Over a year ago my Mom bought some fabric for me to make Autumn a jumper. It took me a while to get to the project, but I finally did.

The pattern called for buttons down the front, but didn't like it. I decided to omit the buttons and leave the top of the shoulders open so it would be easier to get on. I didn't have enough material for buttons, so I decided to do ribbion. Here is the finished dress...

I was going to unpick the lining, so I could put the ribbon in the seam (yuck), but my sewing expert sister-in-law, Kim, had a better idea. She suggested sewing the ribbon to the front with a small square and I love it!
It is cute, simple, and totally unique!

Happy Birthday Michael!

Mike's Birthday was last week, so I am just now getting to it, but I did better than Steph and Randi's.

Mike was the last kid in a long line! I always thought that he was my baby, when I was younger. he is picture a the cute little tyke.

I always loved making halloween costumes, so Michael was forced to let me have my fun with him. He was always a great sport though.

This is Michael at 11 (almost 12) at our baptism

Mike came with my parents to pick me up from my miss.
While we were growing up, Mike was my favorite. As we have grown up, we don't talk quite as much, but we always have a great time when we get together.

Top 5 Reasons we Love Mike

1. He is super easy-going and layed back.
2. He is almost as good at Rock Band as me (okay, so this is a little of an exageration)!
3. He let me play mommy growing up.
4. He is a way fun uncle, Tanner was really excited when he saw me going through pics of Michael!
5. He will do ANYTHING for you, he a great brother and friend!

We love you Michael, happy birthday!

James' Wedding

Here are some pictues of James' wedding. We had a great time time getting to know our new sister, Brittany, and hanging out with all the family!

Steph, me, and Randi

A famlily picture at the reception
Tanner and Nolan

Kenny and I

The bride and groom

Happy Birthday to Steph and Randi!

Sorry girls, but better late than never!...oh, and sorry about having to share a post, but it is just like all those birthdays you had to share in the past! Just like old times...ehh?

I was only 11 months old when Steph entered the world, so I was never really an only child. Steph was four days shy of her first birthday when Randi entered the world, so Steph was never really the baby! It has been great to have sisters so close in age to me...well, most of the time.

Steph and I in 84 or 85

Randi and I in 84, aren't I a good sister! :)
This is in 200o, when Randi came to visit me at school in Utah.

The three of us were really close as little kids, then things got a little shakey through the pre-teen years and high school, but we are probably closer than ever as adults.

We always had someone to play a game with....Just don't play Monopoly with Randi, she will either win or quit!

Family trip to Florida (about 91)

There was always someone to be silly with!

Thanks girls for always being there!

Top 5 Reasons we Love Stephanie

1. She is easy going and doesn't ever judge you, you know that you can be yourself with Steph.
2. She makes amazing food, unless you want some dairy!
3. She is a wonderful Mom and will defend her kids to the end!
4. She is the person I love to call when my kids hit a milestone, she is usually just as excited as me!
5. She is one of my Best friends...thanks for always being there.

Top 5 Reasons we love Randi

1. She has the most hilarious laugh, and she has changed the way the whole family says "oooookayyyy"
2. She is a super-fun Aunt who loves to spoil her nieces and nephews...(just because Tanner asks for more stickers, doesn't mean you have to send them!)
3. She can cook some mean-Mexican food (no pun intended! :).
4. She is always up for an adventure and shows us a good time when we are in Bama.
5. She is also one of my best friend, and Randi is loyal to the end!

We love you girls!! Happy Late Birthdays!

The end of Autumn's visit!

We finally took Autumn out to Kentucky and said goodbye there, after a fun trip with the family. I will get to that eventually.

Jackson learning to walk

Jack taking a fall
Tanner and Autumn

Autumn trying on the dress I made her

We loved having Autumn stay with us and we miss her! Thanks for spending a few weeks at Cow Camp!

Jackson's Birthday Party!

Some pictures from Jack-Jack's birthday...

Brittany and Tessa

Jackson getting ready for presents

Jackson didn't have any problems digging into the cake!

Autumn helping decorate

The balloons were a hit

Jack's train cake

It was a super fun party and I can not believe that my baby is not quite a baby anymore. I am enjoying this new stage though, he is such a happy and easy going baby. We will see how being a toddler changes him.

Happy Birthday Jackson!

Kenny was gone on a young men's camping trip on Jack's birthday, so we had a small little party of our own!

We made a big cookie then went swimming with Kim and the cousins, and our good friends the Davis bunch.

My sweet one year old!

Jackson's birthday cookie I did the writing, and Autumn did all the blue designs..pretty good Autumn!
Jackson and Tanner playing with our friend, Amber, at the pool.

Now they are playing with Kim

Little Carley

Jackson's present from Grandma and Grandpa