From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Summer Pumpkins

by This is Carrie on August 14, 2008

Our tiny pumpkin plant produced a dozen tiny pumpkins then promptly kicked the bucket. And it isn’t even fall yet.

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Wednesday Ride

by This is Carrie on August 14, 2008

A new ride on an old trail – recently reopened after last year’s So Cal fires. It’s simply amazing how the earth rebuilds itself after something so devastating.

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Tutorial: Fitted-T

by This is Carrie on August 13, 2008

It’s so much fun to revamp old boxy T -shirts. If you don’t have a baby to spoil with a refashion, go ahead and make something for yourself. Boxy T to Fitted T Instructions (pdf)

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Carrots

by This is Carrie on August 12, 2008

Unearthing carrots is pretty satisfying, even if they are short little stubby ones.

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Back to School

by This is Carrie on August 12, 2008

There are lots of kids out there who need help getting ready to go back to school. Now’s the perfect time to find a school supply collection spot in your area. Local shelters are a good place to start looking.

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Summer

by This is Carrie on August 11, 2008

School may already be in full swing for us, but summer is definitely not over!

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Tutorial: T-shirt to Newborn Gown

by This is Carrie on August 11, 2008

Here you go!  Let me know if you have any questions or need any clarifications. Newborn Gown Pattern (pdf) You will probably have to choose “shrink to printable area” to get it the right size. It’s the right size if the top is 5″ wide and the sleeve is 7 1/2″ across “join” line.   Lately, […]

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Nature!

by This is Carrie on August 10, 2008

My girlfriend and I met this little guy on the bike trail last night. You’re right. He wasn’t little at all.

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China

by This is Carrie on August 10, 2008

Princesses’ infatuation with China began a few months ago when she asked me what the tiny label on one of her toys said. “Made in China” I replied. Ever since then, the people of China have been blessed in prayers, asked about after the earthquake (“I hope all the people in China are okay”) and […]

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The Strawberry Patch

by This is Carrie on August 9, 2008

With the strawberry patch being located right behind the swingset, not many strawberries make it inside the house.

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