Eric Akeeno Belcher's Baptism

As soon as we returned from vacation we welcomed our nephew Eric into the family of God! My husband and I were thrilled to be chosen as Godparents. So now I will bore you with pictures of my family. I love this picture because it shows what a melting pot my family is! Starting from the left is my brother Ed, who is a catholic priest. Next is me, see how we look alike! We represent the German heritage of my family! LOL! Next is my husband Gary. He is half Japanese. Next is my sister in law Maria,holding the baby and with little Anthony at her hip; she is from Mexico. Then we have Sean, my husbands youngest brother, and my niece Jessika, who is half mexican and 1/4th Japanese! What a melting pot!

I love this picture! These are my men! Aidan is on the left, then my husband and best friend Gary, and Lucas on the right. Aidan is going to be a sophmore in highschool, he is 6 foot 3! Lucas is my athlete, and one of the sweetest high school seniors you could ever know. He is the one who went to Hawaii.

And here is my whole family, plus my mother and father in law. My oldest daughter Chelsea is the only one who looks 1/4 Japanese. I was so suprized when Lucas was born-he was blonde and blue-eyed! I just assumed all of my children would be dark! Isn't it funny! And if you have read down this far I beg your pardon for boring you, and thanks for hanging in there! hehe!

Back from vacation!

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

My gang on the trail.



I really didn't take many pictures this year, we spent a lot of time lazing around at the pool. We only went to the beach twice to swim and it was overcast both times. We did go for a hike a couple of times at a local slough preserve. That is where all of these pictures are from. It was just beautiful! Do you see the little aligator?

I am ready to get back to work! I will be working on my studio space first and foremost. One of the things I will be doing is cleaning out my supplies, so look for some good bargains on ebay!

I went to a couple of quilt shops in Florida and have gotten all inspired to begin a new project. I picked up the new book from Blackbird designs, and then I ordered a jolly bundle from Fat Quarter Shop. It is called Dandelion girl.I am going to make an applique quilt.These fabrics are so pretty and inspiring!

On Vacation! and Ebay Auctions!

Here are my current auction links:
Halloween Fairy Auction
Little Apple Annie auction


I am doing the vacation happy dance! I'm goin to the ocean! I'm goin to the ocean!!I'll be back on August 8th. I AM running auctions while I'm gone,which I will be checking periodically. So if you have a question I will get back to you but it may take an extra day!

See ya when I get back!~Annie

Halloween Fairy

From a pattern by Back Porch Pickins! I haven't made a primitive doll from another designers pattern in a long time-it was lots of fun! I love the idea of a Halloween Fairy~they must fly all over the pumpkin patch at twilight, don't you think?

Little Apple Annie

She is finished!

Sneakie Peekie!!

Now what shall I wear?

Annie has sold and Lukie in Hawaii!

Well my little Annie sold while I was still getting the auction up, so she will not be on ebay! Thank you Anna-you made my day! I will have 2 more Annies ready in the next few days.

I have to share some pictures of my son Lucas, who is STILL in Hawaii on his marine biology trip. These pictures are so awesome. I am really missing him, he won't be home until next Wednesday! But he is having the time of his life and whenever I talk to him he sounds so happy and excited!
Sunset on Hapuna Beach
Buddies;Ian, Chris, Clay and Lucas.
Here is Lucas with the beautiful clear ocean behind him. This day they got to see a volcano actually errupting. This has never happened before in the 10 years his science teacher has been making this trip with students!
Lucas snorkeling! How cool is this picture!!
Brittiany,Lucas, Ian, and Clay. Remember Brittiany? She and Luke went to prom together, I blogged about it here. they are an item now. It is just a coincidence that they were both picked to go on this trip! No monkey business now!! ;)