First Apron

I joined an Apron Swap last month and for those of you that are saying, "What is an Apron Swap"? An Apron Swap is when you are given a partner to make or purchase an apron for. The swap usually has a theme for you to follow. For this particular swap was the theme was "What I wish I did over Summer vacation". So my partner wanted to go to Mexico and when I saw this fabric I instantly thought of Mexico. So I have to say that for being my first Apron, I think I did pretty good. I certainly hope she enjoys it as I can't wait to make another one.

My Little Girl

A couple weekends ago my Parents and Grandparents watched Kennedy for the weekend while the rest of the Hollister's went camping. During her visit she got her first pedicure and still loves it (as I haven't taken it off yet).

Little toes

My little girl continues to show her true colors. Kennedy has started out young with a purse and shoe addiction. I'm not sure where she got that from....hmm....:-)

Mom's Purse, has to take everything out

Yes, she is not even two years old yet and has more shoes then the average adult.

Trying to decide on which shoes to wear for the moment.

Beach Bunco Party
I decided to have a bunco party with the Moms from my moms group and I had to go with a theme, which I decided on a Beach party. We had so much fun.


The Entrance to the Cabana!

Decorations

Party Favors (Little suitcases filled with Salt Water Taffy)

The inside of the Cabana

The joys of summer

While the sun was shining the other day Kennedy and I went outside to enjoy the weather. She soon found Colin's toys and thought what a perfect time to play with them since brother wasn't around.

What do you have Mom?

A cold otter pop (popsicle) just for you.

Hot Wheels

I came downstairs to feed the kids this morning and this is what I saw on the table. Colin had lined up his Hot Wheels in a half circle with each of the cars two wheels hanging off the edge of the table. I tried to capture this as good as I could, but I couldn't pass up the photo.

Jolly Willz

Here is the latest and greatest in my embroidery applique world. I created this for a friend of mine. I think my favorite part of the pirate shirt is the Parrot.

4th of July/1st Soccer Game

Oops, I guess I'm a little late in posting. I wanted to show a couple of updates as we have had a Holiday along with Colin's first soccer game.
The 4th was a lot of fun, as we walked the 3rd annual Hiddenbrook 4th of July Parade. The parade starts at the Fisher's Landing school parking lot and ends at the park where there is a small BBQ lunch for everyone to enjoy. Each year we decorate Colin's bike and for some reason I couldn't find the decorations I bought, so luckily his bike was red and we through on some white balloons and he wore blue, so it all worked out.

Colin's bike half done.

Chad and Kennedy watching Colin get ready.

So on July 8th we had Colin's first soccer game. He had so much fun, but wasn't quite sure what to do with the ball, so he would just stand and watch the game. At least he wasn't picky the grass like some other kids were. :-) He also got to choose his number and so he is 16 and he loves how his shirt has his name and number on the back.

Making notes on what to do, while the other team makes a goal.

Colin got to kick the ball into the game

It was a very hot day.