A Skirt for Ava

I thought it would be fun to try to make a skirt for Ava and I found a tutorial on this blog (lifeincleveland.blogspot.com) on how to make 2 skirts using 3 fat quarters. It was so easy! I added the ric-rac and I think I might add a bow at the waist.

Funnies

I just had to write down a few funny things Eli has said this week before I forget! The other day we were at Kelsey's house and the kids were playing. When it was time for us to leave, Brookie said she wanted to watch us leave. Eli then said, "I want to watch leave." He thought she was going to watch a movie called "Leave". :) This reminded me of a story from when I was little. My aunt and I were watching a movie and I'm not sure if I had to go to the bathroom or her, but she said she would put it on pause. I said, "I want to watch pause." The other funny thing he said was today in his primary class. His teacher asked all the kids what they wanted to be when they grew up. When she got to Eli he said, "the bad guy." (He has been pointing out the good guys and bad guys in movies lately. And his favorite movie recently has been Aladdin, and he calls Jafar the bad guy...so I'm guessing that's where he got that.) Oh, and today he went up to Kaelub and said, "Happy Mother's Day!" Such a funny boy. And credit to Kelsey for the fabulous pictures! She used Eli as a model for bow ties. Check her out at www.bellapassione.blogspot.com

Peach Pickin'

Last week Kelsey and I decided to take the kids and go to Schnepf Farm. They had peaches, apples, and plums to pick. Their peaches have been really good the last few years we've gone, so Ava and I tried to find the perfect ones. Eli took off with Brookie to pick apples, do I didn't get many pics of him. But Kelsey even lifted him up to get up high in the tree! It was pretty hot, so we didn't last long. But we've enjoyed some yummy peaches the last week or so. Love that Aubrey was hanging out in the stroller trying to eat her feet! And of course I couldn't get a smile from miss serious.

Memorial Day Weekend

We were so excited to have family come visit over the weekend! Kaelub's cousin, his wife, Corinne, and their 3 kids came from California. Their little boy and Eli are the same age. Monday morning while Kaelub & Ryan took care of Ava & Brenna, the rest of us went to the movie. Then we went to Joe's BBQ for lunch, a favorite around here. Corinne has family here too and they invited us over for dinner. The kids had a blast playing in the pool, slip-n-slide, swing set, and chasing their little dog around.