And the winner is.... BROOKE!!

is the suspense killing you? no? well Brooke was right, they are reusable bags

Cute huh?I made them slightly larger then regular bags because I think most bags are too small for a good hardy sandwich.  Don't look too close, or forget them, they are Valentine gifts for some of you!!

I even made snack bags with the left over. 

mmm... I made some vegetable bean soup with kale. 

I have never used kale before but it turned out really well.

And I have been making a lot of this bread.  It is so easy and SO yummy!

Here is our whole meal.  Even Natalie had some soup and bread.

Natalie is not liking her helmet, but she is ok with brothers! I  think I might have to get her her own Nutcase helmet they are more trailer friendly with a flat back. I'm thinking this one or maybe embrace the fact that she's a girl and get this one

We have ridden the bike every day this week and the kids are getting better about being in the trailer together and Natalie seems to be getting used to her helmet.  I love my new bike and I love riding to school and shopping.  Why drive when you can ride?

the bike, the basket, the kids

isn't it cute?

Today Natalie fell asleep on the way home from school.  Look how cute her new "big girl" coat is!

SO cute and snuggled in

Oh and look what a dork I am, not only did I already buy Christmas gifts but I got all three of us matching Hanna's...they were WAY on sale and how could I say no?  I just LOVE how soft and organic they are. mmm.... who cares if we're wearing Christmas colors all year? And besides, who really sees you in your PJ's anyway?   Congratulations Brooke, I'll be sending you a bag of each color for guessing right.

weekend crafting and a....CONTEST!!

Natale will not tolerate her helmet.  It's too big and the hat didn't help.  I am hoping she'll get used to it. Soon so I can go further on the bike

She's happy without it though~

On Thursday we went for a bike ride to the Library and her are the kids in the trailer. Aren't they cute?

Isn't my bike cute? I just got a basket and i need to put it on

Saturday was a wonderful day, it's January right?  tell my Leeks that!

It was about 60, Loren mowed the lawn, I trimmed all the berries and roses (good thing since they were budding out!)

Then kids had a great time in the yard.  Natalie ate grass.. yum!~

So at Nap time the crafting finally began.  Can you guess what I'm making with the white and black Nylon? If you guess right you win a very special prize...(it's what I'm making)  

Here it is all cut out... you have until... oh my next blog post or the end of the month.  Which ever is longer. I wont tell you if you are wrong but I'll end the contest/giveaway when someone guesses and post finished pictures.

Looking for a bonus question?  What are these?

Everyone loves Extra Credit...

My Valentine Bags, all finished and full of Valentine gifts

I sewed a bird from the material onto card stock for the cards.  My pen sucked and I'm not happy with how the names turned out.

Wondering what the back looks like? I used clear quilting thread on the front and regular thread in the bobbin.

I also made Nat-bug some training pants.  They are the Little Comet Tails Stellar Transitions

Here they are un-snapped, and her cute little but and feet

She seems to like them, and they make potty time easier.

Look she's showing off the birds.  If you ever wondered why she always has a hair clip in.. it's necessary, not for fashion as you can see.

Sometimes I catch her looking so sweet, but right now if she sees a camera... she 'smiles' like this!

Or this... I love my little ham!!  Good luck with the contest, with the 7 of you who read this blog it will be steep competition!!