Pretty Pockets

I've kinda been lost inside my own little world for the last couple of weeks. Keeping to myself and just busy doing crafts. It's time to join the world again though!

I participated in Jessica's Pretty Pockets Swap and my partner was my new friend Bridget Renea. We hit it off immediately! Here is the Pretty Pockets that Bridget sent to me. She used a variety of fabrics, which I love, and even included some western fabric in there. I didn't get a picture of it, but there is a horse charm hanging with the ric rac. I'm going to put this on one of my doors and put pretty things in it for everyone to see.

Bridget also filled the pockets with a ton of goodies. She sent scrapbook stuff, little notepads, paperclips, and I love the photo of the woman on bikes. I'm going to get that framed and hang it up.

She also sent lace and fibers, candles, yo-yo's, vintage hankies and buttons, a tape measure and more buttons.

Here's the Pretty Pockets that I sent to Bridget Renea.

I added a crocheted flower, quilted heart, a lace flower and a couple of vintage lace doiles. I also crocheted a cover for the wooden hanger out of crochet thread.

This is a banner I made for Bridget and this is her photo of it hanging up next to her really cool headboard.

I made her an Uncle Sam and some other patriotic stuff

and then some French type stuff. I had a plaque that I had gotten on line and then I crocheted and embellished the other picute.

Thanks Jessica for a fun swap and I love the whole idea of the Pretty Pockets and have plans to make more for gifts. Thank you Bridget for being such a wonderful swap partner and a new friend!

Flag Day Parade

Yesterday we went to Earl's sisters house for Flag Day Parade and a Birthday Party. We sat along the curb of her house and the parade was within a few feet of us. Jace LOVED the marching bands with all the instruments. We all had a wonderful time with Earl's family. The kids all played together well and and Earl had fun seeing his mom, Aunt and sisters again.

My camera wasn't cooperating so I didn't get a good shot of this Uncle Sam. Jace really thought he was cool though and he came right over to Mallory and shook her hand.

Jace was pretty much in awe the hole time

Mallory is having fun with her cousins

and her Grandma and Aunts

Here is another Uncle Sam. Troy, NY is the home of Uncle Sam.


We all had a wonderful time at the parade and with Earl's family!

Thanks guys!!!