Branson Vacation

Our family took our

Summer Trip to

Branson, MO

We saw some great shows and

went to Silver Dollar City Amusement Park

and the Water Park as well.

Everyone found something they

enjoyed during the week.

My favorite thing was flying through

the air in a harness at the

Ozark Mountain Skycoaster.

100 feet in the air!

It was Fabulous.  What Fun!

Buckets N Boards

This show was percussion drumming and

tap combined for a great performance.

These guys were fun to watch and

were comical too.

Joseph bought a pair of autographed drum sticks

and had fun with the guys after the show.

Living Legends was
a great Beatles Show!

We couldn't take photo's

during the
Shoji Tabuchi Show,

but their restrooms

were worth some photo's!



The Men's room was decked
out too, with a billiards table.

The Roller Coasters at

Silver Dollar City were amazing.

 Barn Swing

was another great ride was the

 that went 81 feet in the air

and 55 miles an hour.



Some of the other neat things

we saw while driving around

was the Table Rock Lake and dam,

and the beautiful sunset with a steam boat.

As Yakov said, "What a country"

A Quilt for my Mom

A Quilt for My Mom

Disapearing 4 Patch

I went to a Quilt Retreat not long after I moved to Nauvoo

I started this quilt then.  Mmmm...5 years ago.

Sad but True.

I finally got it finished with the help of Pam....again.

I am so thankful for her help, or my UFO's

would be RUFO's --Really Un-Finished Objects!

I liked learning this quilt block.

The Quilt fabrics are all MODA and they are geogeous!

I Love, Love, Love, this Quilt.

Roses and Strawberry Prints among others made

this a happy quilt.  I think it turned out quite cozy.
It was created with much love over these
last few years.

Pam finished two sides of the Piano Key border

and the outer border for me, and then

she hand quilted it.

It turned out fabulous!!!

I called my Mom on Mothers Day, and she opened

up the box contiaining the quilt.

My Mom said she Loved It, and would enjoy it.

I am Happy Happy Happy.

LOVE YOU MOM!
Happy Mothers Day!



Can you see the top of Joseph's cute head?
His arms are not quite long enough to reach the edges.





Quilt Backing that is the same as one of the front blocks





Piano Key Border--Lot's of Work, but oh so cute



Quilt for Robert's Mom

Rose Birthday Quilt

This was a quilt I made for Robert's Mom

for her Birthday this year.

My friend Pam helped me with the edging

and we had fun tieing the quilt together.

Robert's Mom said she liked it and has it on her bed.

Rob's Mom's Maiden name is Rose, so I

thought this would honor her heritage.

I loved the fabrics and figuring

out how to arrange it all.  I got the

fabrics from our local quilt shop here in

Nauvoo, Sew Inspirational.

I love Robert's Mom very much, and I am so

greatful for her example and love.

Happy Birthday Grandma Barlow!

Not the best photo, but I wanted to hurry up and get it mailed

A quilt for my Sister Anna

Purple Circles gone Crazy

My Sister Anna and I picked out fabrics

a long time ago.

I wanted to make her a quilt

to let her know I loved her.

It took forever to get time to do it well.

I found a great Circular Quilt Pattern

when I attended a local quilt retreat
and decided when it was the right time to

make the quilt that this was the pattern

I wanted to do, as it was fun like my sister.

I sent her a photo of the pattern and she
said it was cool, so thus began a lot
of curved piece work.

I bought some additional fabrics to match
the ones we had gotten, and I cut
out all the pieces.

My friend Pam sewed them together, since I am

not at that level of piecing yet, and I
wanted the quilt to get to my sister
so I figured working on it in part
was better than her not ever getting the quilt.

After I  arranged it in a pattern I liked, and
Pam finished the top, Pam and I tied
the quilt together, and finally

it is done!  Hooray...A quilt for my Sis.

My wonderful Neighbor said it was a bit much,

but I love the funkiness of it, and how can you

go wrong with Purple Circles???

Love You Anna-- Wear the Quilt Out!



Robby's Jr. Prom

Robby's Jr. Prom

was a great experience,
his date, Sarah, is an awesome girl,
who goes to the other Nauvoo

Ward, and I just love her.

Robby was voted by his fellow
students on to the Jr. Prom Court,

and the court photo was in the
area newspapers.

Here are some of his adventures
with the big day.

Warsaw High School Jr. Prom

"Mystery Masquerade"




Prom Court Photo

 

Rhinestone Bracelet Corsage and matching boutineer

Pinning on the flowers at Sarah's home

Group Photo before going to Promenade

They loved the Fiat, and getting photo's and one of the boy's house

Looking Good, Ready for Prom

Promenade



Gotta have a photo with Mom, right?, RIGHT!



Fashion Show

Fashion Show Fun

The Nauvoo Quilt Guild holds a Fashion Show each year

This year Ashley and I were both in it.

I got adventurous this year.

We wont talk about my tripping twice during the show--Okay.

I decided to wear heals instead of the flats I practiced in, and

well, it was way embarrassing.--nuf said.

It was a fun experience.

I am looking forward to next year.

Dramatic Make Up....Check

Great Hair done by my friend Sarah......Check

Ashley in a cool print tunic



Shonnie in a tunic....hmm not as cute on the Mom, but the outfit was awesome.




Not the best photo quality due to the room lighting, but it was a fun dress.




I loved this black and white flourish print jacket
Ashley got to wear...I want one.



Easter Dresses

Easter Dresses

Ashley and I fun picking out and trying on

Easter Dresses.  It has been a long

long time since we both had

semi-matching outfits.

Yes, Ashley is taller than me, but

she was also wearing higher

heels than me that day too.

Happy Easter!

Patriartical Blessings

Robby and Ashley met with our stake

Patriarch to receive thier Patriartical Blessings,

from the Lord.  It was a very special day

in their lives and in our family.

April Court of Honor--Troop 107

April's Court of Honor was nice as both boys

earned more merit badges, and

Joseph earned his Star Rank.

Robby received the Carpentry Merit Badge.

This was a badge he completed at the end of last year.

It was one of the Historical Badges brought back to

commemorate the 100 years of Boy Scouts.

Joseph worked really hard in the last few months

to learn CPR to complete badges he started at Camp,

and do a few new ones.  He earned Swimming, First Aid,

Family Life, Geneology, and Pathfinding.

Pathfinding was one of the Historical Badges brought back

to commemorate the 100 years of Boy Scouts.

Joseph also earned his Star Rank.

Brother Northrup giving Joseph the Mother's Pin

to put on my 'Pride Ribbon'.

Pinning the Star Rank Mothers Pin on his Happy Mom.

Troop 107 with their leaders.

Boy's will be boys!