Boutiques, Boutiques, Boutiques

Well, Spring isn't just for Spring cleaning.....it is Boutique Season for us in the "craft world". Multiples in a weekend isn't even breaking the surface. The most we had in one weekend was 3....can you say nuts?? It is hard enough planning for one, let alone 3 in one weekend. That is why we tag team it, right Jenn? My good friend and I have been boutique partners for the last couple of months. Though some were duds, some were really successful. We definitely know which ones we are game for in the future. Below are a few pictures of one of our set ups...we were actually known for making our booth look like a little bedroom. We were always happy to "toot our own horn" when people asked us which booth was ours....."It is the adorable one set up like a bedroom". Though it is a lot of work, I always had a really good time, and laughed until my sides hurt at every set up. Thanks Jenn & Brad for the good laughs!!

Cole's Soccer Update.....

So, pretty much everyone knows that this season was rough to say the least. Though Cole loved every minute of it, I can honestly say I DID NOT!!! Cole has a love and passion for soccer. He is either kicking a ball, or watching Fox Soccer Channel for the latest update. The kid lives & breathes soccer. Good thing because is love for the game is what got me through this last season. Long and short of it all.....we are finished with his U10 Academy season. His team did fairly well...they came in 3rd in the x-league standings. They were a little disappointed due to the fact that they had been first in the Fall, and were undefeated at the Presidents Cup Tournament. I must say that I loved every minute of watching him play, and am so thankful for the friendships he has made being on that team.

On May 4th, Cole has his first day of tryouts, with a second day planned for May 6th. Honestly, Cole and I both had our reservations about him playing for Impact next year, and were thinking of trying out for other teams. We didn't have a good coach experience, and it left a bad taste. Cole had an amazing tryout, and when we found out that his potential new coach was actually the guy who coached Uncle Dan's team back in the day, we both were sold that it was going to be a much better experience. We got the results on May 7th, and Cole made the Black U-11 team coached by Connie Martin. We were all so thrilled!! He made it on the best team Impact has for his age group....to Cole this is BIG TIME!!! So here's to another year of practices, games, and tournaments....I honestly can't wait. Oh and guess what.........I am the Team Manager for his team!! Wish me luck!!!

The last few months in pictures......

....in no particular order. I have just been super busy getting ready for boutiques, and sewing my projects for my oneyardwondersonedayatatime blog. I know that is no excuse to neglect the family blog, preserving all these wonderful memories, but it is the best I can come up with. Enjoy the pictures, and I am hoping that I will be able to keep up on things a little better in the next couple of weeks. Wish me luck!!

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Long time coming.....

Well, you are going to have to wait a little while longer. I have a lot to update but have been crazy busy sewing projects for my One Yard Wonders blog, and for a boutique I am doing this week. I feel like I have lived in front of my sewing machine. So don't give up on me...the blog will get a huge update soon!!

A year long project.....

While visiting my friend, Elaine, the other day and looking through all the new amazing craft and sewing books I have recently bought, a lightbulb exploded and gave me the BEST idea!! I have totally fallen in love with the book "One Yard Wonders"....it has 101 projects that you can do with only 1 yard of fabric. And yes, I have plenty of extra yards of fabric. So I decided to pull a "Julie & Julia" and blog the entire book while I complete each project in exact order. I am really excited to take on this fun project, and use up some of the fun fabric that I have acquired through my co-op. My first post is now up, with my first project posting by February 24th. I will be completing 1-3 projects a week with hopes of finishing the whole book in one year or less. You can follow the blog at http://oneyardwondersonedayatatime.blogspot.com I am planning on doing giveaways and other fun stuff. All you need to do is become a follower of the blog, and comment on some of the posts. Why not make it fun for all of us, right??

Zions National Park

Now anyone who knows me knows that I HATE riding in the car. It is by far my least favorite thing to do. BUT believe it or not, it was my suggestion that we drive through Zions National Park on our way home from St. George. Honestly, I am really glad we did. Though it added a few hours to our drive home, it was just beautiful, and I loved being able to spend that time with Adam and the kids. We did a little hiking, hung out, and just had fun being together. It was a nice way to relax a little before the LONG drive home. Nice thing is, I slept the whole rest of the way.

President's Cup Tournament-St. George, Utah

Cole's soccer team had the opportunity to play in the 2010 President's Cup Tournament in St. George, Utah. After all the drama in the weeks leading up to this, the boys needed some positive play time, and a successful tournament. Boy did they get that!! They were guaranteed to play 3 games, with the chance at a semi-final, and final game. The boys were undefeated in the first 3 game with only 1 goal scored against them the whole time. Needless to say, they made it to the semi-final game against Rampage. We had played Rampage in our regular season play, so we knew we had a challenge on our hands. Impact ended up winning the game 2-1, and were headed to the final against Highland Sting. All I can say is WOW!!! The Higland Sting came out onto the field like they were in the Army. All lined up, with drills like they were at bootcamp. In all honesty, I was a little worried. Our boys came out there with WINNING on their mind, and they did just that....they won the whole tournament, totally undefeated!! It was amazing, and they were all so happy. Cole scored 2 goals in all....one of them off a corner kick which he headed into the goal!! It was so cool!! I still get chills just writing about it. The smile on Cole's face was totally priceless. I am one proud Mom. That kids amazes me everyday with what a great friend, team mate, and son he is. I couldn't ask for a better kid!! WAY TO GO IMPACT SELECT U-10 boys....you did amazing!!

Family Blog neglect....

I know, I know....I have been neglecting the family blog lately. It was a New Years Resolution to keep it more to date, and I have already nixed that one. Honestly, there hasn't been much to post about. I have been updating my sewing blog though....does that count?? You should check it out..... http://www.littleinspirations-leigh.blogspot.com/ It is the BEST way to keep up on my latest and greatest creations. We have had a lot of DRAMA going on in our lives though....nothing too personal, just team sports. I will fill in on the whole story when I have about an hour to post. I just have to say that team sports are TOUGH...especially when you have a horrible coach!!! Hopefully it will work itself out, and I will have good news to post next week. Watch for updates!!

January 7, 2010.....Cole hits double digits

All we have been hearing for months is that Cole's next birthday is a HUGE one....he will be hitting double digits, the big 10!!!! I have never seen a kid so excited for his 10th birthday. For the big day, we went to his favorite place to eat....the Golden Crapper, I mean Corral. He absolutely LOVES that place. The rest of us can only stomach it once a year, so we save the "yummy" meal just for him.

Because his birthday was on a Thursday, we saved his BIG day for Friday......he had a sleepover with 14 of his buddies!! No, that is not a typo, we have 14 crazed boys in our little basement watching scary movies, eating tons of junk, playing the wii, and running all over the place. It actually was a really good time, and the boys had a blast!! Cole said this was one of his best birthdays ever......woo hoo success!!!