Creating My Life One Day at A Time
You haven’t heard from me much this last month…I have been helping my husband harvest his efforts of the year. Here are a few snapshots of what we’ve been up to:
Spud Harvest
It was a slow process, but we finally finished!
Sugar Beet Harvest
Defoliator:
Beet Puller dumping into truck
Baby Kay has loved riding in the truck for many weeks now. Thankfully!
My view.
Scale house.
Long lines.
Haul on,
Truckin’ Mama (Kayla)
At long last, the birthday dresses are finished and photographed for posterity! These girls picked out their own fabrics and styling, and, if I don’t say so myself…they look beautiful!
Love,
Auntie Audrey
I purchased these tights for little Miss M two years ago, and they’re still in great shape and couldn’t be any cuter. Her legs have grown too long to continue wearing them, but I’m not ready to let go yet! So here’s what happened to them today:
Step 1: cut ‘em off!
Step 2: serge or zig-zag around the cut-edge to prevent unraveling.
Step 3: Cut elastic to desired length (I used 1/4″ elastic cut to 6 1/2″ lengths), then stitch ends together to form a circle.
Step 4: Set the elastic into a casing at the top of the sock…just fold it over and stitch it down, being careful to not catch the elastic in your stitching. I used a stretch-stitch, but a zig-zag would work fine.
Step 5: Put on those cute new socks and wear ‘em with pride!
Wow, it has been a long time since I have shared pictures! Things have been crazy busy trying to get our crops out of the ground. We are chugging along day by day! I do have lots pictures to share, and I will try and get them all together to post thru out the week. Thanks to all who check back daily. We love seeing you visit!!!!
Here are just a few pictures that I wanted to share from Shaylynn’s Senior Session.
Okay, so it’s not really my party. But I want you to come! This little pretty will be for sale, along with several more unique, colorful, fun apron styles made by moi. Here’s the 4-1-1:
Date: Thursday, October 8th
Time: 6:30 – whenever, it’s an open house…come and see LOTS of cute stuff, eat something yummy and hang out with the girls!
Location: Katrina Van Orden’s home, email me for directions if you need.
Can’t wait to see ya!
Audrey
I received the latest J. Crew catalog in the mail the other day and immediately stopped what I was doing to spend a few quiet minutes drooling over how they’ve styled their Fall ‘09 looks. So gorgeous!
While I’d dearly love to snap up a gazillion dollars worth of J. Crew goodness…it’s not in the cards this year. So, I decided to do the next best thing–make something I already have work! I purchased this necklace at da-da-da-daaaaa: Walmart for about $5 a couple years ago, and it just wasn’t sitting right with me as-is. It’s cute-ish, but just a little too bulky and blah at the same time:
I fiddled with the necklace until it had the drape I wanted, then tacked black grosgrain ribbons to the links:
And just for fun, I attempted a little self-portait. (OK, that was harder than I thought it would be!) I’m LOVING my new trinket, especially the fact that it cost nothing and took literally minutes to do!
Back to sewing now…I’ve got some fun things to share soon!
Audrey
P.S. Disclaimer: I’m *not* the professional photographer in the family, so please don’t judge Kayla’s work on my blurry, blotchy photos!! 
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Kayla and I grew up on tacos…made with pre-packaged taco seasoning. And I just never loved that flavor, until I figured out that I could make my own! (Here is where I’d like to personally thank the internet for an amazing impact on my culinary skills…thanks!) I was mixing up a batch just now, and decided I’d share it with you too:
Taco Seasoning
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. each ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, powdered oregano and sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes 3 tablespoons of seasoning mix, which is equal in strength to a 1/4 ounce package of commercial seasoning mix.
Enjoy,
Audrey
My sister-in-law, Katrina, is hosting a little crafty open house with a bunch of local talented chicks in a few weeks, so I’m working on some projects to throw in the mix. I’ll post more details of the party later (feel free to go ahead and mark your calendars for Thursday, October 8 ), but wanted to leave you with a shot of what’s cooking! Y’all come back now, hear?
Audrey
KRISTA SECRIST: Congratulations Krista! Call me to schedule your session.
We’ll post video of our drawing on the Facebook page later today, so stop on by!
Kayla
Someone special dropped by today for a quick lesson in flower-making, resulting in this huge 8″ blossom…it was nice to actually complete a project, as I’m literally swimming in dozens of unfinished tasks!
I’m so behind I think I’ll just keep swimming…
Audrey 
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