July 4th and a Birthday or Two

This year for Independence Day my family drove to Oakhurst to take part in a old fashioned picnic at the Fickling's house. We had some good ole fashion fun and it was a day to be remembered by all!

I didn't get much pictures, however my mom got a few of the water games for the kids and the watermelon eating contest...

 We were all thoroughly wet and refreshed by the end of the game.

Announcer: "Now for the first annual watermelon eating contest!!!!!!" *round of applause, please*

We started with the 5 year olds. The most entertaining out of the three groups for sure.

Next came the middle group of kids...I don't know how old these kids are. 7-12 maybe?

Last of all, the teenagers!

I won the watermelon eating contest!!! It was exciting for sure, considering that I was competing against guys with larger mouths than me. Hannah came in second with a bloody nose.

After the party we all went to "the Rock" at Bass Lake and watched the fire works.  I didn't get any pictures because I was busy watching the fire works, but I think you all know what fire works look like.

Saturday, July 5th was my brother Clint's Birthday!!! Emile, Hannah, and I make him a coffee cup mocha cake to celebrate.

Sunday, July 6th was my moms Birthday!!!

We celebrated it together with Clint's.

I didn't get any good pictures of her because most of the time she was the one taking the pictures. 

Of course at church we all sang to both of them!!!

It was a fantastic weekend, and we cherish all the memories made.

What did you do for the 4th of July?

Any Independence Day traditions?

Blog Makeover

Let's say that I'm trying to redo my blog background...

It means sitting at the computer, that I knowing nothing about

which takes time

and results in sore neck and shoulders

and a unfinished blog background

So...please don't pay attention to the wild colors and unfinished look. 

I will try to sort it all out soon.

Lots of love to you all!!!

Yours truly

A visit with friends and Glacier Point

A few weeks ago my mom and I spent the weekend with some dear friends in Oakhurst, while my brother and dad where on a backpacking trip. We filled up every spare minute, had lots of fun, and made fabulous memories.
Here are a few pictures of our adventures!
Our trip started out in Yosemite valley, and of course one can not visit without seeing a deer!

Friday morning we said goodbye to the guys; who headed off on their hike.

On our way out of Yosemite looking a bit sleepy.

After arriving at the Coxes in the afternoon and having a fun night, the day could not be compete without root-beer floats! 

Sunday was Church and then lunch followed by all the young people playing the cup game. 

Sunday afternoon we took a walk to a lovely meadow.

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After the meadow we drove to Glacier Point for dinner.

I had never been to Glacier Point before and it was a highlight of the trip!

We had a fantastic trip, one not to be forgotten soon!

How is your summer going?

Ever been to Glacier Point?

Magical Adventures...

reading is truly a magical thing.

The Mad Sewer is Back!

In my post Here I mentioned that I had started a sewing project that would post about when it was finished. Well folks, today is the day!

After going on another one of my sewing crazes, with much waiting for notions to arrive, I finally finished my big project. This has probably been the most technical thing I've ever made and I am super excited about it.
Here it is...

My laptop/messenger bag.
I found the pattern at Joanne's for three dollars, and just couldn't resist buying it.
I'm a bag lady, but let me clarify. I don't really use bags and this one is so huge I don't know what I will use it for, I just have this weakness for sewing bags. They are such fun to sew and there are so many different styles and techniques to try.
Here's what is under the flap...

Now for the inside..

and the back...

The reason it took me so long to finish is because I had to order a one of the zippers and all the hardware.

Now that school is coming to a close and I have more time, I'm going to start some more sewing projects. I am going to try and post everything I make, so stay tuned! 

Anyone have any sewing projects in progress?

Did this post inspire you to sew even a tiny bit? 

Let's go climb a tree!

There is nothing like climbing a tree barefoot, with friends!

A few weeks ago I was at the park with my friends Abby and Noel, and we decided to climb trees. I actually got some pictures, so I can now do a much needed picture post.

We got had lots of fun together, and got lots of scrapes and scratches. 

We discovered it was easier to climb barefoot.  

 We come to a tree and Noel says, "lets climb this tree. Lacy how about you go first." So, I climbed the tree and somehow I managed to get stuck. Of course then Noel and Abby decided not to climb the tree after that, and from the safety of the ground, instructed me how to get down. I finally got low enough to jump down, and reached the ground in one piece. 

It was a day much laughter, picture taking and scratched arms and knees . 

We pretty much climbed every climbable tree at the park, not before our parents had warned us to "be careful."

It was grand adventure!

Like to climb trees?

Been on any sort of adventures recently?

Hello

Hi everyone!
Not much new is going on around here.  No news is good news I guess.
I really enjoy posting pictures, unfortunately I am not very good at taking pictures...so I don't have any to share with you at the moment.

Last weekend, I had the excitement of having my dear friends Emilie and Hannah stay with me for three fun, adventure filled days!  Presently I am waiting for Emilie to edit all the pictures of our time together (no rush em), so when I receive the pictures you all will see and hear more about our time spent together.

It's sunny, and it feels like spring.

I hope you are all having a fantastic week, and and enjoy the sunshine!
On a side note: Disney's Frozen came out on DVD today!!!

What have you been up to lately?

Have you seen Frozen?