confident.

Apple says the missing front tooth makes her braids look even cooler.  Richard & I hope she will always be so self-confident and one-of-a-kind.

:), Varenia

christmas tree hunting, 102 meltdowns, and a whole lotta lights.

On Rye: shirt from H&M
On Apple: dress from Target, tights and headband from BabyGap
On Piper: Mama-made Swing Coat & jeans from Old Navy
On Jack: hoodie from Target; mama-made flat front pants (now shorts)

O Christmas Trees.  Apparently they make my kids cry.  After rounds and rounds of picking the very best one, hiding-and-seeking through them, arguing over ornaments, shenanigans stringing lights: our christmas tree now stands.  It looks different today than it did yesterday (the whole bottom row of lights- missing.  Still not sure who is responsible for that), and I'm sure by tomorrow it will have been "re-decorated" once again.  I don't care.  I love pulling out their beloved handmade ornaments, or those we have received as gifts over the years, and oohing and ahhing and remembering.  Somewhere between the fighting, crying, and screaming, my older kiddos managed to "remember" how lucky we are, how much we love each other, and what family traditions are all about.  

I will try to remember this myself the next time one of the little monkeys asks me "is it Christmas yet????????" for the three-thousandth time.

Happy decorating!

:), Varenia

Cyber Monday SALE on now!

Photo from the Whole Grain Baby flickr pool-- courtesy of etcetera147 using the WGB Halter Dress Pattern-- what a cute Holiday Dress this would make!

Cyber Monday sale at the ol' shop is officially on-- please use code CYBERWGB to receive 50% off your purchase of 2 or more patterns-- expires Tuesday at 8am PST, so don't delay!

Wishing you & yours a very happy holiday season!

:), Varenia

Three!

Flea Market Fancy Dress

For her first grade wardrobe. Fabric: flea market fancy by Denyse Schmidt. Pattern: improvised joint effort between my girl & I.