Paci Clips

Little Man has taken to throwing his paci when he thinks he doesn't need it anymore, and then crying for it less than 2 minutes later. When he was about a month old, my mom bought him a paci clip - that tiny piece of ribbon saved my life. No longer was a searching for his much-needed comfort while he screeched in my ear. But recently we stopped using the clip, as the velcro which held it to the paci loop began to loosen, causing the whole thing to periodically come undone and sending the paci to the floor. As this would just not do, I set out to find a solution, and came upon some tutorials on sewing them at home.

Rather than spend >$5 on a piece of ribbon on a suspender clip, I spent <$10 on materials and made 5 of my own - plus a longer one, without a clip, that attaches to the side of the car seat. Less than an hour later, I have the convenience of [nearly] always being able to find a paci when I need it. Plus, I have plenty of ribbons left, so I can make more anytime we [or anyone else] need(s) them.

Click the above photo for step-by-step images of the project.

New Year, New Camera, New Blog

As a combination Christmas present from my gracious parents and my darling husband, this year brought me a new camera. Not the one we opened when they were here, as you may have thought - as it turns out, there were some glitches with the memory, and it needed to be returned. Instead of replacing it, my parents decided to donate the cash to our fund for a more professional camera [as a prior portrait photographer with Lifetouch, and an 'advanced amateur', I prefer a camera with a few more 'bells & whistles' than the average point & shoot]. Added to the amount Husby wanted to put towards my gift, we had enough to purchase the model I've had my eye on for a while now. Arriving last night, it has already been tested and assessed - and has passed inspection with flying colors. Finally, we can return the two cameras we've borrowed from my family, as we now have our own way of immortalizing special events and occasions - as well as the mundane, everyday activities of life with my boys.

To commemorate both a new camera and a new year - one which we pray is filled with joy - I've taken on a second blog. While this one is for daily anecdotes about our life and the [many] adventures it brings, the new one is a photo blog, a place where I can post images in an environment more suited for viewing. Even with this new publishing medium, the quantity of images posted here is unlikely to diminish. I've merely given myself the opportunity to post a larger selection of photographs [both in size and quantity], in an effort to flex my photographer's muscles.

Through a Mother's Lens

Welcome, 2011 - we're ready for whatever adventures you may bring. But be warned, there will be photographic evidence ...