Handprints

The kiddos are adjusting to life at home since the school year ended. We are getting into our routine and the sitter is working out wonderfully! It is so nice when things go as planned! :)

My most recent quilt is for the director of the kids daycare. Where Jackson and Hailey both went, and where Jenna will start in the fall. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor and has started radiation in Mayo every week. The kids and teachers placed their hand prints on a two yard piece of ivory fabric. I brought home and turned it into this:

Once again, blogger rotated my photo and I don't know how to change that!

I am off to spend the day with my sister and shop, shop and shop! Whoo-oooo!!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Amy's Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday to Amy! Yes, my much older sister celebrated her 29th birthday! :) We took the day to visit her at the lake. Here is where I would normally insert a photo of Amy fishing, but since I am such a nice sister, I won't! And because I know she would be really, really mad at me!

Jackson and Hailey had a blast fishing. Well, Jenna did too...the pontoon rocked her right to sleep! Here are some photos of the kiddos....

Jackson fishing with Grandma and Papa.

He practiced casting in the yard before we went out. He cast perfectly the first time!

Hailey and her first and only fish. She decided that one was plenty.

And Jenna. She spent the better part of her day chasing the dog around. All we heard was "My-OOO, My-OOOO." Translation in adult English: Milo.

The Graduate!

Here she is, the newest preschool Graduate! Hailey was so proud. She woke up bright and early at 6am for her big day. (Usually I am tugging her out of bed at 7:30am.) She woke me up with a hairbrush and barrette in hand so she would look nice for her big day. While I was brushing her hair, and trying to open my eyes, she let out a little whimper. On a normal day, this would have lead to a big scream and some tears. But not this time, she just said, "Oh, no more crying for me, I am a graduate now." She then proceeded to tell me how she will only cry when she gets really, really hurt. And then asked if I had finished sewing the buttons and pockets on her dress so she could wear it. So off to sew at 7am! Only a handmade dress will work for this girl on her big day!





During graduation the teachers asked, "What would you like to be when you grow up?" And Hailey's reply, "A Fabric Designer!"

That"s my girl!

The Mail....

Most days I dislike the mail, today is an exception.

The Kiddos....

Hailey in her favorite place...a field of dandelions!

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Jenna enjoyed the freedom of the open field as well.


I love it that sometimes my kiddos even share their ice cream!

That is just a little of what we have been up to the last week. Just busy, busy I guess. The sewing machine has been off for a week now. Withdrawal is setting in :) Next week.

Have a great weekend...oh, is it only Wednesday?? Our weekend starts tomorrow, Ohio - here we come!

On top of spaghetti all covered with cheese....

Stuart purchased the book Hello, Cupcake! for Hailey on her 5th birthday. Our first project from the book was a huge hit with the kiddos! Oh, what shall we try next!!!! And yes, those are cupcakes in the photos above. Vanilla cupcakes, with vanilla frosting and ummm...what do you think the meatballs and sauce is???

Another project complete!

This skirt was started at craftin' weekend. Since then, I took it apart and added a new ruffle hem and appliqued the tee. The hand stitching too a little longer than I projected, but turned quite nice, if I do say so myself! And the best part - Hailey likes it!

Here is my sweet darling daughter....


and a more accurate photo of my silly daughter!

Speaking of daughters, here is Jenna. She has started to become an escape artist. If you cannot find her, she has more than likely crawled upstairs and is tucked away in the book room. I will wish for the same activity when she is 13!