Culture Shock 3

This may not be culture shock for some. We have lived in apartments and not had backyard space. We feel extremely blessed now.

My boys can play outside without a fence. I'm not worried about them running into the street. I'm worried about bee stings and mud puddles! Its a nice change.

Culture Shock 2

I am pretty sure I am the only one in Mississippi that doesn't own a single piece of camouflage clothing.

And I don't plan to remedy that anytime soon.

Culture Shock 1

I've been asked over and over if I have been experiencing culture shock. Moving from California to Mississippi has definitely been an adventure. Before we moved people said that it would be different. We asked how. " It will be different," was the answer.

I decided to chronicle my " shocks," as it were, in a blog series. Some people will relate. Some people will think it's silly. Some people will think that I'm the weird one.

I'll start with a simple one. One that took me awhile to figure out, though. For those of you in California, this might come as a surprise:

The outlets are upside down ... in California!

Shark Bait Upcycle

Another Upcycle. I just love that word! My little guy loves Finding Nemo. And the initiation scene is his favorite! A shirt that says " Shark bait" is just perfect!  I had to make it fit. And so 2 shirts become one.

sleep sack

 I could not bare to get rid of this.
My older son wore it when he was a little guy.

too, though for not as long! It still fits my baby across the shoulders so I though i little sweater would be great! DIDN'T THINK about the fact that the zipper is missing a piece to hold the zipper on.8


I sewed a tack right where the dark blue starts along the zipper. so this will be a pull-over.

Hands Art

Finally got back to some art projects!

Peek-a-Boo Patterns

i have boys! i love sewing for them. But it is just more fun to put together a sweet little dress! Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop has just the right one. I have sewn the Harper Dress and the Ella Dress. Easy and fabulous!

messenger bag flames

Finally done! This messenger bag has been in the works since September. When the little brother started teething, life became crazy.

I had a few minutes to attach the lining today and my son is thrilled!!

Check out the details! There is an interior pocket that is not pictured for putting his library card on the inside or some extra cash for those late fees too! Oops!

My son designed this! I just did the sewing! The strap is an old belt I got at a discount from goodwill because the buckle was smashed. Finally found the perfect project for it.