What We've Been Up To...

(feeling proud after passing his first testing)
D. had his first Taekwondo Testing and has moved up to a yellow stripe!
He loves his new sport and calls it Jedi training.
I love it because not only is he getting all that great physical energy out,
but he is learning focus and respect at the the same time!
(As you can see I wasn't paying attention to the white balance in these photos...
just hurrying up and trying to capture my boys in the moment!)

G. is the cuddliest/active boy I have ever met.
He is all boy and very mischievous, but always ready for a hug!
Our kitty, Vincent, gets LOTS of hugs from our boys.
I guess I picked the right cat!
He fits right into our family and loves all the attention.
Our next pet will have to be a girl to balance out the testosterone level over here!

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I have been feeling the urge to create handmade items lately, and with
the boys birthdays both approaching, I figured I'd make them some gifts!
First I made G's gift...

Meet Dexter, the sock monkey!

Made out of hand-me down wool socks found in my sock drawer!
D. named him after the monkey from the film, "Night at the Museum".

I love his back side :)

Now meet Valentine, the surf doggie!

Made for D. from gloves we purchased for 99 cents from the thrift store!
This guy was also named by D.

So that's a little glimpse into what we've been up to.
I have been hibernating and creating snugly eco-friendly friends for the boys.
I am a little addicted at the moment and can't wait to make another friend for the bunch.
I'll keep you posted who joins this happy group next!
xoxo Shell