Hannah won First Place!

Today was the Awards Assembly where they announced all the winners. Hannah placed first (running 36 laps) in her class for the girls. WAY TO GO HANNAH!!!!!

Brian Proposes to Emily - They're Engaged!!!

Saturday, October 17th, Brian completely surprised Emily and popped the question. He worked hard to find the perfect diamond and planned the evening very carefully. Hannah and I were in on the plans as he needed us to light all the candles, set up the music and get out the champagne. Emily said yes!!! Congratulations Brian and Emily! We are so happy for you.

Engagement Party

Sunday evening we all got together with Brian and Emily to celebrate their engagement. Heather and Will had just returned from Indianapolis from her marathon. We had a great time together at the Riverwalk Los Cobos and even had a couple gifts for them. Congratulations to Emily and Brian

Reading Incentive Ice Cream Party

Today at school, Hannah's class had their ice-cream reading incentive party. Hannah was excited to get her bowl of ice cream.

Hannah does Awesome at School Jog-A-Thon!

Way to go Hannah, 36 laps.

Pumpkin Town.

The weather was gorgeous and Hannah had her homework done, so we decided to go to Pumpkin Town and have some fun. Hannah picked out a great looking pumpkin, had fun on the jupiter slide and we both just had a great time at this cute little pumpkin stand.

On the Playground.

I was outside on playground duty with the school camera when this little gal walked past me. Hi Hannah! It's so fun to have little moments where we see each other.

Moving Day for Brian.

Brian rented a U-Haul and loaded his belonging to move into his own apartment.

Moving sofas to the third floor can be a bit tricky.

Proud of his own place.

Brian and Emily getting ready to have the first meal in the new apartment.





We all enjoyed a pot of chili after a great day moving. The great part is Brian is only 5 miles from home.

First Day of School - 4th Grade for Hannah

New shoes, fresh crisp uniform, lunch packed and backpack ready, we departed for our first day of school for the 2009-10 school year. Hannah begins 4th grade and I return to my job working in the library and computer lab. How blessed we are to be together at the same school.

New Shoes

The two of us ready to go.

Hannah with her new teacher, Mr. Shildt.

Hannah will also have Mrs. Zahner.

We look forward to a great year.

School is starting this week!

I can't believe summer is over. We had a wonderful summer. From Brian graduating and coming back home, Heather and Will getting engaged, launching our etsy shop, vacation with the Cousins and Grandparents, it was all wonderful.

We must now concentrate on making this school year wonderful. We created these little dolls (using Hannah's uniform fabric) to celebrate the beginning of this school year. One is going on my desk in the school libary and the other was put in our etsy shop, sold, and is going to Arizona.

Our Summer Trip to Indiana

Being from Indiana, I treasure going back to spend quality time with my family, especially my parents. I wish we didn't live so far apart, but the distance really doesn't matter, as we are so connected every day in our love.

Climbing the tree is always a highlight on our visit to Grandma & Grandpa's back yard. When we were children , we planted a tree for each of us. This redbud tree is my tree. Here Hannah climb with her cousins Katelyn as Emily, who is watching.

Liesel and Her Liebchen (Clothespin Doll) Travel to Florida.

We had a very nice lady from Florida, Maureen, request a custom creation of our Liesel Clothespin Doll. Liesel carries her sweet little Liebchen with her. Maureen was kind enough to send us a photo of the dolls in their new home. And what a new home. It is beautiful. We know Liesel is very happy to now be living with Maureen. Thank you Maureen choosing Liesel and her Little Liebchen.

Macee Kay enjoying the quilt we made her.

A few months ago we finished this quilt for Hannah's third grade teacher. She was expecting her second child. We finished it in the nick of time for the baby shower. Macee's mom just sent us these photos of Macee on the quilt. She said Macee uses it every day for her tummy time and stetching time. I'm glad it is being put to good use. Soon Macee will be checking out all the cute little prints on the quilt.

Our Dolls are Traveling Far and Wide

Hannah and I are so excited about our little Doll Shop on etsy.com. We have designed our own little clothespin dolls with crocheted dresses. And to our suprise, we have been selling them. And not to just anyone, but to the nicest people. They even take pictures and send them to us . . .

Here "Cupcake Catherine" went to Kelly in California and "Flower Girl Flora" went to Kelly's friend Kathy also in California.

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Then, we were sooooooo excited when "Oh My Darling Clementine" went to Elizabeth in Ohio. She even just told us that her little neighbor girl stopped by to see her and loved her hat. But Elizabeth loves her crocheted dress the best. The crocheted dresses is what makes our dolls different and quite unique.

Thank you to our wonderful new friends who are choosing dolls from our little Doll Shop.

Lemonade Stand at Neighborhood Garage Sale 2009

Today we had a neighborhood garage sale. Hannah wanted to do her first little lemonade stand. But then she also wanted to make and sell little daisy bracelets that she just learned to make. She sold all her bracelets and had customers waiting in line for more. The lemonade was a big hit also. What a fun day we had.