New Generation

Now that my brother is a dad, it's strange to think that my parents are grandparents. Not only that, but that my grandparents are great-grandparents. Ya, I know that's how this all works, but I think this means I'm getting old.

Anyway here are a few pictures of my parents being "Grandparents" and my grandparents being "Great-Grandparents" - if that's not totally confusing to anyone.

Nana & Mr. Anders
(hey, it's what dad wants to be called, ya I know)

Great-Grandma & Nathan

Great-Grandad & Riley

And in case you didn't get enough of your weekly dose of baby..

Riley the tree frog - She evidently can always be found in this position

Nathan, who no doubt is my brother's son, Looks and all!

Mod Beads, Sway, & Gypsy Rose

Finally, the tops are finished and I found the time to take a photo... It usually doesn't take me this long to complete a quilt top. I think it is because of everything else we have going on around here. Either way, they are out of my hands and will be on their way to Texas for quilting. Then back to me to finish up.

The pattern of these quilts are totally made up. I wanted to do something where the blocks looked like they were floating. Excuse the fact that the pics are terrible and look like the quilts are blowing in the wind, because well they were. It's hard to get a non-windy day around here lately. The smallest breeze and this is what you get.

Heather Bailey's Mod Beads, Sway & Swirls

Gypsy Rose
I really do like the way this one turned out. Not the greatest photo - I'm SO not a photographer - but the golds and purples look really neat together.

From Weddings to Tattoos

Quick update on the wedding, we are just about done with everything! Oh, wait I'm totally kidding, there are still about 18 things on my list to complete before the long trek half across the country to get married. If you're keeping track, which I know some of you are - thanks for caring!! Beginning to feel like a one man show here.

Don't worry, you weren't left off the guest list!! I just haven't mailed the invites out yet, I've got them, mostly all addressed, just have to do that whole stuffing of the envelope deal. Yea, yea, I know I was supposed to do it this past weekend, and then the weekend before that, but I've been working on my Etsy business. Don't get too excited yet, I've still got to put items in the shop. Mandy, if you're reading this, I'll get it all done! Promise! Eventually! ;) I did have my dress fitted on Saturday, I was just happy it actually zipped up and that my boots looked really cool with my dress.

Oh, ya.. speaking of weddings. Brian received a text from his sister last night... it was of her new tattoo... on her back... the size of a softball... of 'Mater' (yes the same Mater from the Disney movie Cars, as in Larry the Cable Guy's TowMater)... Did I mention she is a bridesmaid... in our wedding... with a halter top dress. Please, oh please, someone tell me how in the world do you cover up a Mater tattoo. I can handle a few wedding mishaps, fine.. but how do you fix this.. Any takers?