New Car Seat Cover and Diaper Carrier

If I didn't have creative friends (or family members for that matter), I probably would not have been able to make all the fun things I've made-Take this car seat cover and diaper carrier I just made like yesterday. I had a doctor's appointment Monday, so while we were in town, we ran over to my friend, Chantae's house. She is a pretty crafty girl-she helped me draw out the car seat and make a pattern so that the fabric would fit over the existing cover...and holy cow-it's so adorable. The girls played and had fun (for most of the day-they were getting pretty tired, but still had fun playing with Chantae's daughter, Charlie). I now have a pattern for a car seat cover-so if anyone's interested, let me know. And of course, a special thanks to Chantae for her creativity and patience with me (the not-so-creative-but-wants-to-be friend).

Countdown to baby...

Well, it's getting to be that time...we're about 37 weeks which means this little Jones girl could come any day (although we're trying to hold out until at least the first week of July). We're so excited-the girls ask me every day when the baby will come out of my belly. I just tell them soon (and to stop asking me). They can't wait either-Ashlynn thinks this baby will look like her; Ellyce thinks this baby will look like her; and Jillian just says "Belly-baby" without really knowing that this little one will soon be the baby and she'll be the big girl.

We will of course be keeping you all posted on the actual date of our C-Section, but like that's been useful in the past (I usually go a bit early with all our girls). Just wanted to give you all a quick heads-up on our latest Jones girl. According to the last ultrasound I had (June 12th), she should be around 5 pounds now (maybe more) and is healthy. Yesterday at my doctor's appointment, Dr. Linnerson said her head is already down which is better than the other way around (not that it matters when I'm having a C-Section anyways). I had been measuring small for this point in my pregnancy (which explains the ultrasound) but after the ultrasound, the tech just said the reason for me measuring smaller was because the baby was sideways with her head on my right side and her little butt on my left. How funny, but now the doctor said her head is down so that's better...means the end is near (hurray).

Ashlynn's Kindergarten Graduation

Ashlynn graduated from kindergarten this evening-she was even asked to speak during the ceremony. She has been practicing her little speech all week-even though it took a little bit of coaxing from her teacher, Mrs. Taylor, she finally delivered her lines amazingly! We are so proud of her. I just wanted to share some pictures of her in her cap and gown, and the other one is of her kindergarten diploma. So cute!

Little Chefs

The girls and I were wanting to do some cooking this afternoon before Ellyce and Jillian's naps. We really wanted cookies-actually Mommy really wanted them. The girls really wanted to help-which they mostly just ate the chocolate chips but overall they did a pretty good job!

Jillian's New Summer Haircut

Jillian's hair was getting a little bit shaggy so I decided to give it a trim this morning. She looks so cute with her "Bob" haircut. Her hair is really blond compared to the other girls' hair-even when they were her age. Jilly's hair seems to be more like Nathan's was when he was a baby...now his hair is almost black-weird how that works. Guess we'll have to wait and see if Jilly's hair changes. Hmmm.

Ellyce-Dance Recital

Ellyce-the dancing bunny

Cheese--isn't she adorable?


On Friday, May 29th, Ellyce had her first dance recital. She has been taking a little dance class for about 10 weeks-every Tuesday at 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. She loved it so much-she would ask every single day when dance class was. There were only three girls in her class, but she didn't care one bit. Her little friend, Taylor Martin was in her class, so it was good to have a familiar face at class with her. So Friday was the big recital. It was held at the ladies house where she takes the lessons-which is in her gigantic loft equipped with hard wood floors, ballet barres, and full length mirror along one side of the room. She really loved it-she was definitely born to move. The 2nd picture is of Ellyce receiving her certificate of completion and trophy as well as a little bag full of goodies. And the first photo is of Ellyce's costume-Bunny ears (and although you can't see the back end of her) and bunny tail...their song was entitled "Spring has Sprung". She did such a great job! My little dancer!