My newest addiction

In the past month or so I have become "reacquainted" with my sewing machine. Well, perhaps reacquainted isn't the right word to use since I have NEVER been able to do anything on my sewing machine, which leads to me getting discouraged and putting it away. I don't know why - but, lately I have had this desire to use it as much as I can! And have had the diligence to stick a project through to the end.
I found a site that I LOVE and find myself checking frequently for ideas and found this super cute pattern for baby shoes. The first pair didn't turn out quite as I imagined, but the second time around, I think I got it...I am still building a relationship with my machine, so, this is a HUGE success for me!
I have also made some burp cloths, a rag quilt and am currently working on the sock/glove animals! Seriously, check out this blogger (Homemade By Jill) - she is amazing!

There are a couple people that need to start having babies so that I can try out her diaper cake! I won't mention any names - but Avery really does need some cousins :)

Good Friends

Becca and I met when I was about 13 - I think. She and I lived on the same street in Cedar City. We had so much fun! I remember her family was always running in different directions and always having fun. I specifically remember the countless hours of 'speed' Becca and I would play on my porch in the summer...usually till it was dark outside! And in the summer her mom would make homemade Root Beer! We became close friends, and then she moved back to California when we were Sophmores. She was one of the most kind people to me as a new convert and I was devistated when she moved away. We kept in touch with mail and email, but have really only gotten to see each other a few times since we have both moved all over the place in the past 10+ years. Yet, regardless of where we are and how long it's been since we saw each other last, we always seem to pick right up where we left off.

She and James are currently living in Pocatello, but James is hopeful for work in Utah. (Some of Becca's family and James' family live here) They came to Utah for some time with family over Easter and for some job hunting. While she was here - although they were SWAMPED with other obligations, they still made time to come see our house and spend some time with us. I hadn't met Kaitlyn yet and she just turned two!

We had a great time. We took the girls to the lake to feed the ducks and then went to lunch. It was so great to see her - and to see her pregnant. She is due in June and they are having a boy and naming him Dylan. Congrats Becca and James! We love you!!!

Avery and Kaitlyn playing

The boys and their girls contemplating how they could lure the ducks onto land. (it didn't happen :))