lavender farm

Still playing catch up on summer pictures....  A few days before we left Spokane I decided I had to check out the prettiest little lavender farm set on a hill, not far from my parent's house. I'd driven past it so many times and never stopped to visit. My dad called and set up a visit for us and I'm so glad we went. I wouldn't mind spending an entire day there, just me and my camera. But going with a herd of kids was great too. I've had a bunch sitting next to my bed for weeks and it's so beautiful and relaxing. I love it. I plan on making a visit every summer til the day I die.

fabric dolls

When I found out we were headed to Spokane last February I pictured bringing three little dolls for my three youngest sisters, similar to the one I made for Madeline a couple years ago. I started right away with materials I had on hand but time got away from me and before I knew it we were gearing up for our next trip to Spokane, in JUNE. So I got a little more work done, but still wasn't finished. Two days before our month long trip was over I finished these sweet dolls and I'm so glad I got to see the way my sisters love them. They spent those two days carrying them everywhere :) 

And I know they still love them because my dad shared this picture (above) the other day. My sisters made a paper chain countdown for school and made one for their dolls too. 

The dolls were made using a pattern Ashley (from Make It & Love It) shares for free. You can see the tutorial here and the pattern pieces here. That woman is so talented!

I'm just so pleased with how they turned out :)

jeremy's birthday recap

^^ "ha! ha!"  (hot! hot!) ^^

Jeremy's birthday was almost a month ago, but he didn't get to enjoy his biggest gift until last night. I bought Jim Gaffigan tickets for him months ago and it was torture not being able to tell him. Soon after I bought them he even mentioned the tour and I had to play the "to expensive" card. haha. It was SO HARD keeping it a secret because Jeremy loves standup. Especially Jim Gaffigan. 

But I did it! I kept the secret. It was a really great night. Perfect summer evening, right on the harbor and Jim did not disappoint.  Happy Birthday Jeremy. We sure love you! 

....and miss your beard. 

wells reunion - birthday party

Incase you couldn't tell, the Wells throw a pretty good party. Two of the five little girls had birthdays during the reunion, so Jon & Kim planned a day full of waterslides, snow cones, ice cream cones and cotton candy in their honor. Thank goodness we all managed to benefit ;) There were numerous injuries, a couple of sunburns, lots of happy memories made... And pounds gained... So all in all a very good day.