Aprons x 5

So here is what I have been busy working on the past few weeks. I love aprons. Like you didn't already know that :)

I have mentioned before that I got my very first apron order. So I was busy making four incredibly colorful aprons. I love how they turned out and was so excited when they were finished. Like you read in my previous post Matt and I went to visit his sister (my sister-in-law). yes thats how it works and I also manage to make her one too before we left.

While we were on our long drive to and from our trip I had a lot to think about as far as what else I would love to make and plans to make them. So I have lots to get busy with. And will post as soon as I finish them.

Our little stint in Iowa.

The past four days have been spent in Iowa visiting Matts sister, brother-in-law and our nieces. It was so great to see them again. We had lots of cuddling, tickling and play time with the girls. It couldn't have been any better.

Mel took me to one of her favorite quilt shops and spent a fair share of time and my money :) I could have looked in there for hours. I love going to local quilt shops. They are all so different.  We ended up both getting a project to work on. I cant wait to see both of ours completed. I ended up buying fabric for a quilt I plan to make someone. Shhhh...can't say who because it would ruin the surprise :) I also picked up a couple new apron patterns and some fabric to make one of the new aprons. Yes I have an addiction to buying apron patterns and aprons in general. What can I say I love them :) Matt actually found a kids apron pattern for the exact same full apron I have been making. So I now have a pattern to make for those little ones too :) Hoping to make one to show you all. I have some other projects taking priority right now.

The days were also spent blowing bubbles, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing hopscotch, dying Easter eggs, having an Easter egg hunt, and drawing. Matt also got to go fishing one day but well that didn't turn out so well. Very cold, winding and no bites.

Dressed up for Easter and Church. Aren't they so precious!

Our Easter was spent on the road all day to get back to North Dakota. It was so great to visit but feels so great to be home. Like they say there is no place like home. We didn't take Stella with because it was just too far for her. (Thanks to grandma, grandpa and uncle for babysitting :) When we walked in that door the excitement and love she gave us just melted my heart. She is our love. We also went on a nice walk and now I am looking forward to some cuddle time.

Happy Easter to you all! Hope you all had a blessed day.

Thankful.

Hmm...it seems that my favorite days to post are Sunday evenings. Winding down the week and getting ready to start a new one. Things have been very busy around here. I finished up my first order of aprons and am loving how they turned out(I will post pictures soon once they are delivered). I have also been working on some other things that I don't quite want to mention yet. But I will shortly :)

A few very exciting things happening for me is I booked my flight to go to Salt Lake City in June. I am so looking forward to it. I am going for work but I just am so excited for my training and travels. Also Matt and I are going to see his sister, brother-in-law and our nieces in Iowa over Easter. We haven't seen them for over a year and a half. Which is far too long. Yet another perk to my job. Much easier to take some time off!! I just cant want to enjoy each others company and spend time with everyone.

Oh also I got a very exciting package yesterday of my goodies that I won from Camille Roskelley. I am so pumped about it. Lots of fun new patterns that I need to try out. I am really looking forward to making the quilt patterns. Don't have anyone yet who I can make the monsters for.

Hoping you all have a great week. Happy Easter and safe travels to everyone out there!!

Happy Spring!!

I know I know its been forever since I last posted. I have had lots of things going on and have been busy with orders. Life has been good in the Benson household. It seems like its finally spring and that makes me very happy :) We have been walking and enjoying the nice weather outside.

I had a much needed girls weekend with one of my best girlfriends a couple weeks ago and this past weekend I spent time with my mom and cousin and we went to our annual craft fair. We of course got some goodies and my mom and I also pampered ourselves to a pedicure. Sooo good!

I also picked up some really cute glasses to help me see better when I am creating. I am in love :)
Gotta love the dollar store.

Also another thing that happened to me these last few days is I won some patterns from Camille Roskelley. She is my favorite and I just admire her work and everything she does. Make sure to check her out @ http://www.camilleroskelley.typepad.com/ 

My patterns are in the mail and I am just so ecstatic to get them! 

Like I said I am working on some apron orders and am almost finished. I cant wait to finish and see what they think of them. I have a few things lined up when I finish up with them and cant wait to show you those too. Oh if there was just enough time in the day for all of the things I would like to do. I am sure you could all agree to that. 

Just wanted to share one more picture of Stella and I with her new hair do. 

Oh also, not sure if you noticed but I changed up the layout a little and the picture at the top is a necklace I picked up this weekend :)