Happy Birthday, Stuart!

Our oldest grandson loves Curious George. That was the theme of his birthday party this year, so I went on a search for a Curious George applique. This is what I came up with for our birthday boy. I also ordered the fabric for the two applique. I wanted everything to be "George" for him.

 Stuart is now in a toddler bed so I made him a special pillowcase. Isn't George just a happy little fellow?

 Of course, I couldn't leave little brother out so I made him a Curious George onesie.

I guess I need to start working on Easter for my little guys next. It comes early this year, but I'm ready for spring. Have a wonderful Sunday!

Roger

 This is Roger, our youngest grandson. Roger Cannon Edminson will arrive in this world on or before August 27. His big brother is Stuart.

 I made Stuart's diaper bag from an Amy Butler pattern and said that I would not make another one! Guess what? I did and this time it was so much easier. Susan picked out this fun fabric with cars.

 I used the blue to embroider his name and I wish I had outlined it with brown. Oh well, I don't think Roger will care.

 I lined the inside of the bag with brown fabric. This bag has all sorts of neat pockets and dividers. It also has outside pockets on each end of the bag.

 I made a burp cloth using the same fabric and some coordinating fabric.

Roger's mom has his bag all packed and ready to go. And yes, I will be happy to make another one if ever needed,

Summer Fun

I can't believe that it's the last day of July. I wanted to share some photos from this summer.
I have been sewing for our new grandson, Roger and I will share those later.
My birthday is in July and my husband is usually gone to camp with boys from our church. This year I had a great birthday because I got to spend it with both of my daughters and my grandson.

 We met in Bossier to enjoy some time at the Boardwalk. Stuart had spent a few days with Katie and me so he was happy to see his mommy.

 This photo is of me, Stuart, Susan and Katie. Susan is having another little boy in August and we are looking forward to meeting Roger. Next year we will be chasing two little boys.

Katie loves Stuart and was happy to share his first experience on a carousel. I think she would do just about anything for her nephew.

We had a bible study in June and a group of ladies and myself decorated the tables for one of the meetings.
We did a beach theme and used beach balls, sand pails, sunglasses, flip flops and beach towels to decorate. It was fun and we used a lot of things we already had at home. The flip flops and sunglasses will be used for our Operation Christmas child boxes.



We used a sand pail as our ice bucket and I love the bright colors of the cups. The colors make me smile!

It's about time to start thinking about the beginning of school and fall. That brings cooler days and football. I am looking forward to the change of seasons, but sad that another summer has passed. 

Take care and embrace each day!

A Busy Four Weeks

The past four weeks have been extremely busy and filled with emotion. Our grandson came and spent three nights with us. My aunt who was a grandmother to my girls and an important part of my life passed away. Then we had VBS for a week and I have tried to play catch up this week.

It makes me tired all over again thinking about it, but I did want to share our fun times with Stuart. 

 Stuart loves water so we spent a lot of time outside in his pool. We used plenty of sunscreen and made sure he had on his swim shirt and floppy hat most of the time.

 It doesn't take much to entertain him.

 Stuart loves the watering can so we filled it up many times!

 Stuart loves our dog, Coco, and here he goes after him.

 Stuart's pawpaw is getting him ready for his first canoe ride.

 Stuart went home on Saturday before Memorial Day. We made sure he wore his new patriotic shirt, his red cap and flag.

 What a proud American he is! Two of Stuart's great grandfathers served in the military. His maternal great grandfather served during World War II.

I hope you are having a great summer!