....because some days just call for a little fancy.

P.S.  If you're wondering why all the photos of Becca and so few of Blake.....it's simply because I like her more.

Oh calm down, I'm kidding.

The real reason is because Blake absolutely refuses to get his picture taken....should make this year's family photo shoot tons of fun.   

In case you're wondering, Rebecca is a flower and Blake is a hunter.  Blake's costume is what you would call a desperate last minute attempt at finding something a picky 2 year old will wear. 

I realize he looks like a terrorist.....we're just going to have to live with that.

Hope your halloween was a blast!

I have a new craft obsession.  Felt food.

Blake loves to play with pretend food so I decided to make him some.  I found some pictures online and went to work.

This stuff is so easy and fun to make.  My sewing machine is broken so I've been doing it by hand and it's still super fast to make.  Plus, felt is cheap (and eco-friendly since it's made of post-consumer waste) so if Blake's done playing with the food in a few months (or weeks) I'm not out much.  So far it doesn't look like that's going to happen.  He loves this stuff and is always trying to serve me up a tasty felt treat.

Here are a few of my creations....and I'm just getting started.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

(I also made some peanut butter and jelly for this sandwich but didn't take a picture of it.)

Dinner:

Dessert:

I'm currently working on a burger and fries and a chicken and mashed potato dinner complete with  pumpkin pie.

I love making this stuff and am thinking about making some for a few kiddos I know with upcoming birthdays and maybe even some Christmas presents. A little handmade apron with some felt sugar cookies (with icing and sprinkles, of course) on a new cookie sheet with a recipe for real cookies would be an adorable present......as would some take-out felt food in little fast food containers complete with a menu and brown felt bag to put it in....how cute! All of the food I've made so far has only cost me about $10 or $15.....a great idea if you're on a tight budget!