Family Quilt

A few weeks ago Sophia asked me to make her a quilt that had all of her family on it. I thought , yay! A new project! So began my very first attempt at quilting. I had no idea where to start but she wanted it pink and brown so I went looking for fabric. Well, a month later and it is done. I have learned a lot and so I think my next quilt will be better but it actually is very cute and I had so much fun making it. The colors look a lot better in person. So, as I am realizing that I am going to be finishing the quilt soon, I think to myself...of course I must make one for Caleb. So I ask him what color he would like his family quilt. Not surprisingly, Caleb informs me that he he wants it "green as Hulk" and wants only Superheroes on his quilt and no family. We are once again reminded where we stand in a three year old's world ... right under Superman.

Azalea Park

Okay so it is that time again...picture time! I always get the kids pictures made in the summer and then again at Christmas, but the last few times I have had them made, I have been unhappy with the pictures. There is either too much above their head or their heads are cut off. I will not say where I get there pictures made, but it is a "innovative" place in Mount Pleasant...I'm sure you catch my drift. So, anyway, I decided to try a more traditional and much cheaper method and take them myself. We took off, in the on and off drizzle, to Azalea Park in Summerville hoping for smiles, great lighting and no rain. Well, I must say I think I should hang a shingle and take appointments because they are so darn cute!!! Well, maybe I am a little biased. Here are some of my favorites. Love you guys!

Happy Fourth!

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!! We had a great time celebrating with both of our families at the beach and at our house! We played all day with the Vatters and Victoria and Anabelle who were visiting from Italy. We had a great day on the beach and great food courtesy of my Mom.

Later we went back home and had Tom's family over to do fireworks. His grandmother is home this year too! We had dessert and the "TNT" crew set off tons of great fireworks for us to watch. ...and no one got hurt despite Stevie trying to see how far the Roman candles could ricochet off of the Stop Sign! Anyway, Happy Fourth of July everyone! God Bless the USA!!!!