Hooded Toddler Beach Towel

School is out so that means summer is officially here! We've already hit the beach and we're ready for more! But another wonderful thing happened to start our summer off right - my sister, brother-in-law and 2-year old nephew took a surprise anniversary trip to Hawaii! Boy was that a shocker! I didn't get much notice of their arrival but managed to make something special for my little guy......



Is he not the cutest thing ever?!? And the hooded beach towel fit him perfectly! :)

Happy summer everyone!

Last Day of School.....

Today is the last day of public school here in Hawaii. (I don't know whether to let out a big cheer or a big cry!) Kailani is graduating from the 2nd grade - unbelievable. I asked her if I would recognize her when I came to pick her up...since she would technically be a 3rd grader this afternoon and she said, "Mom, I don't know." So cute.

Well, I had all these great plans of what I wanted to do for Kailani's end-of-the-year teacher gift but next thing you know........the day is here! So yesterday (yes, YESTERDAY) I decided to make a reversible banner for Kailani's teacher. I've been wanting to make one for some time now and finally decided to do it. Here's how it turned out:


One side has her teacher's name and the other side is of Hawaiian prints. It was a bit of a pain as I made my own patchwork bias tape and appliqued each of the letters but I think it was worth it (and the lack of sleep).

Summer vacation....here we come!

Edited to add: I recognized Kailani after school. ;) AND....her teacher hung up the banner!

Wordless Wednesday - Not a necklace!

Yes. Her head got stuck. Yes. I took a picture before helping her. :)

Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Winner!

Unfortunately the first number that was picked did not leave an email address and one could not be found within their Blogger profile so I had to pull another.......that entry did not have a color suggestion (per instructions).....finally on the third try a valid entry was chosen......and the winner is.......

#53 Eaton Party of Five

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Please check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize!

I'd like to thank everyone that took the time to enter and give me some feedback on color combinations! Look for some mermaid towels in my Etsy shop soon. You never know, you may find YOUR color suggestion there!

Thanks again!

Eaton Party of Five, please check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize!

Wordless Wednesday - Rastafari Baby?

"Mama.....hair pins please!"

Babe, they are CLOTHESPINS.

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