Kolby's Party at Leo's Place

You're how old?
It was Legos.
Legos again......
and more Legos! He was really excited.
I think these guys (Tate, Parker, and Trevor) worked up a thirst!

Thinking really hard.....
ok, make a wish!

Playing at the arcade
Jeremy tallying up the kids' tickets - thank goodness he was there
pizza time
silly faces (Cardon, Kolby, and Josh)

Hunger Games

This is the first book in this series and it was SO good. I'm almost finished with the second one now, and the third one comes out in August I believe. I heard they're making these into a movie too. I can't wait! I haven't found such a good read since the Twilight series and The Brothers. I just can't put it down.

Mallorie's 7th Birthday Party

Make a wish!!

Sicily, Ryan, Mallorie, Kirsi, Samantha, poor Kolby, Lauren, Hallie, and Paige

This was Mallorie opening my gift. She didn't think that she'd get it.



Mal and Samantha
I'm so glad Jeremy was there to help out.
This was the first time Sicily had ever bowled.
Birthday Girl

We had Mallorie's party this afternoon at the bowling alley. I decided that we'd try having two different parties this year instead of one combined party for both she and Kolby, so his will be next Saturday. I think I preferred it this way. It was nice not having 20 kids all at once all hyped up on sugar. It was a busy (but good) day today, beginning at 9AM, we were at the pool for their field trip. Next I had 30 minutes to run by Walmart to get treats for their class. The kids don't like cupcakes, so I had to get Kolby's class donuts, and Mal's class got ice cream sandwiches. After that I got McDonald's for them and had lunch at the school with them. Then had treats in the two different classes after their recess. I had a couple of hours at home to wrap presents, do some laundry, load up the car, and then we were off to the party.

Happy Happy Birthday

This seems like only yesterday.

Some Recent Projects

Made these just before Valentine's Day -Gift Card holder
I just started making these watch bands. They are so fun to make and really simple too. I made about 14 of them when my parents were here in town. I made some for my sisters, my neice, for Mallorie, my Mom, and mother-in-law.

Dear John

My parents were here in town recently, and my mom and I went to see this movie. It was a really good movie, and oh, my, I have a new man (sorry Jeremy)! Channing Tatum is a hottie! Nicholas Sparks never fails to write a great story. He wrote "The Notebook," which is another one of my favorite movies. I hadn't read "Dear John" before seeing this, so this ending actually surprised me. Now I think I'll have to read the book, and I wouldn't mind seeing this movie again too if anyone wants to go. Also, the song I've got on my playlist is in the movie.

We'll Miss You Uncle Mike

My Uncle Mike passed away last Sunday. I really wish that I could've gone to the funeral. I will miss him, but it is comforting to me knowing that he is again with my Aunt Suzie. I don't ever remember my uncle without a smile on his face, and his laugh and smile was almost contagious. He lived in Colorado on the adjoining property to my grandma, so when I'd spend Summers up there, growing up. I would see a lot of Uncle Mike. He would be working in their garden most of the time. In the latter years of his life, he had alzheimer's, and that was very sad, because he wasn't the same. He had a stroke a little while ago, though, and he remembered everything again after the stroke. He had said after the stroke that he was ready to go and that he couldn't wait to see my aunt. I'm sure she is happy to be with him again too.
We love you Uncle Mike.