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Monday, January 7, 2008

More Pinafores~ Ethan's Dinner and The Boys

OK guys. I must tell you I did not expect this but I totally get it. I spoke with my MIL today and mentioned making copies of the pattern. She expressed concern about this. Here is the logic. I purchased 2 pinafores from the Etsy store and paid for those items. My MIL felt fine about making a copy of the pattern because I paid for the original pinafores. She does not feel it is ethical to make copies of the pattern for others who have not bought one from the Etsy store. She feels like it would be cheating the lady who makes and sells them. I totally agree and so loved them that I would never want to dishonor this wonderful seller. So, with that said, there will be no copies of patterns. I just don't think it would be right. Sorry if I got your hopes up but I think this is the ethical thing to do. My MIL said you should just buy one and then if you are interested you can then make a copy of that one. That is probably the better route to take. Again, sorry if I got your hopes up but I totally encourage you to go to the Etsy store mentioned later in this post and purchase one. They are very well made and are totally cute. Thanks for understanding.

***FYI~~ So many of you have asked if my MIL made a pattern and yes she did. I will be asking her if she can make a copy of the patten for me and if she can then I will then make copies for all of you and send them to any of you who want them. Remember, the pattern she made is for Mia and it is small. Mia is 17 pounds and 29.5 inches (she mostly wears 6-12 month Gymboree and Gap clothes- bigger than that is way too big) so you can get an idea of how big the pinafore will be. You can always adjust the pattern for more length and girth if necessary. I will let you know when I get the pattern :)

Your never going to see the end of Mia in pinafores. I could not love them more and I think this is my favorite. This is one of the ones my mother in law Mary made for Mia. It is the pink paisley on one side and a green and pink plaid on the other. It is just adorable!! Mia is helping Kevin do a little trash can construction project in our kitchen at the time hence the red cord running all over the kitchen.





Tonight Ethan wanted to help me with dinner. I was pleased with that request as he usually is uninterested (Owen is my little cook). So Ethan took the helm and made our Beef Stroganoff. It turned out great and he was so proud of himself. Owen did nothing as he was in trouble because he was playing around while he was supposed to be doing homework. So he got to sit at the counter and do homework while Ethan and I cooked- which by the way was very hard for Owen because he loves to cook.


So while we were making dinner I saw that Owen had pulled out (again playing and not doing homework) some old pictures of the boys. They were so cute and I can hardly remember them being that little. I actually took pictures of the pictures so they are not good quality but I wanted to post them and did not want to have to scan. Anyway, it cracks me up how innocent they look- specifically Owen (oh don't let the picture deceive).


OK, this one cracks me up. I remember when this picture was being taken. Owen started getting fussy and I was trying to get a picture. So Ethan took it on himself to HOLD Owen in place so we could get the picture. Owen looks so distressed and it is so clear he is trying so hard to get away- check out his little 6 pack!! Anyway, it was fun looking at those old pictures. I will have to do this more often. I love looking back at old pictures.



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19 comments:

  1. Ohhh...would love to get my hands on the pattern. I don't like to sew, but they are so cute that I'll fake it.

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  2. How lucky you are to have a MIL who sews. The pinafores are adorable. Nice to see the boys helping Mom cook!

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  3. The pink pinafore is my favorite as well -- too cute! The pictures of the boys when they are little are just precious -- they grow up way too fast!

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  4. Love those pinafores...
    I wish I knew how to do some sewing -
    I have one son that likes to cook too...Isn't it fun to have a helper...
    Love the pictures of the boys...
    I love looking at the kids when they were smaller... sometimes you wish you could keep them at the age YOU would like...
    Hugs to you girly..
    Have you went back to work yet???
    Have a Great Week..

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  5. I am finally getting to catch up. The pinafores are adorable. Of course, Mia is always adorable. Sounds like ya'll have had a great vacation. We did too, but I am very happy to have the house all to myself today!! Kevin looks different without his goatee (sp?). Don't think I'm crazy, but he looks so much like Richard that I noticed. Richard shaves his every once in a while, but I always make him grow it back!

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  6. I am always a fan of old pictures - love them!! And, Mia, that little girl makes my day!

    Heather

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  7. Still loving those pinafores! I would LOVE the pattern when you get it!

    Cute pics of the boys!

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  8. I follow your blog, but rarely comment. Oh my gosh, those pinafores are adorable. But what makes them even cuter is that you have the perfect little white shirt underneath them. Where did you get that? (I ordered a pinafore months ago on Etsy, but sadly, I'm still waiting for it.)

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  9. Cute pictures of the boys! May I please have the pattern too?!

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  10. love the pinafores you won't bore us with them, keep taking pics:)
    Loved hearing about the boys too.

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  11. What cute pictures. I love the pinafores you know, but I am a shoe girl, and I LOVE Mia's silver shoes!! Your boys are do adorable. I just love all the pics when they were little.

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  12. Oh! I'd love to have the pattern, too!

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  13. This pink one is my favorite too!!!! Of course, you have a gorgeous model :) My Mia is 12-18 mos Gymboree...hmmmm, I wouldn't have to adjust too much. I wonder if I could make one (or 100), I don't have a sewing machine though...

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  14. Okay, the pinafores are very cute. Heck, I almost wish they were big enough for me to wear!

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  15. The pinafores are so cute!!! I would love to get a copy of the pattern too.

    Linda

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  16. I LOVE the old pictures. It is SO amazing to watch children grow, isn't it?

    I love the pinafores too!! I was telling a friend of mine about them. I would love to get Sadie some too!!! They are SO cute!!!

    Have a great week!
    Buffi

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  17. I would love a copy of the pattern when Mary gets it for you:) Maybe my husband can adjust the pattern for a bigger girl!!

    I wish either one of my sons liked to cook - they usually RUN from the kitchen (unless it is baking & cookies - that's another story!)

    I love the pink paisley fabric too!! Super cute!

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  18. Stop by my blog ... I have something for you...
    Hugs to you girly..

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  19. I can just imagine what was going on when that last picture was being taken. Kids are so funny.

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