It's been so long since I have had any time to update my blog. It's definately been a crazy, fun filled summer and fall. I can't believe Christmas has snuck up on us this fast. The summer was full of trips to both John Ball and Binder Park Zoo, a few trips to the beach, and fun in our own backyard. The kids swam in Lake Michigan, Emma had her 1st sleepover, we went to the GR Children's museum, for the 1st time, we welcomed cousin Lily, and of course made a few trips to Silver Lake. All in all, it was an awesome summer spent with family and friends. Unfortunately we did have a tradgedy also. Our puppy Cocoa passed away. It was a devastating loss for us, but especially for Emma. Emma had such a close bond with her and she is and will always be missed.

As Summer turned quickly to fall, we watched our good friends Ryan and Kristen Ziuraitis get married, and are now expecting baby #2, Emma turned 5 and started Kindergarten, we went to Art Prize '10, we ventured out to Klackles Orchard, Gracie turned 4 and of course Halloween and Thanksgiving. It's amazing what all fits into a few short weeks and months. I hope everyone had a great summer and fall and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

More projects!

I have definately had a busy summer and fall. I have really enjoyed creating new things. Here are a few of my creations. The new owl hat that I have been making. I have started making these and so many people said they loved them so I started doing craft shows and posting my stuff on my etsy site. www.handmadebyemilymarie.etsy.com.










I had so much material left over from purses that I made, enough to make this dress for my Emma! It turned out so cute.