So I don't know about you but I'm excited for Spring and cute shorts BUT ...... I sure can't afford $56.00 jeans from Buckle.
But why can't I make some cute shorts just like them?????
These are The Stella shorts from buckle Price $56.00

These are my boring shorts that I didn't care too much for.

BEFORE..........


AFTER......... I sure like them now! And the total cost was 2 white floss .39 each and two broken needles later;)
What do you think?




I told you all I was stitching obsessed and after this project I have many more jeans I have plans in store for;) IF..... I don't get arthritis or corporal tunnel syndrome from poking needles through thick denim. I need a thimble and those plastic grippers.

I know my header doesn't match I'm working on a new one......Sooooo bare with me;)

Traditional Birthday Breakfast.
Every birthday I let the birthday kid pick their favorite Hot breakfast. Jenna's is French toast;)
I always make hot breakfast (I'm talking every day) and it was brought to my attention that they think it would be more special if I'd let them have cold cereal for their birthday. A whole box all to themselves;) silly kids.

12 reasons why I love this girl for her 12th Birthday.
1. She is my best friend.
2. She is a good listener and an even better talker.
3. She is a good friend to others.
4. She is always concerned about others feelings.
5. She is funny.
6. She is SMART!!! Don't know where she gets it. Glad she can figure out her own home work;)
7. She's got style
8. She has good choices in friends.
9. She is a people pleaser BUT
10. Will always stick up for herself.
11. She is helpful.
12. How could you not lover her?????



Another traditional shot of them holding up fingers for their age. But she does't have 12 fingers;)


Man I envy people with nice cameras:( That shall be my next serious purchase!

For Jenna's Birthday I thought it would be a treat to finally manage that mane. So I booked an appointment with Jokell at Studio H in Payson for a little birthspaday;) She knew about it and told all of her friends at school who thought she was going to look weird with thinner shorter hair and bangs to boot. But after the deep conditioning treatment and 2 hours later I think she looks all grown up.

Jenna before

AND Jenna after


She hates having hair in her face and blow dryers period..... So I needed evidence that she survived and didn't freak out on the stylist. Why can't she sit still for me?

All the hair after cut and thinning. Wasn't quite long enough for locks of love.

While in St. George we did a Sunday hike at Dixie Rock before leaving and then took the kids down to tour Brigham Youngs house. It was a great weekend;)

This cool cove reminds me of little alcoves in art museums. How much would you pay for this piece of art???
I'm not sure but I think this statue is missing a leg.

Zach gives a big thumbs up for this hike.

Climbing in the crevasse.

All the kids holding up the rock for us to get by. They are so strong. :)

Jenna and Val.

Brady

Zach and Brooke.

While we were in St. George we got to go on a date night. ( I love having a 12 yr old. ) To a super cool super yummy Steak house. Where we had Cheese Fondue and Steak they serve to you raw on a hot stone and you cook it as done as you want. With dipping sauces on the side. It was sooooo good.

Jared and Valerie

Kyle and Gina

Danny and Betsy
Zach and Me (Kate)

We took a trip to St. George this weekend (Finally) to see Jared and Val's place ( I think they have been there 3 Yrs. ) But Brooke missed Kamri so mush she finally convince daddy to take her;)

I was having a little fun playing with my cartoon setting on my I phone. The girls liked the way they looked and kept posing.



Kamri looks like she is playing a invisible flute and Brooke looks like I didn't do it. Those girls were being so funny.

Not sure what invisible thing Kamri is holding but Brooke seems to see it too. Can you see it???

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You can't be eating, munching and grazing if your hands are busy with something you don't want dirty;)


This is my latest stitching project and am proud to say I've been making my own patterns with clip art i've googled. I was inspired by the pictures on the set of the Celebrity Apprentice of cool antique chairs. I don't know if you can tell but it says Sit long Talk much.


This one I did a while ago. Also a pattern I created. I love Fleur de lis and flourishes. My husband makes fun of me and says why are you putting the Scout symbol all over the house. LOL I guess I am just really supportive of my little scout Brady;)

I also made a better one of this same thing for my cousin Deana for her birthday. I almost traded her cause her frame is nicer;)

P.S. I hate my pink walls so don't look too closely! Hopefully we can paint this summer and for sure will post that later.

These last two are in my daughters room she has a Paris theme we have been working on for a while. It isn't quite ready to be revealed yet. We have just a few more project to finnish then I will post it all later.


So now you know get on it and happy stitching;)

Home made play-dough
Whats a better activity on St. Patricks day then home made green and yellow Play-Dough;)

Recipie
1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 Tbl. oil, 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 cup of food colored water.cook on low stirring constantly until it becomes the consistency of wet mashed potatoes. let cool then knead and waa'la;)

Mandi also showed up for a quick visit. She made a pot/nest/bowl and Brookelynn made the gold/eggs.

Mya and Dax that boy doesn't hold still and these were taken on my i-phone. ( Sorry they suck)

Don't mind my rag a muffin Brooke. She had no school and was too busy having fun playing and searching for gold and Leprechauns.

Shamrock mini pancakes

For St. Patricks day we had green waffles and little shamrock mini pancakes. They were a hit and scarfed down before I could get the camera out. But there was plenty when Avery showed up. She would shove the whole thing in her mouth at once. She is the cutest stinker ever!

My little stud bud is 10!

We went to dinner at Brick Oven with the Alvey's side for Brady's birthday this year.

All he wanted was money to go shopping for his birthday. ( I'm sure he wanted to make sure we got just what he wanted ) So on Saturday we took him and he got a Real big boy base ball bat and a ball, A couple of PSP games and we got him the pass of all passes for Seven peaks this year;) His Grandma and Grandpa Alvey got him a Nerf flag football set he really wanted. Glad warm weather is around the corner.

Then the next night we had our friends and grandma Moore over for cake and Ice cream. And now he has more money to go shopping with. I hope he thinks about it and doesn't blow it on crap.

I can't believe he is 10! Love you STUD;)

For Dr. Susses Birthday the kids school is have a crazy hat day and parade.
Couldn't miss how cute they looked.

Jenna even painted her Justin Bieber 3D glasses to match her hat.
Brady and his Elmer Fud hat.
And Brooke borrowed a cute hat from her best big friend Emilee.



Avery wanted to join in she thought all the hats were silly. She wanted to keep the hat so I couldn't get a good picture cause she kept running off;)

Science Fair time.

Jenna and her friend Vanessa with their project- Which brand of Gum lasts the longest?
After a long afternoon of gum chewing ( Yes I joined in and my jaw is still sore ) They came out with a winner and the winner is Orbit with a close second Extra.


Brady and his project -Swimming Raisins.
Raisins when put in a mixture of soda water and vinegar seem to swim. When the bubbles attach to the raisins and carry them to the top. Then the bubbles pop and it lowers to the bottom again.