Just Call Me Suzy Homemaker

Every once in a while I get the itch to do something crafty. This time I had the itch to sew. I saw the cutest idea for a pillowcase dress (literally a dress made out of a pillowcase), so I found myself a pattern online to begin my project. However, I couldn't find a pillowcase I liked so I bought fabric instead. All of the sudden my easy pillowcase dress became a lot more complicated.

I ended up finishing the project in 3 evenings after the kids had gone to bed. And, if I do say so myself, the end result is pretty darn good! Since completion, I have found a pillowcase I actually like, so I will attempt the easy version of this project as well.

Here is Tori in her dress.

Hackensack 2009

"Is today the day we go up North?" This is a common question we hear nearly everyday in July from Nolan. Our annual trip to Hackensack is something we look forward to every summer. It is a time to relax, have fun, eat good food, shop and hang out with family. Our days pretty much consist of a huge breakfast, sitting by the beach, running to town, a huge dinner and sitting by the campfire. While this year was a little cooler than usual (we actually ran the new heater in the cabin) nobody really cared. The kids still enjoyed playing with their cousins and swimming in the lake, while the adults caught up with family members we don't get to see everyday.

Unfortunately, there is a sad part of going up North... 1) it ends and, 2) it marks the first of the "back to school" ads each year. It is a clear sign that the summer is coming to a close.

Tori at the beach. Check out that swimsuit!

Tori and Tom floating at the beach.

Not only is Nolan jumping off the dock onto a raft, he is also shooting the guy holding the raft with a water blaster.

Out fishing.

This is how technology changes life. Here I am on a beautiful boat ride, and I'm too busy taking pictures with my phone and posting them on Facebook.

Tori & Cam

Tori & Luke had a blast playing together up North. Here they are saying their goodbye's as the rest of us packed up.

The sign that a great day has come to an end.

Happy 4th of July

Our annual picnic at Henderson park with the Halloran's

Even the big kids like to play

Fun on the merry-go-round


How do you get this thing to work???


And...

Our annual trip to The Hanks on the 4th of July

A very intense game of badmiton

Rick & Kay home for the annual event

Tori's ready for her go cart ride