One Of Many

This fall I've made a point of carving as many pumpkins as I can get my hands on. So far, I've got 6 carved, including a Mike Wasowski pumpkin, and a special peace pumpkin, but here is one of my most favorite pumpkin masterpieces. Completed in honor of Andrea's Bachelorette party that I threw early in October. What do you think?

Sorry, it's a little R rated. ;)

She's pretty sexy, huh?

The Littlest Pals.

Calvin's Grandparents (On his Gomez side) took a little trip to Peru a few weeks back and brought Calvin the cutest little play things in the world! I can hardly believe that someone took the time to make these! I'm tempted to pick up some knitting needles (or crochet hook; however you make these little buggers) and learn to make some myself! And then I remember how unmotivated I get when they don't turn out like I want them to. It usually results in having a half-made whatever and then sits in my craft box in the closet doomed to be unfinished for eternity (*echo* -ity-ty-ty!)

Anyway, I think they're much more fun for me right now than they are for Calvin. Yes, he plays with them okay, makes them crash into each other or dive out of the crib but I just love looking at them and examining the little details on them!
Take a look.

The Animals: 

And my personal favorites: 

The Whole Gang: 

Lookie What I Made!

Thanks for all of the suggestions from the all those times I rant about being a Modest Mormon. I did get a suggestion from Anna (who is NOT Mormon, by the way) to try some 50's style knee length skirts. I got me some fabric and am in the process of making me a few skirts. I want them to be able to be worn high on the waist or down on the hips. I also wanted to go with a fun pattern, but one that wasn't so crazy- just in case I wanted to mix it with some other cool pattern. I also made it a little more A Line. Here it is. :)

(Sorry. I know it's repetitive since I posted the same thing on my other blog..)

To be completely honest

It's a little ridiculous trying to keep up TWO blogs. I mean, the other one I fill with all sorts of nonsense. But Millers Everywhere is me trying to be solely dedicated to the three of us. It's awfully hard to not write about the other craziness that's been floating around in my mind. So for now, entries in this blog may be a little slow. If you'd really like to, I post things on the other blog about the family every now and then. Just search for what you want to read.

In other news, Calvin has finally learned how to climb up and stand with the help of a friendly bookshelf or couch, or tv stand. It's been tiring to "spot" him when he decides to climb up on things. The second I turn around, THUD. He's on the ground. Sometimes I even think he may be doing it on purpose so I pick him up and cuddle with him. Well, little boy, if you think that's going to work forever, you're wrong. (Mwahahaha!) He's also finally learned how to escape the bumbo. There have been several times where I've had him up on the table or a counter to find him rolling around out of the bumbo, only a split second from falling on the hard tile (dun, Dun, DUNNN!)

And when I'm not chasing after Calvin or blogging about Calvin, I try to do things that I don't do on a regular basis. Of course, there's writing in my journal or watching Desperate Housewives. But this week, I've been able to branch out in my "craftiness". I made homemade paper with Erika (find her blog, here) for a Late Valentine's Day present for her missionary, Ethan (find his blog, here). It was super easy, but very time consuming and tedious. I've also bedazzled my denim vest. I know, I know. I know denim vests are supposed to be tacky, but I love it. I wear it over my hoodies all the time. I must look like I wandered out of a Nirvana music video, or maybe out of an episode of Roseanne. Oh well, say what you want. But I love it.

Made.

I've been looking for a good baby sling for what seems like a million years! I've looked at a few online but I can't seem to justify spending $30 on a silly little baby sling! It would help me a bunch throughout my day especially when I'm doing simple errands or house work. Anyway. The point is, that I've had a bunch of leftover fabric that I was hoping would go to some cool pillows or apartment decor, but has been collecting dust in my closet. I finally pulled it out of the deep abyss and drew up what I wanted my sling to look like.

... and TA DA!

I made this in one hour exactly. And I am so proud of myself.

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