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.

Reversible Purse

Well I finally made the reversible purse that was seen on Martha. It was so easy, until the very end when I had to turn in the sides of each of the handles 1/4" and sew a seam. For some reason I couldn't get the darn things to turn in. Anyway, I finally got it done and like the outcome, but there has to be an easier way of doing the final part. I was planning on giving it to a friend for her birthday, but I'm not sure I give the "Kellie, seal of approval" for the stitching. We will see. I will certainly make more.

And a Star is Born...

...well almost. We went to our first Soccer practice last night for Colin. He immediately came home after school and started putting on his soccer gear. Of course, I had to explain that he had a couple hours before we were to leave. He is playing for the Vancouver Parks and Recs team for 4 1/2 - 5 year olds. The kids got to pick the name last night for the team and guess what the name I suggested won. So we are now the Yellowjackets (shirt color is yellow, so hence the name). Our first game is Tuesday (July 8th) at 5:40pm at Fisher Basin Park.

Getting Ready

Passing the ball

Here we go...