Brooklyn Grace

I sure loved taking photos of this little gal. Thanks again for the great time and all those granola bars Michelle!

New Bed

The transition has gone better then expected but not perfectly. I still think she is to young but I wanted it to be well established by the time John gets here. I don't allow her to jump on it but she snuck it in.

Fruit Loop Necklaces

Yesterday Clara, Laura, and I made them. I wanted to get a photo of Laura with them on but she went down for a nap instead. Clara is really into jewelry so when I told her we were making necklaces she was excited. She helped put several on but certainly ate more then she helped string. The second I put Laura's on her she knew just what to do. I think the color palette that the fruit loops come in is pretty when they are both wet and dry.

Split cast-front and back

A week and a half ago Clara got her cast off. Life is good. I talked to Clara a lot for about a day before the event so she would know what would happen. That the saw would be loud but it wouldn't hurt and that they would cut it down the front and back. As a result she was perfect. The doctor looked so worried that she would cry her eyes out but she was awesome. It was interesting for me to recall the smells that came along with new and old casts. They brought back a lot of very strong memories.

Dippin' Dots

I think they are so cute.

Cherry Tomatoes and Mushroom

Kelly and I have a couple of potted plants on our porch. We are so excited about the tomatoes. Today I was surprised to notice this mushroom in one of our basil pots. Obviously I am over watering it.

Eli

On Friday I watched 4 children. It went so well. It gives me a little confidence about have 2. Eli is so fun to hold. He will look at you and just keep on looking forever.

Last piece

Kelly's last piece of birthday pie. Same as last year. I must say it is yummy with the crumble top.

New Elbow Cast

My daughter is a Seaman for sure. Growing up my parents had to deal with 14 casts. I personally contributed 6 of those cast although only breaking my arm(s) 4 times.
Well, last night Clara took off her cast. The doctor warned us that it might happen and if it did that we were to just slip it back on. We managed to get it back on but were sure that she took it off again before she feel asleep. In the morning we spent a lot of time trying to get it back on but when I put her down for a nap it was off again. We decided that we just needed to get an elbow cast so off we went to the ER expecting to do the whole thing again. Luckily the tech remembered us and just put the new cast on with no x-rays, no splint, no waiting to see the orthopedic doctor. It was amazing. We waited maybe 5 min and were in and out. I have never had such a great experience.
I think Stieglitz did a series of hand photographs that are not exactly like this but sort of remind me of it.

I was sorry to see the pink cast go.

Finley

Rachael was so nice to let me come over and take photos of her darling Finley. It was a lot of fun to take photos of a small little baby again.

Broken Arm

Clara got a buckle fracture. I think the pink with purple heart cast is so cute. Clara rubbed it and said "beautiful" with her cute little inflection. It was hard to see her get hurt and take her to the ER. I am glad that she will be able to heal with some protection.

Dennings

Bucket

A collage friend made an image similar to this when she was in high school. This photo reminds me of her.

Blankets

On Mom's machine I sewed the edges on these flannel blankets I made. I am so excited to have a little boy. We are naming him John and he is due Aug 21.

Grandma's House

Easter Weekend

We normally go to Zion the Saturday before Easter but this year it was cold and rainy. Instead we had fun in the ward building. Mom makes bunny and flower cookies. We ate sandwiches and taco salad on the same tablecloths as always. This year the children had a Easter parade and made cute bonnets for it. Jill brought Easter Ponatona (so good, thanks Jill) and somehow all of my parents grandchildren that stayed for Sunday coordinated!
I think it is interesting to notice that in three of the photos that I picked for this post the background has images of the Savior.

Madison again

Such a little angel to be around.

Wintergreen Lozenges

I love having these mints to munch on during Conference.

Easter Eggs

I went for solids this year and I love it!!! I also tried buying brown eggs just to see what it would be like. The bottom photo shows the brown eggs on the top row and the white egg in the same dye on the second row. I think it is fascinating and beautiful seeing the difference in color.
I missed doing it with you Tosha!

Freezer Jam