Perfect Day

you know those days that are absolutely perfect and you want to remember them forever? ya, I've had a few days like that. I haven't had to work for a few days so Bryn and have gotten reaquainted. the weather has been perfect, warm and shady. we've been lazy but have accomplished so much. we've been in our perfect happy world, quiet and laid back, quality old fashioned good time together. I hope you have days like that.

At Jannae's Soccer Game

We had a great time playing in the grass with Colton and Grandma while Jannae played soccer.  I think Bryn is going to be a soccer player, she is pretty good at kicking the ball!

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 "Ah, don't worry about it.  Grandma can lick it off later!"   ~Grampa, after getting marshmallow all over his chin.  Bytheway, Grandma and Grampa were both redder than red:)

Cool Clouds

I know I don't have the coolest camera, but I have the coolest baby, and these were the coolest clouds.  The last one, Bryn is blowing the fluff of a dandelion... one of her outside favorites.

Quiet book, pages 2-3

 This page was sooo easy!  I cut felt blocks double thickness to resemble temple blocks.  Lined with interfacing, I then 'drew' lines, doors and windows with silver metallic thread with the small zig-zag setting on my sewing machine.  Moroni has two layers of white and two yellow.  I made him extra tough to withstand the little finger trauma.  I put sticky velcro on the back of each piece and on the corresponding place on my background page.  Bryn loves it!

 Bryn loves to play peek-a-boo at church too.  I made her this family tree so she can play it quietly.

Pretty simple.  Cut out trunk and tree.  Cut out flaps for pictures.  Hot glue two pieces of vinyl onto back of tree to make a window pocket for pictures.  Insert pictures and decorate tree as desired.  This one was a sewing machine rebellion.  Not a stitch (well, besides the background page).  Love the glue.

Bryn Eats

 We have discovered smoothie popsicles, and we LOVE them!  Bryn eats them really well, so I know she's getting some goodness in her, while cooling her teething gums and having a treat.  What a multitasker!

 Bryn has learned to give cheesy smiles, from her Grandpa...

 and how to lick the beater from Grandma.

details, details

Wahoo!  Here is our house!  It's about 6 miles north-east from where we currently live.  It has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 storage rooms, large front room, downstairs family and a dining room.  I'm in love.  The house has so much character and charm.  It's a fairly old home, but very well built.  Wood flooring, shake roof, huge trees, 5 apple trees, flowerbeds, un-cracked sidewalks, and my personal favorite an in-the-wall ironing board right in the kitchen.  Not that I'm totally into ironing, but I just know the people who have lived here before worked hard and made the home fit what they needed.  They lived and loved and... I just know this house is a good one.  One with good stories, I know it has been loved.  It's on an acre (so unfortunately we have room for our beasts) with room for gardening, playing, swinging, climbing, and hiding.  There are two sheds, rose bushes, a clothesline and pole fence on the sides, and the old crinkly/decorative wired fencing on the front.  The lawn has very few weeds, and oh... I just love it!!!  I can't believe we finally have a house.  A home!!!  I'll keep you updated don't worry.  Probably to much actually:)

And Bryn... She learned to kiss, peek-a-boo, and say aloha.  She loves playing soccer and is really good at making friends.  I know she's only 10 months, but I really think she's ahead of the game!  Alright.  Blessings and peace to you!!