Halloween Orders...The Last Week to Order

We have been blown away with sales for Halloween, and we want to make sure we have plenty of time to get it all made and shipped by mid October at the very latest.

If you have been feasting your eyes on any of the items below...




















You'll need to place your order by this Sunday.
When Monday comes, all the Halloween will be removed from our site.

Happy Haunting. I mean, Happy Shopping!
www.sheshemade.com

Bloggy Buddies

When I started blogging, I had no real expectations other than advertising about my product and getting the word out there about SheShe Made. Eventually I started blogging here and there about our personal lives because I thought it would be more fun for my customers to get to know me more than just a lady who designs and makes their child's clothing.
Along the way, in just one year, I have made many friends, through my customers and through the blog and twitter world. It has been such a cool experience and I especially love meeting my customers or blog buds, especially since I don't have a "brick and mortar" type of shop.
sidenote: To those few customers that have come to my home to pick up items...I apologize for the sometimes scary sight you've seen in all my non-makeup glory!
This weekend, while visiting my family in Houston, I had the privilege of meeting another blog bud, Heather. Heather was the third person I've had a sit-down meet up with and every time it is hairy with MY CHILD! Ava was in a really crabby mood and I was just really nervous it was going to get ugly.
But she was so-so acting. And we actually did get to chat for a while. I tuned Ava's 4,953 demands out and enjoyed getting to know Heather better. And did I mention she brought along the ever adorable miss Mollie Kate?!?! Oh my! She was so sweet. Just like her momma!
The girls hugging while eating lunch.

These two older ladies came up to our table and just flipped over the girls. They asked a thousand questions about them. If they were sisters, best friends, if they were having a special celebration, etc. because they looked like little dolls out to eat. Haha!
Houston humidity did a number on my hair. Sort of looks like a drowned rat! UGH!! Or maybe I look so yuck standing next to these beautiful ladies...all 3 of them!

We tried to take a pic of the girls after lunch, and they were both so tired and beyond ready for nap time. What can we say? Heather and I both like to talk!
Check out the series of events...





and finally...


I wish the girls would have had more time to "play" together. They seemed so much alike! Ava has been asking about "Mah-wee" the past few days and she even says "Bwess Mah-wee" in her prayer lineup. It is the cutest thing! If only Heather lived closer.
Thanks for meeting us, Heather. You are such a doll and EXACTLY as I pictured you would be in person. You light up the room with your smile and bubbly personality. If you guys make it to Dallas later this month I hope we can meet up again!

Model MONDAY!

A baby in bloomers and bows.

Can it really get any more precious?!?

This is sweet, sweet Avery. She is my best friend's daughter and I am simply in love with her. She wears SheShe Made bows and clothing well.
And it also doesn't hurt that she is A.DOR.A.BLE.

The Farm

This past weekend we went out to see Aaron's grandparents at "The Farm".
Let's first talk about the fact that BOTH of his grandparents are still living and are about to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary.
WOW!!
Not many people make it to 75 months these days.
They are both in their early 90's and still kickin it like fresh young chickens.
With walkers, of course.
Ava loves to go see MeMaw and Pappoo.
We always go out there after church and we bring Spring Creek Barbeque.
Ava and I waited in the car while daddy got the food to go.


Ava sitting on Pappoo's lap.

And MeMaw's lap as well.

Everyone getting their grub on.

It might appear that Ava has poor table manners as she is standing in her chair rather than sitting. But let me assure you she proved to be a little lady while we were eating. She acccidentally burped and had the biggest surprised face following that utterance, then she begged to be pardoned by the entire table! It went like this...
"Scuss me (excuse me) Mommy"
"Scuss me daddy"
"Scuss me MeMaw"
"Scuss me Auntay"
"Scuss me EE-quin (uncle Ian)"
"Scuss me Pappoo"
"Ava bupped. I sooooo sorry."

It was the funniest thing EVER!!!

The ladies cleaned up after lunch while the boys (and Ava) went on a golf cart drive around the farm.

We visited for a little while and then took some family pics for fun.

I love visiting and seeing all the vegetables and fruit they have growing in their garden. On Sunday they had cantelope and pumpkins growing (I think) and all the corn had been cut down. Last time we visited we played "hide and seek" in the corn field....Children of the Corn style, too. Or not.
Ava was getting a little onery so we cut our visit just in time for nap.
She was so sweet giving lots of hugs on our way out though. She is the sweetest little booger!

We treasure our visits with the grandparents and hope there are many more to come!!

Model MONDAY!

Happy Labor Day!
I am hoping that you have enjoyed your Monday with no work/school and have spent some quality time with family and/or friends.
We had a great weekend and spent much of it outdoors, with family, or at the pool. I will be cranking it up again tonight, so technically I am working today.
Do you feel sorry for me?
I didn't think so! Haha!
No, I enjoy my work very much! So, I have no complaints.
Let's get to Model Monday...
This is precious Katie! She is wearing the summer spaghetti strap dress with a zebra applique initial. I just love this color on her beautiful skin tone!!

Kaite is cousins with Jilian (last week's model) and I totally meant to put her picture with Jilian's post, but this week works just as well!
And let's do two models just for giggles, shall we?
This is MY cousin's little babe and I made this very first applique name gown (of many)for him.


I wanted to make something for him that was practical yet cute (challenging for the boys-at least for me) and this has proven to be a winner.
I am excited as I get to meet little Claylon for the first time this weekend!!

Happy Monday! Enjoy your week:)
I will be back within the next day or two to share some of our latest dresses.

The Zoo Zee Zoo

That's what we call it anyway.
Sheila and I decided to take a break from the 'ol machines and spend a "work day" with our kiddies at the zoo.
It was about 80 degrees with a nice breeze and we couldn't stand staying at home on such a beautiful day.
Ava and Tanner were more than thrilled to see all the animals!

And with the sudden change in temps, it brought the animals out to play in full force! They were more active today than I've seen in a long time!

Ava, Tanner, and Gianna enjoyed seeing the orangatans...

the turtles

the "sninky" (stinky) flamingos

the giant fish

and the giant python!


Sheila and 2/5ths of her brood.


Ava and mommy.


It was SUCH a great day and I can't wait to go again!! Ava and I came home and napped from 3 until 7! We were wiped out from all the fun.

Holiday Orders FYI

We have been getting emails out the wazzoo regarding holiday orders. Sheila and I met last night to discuss the game plan as far as Thanksgiving and Christmas goes. We planned out what we would sell for both, when we would start/stop taking orders, and encouraged one another that we could handle the load, no matter how big (or small). Haha!
Here is the 4-1-1....
Halloween orders.


Those are out now, as you know. They will be available for purchase through September. We will stop taking Halloween orders on October 1st. The turnaround for all items at this moment is up to 3 weeks. That cutoff date gives us plenty of time to get your order to you and for your little pumpkin to get plenty of wear out of it for the month of October!

Thanksgiving orders.


We will post the turkey dresses and turkey shirts/onesies on our website September 15th. We have already relisted them on Etsy since it was just easy to do. These will be available for purchase through November 5th.

Christmas orders.

We will have many different options for Christmas attire, some of which will be available only as a presale purchase. I will explain more on that later.
We will have all Christmas orders ready to preview on October 1st. At that time we will take presale orders on specific items through October 8th. The non presale items will be available for purchase through December 10th.
We will cut off all sales on December 11th. For everything. We will be finishing up any remaining orders to get them rushed out before Christmas and then we will re-open January 15.
***If you know you are going to want us to make your child's birthday outfit and it falls during the times we are on break, please make arrangements for that to be created before our break time. I mean I won't even be checking email during that time. It will be just like Santa going into hibernation after his Christmas Eve delivery!! Haha.

So there it is! We are more than stoked to show you what's to come. Especially for Christmas!!! So stay tuned!

Ever Evolving Elmo

Elmo gets around, folks.

I mean this little red dude is seriously racking up some one on one time with me.



And it amazes me the range in sizes that I make for Elmo lovers. Everything from 12 months to 6. Really?
I wish I had taken ALL the pics of the different Elmo versions I have done, but here are a few!











I've also done Elmo on a blue shirt for a boy, a pink shirt for a girl, and with pink polka dot ruffles rather than orange.

Fun times for an Elmo hater such as myself. Oh I'm just kidding. I love Elmo. But not NEARLY as much as I love Yo Gabba Gabba! ;)