Santa Visits the Tondre Home

Santa Clause made a special trip over to the Tondre home.

Next year Carleigh will feel different:) Love this photo

It took Aubs a moment to warm up - but once she did...

Aubrey had a special picture with Santa and Mrs. Clause

BTW this was the best Santa Ever!

The Tondre's had a beautiful Christmas city display - part of it is behind me

Carleigh takes a moment and contemplates playing

HAM

Stella's first Step

Wow, I can't believe I had my camera! Stella had her first two steps just days after her 10 month Birthday. I was so ecstatic and proud of her! She didn't master walking for another 2 months, so I'm  guessing she wanted to take it slow. Caroline started taking steps at 11 months and around her 1st BDay she became a more confident walker. I should also add that Big Sister Aubrey walked at 11 months.

Go Stella Go Stella

I must have deleted the picture with the step!

My first DIY drapes

Yeah, I made my first pair of drapes for the kids play area. I pathetically have no sewing skills (hope to learn soon) so I used Witch Stitchery a no sew tape. I used inexpensive burlap for my fabric (about 6 yards) and stenciled the bottom half with personal characteristics. ex. Be Unique Be Thankful Be Caring Be Yourself... I hemmed only the top and bottom half but for a more polished look I would suggest hemming all sides.

Burlap only $3 a yard 

Witch Stitchery- LOVE LOVE LOVE who invented this

Circle Clips for hanging the drapes

stenciled words with acrylic paint and sponge brush

Finished Product

Placed  old family photos on sisal rope on playroom wall

I need to add a few more things