Aunt Jam's Graduation

On Monday we headed home for Jamison's (aka Aunt Jam) 8th grade graduation.  My baby sister is officially in the high school. She was born in 2000. That makes me feel so incredibly old. Adelie and I joined my family in the extremely hot and packed middle school gym for 2 hours while they handed out awards and certificates to the kids.  Adelie chimed in and cheered loudly close to the entire time, even during the silent parts.. ;) Great Aunt JoJo tried her bed to keep her quiet, but the girl just had too much to say! Great Granny brought her a new baby and she squealed and hugged it, patting its back and then decided to start throwing it at people. And her binky…the favorite game.  We were glad to escape as soon as it ended, making our way to the park for some pizza and cake with the family.  The perfect celebration for our sweet girl.

 It has been so fun watching Jamison grow up and I am so proud of her and all that she was forced to overcome.  Losing my mom was the hardest thing I've ever experienced (or ever will) at 21 years old. Jamison was 10.  My mom was her biggest fan and would have given anything to be there cheering her on in the stands, and you can bet she would have been the loudest! :)

We love you James!

Week 50

This month has turned out to be much more busy than we had expected! Between full-time mom duties/aunt duties, photography sessions and planning a first Birthday, this gal is running on fumes! ;)  Our home is cluttered with birthday decor and a gazillion toys because one of Adelies new favorite games is 'dump everything on the floor.'  Toys, teddy grahams, sequins, the entire contents of the diaper bag and her personal favorite, the dvd drawer ;)  Other new exciting games she has picked up include drinking apple juice and immediately spitting it down her shirt (all for fun), throwing all unwanted food on the floor after lunch (which I can't be too mad at, the dogs are great cleaner-upers) and throwing all babies out of the crib when she wakes up. 

 It's safe to say our new favorite thing is

throwing anything and everything.
She is loving all kinds of pasta, grilled cheese, mac and cheese and pizza!  Still not walking but getting super good as standing and her coordination is impressive :)

We have been holding mini Birthday shoots every spare moment we get, and I can't wait for the one we have coming up on Thursday! Her birthday present should be here by then and I can't wait to use it in her pictures ;)

On wednesday, Adelie and I met up with Brandon after golf for a little kiddie pool splashing.  She looovvves the water! (and mama loves the sun!)  

Speaking of sun, my part got a lot of it in Saturday as we attended the outdoor country concert-B93 Birthday Bash.  The music was great, beautiful weather and hysterical people watching. 

 I think it should actually be called birthday-suit bash.

Less than two weeks before our very own Birthday Bash!

P.s. she cut a molar

The boutique we get to model for sent us these amazing hats with our monograms on them!! 

Beach babes indeed! ;)

Mom Shorts!! :)

My Bro

My Babe

Trucks as far as the eye can see!

O hey Aria Montgomery! ;) PLL finally returned!

Mom Shorts-DIY

So I have been debating on whether or not to try the high waisted jean short trend for the longest time, and since we will be attending an outdoor country concert this weekend (Birthday Bash for all you Michiganders) I figured now was as good a time as any to try it out.  I had been eyeballing a few pairs from Urban Outfitters, but my creative side wouldn't allow me to buy them. 

Because

I could totally make those.

And so I did.

And here's how :)

Go to the nearest Thrift store and pick out the best mom jeans you can find.  The ones with the long crotch/long zipper-acid wash if you can find it ;)

These are the pair I found- for $4.99

Make sure you try them on! Mom jeans sit differently!

Step .5

Secure your children and give them a snack and toys-

Shown here is Adelie with cheese Quesadilla and a hair bow 

Step 1

Try them on and mark with a pen where you want to cut. I drew my line about 2" below the crotch. You would rather cut not enough, than more than enough-you can always trim! Cut one side of the fabric at a time, because you'll want the back slightly longer than the front.

Step 2

Cut in a straight slightly angled (up) line towards the outside hem.  Like I said, you'll want the back about a centimeter longer because when they fray, you don't want booty shorts ;)

Step 3

Fold over your pants cutting the back side of the jeans to match up, remember (once again) that you'll want the back a little longer so don't cute both fabric pieces at the same time!

Step 4

Try on your shorts. Make sure they are even and sit how you want them. Remember they will fray and you'll lose a little length.

Step 5

Make small slits at the bottom to encourage fraying in the wash

Step 6

Make small slits wherever you want there to be fringe

Step 7

You can also use your scissors-(opened) to rub on the jean material and create instant fringe. Don't rub too hard that you create a hole where you don't want one ;)

I got so excited I made two pair

The only other thing left to do is wash them. Once they are washed they start fraying!

Whalahhh! The Mom Short

Previously-the mom jean

Mine are still need a little more distressing and another couple washes, but I am SO excited with how they turned out! :)