Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Good Mail and Good Times

Yay! When I checked my mailbox, it had a big priority mail envelope in it. At first, I thought it was a returned package that I had just sent out the day before, but it wasn't. Maggie and Dallin had sent a sweet little package to Aubrey, Brogan and Reagan. Aubrey got a this adorable new dress, which I already made bows to match :) Reagan got a matching outfit (I'll be making her a matching bow) and Brogan got the coolest book I've ever seen....it was picture animation. I'm bummed because I brought it down to him before I got a picture. There is nothing like good mail to brighten a day....thanks Anna for helping your kiddos get the package together :)


I also sent out some good mail to my cousin Michelle. She's due to have a little boy any day now. Seeing as she makes big babies like I do (her first was 9lbs 10oz), let's hope she has him sooner rather than later. I made her this dipes and wipes and I'm pretty proud of it. First of all, I L-O-V-E the fabric. I bought it before I had Aubrey, in case she was a boy. Secondly, it's the first one I actually followed directions on. I'm totally a half-a** type of person. If I can wing it and it works, well I do ;) My previous dipes and wipes have been cute and useful, but not nearly as professional or nice looking as this one turned out. You can't really tell by the pictures, but take my word for it. I actually examined all the Cham clans while in nursery (you know between the 7 screaming babies ;) ), took notes, and, although it's not as perfect as theirs, it's not half-a**ed either ;0
Last weekend we had our church's family fun picnic in the park (I forget the official title). It was so nice to have an opportunity to fellowship with our church family. Aubrey was under the weather and pretty miserable, but she was a trooper and hung in there. Being the competative person I am, I can't wait till she's old enough so that we can compete in the family relay race. These are pictures of my best friend Misha's family paticipating. The King's were my second family my junior and senior year of high school and just recently started attending our church. I'm so excited to have them there and I already see them getting fully plugged in. These pictures are supposed to inspire Misha and Mike to move closer to home so that we can all be one big happy family again.
And, finally, I leave you with a video of Aubrey rocking out. When Justin pulls in the garage after work, he honks, Aubrey shakes with excitement and runs to the garage door saying "daddy ride". She walks into the garage, I put her in the front seat of his car, they roll down the windows and rock out to her veggie tales CD. Seriously, this is like a daily routine. So cute!

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11 comments:

Sara said...

Barbie, your projects always rock!

Misha Cohen said...

Oh it makes me so happy to see my family so happy and to see your family so happy, how special those daily routines are for you guys! Thanks for sharing all the pics. *Also Here is my order for when ever I started popping kiddos out: a dipes and wipes bag, a quilted blankie, and bows! :)
Ok thats all for now! :)

Not Your Stepford Wife said...

That is an adorable father/daughter routine! Too cute!

Katie said...

Barbie, what is that fabric? It is amazing. I've never seen it before...Please share.

Brent and Julie said...

That was the cutest video! I had so much fun the other night. I think Aubrey and Gracie will have a lot of fun together once Gracie starts walking on her own.

p.s The pretzel jello was delicious.

Anna said...

Your welcome very much. As you can tell Maggie helped wrap and make the card.
I love my dipes and wipes and several people have coveted it, I know Michelle will love it as well!
Thats the same material you made Dally a burp cloth with. So cute!

Anna said...

PS I love how your closet has a little fabric shop in it!

Anna said...

PSS-Love the video of Aubrey and also how Poppy is right in there on the action!

Lift Up Your Hearts said...

Awwwww, I miss the Kings SO MUCH but it's good to see their smiling faces! Great job on the dipes & wipes!

bandofbrothers said...

I meant to comment ages ago. You know how some people blog in their head?? i guess I was commenting in my head. HaHa. The diapies and Wipies came out great. Good job!

Talia said...

so cute! I think the time when Daddy gets home and his girls run to greet him is one of my favorite times of day, I always look forward to it. I can tell you do too! :)
Great sewing! Those are super cute.