My First Sewing Project

Last Christmas I received a sewing machine as a gift from my parents. (I'm sure they were beginning to think that I was never going to open it.) After many months of being intimidated by the machine sitting in the box, I decided that this week I would crack the seal. So I went to the fabric store, picked out some fabric and ribbon and decided that my first project would be a tag blanket for Hudson. He had received one for a baby gift...loved it...but then lost it. After I got him down for a nap, I opened the manual and quickly decided to call Daisha for some help. She kindly came over, gave me a quick tutorial and away I went. I was determined to complete the project in one day, and I actually did it!! I would say for my first attempt, I did great and am proud of myself. Do I think I can go into business...not quite...but hopefully Hudson will enjoy it and will serve its purpose. I told Madison that if this project went well, my next one would be a dress for her. Looks like I'll be taking her to pick out some fabric.

Here are some pictures of my first creation!!

An Afternoon with G

Now that our friends, The Sheets Family, have moved in the neighborhood it is easy to get together to play. Yesterday Madison invited Gideon over to play in the pool. They had a fun afternoon playing outside and enjoyed a snowcone treat. Just wanted to share some fun pictures.

The Wonderful World of Disney!

Last week we had our annual trip to Disney World. We are so thankful that MomMom and Stu continue to take us each year because we always have a great time, and make some fun memories. This year my brother Bobby and sister-in-law Kim joined us. This made it even more special because my brother and I have not been together since we were kids and this was Kim's very first time. As usual, we packed our days with park hopping, a few trips to the pool, shopping and a delicious buffet character breakfast. Its amazing how quickly the days go by when you are on vacation. We all had such a wonderful time that we didn't want to leave! Below is a slide show of our trip.

Thanks a Million MomMom and Stu!

Hudson is 10 months

We're getting closer and closer to the big first birthday. Hudson is 10 months old today, and what a fun month it has been! His crawling speed seems to increase daily, and all he wants to do is stand up. He has proudly taken his first steps with a walker. So now, he tries to push anything that will move so he can take a few steps. He loves playing ball...and this makes Brian very happy! If you roll or toss him a ball, he will grab it and toss it back and then clap for himself....it's really adorable! He likes tactile books, where he can touch the pages and books with animals. Other then that I am lucky if I can get him to sit still long enough to finish one story....he is a mover!! Since it is summertime we have spent a lot of time outside in the pool. He loves the water and has his own mini pool that he'll play in for as long as I let him. He especially loves when Madison joins him. He has become her little copy cat, trying to mimic her sounds. He has really gotten good at this lately. He tries to say ball, bye-bye, mama and dada, nana (banana), and go go go. He can meow like a cat (he learned this from copying our cat), and baaa like a sheep. He has also begun using the sign for more when he eats. He is eating a variety of foods now and is transitioning into more table foods. His current favorite is grapes....you can't get them on his plate fast enough! We are still concerned about possible food allergies because he gets a rash around his mouth after eating certain foods, so we will have to keep an eye on it. Other then that he is a wonderful, joyful baby boy! He still melts our hearts with his cute smile, crazy sounds and beautiful blue eyes. We are looking forward to the month ahead!

Happy Birthday Brian

32 years ago today, my wonderful husband was brought into this world, and I am truly greatful for that. Although we could not be at the beach for Brian's birthday this year, we made the best of it by having a small gathering of family and friends. We had some chicken wings, snacks, and homemade cake. Once we got the kids to sleep we were able to play a 3 hour game of Trivial Pursuit 90's Pop Culture...guys vs girls....in a sudden death finish, the guys claimed the title of champions for the night. We all had a great time celebrating Brian's special day!

Happy Birthday Brian!