The rover is all over and almost exclusively bipedal.
My therapy this week was making him his new “band” outfit.
It felt really good to start & finish something.
Have I mentioned lately that his eyelashes are completely out of control? {His hair is too but I love it that way!} I can assure you these are not from my gene pool. No man on this planet should be allowed to have long, thick, dark eyelashes. It’s simply not fair.
I’m going to attach a few clips of Rover in action… and his sister in action. Keep in mind no children were harmed the making of these videos.
I’ll be back soon with exterior house pictures and sources… as soon as the electrician shows back up!! It’s been 3 weeks since he first came and hasn’t returned…. argh!
For those of you with embroidery machines: the guitar on JM’s shirt came free from Planet Applique. They have really cute & simple designs at very reasonable prices! The pants are a pattern by Bonnie Blue called “Jillian”… they’re great and I’ve used them for boys and girls. The t-shirt was a $5 pocket tee from Target and those little pockets come off in about 5 seconds with a seam ripper!
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Ashley
September 24, 2009 at 10:43 amFIRST one to comment for the 2nd time in a month! WOO HOO 🙂 LOVE this little guy, he surely cracks me up!! I also LOVE LOVE his outfit!!
brandy
September 24, 2009 at 10:44 amOoooo, the first to comment! Not sure why I feel the need to emphasize that, like I have won something! Love the little outfit! I have been doing appliqué’s by hand, but have not yet tried on the machine, not sure I have enough control yet! You’ve inspired me, I need to give it a go really soon!
Mommasissy & Sloane
September 24, 2009 at 11:23 amOh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!
Edible! Those lashes!!!!!!!!! That rockstar outfit! The squirt bottle and the walking… Mommasissy can hardly stand the cuteness of it all!!!!!!!
XOXOXO
Mommasissy, Mom, & Sloane
Holly
September 24, 2009 at 11:27 amI wish my boys eyelashes were that great…what am I saying, I wish mine were. The outfit is adorable! I am so excited to know that the pockets come off easily. Everytime I go to Target, and other places for that matter, I get so aggrevated with things on t-shirts. I just want plain t-shirts…monogrammable t-shirts. Thanks for the insite!
chesley
September 24, 2009 at 11:32 ami looove that little outfit. my little boy is too big for it, but i can see it being precious on a little girl too with a girlier pattern! problem…i can’t sew / never tried to! his lashes are to die for – it’s always the boys that get them!
Amanda
September 24, 2009 at 11:36 amHe’s adorable, but I am SO jealous of his eyelashes! It’s just not fair that little boys and my miniature schnauzer get the good eyelashes (I’m not comparing your son to a miniature schnauzer…just his eyelashes):)
Courtney
September 24, 2009 at 11:37 amThanks for the applique web site. It is great.Do you have any other favorite sites you get your designs from?
amber
September 24, 2009 at 11:56 amHis outfit is too cute!
Chelle
September 24, 2009 at 11:57 amWhat a handsome little man and I just love the outfit. I purchased that pattern awhile back and I need to pull it out and try it. Also thanks for the website link I have about 14 shirts to applique for my friend’s grandsons and I needed more boy things since I normal just sew for my four granddaughters.
Sara
September 24, 2009 at 12:04 pmSo stinking cute! I haven’t sewn much before, but you inspire me to try to pick it up to make my 16 month old cutie some adorable clothes. And I love the videos – how funny that he not only lets his sister spray him with water, but he loves it?!
Jacci
September 24, 2009 at 12:17 pmSuper Sweet, Darby 🙂
Monique
September 24, 2009 at 12:41 pmHi Darby, this is my first time posting but I just love checking your blog for so many great ideas and of course those babies of yours are just gorgeous!! Could you tell me what Embroidery Machine you use/Reccommend? I am new to it and I have looked at a few but still can’t decide on one.
Lauren
September 24, 2009 at 12:51 pmOh my goodness what beautiful eyelashes! I love the videos! Thanks for sharing
Allyson
September 24, 2009 at 12:52 pmOMG!!! That outfit is ADORABLE!!!! I LOVE the fabric!! You must tell where the fabric came from. Are you so sad that JM is walking now? That made me sad when MM started walking b/c that meant she was not a baby anymore. Love the video!!!
Heather
September 24, 2009 at 12:53 pmMy husband has those eyelashes and they curl perfectly all on their own! Thankfully, our daughter has them too!
Terri
September 24, 2009 at 1:40 pmBoys always get the best lashes! And your Rover has the best rockstar outfit.
Susan V
September 24, 2009 at 2:02 pmI just downloaded that free guitar applique to put on a shirt for my little boy. Glad to see it on a real project! Cute. Will check out the pants pattern too. I have been using a quick sew pattern (with pants and a little zip up hoodie vest) but would like to have a boys pants pattern without so many pockets! I love to borrow your sewing ideas! Thanks for all the inspiration!
I finally got around to making your little simplicity dress here (after hunting down the pattern on ebay).
https://susanandwill.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-new-favorite-dress-pattern.html
LizInScotland
September 24, 2009 at 2:22 pmOh my!!The lashes+outfit+face when squirted…too adorable :o)
megan
September 24, 2009 at 2:31 pmwho needs toys when you can have a squirt bottle. he is SO cute!
i am so jealous of his lashes! love the outfit!
Kristen
September 24, 2009 at 2:53 pmThat band outfit is precious and those eyelashes are BEAUTIFUL! The water bottle cracked me up because Anna Clare used to squirt Owen with the water bottle and she would laugh just like that. I, too, would have to cut her off. Now they both squirt each other!
Meg
September 24, 2009 at 2:56 pmDarby,
I so enjoy reading your blog and Erika’s too. What a precious niece you have! I have two little boys (20 months and 3 months) and I love all your posts about Hornet/Rover/JM. He is such a boy! Its amazing how you do not have to teach them to love tractors, dirt, and so on. My oldest, Alder, is waking up but quickly I would love to know if you would consider sewing some outfits for me if the price is right 🙂 Let me know. I love the guitar outfit. Sadly, I cannot sew on a button. Pitiful…I know.
Ciao!
Meg
MC
September 24, 2009 at 3:05 pmSpecial request for the name of the manufacturer of the new doors when you give the sources on the exterior photos, thanks a ton!
Jennifer
September 24, 2009 at 3:18 pmOh my word, Darby…your son just melts me! lol I can’t even tell you just how much he actually reminds me of my son, Noah (15 months). He is a blondie as well only Noah has lots of curls. 😉 Don’t you just love when they take their first steps! I love their little waddles! 🙂 Precious. Thanks for sharing your family with us…they are so sweet and wonderful. And that outfit! OH HOW I LOVE IT. Did you ever think of making and selling on Etsy? I’d buy that outfit for Noah in a HEARTBEAT! 🙂 You’re so talented! Love your blog! I recently got my sister hooked on your blog too and she showed her friends at work! We’re all lovin’ you in PA! Keep up the great work! You’re an inspiration to us all! XO
Brittan
September 24, 2009 at 3:23 pmHe is so stinkin cute!!! My 22 month old is in a little green cast from the knee down bc he is also a complete ROVER!
Jennifer
September 24, 2009 at 3:39 pmTOoo cute! I can’t believe he’s walking! Love the outfit. I’m wishing I could FINISH something around here…
Amber
September 24, 2009 at 4:19 pmI love the outfit! I read your blog all the time and love your creativity. You should make a couple more of those outfits and sell them! I would surely buy it for my son who is 2. It is so hard to find cute boy outfits!
Becky
September 24, 2009 at 4:26 pmyou better watch it with those lashes. i’m likely to lick them right off! and way to go on graduating to the biped world, JM! big boy!!
Abby Maddox
September 24, 2009 at 4:35 pmThat outfit OH MY GOODNESS! Maybe, if we ever have a boy, that would be a nice middle ground for my taste in boys clothes vs. Jeremiah’s. I’ll be keepin that in mind…
Amber
September 24, 2009 at 5:23 pmJM is beyond adorable! And so is his band outfit! Caleb loves getting sprayed with the spray bottle too. We have to spray his hair every morning because it is completely out of control if we don’t, so he gets a few sprays on his face too to make it fun!
julia
September 24, 2009 at 6:14 pmlove the outfit.
Lane
September 24, 2009 at 7:29 pmThanks for the tip about seam ripping the pocket off!! The shirts are so much cuter without the pockets.
I want to make those pants for my almost bipedal son! So cute!
Melissa
September 24, 2009 at 9:37 pmOh, JM is rockin’ in his new outfit! Cute, cute! But the spray bottle video is even cuter! Can you tell me about the romper he’s wearing in the video? Did you do the design yourself? Where did you find the plain romper? I’m curious because I have a heat press at school that my students use to make custom mousepads and other items that they sell. The wheels in my head are turning…
Hillary @ The Other Mama
September 24, 2009 at 9:51 pmI never would have thought to rip the pocket off! So good!
And I love the squirty wet face- too cute!!
Sarah
September 25, 2009 at 1:18 amLove the outfit, I am inspired to sew for my boys. I only thought I could do it for my nieces.
Project, yeah!
Love the video with the water being squirted in your sons face, hilarious.
Mandy Norris
September 25, 2009 at 7:23 amThey are so precious…I love his rock star get up….too cute and his hair and eyelashes are precious…he can pass those down to your future grand daughter one day and then it will all be fair! I just love having a boy…they are too sweet. Mine is only 8 months but so sweet…I call him my hunk,a hunk a, burning love! Have a good weekend. Oh, I made that green salsa chicken soup from your recipe section again and it is awesome….Love, Mandy
Kellie
September 25, 2009 at 7:48 amSo glad to know about taking those pockets off – Target is usually my source for solid t-shirts for monogramming, but the boys ones ALWAYS have pockets as of late, which drives me crazy – now I’ll just have to go buy a seam ripper! Love the outfit and can’t WAIT for those pictures and sources on the outside of the house – did ya’ll do the painting yourself or did you contract it out?
stephanie
September 25, 2009 at 8:45 amhe’s so steady!!! so cute!!
Meredith
September 25, 2009 at 9:05 amHow fun that JM is walking!! I am dying for my youngest to start walking – she is SO close!! Love the outfit. It is too cute!!
michele
September 25, 2009 at 9:33 amoh my gosh, he is too cute!! Those eyelashes. And I love seeing him in action.
jeana
September 25, 2009 at 9:59 amI just want to kiss that little John Martin’s chubby cheeks. What a doll baby. I loved when Paige sprayed her brother and he just loved it. I even showed Ryan how cute that was. 🙂
amanda
September 25, 2009 at 10:38 amdarling!!!! christian has the same long wispy curly blond hair with “wings” and some serious eyelashes too, not fair!!! love the outfit…i just bought several, no pocket tees from walmart and bought the cutest appliques from michaels – a new line that look just like they were emroidered on…but are just iron-ons since i do not have a machine! they have turned out super-cute, now i just need iron-on pants!! ha, can’t wait to see you house pics.
amanda
Melise
September 25, 2009 at 11:58 amYou crack me up how you tell exactly where you found everything cause you KNOW we’re going to ask. I’m SO excited about the planet appliqué website. I’m always trying to find good ones. Here’s my fav
https://www.sewmanydesigns.com/
yea for JM!!!
Jen
September 25, 2009 at 12:08 pmHe needs some little cowboys boots now! Do you make the white little outfits he has on in your two last posts? Where do you get those basic white all one piece for boys? Dharma Trading?
Jill Cribb
September 25, 2009 at 12:25 pmJM has to be the most beautiful baby boy I have ever seen! Those eyelashes are to die for…love the videos, especially the spray bottle. My 2 year old loves to have her face sprayed with the spray bottle! Thanks for the sewing tips and site!
Chris
September 25, 2009 at 4:49 pmYou ALWAYS have the most adorable ideas! I just LOVE reading your blog. Just wondering…where did you get JM’s plain white romper in the post before this one? I live in Central Illinois and can’t find them anywhere. I soooo need to move south.
Maegan Bell
September 26, 2009 at 12:03 pmHe is so stinking cute, Darby! I love the outfit! Where did you find the fabric for those pants and applique? I’m jealous of everyone out there who finds cute fabrics…. seems like where I live we’re at a loss for them!
Bon
September 28, 2009 at 7:21 amYAY for JM and his lil’steps and not-so-lil’eyelashes!
YAY for Darby and her cool talents and good taste!
YAY for us blog readers in having this opportunity to witness!
Tara
October 6, 2009 at 2:10 pmI love his outfit. Where did you get it?
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