Jack-o'-lanterns

We got festive...

Happy Halloween

You're never too old to dress up! Check out our pictures from a costume party we went to this past weekend.

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio (are you impressed with Matt's Yankee jersey I put together? I didn't make the actual shirt, but I stitched the letters on.)

Matt's sister and brother in law went as Avatars....hilarious!


Wes and Bonnie....Cowboy (or the Duke) and Indian

my Marilyn impersonation

Wes getting his Indian

New Sweet Baby Nephew

World....please meet my new nephew, Samuel David Howard. He was born on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 1:14 pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs 10 oz and was 20.25" long. My sister in law, Jennifer did beautifully throughout her delivery and is doing just great since. Baby Sam (he's going to be called Sam for short) has lots of dark brown hair, has long fingers and toes, and loves to put his little hands up around his mouth. He has two wonderful cousins, Kalee and Jackson, who are both so excited about his entry into the world and are all ready to take care of him and show him the ropes. My nephew has two great people as his parents and I know that they are going to be terrific! I'm so glad that you are here sweet baby Sam....we all love you!!!

Just call me Betsy Ross...

I have been wanting a sewing machine for quite a while now, but I wanted to wait until I finished all of my schooling so that I would have plenty of time to play around and learn how to sew. For my birthday, I finally got what I wanted. I went to the Golden Needle in Cape Girardeau and found my gem.....meet my new Janome (pronounced Juh-no-me). So far I LOVE IT! I'm still very much a beginner, but I have made two pillows and a cute little bag for Matt's niece. Her birthday was a few weeks ago and I decided I'd take a try at appliqueing (sp?) and make her a little activity bag that she can put her toys and books in when they take her out somewhere when she gets bigger. My niece and nephew both had one when that they took to church and put their coloring books and toys, so I thought I'd try out my new machine and work on my skills and make Lanie one. It was a really tough make (mainly because I've never sewed in my life and had no pattern). I know those of you who sew probably think that it looks so simple, but when you have never sewed...it is hard! Though I had a few mess ups and it took what seemed like FOREVER to complete, I finished and the bag was a big hit! I'm actually very proud of how it turned out and I'm happy that I learned to applique! I'm still a work in progress though, so no requests for orders just yet :)