Treasures!!!

The last month or two I have collected quite a few treasures. The first set of treasures I got was a box from my mother in law Carol with a pillow for Hazel made by her great grandma Hazel. There was also a bag of old buttons from great grandma Hazel. There are some fabulous buttons I can't wait to use! Thanks Carol!

The next set of treasure came from my aunt Lisa. Her mother in law passed away a few years ago leaving a treasure trove of craft supplies. Lisa took me to her inlaws house and her father inlaw, Brother Hawkins, shared with me TONS of stuff. The pictures below shows just a few of the things he gave me including crochet thread, needles, crochet hooks, lace, ric rac and a cool old ciagr box. Thank you Brother Hawkins and Lisa, I can't wait to get started on some projects!

This last picture shows my great grandmothers and grandmothers buttons. My aunt Pam had the buttons and was kind enough to let me have some of them. If you can't tell, I love buttons!!! I already have ideas about where I am going to use the buttons.

p.s. if anyone is ever getting rid of buttons or has family that is getting rid of theirs, I would be happy to take them off your hands and put them to good use!!!

Secret Dream

I had a dream. A dream I haven't told many people. A dream I never thought would come true. A dream that finally, after many years, of patiently waiting, came true a few weeks ago. My secret little dream is... I have always wanted to be a BANJO player.
Last summer I told Scotts family about my dream. They all thought I was joking and thought it was pretty funny but I was serious. Well my sister in laws Chelsea and Stacie recognized the seriousness of my dream and helped it come true.
We were is Orem, Ut a few weeks ago visiting family when I got a call from Chelsea saying she wanted to come visit us. Little did I know the treasure she had for me, MY VERY OWN BANJO. I was in complete and utter shock when she came up to the house carrying a BANJO! Her brother had a BANJO he never played so Chelsea worked her magic, did a little trading and got the BANJO for me for my birthday!!!!! I could have never asked for a better birthday present or sister in laws.

THANK YOU SO MUCH CHELSEA AND STACIE!!! I LOVE YOU and the BANJO!!! When I become a rich and famous BANJO player, I will owe it all to you!

Bailey isn't the only one growing up way to fast and starting new things. Hazel has decided to join the sitting world this week. Now she can roll over both ways, scoot across the floor on her forehead and feet, and she can sit. She is also SO close to crawling. She gets up on her hands and knees and rocks back and forth. Where did my little baby go?!?

It is Official...

I am the mother of a Kindergartner. Bailey started school yesterday. In typical fashion she was so excited to go to school and I was VERY far from excited. But we both survived it and I think she will do so well this year!!!

We had a little party for her the night before school started. She chose the menu of spaghetti and meatballs with breadsticks. She also wanted to wear her preschool shirt since she won't be able to wear it again because she is a kindergartner now.

Here she is being picked up from school. I can't believe it but I forgot my camera when I dropped her off at school so I had to get some when I picked her up.

The first day of school outfit!

p.s. A few people have asked where Bailey is going to school. She is going to a charter school called Edu-Prize and they are on a modified year round schedule. That is why she is starting so early.

Dear Broulims Grocery in Driggs, ID

How do I love you, let me count the ways...

I love the fact you are the only place in town to eat.

I love the eating area overlooking the produce section.

I love that I get to eat potatoe wedges and chicken strip from the deli and mom gets sushi/chinese food everytime we go.

I love that I get to eat lunch with the stores employees and construction workers.

I love the fact that you have a party room and signs advertising a place to have baby and bridal showers.


My love is unwavering. I have been there four times in 2 weeks and it brings me to tears at the thought of going to another place to dine. Thank you for providing the highlight of my summer vacation. Until we meet again, I love you!

Love,

Bailey Sherwood

S'mores anyone?

Can't get much better than this

For my girls, summer wouldn't be summer without a trip Grandpa and Grandma Barlows house is Idaho. It is something they look forward to all year long. It is the perfect place for childhood adventures. What could be better than...

Throwing rocks in the pond and at the dog after dinner


Picking Grandmas wildflowers

Being outside eventhough mom makes you cover up in a mosquito net

Riding on Grandpas Massey Ferguson tractor

And picnics with Grandma at the other pond

All this and it is only the first three days!!!!!