Favorite things...

One of my favorite things...

There is just somethings that I love about hanging out my laundry in my backyard.  Maybe it is because  I love not using my electric dryer, (saving money and energy is a biggy) or is it the smell of fresh clean clothes coming off the line.  Well, whatever it is--Its one of my favorite things and laundry really is one of my least favorite things to do.  It just is never-ending.  :)

Birthday Invites!

Madi and Syd were invited to a b-day spa party.  They went to a salon with cute tutus that were made just for them, had their nails, hair and makeup done.  It was so much fun.

Thys was also invited to a friend's b-day party.  It was all about Butterflies and Bugs.  I decided to make her an applique t-shirt and matching skirt.  She likes flowers and butterflies so I added a little butterfly to the flower.  The wings move.  It was really fun designing this.  :)

And Ellie stayed home with me...

A little chlorine never hurt anyone...

Over the past 3 1/2 months we have enjoyed swimming at various loved one's pools.  It has been most refreshing to jump into a  pool and instantly be cooled down.  However, Madi and her blond hair have suffered a lot this summer because of the Chlorine.  Her hair has really changed from a beautiful, shinny blond to a dull, dry, distinct shade of green.

Madi with her cousin Derek at Newport.  She's a cutie but notice her dry hair :( and the green ends.

We never looked into it but last week a friend (Megan P) gave us a great tip and we wanted to share it with all of you.  All you need is a can of tomato paste.  It is so simple!  Wet your hair, cover your hair with the tomato paste and let sit for 5 minutes.  Rinse, wash and condition.  And Voilia.  C'est fini!

We did it in the kitchen.  It is rather messy.  But we are very happy with the result.

She has beautiful hair once again.  Thanks Megan :)

Summer Sew!

Yesterday, we had to take Derek to Temecula to visit a friend that he has never met but known for 3 to 4 years. So.... on the journey back home I had to make a stop at an awesome quilting shop in Old Temecula. It has some great fabric and tonnes of it! As well as helpful and friendly quilters that work there. I needed to get some fabric to bind the blanket that we quilted at Fish lake for Sydney (pictures to come.) I came up with an idea to buy some fabric and make Olivia a Skirt and Applique t-shirt to match. I made some for my girls a few months back. So all day today I have been sewing it. Poor Derek got the flu :( He should be OK by tomorrow. Here is the end result. I really hope Olivia likes it.

Madi is my model


Close up of the Applique t-shirt

I hand stitched in the center of the flower. It looks really cute.

Back to Fish Lake...Happy Land. Another year has come which means Fish lake here we come. We spent 10 days there and probably could have been there longer. It is so relaxing and rustic. The children love it there. Always playing outside and having a great time. Grandma and Grandpa make it fun with the Hal-a-buck store. This year the big item was the Pillow Pets.


Auntie Lala and Harrison...he is such a cutie pie :)


Cousins playing together.


Its movie time :) How cute is this?


Our mini trip to SLC for the afternoon. Derek has never been and since we were so close I had to make it happen. We went to the North Visitors Center and saw everything there. Walked around Temple Square. Went to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and watch the movie and went inside the Tabernacle. We could have done more but we ran out of time.


This is such an awesome view.