Our Weekend

We spent Saturday afternoon at Ryan's Scout's Blue and Gold ceremony.

We're still learning how everything in Scout's works...it's a bit overwhelming.

This event takes place each February...and it's where Ryan officially received his Webelos badge.

He'll continue as a Webelo for another year; once he's achieved all he can at this level, he'll

branch up to Boy Scouts (I think!!)

The theme this year was "Carnival." Each Den made their own table centerpieces, and a winner was chosen by the audience for the best display. Ryan's den won with the roller coaster (above) and the clown (below).

Each den also provided a game for the kids to play. They were pretty simple, but all of the kids enjoyed them. Prizes and treats were handed out at each game.

This is the mini-mini-put Ryan's den designed. They had a blast making it...anytime they get to use power tools is a good day! It's hard to see, but they put obstacles under the carpet, so it was pretty hard to bet the ball in the hole.

Marshmallow flip

And who doesn't love cotton candy?!

Emma with one of her prizes.

Bob was unable to come since it's the middle of tax season.

Mom came and spent the day with us. Thanks, Nana!

Me and my (getting very tall!) Webelo!

Ryan receiving his patch.

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Saturday night, I spent the evening scrapbooking at Archiver's with these wonderful ladies to celebrate Amy's (sitting, middle) birthday. What a great way to celebrate!

When I got home at 11:30, I had a bit of fun walking around the house taking photos of what the kids had been up to...

...and then Emma woke up with a terrible cough and a bit of congestion at midnight. And that's what we've been dealing with ever since...

The next generation...

Mom and I took Emma scrapbooking for the first time this afternoon.

She's often "crafting" at home, but this is her first time at the store.

She had a great time!

She did get a bit annoyed with me as I asked her to look up for pictures. She told me, "Mom! I have to get back to crafting!!"

Oh yeah, I've raised her right!

Her first page ever.
Aunt Amanda got her a scrapbook for Christmas, so these pages went right into that.
She finished six pages while we were there.

Em and Nana

She had to hold up the photo of the three of us taken

while baking for Christmas, as the store clerk was taking the picture of the three of us. :)

I think she's gonna be a good scrapper!

A bag for Spring!

Two days ago, when it was sunny and 63, I cut out this bag

(Simplicity 2685, view B...12 1/2 x 16)

I sewed it yesterday, as it was hailing, snowing, and blowing

like crazy. This is a super easy bag to make...takes just two hours.

I'm loving the Spring colors!

The pattern called for one interior pocket that was enclosed in the lining with a zipper.

I prefer to just reach in and grab what I need (and I detest sewing zippers), so I

made a regular pocket, added another and then divided one into two section...one section for my phone and one for my keys...the two items that I need the most and that seem to always be hiding at the bottom of the bag.

Monkeys, Robots and Dinosaurs

Three more 20-page First Year scrapbooks completed...so much fun to do!

I think it's time to do a girl one, though! :)

{Sock Monkey paper from Micheal's}

{Robot paper from Micheal's}

{Dinosaur paper from Archiver's}

Happy Valentine's Day

...from our home to yours

Pink and Blue

Someone in our family recently painted their living room the pink in the

above fabric...one wall the darker pink and the other three the lighter pink. All of their furniture and drapes are the blue found in the larger squares. While visiting their hometown, I happened to find the pink/blue Batik that matches perfectly and planned to make her a table runner.

Not sure if she'd use a table runner, I instead made a square piece...it can be used on their table, under their TV, on the back of their couch or as a wall hanging.

It's a sad, sad day!

Emma's pink cowgirl boots are officially too small.

She's stuffed her feet into them for two years, looking cute with both skirts and jeans.

Alas, no more...