Birthday at the beach

We headed up to the beach to try out a new kite Scott received for his birthday.  We were excited to see the amount of wind we had at home.  By the time we got to the beach, the Sound was calm as no other.  Even Reagan's kite was hard to fly.  Hmm.  At least we soaked in a little sun and took some fun pictures!

The cake I made actually looked like a birthday cake, can you believe it?!  Scott had requested a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting -- and that is what he got!  Look at all those candles! 

Partying Cowboys and Cowgirls!! Yeehaw!

Reagan's birthday party was so much fun ~ and exciting.... As children were being dropped off by unsuspecting parents, a neighbor stopped by to let us know a baby bear had just been spotted two doors down.  And when a baby bear is spotted -- there is the worry of an over protective mama bear.  Good times!  Luckily, the voices of 10 kindergarten-age kids were enough to scare most off even the wildest of  animals!

We even had a swooping visit by a bald eagle through our trees.  Seems we sparked the interest of him!  Our games consisted of "Lasso the Rocking Horse (with hula hoops)",  Pin the badge on the sheriff, Cowboy pinata and a Stick Horse relay where kids earned their sheriff badges and red bandanas.

Scott was ready to jump in on the fun.  Oh, yeah!  Little did I know that he loves hula hoops.  After a decade of marriage I am still learning!  (Okay, he may kill me once he sees that I blogged this!  He still cracks me up.)   But in the background of this lovely photo of my hottie hubby is the teepee I made for Reagan's birthday.  It is made with old bed sheets and pvc pipes -- and it turned out super cute!  It is such a fun gift... Reagan even slept in it in his room that night.  Like I said before, "Oh to be six years old again!" 

The big 6

Wow.  Hard to believe that six years ago I did not have children.  Saturday mornings were meant to sleep through, I ate when I wanted to ... and I didn't have anyone taking away my Nintendo DS privileges when I raised my voice.  But those were boring days compared to now!  Reagan is 6 tomorrow, and I am feeling sentimental.  Oh, to be six again -- when life was an adventure.  Learning to ride your bike was akin to flying.  The joy of six.  It is a beautiful thing!

His freckles, his vibrant expressions -- he is a gift to my life, and I am so thankful for him! 

Happy Birthing Day, to me!

A little reading, a little sunshine ... lots of fun!

I am loving Cal Patch's book, "Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified". 

A simple ball and a simple swing ... they make all the difference on a sunny afternoon.  So, no ... I did not sit in front of a sewing machine today.  Hmm.  Wonder how much sewing I am going to get done this summer.  Oh, well!

What happens if...

So, what happens when you have this urge to sew something.  Now, I am not talking about logically finding a project to use up some of the stash that you have.  I am thinking about the urge to sew something for which there not a stich of premeditated planning.

Answer: Raid your husband's closet!  Heehee!

Okay, so it was a pair of pants he was already willing to donate; hence, they were fair game.  I have had this copy of Ottobre sitting on my sewing desk for months -- A European design magazine with lots of ideas.  The problem is you have to have a lot of know-how, too, in order to make your way through the maze of patterns and lack of detailed instructions.  And, well, I am a bit of a novice at best in the sewing world.  Maybe my big sis, Jenny, can share some wisdom as she took sewing lessons in 8th grade.  Me?  Couldn't be bothered.  Where is that 4H class now?  However, the sun is out, spring has sprung -- and I had a surge of confidence.  That is, until I looked at the pattern sheet again...

Hmm.  Anyone with colored glasses?  Wish me luck!

But here is an Easter family pic of my husband, smiling -- just as he will be when he sees his pants!

By the way....

ANSWER:  The red truck in my second to last post is from Forks, Washington.  Yep, I admit it.  My friends and I took a road trip last February ... and that is Fork's version of Bella's red truck.

Why haven't I been at my computer? It's spring!

Even my unfinished "Easter" chicks found their way outside to enjoy the sun!  Hey, come back here!  You still have pins and stuffing coming out of you.  Plus, where are your eyes?  You can't see where you are going! 

Neighborhood kids playing together even have taken off their shoes and socks for a day of romping in the grass.  Why would you want to be inside for this?

So, the projects will continue to sit and wait for a rainy day.  (Tomorrow -- according to the weather guy). 

 And the flowers on my table will sit to remind me to head outside!  I love spring!