Taylor & Ella's Tea Party

In SLCSD, the Kindergarteners get 4 days in the Spring off for State Assessments. Well, isn't that the perfect time for a tea party? Taylor's best friend Ella's birthday is in May and Taylor's is in June SO we decided to have a "dual birthday party" for the girls while they were out of school. Erin, Ella's mom, and I went into high gear and started planning the Tea Party. We got each girl their own tea service, made mini sandwiches, fruit, cheese, and jello jigglers for their "light lunch". Since both girls made it clear that they don't like tea, we had to opt for pink lemonade instead. We made each girl a "tea bonnet" out of tissue paper, packing tape, and organza ribbon so they would be in proper tea party form. It was adorable, and the girls all had a blast acting like old ladies at tea. Erin and I made all the decorations ouselves.....I think it turned out fantabulous!!!

My little sweetheart

Erin & I sporting the girls bonnets....aren't we cute?

All the party guests

Taylor, Te'ya and Gabi

The Tea Party Hosts, and Birthday Girls

Daisy End of the Year Party

What a great year for Taylor's Daisy Scout troop. We made it all the way through our Daisy Journey, sold tons of cookies, went to a holiday overnight camp at Trefoil Ranch, and had our end of the year party at Build A Bear!!! The girls were thrilled when we told them that this was our destination for the party. Our troop had made enough cookie to take the girls there, and pay for them a bear & shirt!! Plus, we still have enough money to pay for the girls to go to Twilight camp in August!! It has been a great year, and we can't wait for next year!!

Cole & his new "grill"

No, I am not talking about a new BBQ. Cole now has what is called Schwartz (think Spaceballs) Appliance. We are hoping that if he uses it EXACTLY as the orthodontist instructed him to, that he will NOT have to get braces. So for the next 6 months, he has to wear it 24/7....only taking it out to eat. After 6 months, we are hoping he can switch to just wearing it at night, and then after a year, he will be done, and have straight teeth. We found out that he still has 12 baby teeth to still loose, and that there are a few that probably won't come out until he is around 14!! That is crazy!! Believe me, I will be checking to make sure it is in his mouth at ALL TIMES....especially since the Schwartz costs $450.00 and braces start at $3795.00. Just a slight difference in price!!

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.