Have been on a bit of a forced hiatus around here, from the computer at least, due to my unanticipated hard drive problem last week.

The good news is that Apple replaced my hard drive (with one that is nearly twice as big – thank you Steve Jobs!) for free and fixed my laptop casing.

The bad news is I’m still encountering stuff that I didn’t get a chance to save copies of…the big stuff, like photos and projects are all backed up and fine, but the little stuff like Photoshop actions and programs I used to upload files and photos…all need to be reinstated. It is time consuming, but I’m trying to be zen about it all.

We did manage to be a little crafty in between all of the crazy computer stuff last week. Em and Audrey completed their sewing camp and had a great time.

They finished cute little skirts (all by themselves!)…

And then the second half of the week they finished little tops…

I was very impressed with the sewing abilities of my little seamstress and we are working on a project for Audrey’s birthday this week, so stay tuned for more sewing goodies compliments of Em.

I also finished two little baby blankets for our friend who is having twins!

Her theme is owls, and look at the cuteness of these – the skunk kills me!

This is pre-washing and pressing…but I had to take photos so I wouldn’t forget.

I also finished a little romper for Addie – we decided to sew something for her while Em was off doing her sewing thing. She has promised to wear it tomorrow, so I’ll get some pics then.

Any other summer craftiness going on?

This edition of Crafty Tuesday is brought to you courtesy of Emma Grace.

I finally finished the “Mommy Pants” that she has been longing for for oh, so long. Not to be confused with the Mom Jeans, the coveted lounge pants are pretty much all I wear around the house and now Em has her very own pair. She is now officially a mini-me.

I love the gingham contrasting material that I found in my scraps box. And Emma adores them. She told me three times this afternoon how “comfy” they are and how much she loved them.

They are just a tad too short – could’ve been a wee bit longer considering they will probably be capri pants by next week. As I was tucking her into bed tonight, she touched my arm and said, “Mom, I just really want to tell you thank you again. I really love my Mommy pants.”

*Pop* – that would be my heart nearly exploding. That kid is too sweet sometimes. Then I promised I’d make her some more and she did the fist pump thing and said, “Yes!” She’s so funny, too!

This was her first craft to come home from first grade. They had to make create a picture of themselves and then write about all the things they like to spend time doing…

I love the “1 stistr” (that would be one sister) and “playdates firends” (playdates with friends) but the best ones are football and the “NaFL” – hahahaha. I guess Daddy has to spend a lot of time tied to football and the NFL, and she loves Daddy, so therefore she loves the NaFL, too! Hee.