Party

This picture cracks me up! It's my 2 sisters, their husbands and our sweet dog Angus. More to come on the anniversary party I just need to get the pictures organized first.

11 Years!

Today is my 11 year wedding anniversary. Usually we keep it mellow...just go out for dinner the 2 of us. However this year we decided to renew our vows and have a party!! I am really excited that our friends and family get to share in the happiness. I am so lucky to have married such a wonderful guy who loves me for who I am. He accepts my faults yet brings out the best in me.

Also this weekend is my older sister's bridal shower! Love is in the air! P.S These pictures make me miss my bangs!

Yesterday

Yesterday we had lunch at the coast. It was a beautiful Friday and I just couldn't stop myself from sharing this picture. Today is another bright and sunny day but I think we will wait till the crowds leave the beach before we head to the beach.

I took a fat quarter cut it 4 inches wide and stuffed it with 3/4" wooden balls.
When I woke up this morning I knew I wanted to sew something. I knew I wouldn't have much time to myself. However I really wanted to make something today. I made a nifty bracelet. Its really all I had time for today.
Here is FW 1st sewing class! He really enjoyed it. I had him make a coaster to get the feel of the sewing machine. Also taught him a few sewing terms. I need to find some "manly" and basic patterns for him.

Proud Mama Hen...

Yesterday was a great day FW graduated elementary school.

All my Sista represent!

I love my sisters they are all so gorgeous.

So proud of our baby.

Another milestone. I can't believe I am a Mom of a middle-schooler!

Summer is here...I have mixed feelings about summer. I enjoy having the boys home but its the sibling arguments that get on my last nerve. One minute they are playing nice. I look over a second later and its a full on brawl. I refuse to let them veg out and watch T.V. all day. There should be a parenting/ self-help book on surviving the summer. I would buy it!! I try to set up trips and activities but by the end of the day I am beat and the kids still have energy...Oh and the house is a mess. I <3 Summer

Busy Bee

I have cut out the fabric for my Folklore bag and I am ready to piece it together...However my older sister's wedding is this July and things are getting busy. I am excited to be helping out but it really puts my sewing on the back burner.

Clambake, Tart Deco, Siren & Lively Lilac

Can you tell I am going through an orange phase? The picture doesn't do these bright colors justice. Trying to mix it up instead of my standard Red or Wine color.

LA Zoo

Look at those spots...

The LA zoo is so green.

Getting some good use out of my Bridie sling.

We decided to make the most of being early risers and drove to the LA Zoo. We haven't been since they opened the new elephant exhibit. It's pretty neat. D really wanted to see the snakes but now the zoo is building a new reptile house so the snakes were off exhibit. D was not happy about this. Yet it was a good lesson in you can't always get what you want.