Sand Castle Blast - Our Game Board - Current State

We have spent the last two years (off and on) working on a "skin" for one of our favorite board games.  I wanted to start documenting the progress.  Since it's already in the works, I will start with pics of the work we've done so far.

Our Own Board Game - Upcoming Project with the Hubby

About two years ago, Derrick and I were looking for something to do together and at the time were playing alot of the game Settlers of Catan. We started talking about different "ways" of playing the game and decided it would be fun to make a Settlers-like board game of our own.  Thus the birth of Sand Castle Blast, our very own board game built on the foundation of Settlers. 

Bibs, Blocks, & Booties (Really, Shoes)

I've been busy sewing again the last couple days - finally found some new shoe patterns to try out.  And, surprise, I'm currently working on a pattern of my own since I couldn't find exactly what I wanted for free.  But on to the recent fruits of my labor!

Blocks, Blocks, Blocks!

I spent Sunday afternoon putting these fabric blocks together for Katelyn.  My one regret is that I did not have anything to jingle inside.  I bought some jingle bells and such at Hobby Lobby today to experiment with for the next ones!

Today's Results!

Well, I didn't get around to all three projects for today but I did have fun with two of them.

Kimono Shoes:
Ok, so after I had a total DUH moment on the first attempt, I got these sewn in about 15 minutes!  Super quick!  I would do it a little different if I attempt a second pair with this pattern, though:

Today's Projects, God Willing...

Kimono Baby Shoes - Pattern here.  |  Baby Shoes - Pattern here.  |  Easy Grab Baby Ball - Pattern here.

I'll post my results when/if I get them done.  :)

Babies & iPhones

Katelyn has been fascinated by my iPhone for the last month or two and I'm really torn between letting her play with it and protecting it from her and her from it.  Her motor skills are still developing and she has a tendency both to drop what she's holding (what 6 month old doesn't!?) and to THWAP herself in the face with it.  So, considering it's an iPhone specifically, I've decided to try out a few apps for Katelyn... something that will entertain her while still allowing me control of the phone!  Here's what I'm going for so far: