Happy Halloween

New Blog

I started a new blog where I'll post all the different things I like to try. I will use this blog to post my sewing creations, cooking and baking attempts, and anything else I try out. After thinking for a long time about what URL I should use (and discovering that all the ones I wanted were already taken) I decided to go with exactly what the blog is about. TheThingsITry.blogspot.com

Trick or Treat

Today we went trick or treating at Coligny Plaza. It was soo much fun! I made Wes' dino costume and he actually keep the hat on for almost the entire time. Of course we went with our cousins....
Mathew, the mummy. Didn't Jamie do a great job on his costume?
Ryan as Dracula. He was so cute and even started saying "trick or treat."
Wes and Ryan holding hands, they have so much fun together.
There were soo many fun things to do. They had a huge blow up slide, a free photo booth, cupcake decorating, a costume contest (which Mathew won!) and the bakery handed out kits to decorate this cookie at home. Isn't it so cute!

Cousins

Wes has absolutely loved having his cousins so close by. We were able to watch Ryan the other night while Nate and Amy went out. These are a few shots I snapped while the boys were playing with each other. Yes, they both climbed in that drawer all by themselves and were pretty proud too. They sure do have a lot of fun together, and we all have fun just watching them have so much fun.

Thanks Grandma Hart! Wes loves his new book and had fun putting together his candy necklace!

Back in Hilton Head

We are back in Hilton Head for the 4th time this year! Wes is loving having Mathew and Ryan so close by. The weather has been fantastic this week and of course, the flowers are lovely.

I'll be sure to post some pictures of the boys soon.

This is late but...

Happy Birthday Kelsie!
Kelsie turned 17 the beginning of the month, and this is the train wreck of a cake I made her. Funfetti cake with chocolate buttercream icing and white chocolate "scribbles" on top and some sprinkles just for fun.

An Oldie but a Goodie

I took this pic last time we were in Hilton Head. This drawer was Wes' "toy box", but we also kept his blanket in there. I was sitting at the desk on the computer (probably blog stocking someone haha) and found him like this. It reminded me of that Seinfeld episode where Kramer has the Chinese men sleeping in the drawers :)

We're Back!

Since we've been back I've been making the most of my time with family, and of course crafting. Saturday night I combined the two by going over to my Mom's house during the Preisthood session of conference to work on this lovely project. Mom provided all of the materials so all I had to do was paint, peal, and stick! I had fun with all the other ladies that came too. THANKS MOM! (want to see more of my mom's stuff? visit her etsy shop HERE )

Always wanting to try something new I decided to try out this cute baby bootie pattern. I'm sending these ones to my cousin in Idaho who is having a girl this month.

I modified and enlarged the pattern to include a leather sole for babies that are learning to walk. They still need a few finishing touches (see all the loose strings inside) and they need a home, they're too cute to sit in my craft room!
One of the things I miss the most while we are away is my kitchen. I made these ice-cream sandwiches for Hunter's birthday that we missed while we were gone. Brownie on the top and bottom with ice-cream and sprinkles in the middle.

Of course I have to throw in a picture of WES! Here he is enjoying one of the ice-cream sandwiches :)