Giant Granny Square

I made this blanket on our road trips this year, it is amazing how long you can work on something and it doesn't look different.  That is one thing I don't like about crocheting...I am not very fast!  When I quilt I can see a difference faster.  I love the colors on this and you have to touch it to really appreciate it!  It is made from a bamboo yarn and it is super soft!  Sorry for the photo overload.  I know it is a simple blanket and it doesn't need a million photos!

Little Pumpkins

My friend Kristin has some of these at her house, and I loved them, so I had to make some.  Yes they are real pumpkin stems!  I went and bought a few pumpkins and then I searched the bin for lost stems!  When I asked the cashier if I could buy them he looked at me like I was a weirdo!

Little Puppy Dog

I have been babysitting Cole's niece, and I have no toys, so I have been trying to make some.  I love how they are turning out!

Oregon Coast!!!!

At the first of the month Cole got his August schedule and he had a Monday off, so I figured we had to try and go somewhere. I had him get Tuesday and Wednesday off, but we didn't know if he could get it off until the day we left. We left on a Saturday after Cole got off work. We left Logan at 9 pm and got to Baker City, Oregon around 2 in the morning! We stayed with Cole's sister and then drove the rest of the way to the coast.

It was such a fun trip!! Super short and a lot of driving but it was way worth it! What a pretty place!

First stop Multnomah Falls, this was a nice break from all of the driving minus there were a million people there!

 

By the time we got to the coast it was dark.  When we arrived, we had no clue where we were staying. We got the last campsite at Nehlehm Bay.  

When we woke up we drove to a little town called Manzanita that was close to our campsite and got some yummy breakfast and ate it on the beach with a beautiful view!

                                         

On the first day we drove south towards Lincoln City, we only had a little bit of time in each spot.  I wish we could have spent a week on this trip!

Some beautiful flowers along the way.  I am still mad at myself for not taking out my big camera.  It was a long summer of weddings and I just needed a break from it.  So all of these photos are taken with the great iPhone!

We tried to do a little tide pooling, but we had just missed it!  We got a little lost!

On our second day, we rented a boat and went crabbing!  So fun!  And the best crab I have ever eaten, and I caught it!  So we caught some crabs! :)

One of our favorite things is a good seafood boil!  We brought the corn and potatoes from the garden and boiled it up with a delightful cajun seasoning.  By the end both of our mouths were burning...but it was a good burn!  I love seafood!

On the morning that we had to leave, we got up early and tried to go clamming.  We didn't have too much success, we weren't to sure what to look for.  And the locals said it was a bad year for clamming.  Instead we found a ton of amazing Starfish!   

We were so sad that we had to drive home!   It was a long drive home, we arrived home at about 4 am and both of us had to work at 9.  But it was soooo worth it!  I miss traveling!

Molly's Quilt

I made this quilt in less than a week. I started at 11pm and finished the top at 2am. This was the first quilt that I have used a long arm quilting machine. It took a lot to get use to it, but it wasn't too bad. I just need some more practice.

Little Flower Girl Dresses for Court and Melissa's Wedding

I am a little obsessed with how these turned out....

This fabric is from Joel Dewberry, I love all of their fabric!

I used part of a little girl pattern that I found at the DI and I modified it and made up the bottom. I can't wait till I have little girls to make fun dresses for...I will probably be cursed and have all little boys!

I still have a little bit to finish on them, but couldn't wait to show them!

A little Sunday photo shoot....this is the only photo of Cole that he looks semi happy to be there. That is what he gets for marrying a photographer! :)

Little Knitted Leggings

Awhile ago I had a list of 25 things to do before I turn 25, I still have a bunch to finish... Maybe I will add 5 more and do them by the time I am 30.

Even though I missed my deadline I am still working on finishing all of them. I learned to knit from my Grandma Walker. I just love her, she is such a great example and I have learned so much from her!

I made these little leggings for baby photo shoots. I don't really have a baby to test the size, so hopefully they work. The first one took me like a month and then I was able to finish the other one in a couple of hours. I use to hate knitting, now it is not too bad!

City of Rocks!

Cole got off at 4 on a Saturday, so we wanted to go somewhere, and this is where we ended up. We got their at 7 and it was already dark. We ended up taking night photos, until we heard the coyotes surrounding us.

There was still snow at the top, so we car camped. I love my car, when I was buying it I had to make sure all of the seats laid flat so I could take furniture for photos, but really I wanted to car camp in it!

For breakfast we made some eggs and after we got started we realized we forgot to bring utensils, I found one plastic knife under my seat and we used it for all of the cooking and eating!

It was a way short trip, we left by 10 am to get to church, but it was a lot of fun. With Cole in school and working every day we don't get to see each other much.

An Ordinary Lunch in the Parker House

So I am a little obsessed with cooking lately (more so than usual.....). And I am even more obsessed with taking photos of it with my phone! Good ol' Hipstamatic! I was pretty excited about this sandwich! Homemade bread with homemade pepperoncinni's baked inside.... Layered with ham, thinly sliced red onions, tomatoes..... Is your mouth watering yet? Spinach, provolone cheese, salt and pepper and a lightly fried egg! Served with homemade pickle spears! Mmmmm... I know I am a nerd! Hahah.... Because Cole just called me that after reading my description of the sandwich. Oh and it was all smashed in a Panini Press....or a George Forman.

Bliss Un-Wedding

Allisa

I met Allisa in November, and shortly after meeting her, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor that was untreatable. To read her story go here. She passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012. Her families posts are so inspiring, what a strong family. I had the opportunity to help make a quilt for her, I love making quilts for people that need comfort. Please go to her website and donate to help the Berry family pay the medical bills.

Monochromatic Challenge

I need to take some better photos of this one, but I am just obsessed with updating my blog through the iPhone. The stitching is done in different colors

Little Aprons for the Nieces

I thought these turned out so cute! Hopefully Cole's family doesn't judge me for all homemade gifts. We are giving all the little girls these and then getting some cookie cutters or something to go with. I am nervous they won't like them.

A Christmas Quilt for Cole

So I got the new iPhone and I am a little obsessed with the camera and the effects on it, so these are just some of the projects I have been taking photos of. I won't have his quilt finished all of the way for Christmas, but I will at least have the top finished. Here is what the blocks look like, hopefully I will show the finished product soon.