Valentines Day

Eric and I had a great Valentines Day. He had a test that he had to take so he was on campus studying. That gave me time to make his valentine at home. I used the scraps from making Zach's halloween costume and I am quite pleased with the finished product. I was so excited to give it to Eric. Eric really liked it too... he named him Mr. Monkey.
As for Eric's Valentine to me.... I was telling my friend that I really wanted an ice cream cake for Valentines day, but I didn't want to tell Eric because I knew he already got something and I didn't want him to feel bad if it wasn't an ice cream cake. Eric is on a roll with getting me exactly what I want. For some reason, he started calling me "Jilly-Goat" a few months ago.... even though I didn't like it... but it kinda stuck... oh well.

Serger

For Christmas, Eric totally surprised me and got me a serger. I had no idea it was coming. He did all the research. He even talked to my sewing professors to figure out which was the best one to get. He watched them online and got me a used one on ebay for a great price. Then he had it sent to Vegas. When we were in Vegas, he had it serviced. When he went to pick it up, I thought he was just getting a Christmas present for my parents. So ya... he is totally awesome. I use the serger to sew all the straight seams on the bibs that I sell. I also love using the serger when hemming pants because a zig zag seam finish just doesn't do justice. Here is a little girls coat that I made. I serged all the edges to finish them off and it looks great. Needless to say, after teaching sewing at BYU, I knew that I had to have a serger some day (I just didn't know that day would come so soon!) If you sew, they are so practical because they really speed up the process and give great results.

Happy New Year Family!

Thanks for sewing us super cute aprons Melinda!!!!

Gingerbread making contest on Christmas Eve.

Ginger Bread House!

Me, Eric, Zach, and Meesh made this creation. It was so much fun. I love Christmas!!!