We had Ginger blessed on July 25, which happened to also be our 7th year wedding anniversary. I decided sometime this past Winter that I would be especially awesome and make her dress as well as matching one for Scarlet. Ginger's dress was amazing. I said a lot of prayers that I wouldn't mess it up and that it would be something she would want to keep forever.
After many long days and nights, I was finally finished with all of the sewing at 3:30am the morning of the blessing.
She looked angelic. I beamed everytime I saw her. I'm so grateful for my sweet little Ginger. I have such a blessed life because I have my two daughters and my amazing husband, Charlie.
On our way to church, I think we were almost late getting there! It was so nice having so much family for the blessing. My parents, My sister Tori and her family from Utah, Davi & Carly, Anni, Randy, Erik & his family, Michael, Sonny, Debbie & Papa, Amy & Dorian, and Grandma Daisy. The blessing was given by Charlie and it was so sweet. I remember really feeling the spirit and my favorite part of the blessing was about Ginger's smile. She smiles so much; it's so awesome. I love having a smiley baby.
I was so grateful that Aunt Kellie brought her the white headband and I found this clip-on flower at Jo-Ann's for super cheap. It looked awesome with her dress.
Erik Burns took more pictures of Ginger that I'll post when he puts them online. We went to Rocky Reach Dam (where Charlie and I were married) that evening and he came out and took pics. of the girls.
Getting Ginger into her blessing dress.
Scarlet in her dress with her Papa John. She looked very sweet, too. I wish I wasn't the one who made the dress because I was constantly evaluating it. The material we used was very difficult to work with. I wouldn't use it again for a dress. But I absolutely loved it for Ginger's dress, so I would do that again. I wouldn't ever make a matching dress again until I get better at sewing.
Too expensive to make and too many mistakes made.
I love this girl's hair. People used to comment on my hair when I was little and say how much they liked it, blah, blah. I never believed it, but looking at Scarlet's hair, I believe it now. It's so pretty.
Ginger's dress in the works.
This is how I spent many days and nights. Not usually smiling, but grungy with no make-up.
I'm soooo glad this is over!!
Check out this cutie! 
Scarlet in her very first halloween costume. Size 3-6 months! She still loves putting this on!
The massive pine trees are no more. I asked Charlie to trim the maple in the back...and this is what I get.
Brother Johnson was kind enough to come and help out! 
Love this kid!
Our little Sweet Pea!
Having so much fun!
Scarlet at the birthday party having so much fun!
Cousin Dorians' birthday cake that I made. I was a little stressed it wouldn't turn out, especially since I didn't have a doll cake pan and had to cut it to shape it. Love it!
My little helpers!
Jessie and Scarlet at the fire house.
Having so much fun together!
What cute kids!
Having fun at the hay maze!
Ginger loves her duckie bath!
Helping out in the garage.
We had Ginger blessed on July 25, which happened to also be our 7th year wedding anniversary. I decided sometime this past Winter that I would be especially awesome and make her dress as well as matching one for Scarlet. Ginger's dress was amazing. I said a lot of prayers that I wouldn't mess it up and that it would be something she would want to keep forever.
After many long days and nights, I was finally finished with all of the sewing at 3:30am the morning of the blessing.
On our way to church, I think we were almost late getting there! It was so nice having so much family for the blessing. My parents, My sister Tori and her family from Utah, Davi & Carly, Anni, Randy, Erik & his family, Michael, Sonny, Debbie & Papa, Amy & Dorian, and Grandma Daisy. The blessing was given by Charlie and it was so sweet. I remember really feeling the spirit and my favorite part of the blessing was about Ginger's smile. She smiles so much; it's so awesome. I love having a smiley baby.
I was so grateful that Aunt Kellie brought her the white headband and I found this clip-on flower at Jo-Ann's for super cheap. It looked awesome with her dress.
Erik Burns took more pictures of Ginger that I'll post when he puts them online. We went to Rocky Reach Dam (where Charlie and I were married) that evening and he came out and took pics. of the girls.
Getting Ginger into her blessing dress.
Ginger's dress in the works.
The 4th was a lot of fun this year. We had a lot of friends and our family at the house to celebrate. You can't beat having fun people over and great food! (Scarlet thought the fireworks were too loud and spent most of the evening like this...
And this. Thanks to Jessie for holding her ears for her! :)
There's a great dad for ya!
Scarlet loved the turtle firework. She and Jessie both had one to play with.
We had the West and Macauley families over for the 4th. It was so much fun!
Ginger and Pa. What a sweet little girl!
