$1 Hat into Awesome Winter Hat for J man

I have been really inspired by the craft bogs lately and decided to mix a few techniques and come up with an UNIQUE winter hat for Jackson!  Many of Jackson's clothes from here on out are gonna be "custom.  I hate paying so much for the graphic tees etc so I'll be posting my projects for everyone to see.  ATTENTION MAMA FRIENDS: I'd be happy to have a little "get together" for some of these ideas (girls OR boys).  They are SUPER quick, easy, fun AND Cheap!

Here is the progression

$1 ski hat from Target

stenciled in black pain a fence design

Added fun fabric/felt appliques and decorative stitching

Voila! A fancy new winter hat for my Jackson Wayne

Jackson sportin' the hat (while he plays inside)

Best Dressed (Little) Man

Jackson decided to get dressed up for Thanksgiving and put on one of his Mama's ties! {PHOTO OVERLOAD} ahead!

We then got to spend Thanksgiving this year with some dear friends The Hatzl's & The Sawyer's.  Jackson had a great time playing with the other kids and it was great to being around our friends.

 

you can NEVER be too careful talking on the phone!

What I have planned for January....

Lots of fun crafting ideas for ME! Yes...ME! How I do love making things for my business and friends indeed, but its time for a little ME time in my sewing room!  Check out some of these awesome tutorials:
http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/10/shes-lady-cardigan-tutorial.html

Going to redesign my craft room...LONG time coming so I found a little inspiration here:
http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/10/craft-room-final-chapter.html
and here:
http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2010/11/mini-fabric-bolts-and-some-studio.html

Here are some fun ideas when I get around to doing some more cowboy things to Jackson's room OR when he goes into a big boy room later on
http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/03/im-sheriff-around-here.html

Mr. Independent

Now that Jackson is walking he can quite the Mr. Independent.  This I love and hate all at the same time. He is becoming such a big boy and we are so proud of him for each and everything new he learns.  On the other hand I think it is at least twice a day Rob and I say to each other in a sad voice, "He's not a little baby anymore!"
We went to the park on Monday with some friends and after 30+minutes of observing and sitting/standing COMPLETELY still (I mean still, like a statue) he starting wandering around. Every time we go somewhere new or to a playdate he just watches everything at the beginning and doesn't play with anyone.  Then he gets up the courage and he is off!  He goes off and plays by himself or with other kids and no need for Mama anymore!
He also walked around the park and on concrete for the first time.  Mama was a nervous wreck since he hadn't really been outside yet as a "walker".  He did great and really had a lot of fun! I think he was awfully proud of himself too!

Gobble Gobble!!