Taylin's Birthday Dress--$5 Fairy Dress

We do friend/themed parties every four years.  This year was Taylin's 8th.  She wanted a fairy party and a fairy dress to go with it.  She was specific about her vision:  Primrose Fairy from the Fairy Chronicles.  I already had so much sewing for Taylin's birthday this year.  She didn't know I was working on a quilt for her, so I couldn't explain to her that I didn't have time to sew her fairy dress.  Baptism dress wasn't a good enough excuse, because her baptism was a month later.

 

I had picked up this skirt at the thrift store for $5.  I hadn't pinned it's future until now.  I could do a quick fairy dress.

Birth Control Confusion

I found this little set up in the doll house.

Mini Mission Reunion

 David's mission president was in town visiting his son.  President Shallenberger and his wife met up with a few of his elders from the Spain Madrid mission for a little breakfast.  It was great to see each other and meet all the new additions.  I have met President Shallenberger a few times.  I was delighted to finally meet his wife.  She is a wonderful lady.  There were some great memories and photos shared. 

All the kiddos behaved themselves. It even helped to have a handful of armed police officers come dine towards the end to keep them in line. The kids were curious, but no threats were needed. They did a good job.  David really looks up to his mission president (and probably the only one that physically looks up to him too.)  He has learned so much from this great man and continues to learn from his experiences.  I love to hear stories from his mission. 

I had to share...

 Legos have successfully made their way into our home.  I love it! So do the kiddos.

 

High On The Mountain Top

We love the mountains and great weather.  We have hiked a few small mountains.  This is a little spot where we can over look the city.   It was pretty neat in the night.  I won't say how uncomfortable I was with sneaky critters in the night.  There weren't any (that I saw or heard).  All in all it was a nice little family hike.

Our Family House

After a day at Home Depot doing a project with the kids, David was inspired to bring an empty box home.  With the supplies we had, David made the shape and openings.  He then spray painted it.  After a good coat of silver and red (from Cohen's robot costume two years ago), we let the kids do some painting.

 Cohen seems to be the project manager.

 Galloway teamwork.