So Have We Actually Been Making Anything?

When this blog started, it was going to be largely a place to record the things we were making - mainly sewing, but also some woodwork, cooking, gardening etc.

It has evolved well beyond that, which we like!  However I did think it was time to share some of our creations with you.

Tannah's Pants - for a friend's daughter's 4th birthday.  This was my first attempt at applique using chenille on cord, and I'm now totally hooked.

Pepi's Pants - for another friend's daughter. We really thought these bright and sunny colours would be just perfect for a spunky little girl.

Bradley's PJs - totally addicted to these Oliver+S Pjs.  So comfy and cosy, and super-easy to make.  These ones are particularly special, as they are made out of a couple of flannel blankies that were given to us when Bradley was born.  We wrapped him in these blankies so much when he was a tiny baby, so it is so nice to see them making an appearance again now that he's bigger.

Jessica's Bag - the girl child (who by the way is growing up waaaay too fast and so will from now on be known as 'The Young Lady"!!) chose this fabric for a bag.

Mama's Hat - I had a bit of a moment last weekend where I was feeling a bit tired and grumpy, and needed to do something for me.  So I made this hat, which brings a smile to my face every time I wear it.

Finally, the Man has also been very busy around the HenHouse.  His work deserves a blog entry all of it's own, so will get to that shortly.  But in the meantime, here's a sample of his home-grown produce.   

MoederKip - Domestic Goddess

Those of you who know me well, would know that I failed 'How To Be A Good Housewifey 101'.

Try as I might, 'keeping a tidy house' is just not my thing.

In fact, even Bradley has realised if he wants a clean toilet, he has to do it himself.

Today however I was a veritable Domestic Goddess.  

By lunchtime I had...

Baked some cookies (50 to be exact).

Washed the dishes (my goodness, that's a lot of plastic).

Done some washing (three loads).

And gotten the little boy to sleep.

All in a day's work for most.  But for me, it was a big achievement.  Made all the sweeter by eating a significant proportion of those choc chip cookies.....

Mmmmm. Cookies.  

Thanks to Bec for the awesome recipe - here. 

A Very Bilby Easter

The Easter Bilby made an appearance in the henhouse yesterday, and Bradley was impressed. Chocolate for breakfast... I think I'd be impressed too.  Well, we figured he'd never had chocolate before, so if you're going to have a treat, breakfast is as good a time as any!

Look what I got!

Shhh, don't tell Mummy and Daddy I'm eating chocolate for breakfast 

Where are you hiding the rest of the chocolate?

I want more

Next up, this little nest of eggs was left for Paul.  Now the egg thing always confused me about Easter.  I presume these were left by the Easter Chicken, and not the Easter Bunny, as I've never seen a rabbit lay an egg.  But the Chicken never gets any credit.  Hmmm. 

And last, but definitely not least, this treasure was left for one very happy Mama.  

Ahhh, does it get any better than this.

(OK, I'll admit there's nothing handmade in this post.  But stay tuned... we'll be back after a short break, with some crafty updates!)

Blame It On The Coffee

Oh dear, I've just noticed it's been 3 weeks since I last blogged. 

It's just that we've been so busy, and a bit tired, and not sleeping terribly well.

I blame it on too much coffee....

So sorry for being a bit slack in keeping things up to date, but will be making an effort over the coming weekend to get on here and post some updates on all that's been happening in the HenHouse.

Until then,

MoederKip

(disclaimer: Paul, I don't really feed our child coffee while you are at work. It was soy milk. Promise.)