Recent Projects

Now that school has started, we haven't had much going on (work, school and football is about it). We do have some fun plans in October, so maybe I'll post more next month. For now, though, my mom requested some pictures of recent quilting projects, so here you go!

One of my friends and I signed up to make quilts for a program called Quilts For Kids. They send the fabric, pattern, and instructions. We pieced and (still need to) quilt them. I kind of want to keep it though...

I have been slowly working on this Christmas quilt and finally finished it a few days ago. The pattern is from a fun quilting blog.

Close-up.

'Tis the Season...

...the football season that is. I forget every year how much Craig LOVES football, but am quickly reminded every August as the season rolls around. Now that we live in Nebraska he has another team to cheer for! We have season tickets to the Husker games and they are quite the experience. On home games, Memorial Stadium becomes the 3rd largest "city" in Nebraska - yesterday there were about 85,450 people at the game and it was nuts! Next year the stadium should hold 90,000+ fans.

Highlights from the game:
1. It was hot, like 95 degrees hot. Most fans were literally dripping with sweat and at least 2 fans were carried out on stretchers.
2. We stood.the.entire.time.
3. We spent at least $20 on bottled water.
4. Huskers won!

Pre-game

Marching band just before the game started!

The 4th

Nebraskans sure do love the 4th of July! My guess is because of the explosives and not so much the patriotism. I have not seen so many huge fireworks in my life! Here are some highlights:

At the Lincoln fireworks. It was so hot that day, and yes I am in pajamas. Don't judge...

I made Craig bring our red/white/blue quilts. He thought it was nerdy.

On the 4th we went to a party at a ward member's home. They had  TONS of gigantic fireworks!

This was a "firework" that Craig and I brought. I really wanted a Friendship Pagoda, but couldn't find one . The Panda firework definitely didn't disappoint, though!

The men were in heaven. Something about explosives gives me anxiety.

Enjoying the show. I'm even in normal clothes!

Ohh...

 These don't have anything to do with the 4th, but here are some recent projects I have finished, so my mom can see!

Loving the bright colors with white combo. I think I'll make the exact quilt with Christmas fabrics.

I'm on an apron kick and will probably make a few more!

Anniversary

Today's a big day! It marks our 1 year anniversary of living in Lincoln, NE. I'll find any reason to celebrate with brownies and candles!

Family Visit

I'm a little embarrassed about Craig's post. Maybe one day, I'll get him back! By the way, Craig was joking about the usage of film and the station truck. Both of those statements were misleading. :-)

My parents, sister and her family came for a quick visit this past week! We didn't have much time, but we had lot's of fun! Some highlights from the visit:

Lot's of eating...

Celebrating Olivia's 11th Birthday! I even made a banner - thanks Pinterest for the idea.

At the William Jennings Bryan Museum - my dad's only request.

Michelle and Dad in the "Jungle" at the Omaha Zoo. It was pretty much amazing!

A butterfly landed on Craig. He must smell sweet!

My favorite part of the zoo. The penguins were so cute. The one in front must be the leader - he didn't move the entire time!

In front of the desert dome.

The Winter Quarters Temple. 

Tired girls and Grandpa on the ride back to Lincoln!