craftiness

 I was asked to decorate 5 presents for a table display for Relief Society and this is what I came up. I added a couple pictures of Christ but you can's see them.

 I made this for Debi about 30 years ago. We use to pick names for Christmas. I couldn't afford to make one for me but always wanted one. The pinecones might be free but behind it was costly. I should have just come up with my own backing. Anyway I still LOVE it.

 So no one wanted that pink/turned white dresser and I didin't think DI would either since the top was warped. I decided to use the drawers and made some shelves out of them. It took 5 minutes to hang them all. The dresser I'm using to store coal out in the garage.

                                                    A surprise visit by the Texanians and this little munchkin made my day! So glad Calvin seemed to remember me.

                                                                        2 last shelves. One is empty but it will be filled soon.

 Found some paint that withstands water and the downstairs bathroom is now sparkling white as well as our kitchen sink. Just about killed me because of the smell.

Here is a really cool book that I (Lexi) made. I put it together for one of my friends. I cut out cardboard for the sides and middle and then glued them on fabric making the fabric a couple inches longer than the cardboard. Then glued those flaps in. After this I glued one piece of paper onto the fabric. Lastly, I got a hole puncher and punched wholes through the middle and the papers, then tied a ribbon through it. You can just look up how to do it on youtube. I learned from there, and it's easy as pie.

 I wanted to make my sewing area better. Since jars are all the rage and I have many I divided up my ribbon, buttons, spools, etc. and put in the jars by my machine.

                                                                                              Yes, I made these too!

Thanksgiving weekend

As seen by Emree's wonderful smile it was a fantastical weekend, ha she refused to stand up. Thursday was Thanksgiving and we all gathered together to fill our bellies with the marvelous meal provided by... well everybody. It was so good and I can testify because I gained 3 pounds. Friday we all went down to Bridal Veil Falls and fed the fish. J.D and Lydia had a most adventurous slide down a muddy hill, a near death experience. Best part of the little trip was watching Jaedyn throw a huge loaf of bread into the water. Then we went to the toy store and out to eat. Saturday we all went swimming and then at pizza, yum!! To bad we didn't get a picture of Lexi belly flopping on the water after she did an awesome flip.

                                                                                     The beautiful light and the beautiful Kelsi.

                                                      You may think I like getting tossed up in the air, but I'm laughing of fright.

                                                          Mckay took a picture of the fabulous mother as she was taking a picture of us.

                                                            I just love stroking beards and I don't even know what Lexi is doing

                                                                                I am the mighty Pharaoh Parker, bow down to me!!

                       Shae just had a blast during Thanksgiving, thanks to all that signed to her. She made a new friend at the pool, and she loves cameras.

                              There I am with my beards again. I think Lexi and I liked the Carousel better then Lydia and Jaedyn.

                                                                                                         Awwww... So Cute!

                                                                                                         What stud muffins

                                                                                                          Whistle, Whistle.

                                                                                        Oh look at those good looking couples.

                                                                                     You aren't getting any of my bread fishes!

                                             The two adorable little cousins, they just love each other to death... well sometimes.

                                                                                              The next top model, woot!

                                           Aww our family is so cute, except for that one up front with the cheesy smile. Yea he's adopted.

                                                                         Jaedyn and Lydia showing off their cool dance moves!

                                                                                    Cough, Cough, I think I swallowed a bug.

                                  It was such a fun weekend, and I can't wait till Christmas so everyone in the family will be here to enjoy the fun!