This Is Why I Love Having Girls

It is so much fun to dress them up! I finally finished fairy wands to go with the tutus I made for Madison and Sidney. I think I have a little bit of crafting ADD. I can't seem to finish a project before I start another one (or five). My house has been taken over by craft supplies for future projects. If only I could quit my job and make a living out gluing and cutting and decorating.







The first wand I made for Madison turned out so cute I decided to make a bunch for party favors for her birthday.

Crafting

I've been on a crafting spree lately and have been working on a bunch of different things. I've started the girls' Halloween costumes. They are both going to be fairies this year. I've made tutus and I'm working on the fairy wings. The tutus turned out so cute. I can't wait to get a picture of both girls when the costumes are complete. I've also been working on my Halloween decorations (I know, it's really early) and I've been making things for my annual craft boutique.

Lake Tahoe

We spent the weekend in Lake Tahoe swimming and eating. Madison was very excited about staying in a hotel and using her sleeping bag. We had a great time but I'm happy to be home.

Completed Week in the Life - Part Two

Completed Week in the Life - Part One

Way back in April I actually finished my week in the life project, but never posted any of the pictures. I really love how this album turned out. I tried to keep it simple and make sure I took a picture of all our normal routines. As I was putting this together, I definitely noticed the amount of pictures decreasing as the days went by. I think I took almost 100 pictures on Monday, and by Sunday, I was down to a few. I did end up having to take some filler pictures the following week, but now I'll know what I need to do for next year. I can't wait to look at these down the road and see how our lives, routines, hair styles, hobbies, etc. have changed.

Time Just For Me

It's not often that I get a lot of time just for myself. I have gotten a few nights this week and it has been so nice. Sidney goes to sleep at 6:30, Madison at 7:00 and then I've got the rest of the night while Mike plays baseball. I've been doing lots of scrapbooking, lots of cooking and lots of knitting. I do wish I could stay awake a little longer, but I'm usually asleep by 9:30. I don't know how I managed to got out at night while I was in college. Now I am perfectly happy with a good book and my comfy bed.

Summer

So far this summer we have:

Been playing outside





Hanging out with Sidney



Going to the state fair







Watching Sidney try to crawl



Having people over for a BBQ and playing cornhole

Happy Birthday John

Today John is 31 in heaven. Honor his birthday by organizing. Spread the word: July 6 is the National John Hallett Organization Day. You must organize something: info in excel, junk in the junk drawer, or your garage (John says its the foundation for the home)! Organize, think of John, & shoot us an email w/what you organized, & the memory you recalled while you organized.



Uncle John and Madison.

The Many Faces of Madison (Covered in Pudding)

Happy:


Confused:


Tired:


Surprised:


Mad:


Sad: