Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Alphabet of my Labors...

One of the things that has kept me sane while Kimball goes to school here where the closest family is 3 hours away has been to keep myself busy with projects and learning new things. I always love to see my endeavors turn out in a good way. I have started taking a sewing class that is being offered in our ward, I have already learned a lot of useful skills. I made this ABC Quiet Book, and it took quite a bit of time, but that is a good thing when you have a husband busy studying every available minute. I am proud of how it turned out and I hope my friend will enjoy it and get use out of it!
Anyway thought I would share the fruits of my labors!




















I also found a fun way to paint Mya's name on the wall (just in case we forget who's room it is...says Kimball)

15 comments:

Christiansen's said...

Look at you, it turned out great! I now wish I would have done the vegetable page, at the time we thought the pieces were to small to even know what they were, but it turned out so cute. Her room is also adorable.

Sara Lee said...

What a cute book. I guess I will have to take up sewing in a few months. Whatever keeps you sane right.

Lana said...

that is adorable!! I saw that pattern on the web and thought it would be fun but too much work :)

I love the name too, you put Martha to shame!

Kathy said...

Your book looks so much cuter than the original! I am ready to start mine. Love Mya's name on the wall too!

Marinda said...

It's so nice to hear from you...or I guess read about you. GREAT playlist! The two from slumdog are the best to run to on the treadmill!!! just fyi
Heard your coming down in a few weeks-should be fun.
see ya soon

Natalie said...

I love the book and the room is darling. You are so creative.

nikko said...

That might be the cutest quiet book I have ever seen. You did a great job! Is Gretchen doing it in class? I thought the class was aprons?

The Tall and Short of it said...

AWESOME! I love Mya's name on the wall. Too cute! U ROCK!!

The Tall and Short of it said...

I love "The Call" by Regina Spektor!! So good! Do you have her other album? I love it. Some of her lyrics are a little freaky but great music. I love the piano in her songs.

SandraK said...

I had fun playing with Mya and the ABC book. Much cuter than the pictures. You couldn't buy one as cute as it is. Mya's room is darling as usual. so is Aiden's. That little Aiden face is darling. He tries so hard to talk--moving that tongue around. I enjoyed my time with you guys

Alison said...

That book turned out great! WOW!!

Humphrey Family said...

I wish I had more time for creativity...you are amazing!

Carlye said...

Of course your friend would love it . . . I'm so excited!!! You're the best! Thanks miss. PS I like Mya's name on the wall . . I'm glad you didn't do an outside circle. It's splendid the way it is.

Colleen said...

Love the name and love love love the book! So cute! I wish I had something like that for Jackson. My mom has been making one for me since before he was born, but I secretly think she forgot about it. lol It is not nearly as cute as yours tho!

Dree said...

You are very talented...my book is next, rigght?? Love you sister!!