they are so cute!

here's a couple of baby zucchinis making there way to my dinner plate soon!

future cucumber.

did you know it takes 85 days to harvest a beefsteak tomato? i didn't, or i would have gone with Roma. but i am just dreaming of a hamburger with a big, think slice of these on there. yum! it'll be worth the wait.

we kind of ended up with a lot of squash and zucchini because i thought i planted them wrong and went for a second try a few weeks later, what do you know, we've got double growing strong. oh well, more to share!

these pictures will come in handy when my kids are older and say, "i don't remember ever having a garden," (if i don't keep it up, i'll have proof).