a baby quilt

ever since my mom and i took a quilting class before christmas, i've been itching to make one for the new little one.  this last weekend, i got a chance to go to a fabric store that i could literally spend hours in.  my mom and i went in while poppy (my dad) walked around the block with the boys.  it was a little overwhelming, but i eventually chose what i wanted.  not finding what i wanted in the way of a pattern, i made one up.  i don't say that lightly, because i'm only halfway through sewing the top, but it's a very simple striped pattern, so i'm hoping there isn't much i can do to mess it up.  because my impatient self will find a way, if there is one.  here's the start of it, we'll see what comes of it...

it's a great picture, i know...

having fun with instagram

i've started trying to take more pictures, and this wonderful app helps me out tremendously, considering i am nowhere near a professional photographer.  i don't even think i'm near an amateur one.  here are a few from the past month or so...

 the plaza at sunset, a rare dinner out with bryan

 cutting out lots and lots of felt circles for a banner to hang in the nursery

(navy/kelly green/white)

the watercolor print for his room

 potty training!

(can you sense the sarcasm in the exclamation point?)

 making it look like we're starting them playing the piano already

another rarity: reading, sharing, sitting so close without combat 

and finally, something evil made its way into our home, hitting finn first

(this is a miracle drug.)