Sewing Skills

So I have wanted to learn how to sew and finally had Mom show me how to. We went to Joann Fabric and picked out a skirt pattern. For the fabric I just chose some material that Mom already had. So...I sewed a skirt, with much help from Mom. If I had to do it again all by myself, I couldn't, but I know more now than I did when I started. Here is the finished product. I am pleased with how it turned out and already have fabric picked out for the next one (white with small black dots).

And a close up so you can really see the fabric.

Hicks' Family Reunion 2012

Join us for the Hicks’ family reunion 2012 Date: July 7th Time: 1 pm to ??? Place: Charlie’s house 6432 W. Coldwater Rd. Flushing, MI 48433 Fun stuff for everyone: • Soccer and other sports • Water games • Organized games for the kids • Lots of R & R Some money has been donated to cover food for those coming in out of state. Those in-state should bring: Meat for your family to BBQ A dish to share Something to sit on Everyone should bring: a towel and swim suit Help Spread the Word! We Hope To See You There!

Cute Kiddos!

On Friday Wyatt had a Dr. Appointment in Ann Arbor so, my mom watched Audrey and picked up the boys from school for us.  While they were out and about she bought the kids these adorable coordinating clothes.  They wore them to church today and don't they all look fantastic.  I love being a mom to all these kiddos!

I know it's about time but......

I know that it has taken me awhile (only 3 years) but I dislike painting very much. So here it is my first wall half done. It's a good thing that I only had to do three walls in the family room

The door is all taped off and ready to paint, I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Maybe tomorrow when I get home from work. I do like the way this picture turned out.

The room is finished and we do like the color. I wasn't to sure at first but Dad picked out the colors so I didn't say to much but after it dried it was much better. The door will be a darker blue.

How do you like that English D on the TV? Great Grandpa Hicks has been here this last week to spend time with us.We do not know if he will spend the whole summer with us or not. What we do know is that he need to be somewhere where he can be watched. We have seen things that concern us but Great Grandpa doesn't want to talk about it. Say prayers for Jean Ann that he will listen to her. It's hard seeing your folks get older and wanting to help them. It won't be long before Dad and I are the old generation.