Fabric Creations 306/365

Halloween pictures are still on hold.  The kids decided to spend the whole night at the gym watching their sister instead.  We rarely stay and watch her the whole time, so I caved and let them.  They love supporting their sister.

So instead tonight, I will bring you a picture of my latest creation.  I love going to the fabric store.  It is therapeutic for me just to touch and feel fabrics.  If I didn't have self control, I would be a hoarder, but I try my best to keep it under control.  The other day, I went with a purpose.  I needed to make something, and the fabric above jumped out at me.

Pippa seriously needed a sweater that fit.  She has sweaters, but if they fit her, they are generally to short.  If they are long enough, then they are to big.  So I decided I was going to make a her one.  It took some time to draw out a pattern for her based on her measurements, but it was so worth all the effort.  I love this coat more than anything I have seen in the stores.

I think she is just as proud as the kids are when I make them something.  Now that I have made one, I have visions of a whole new Pippa wardrobe.

The Aftermath of Halloween 305/365

I will post pictures of my kiddos costumes after I make them dress back up tomorrow so I can actually take pictures.  But for now, this is the aftermath of their trick or treating fun.  I have taken a candy tax, just two items from each kid.  So, I'm off to enjoy my Reese's and 3Musketeers!

It's His Turn 304/365

When I got the camera out today, this is the face Hunter gave me.  He said, "It's my turn mom, you haven't done me in awhile."  So here he is, do you think he will be happy now?

Peace Love and Noelle 303/365

Noelle has been obsessed with peace signs since she traveled to China two summers ago.  She is fully aware that her little buddies in China were not flashing the peace symbol for pictures, but she picked it up.  The peace sign on things quickly followed.  She designed this shirt herself and helped me make it on Sunday.  It is pretty cute!  She still loves wearing my handmade creations.  I hope she never gets to big for it.  I haven't yet, so maybe she won't.

Gnomeo and Juliet 302/365

So, I knew it was going to be tougher this year with the dog competition, and I knew their was no way to out do the Waldo and Woof costume.  Then as I was returning the Gnomeo and Juliet movie to redbox, it came to me.....this could be my answer.  I am so thankful that we really have great dogs that will let me do anything.  They were game!

Annie had a little trouble with her hat.  We would put it on and her head would fall straight to the ground.    It was like someone had kicked over the sweet little garden gnome and it just couldn't get back up.  But once we got to the competition, she picked her head up.

Rags was the pro that he always is.  As soon as the judges saw him with his eyebrows and all, we thought we had this one.

And yes, in case you were wondering they took home the first place prize!  Rags is the reigning champion for two years running now.  I guess I need to start planning for next year....hopefully I can come up with something good.  I think I have just as much fun dressing up the dogs as I do the kids.

Geisha Girl 301/365

As all my adoptive momma friends were debating how they were offended because someone (not Chinese) had dressed their daughter up in a Chinese outfit for Halloween, my Chinese daughters were picking out an Asian costume for one of our dogs.  Today was Petco's big Halloween Costume Contest.  I love homemade outfits, but making them for three dogs this year was just to much.  So, we found this gem and all knew immediately that it was perfect for Pippa.  I am happy to report that Pippa brought home the third place trophy yet again this year.  I wasn't expecting her to place at all, so it was a welcomed surprise.  I didn't take my camera with me as I was trying to manage three girls and three dogs, so tomorrow I will dress Rags and Annie back up and update you on how they did.

Pippa is Naked 300/365

It always amazes me that after just a few short hours, she can look so very different.  She seriously makes me smile.....and yes, I stick my tongue right back out at her.