This dress may be my favorite so far... might.

I am so stressed out with work lately... I am having to sew more than usual to release all of my aggression, and tension. hahaha But, it is so fun, and rather addicting as well. A lot of you may wonder why I make so many little girl dresses when I don't even have a girl! Well... I really like making quilts too, and dresses are my new fun hobby. I have tried to make clothes for boys, but the material has to be so boyish, and it really does not look good when a boy is dressed in fabric... girls look just adorable with these cute little dresses. I make Nick other things, like a Thomas pillow and blanket, recently. It's okay. By the time I actually have a girl, I will be a pro!

Signing off....

Darling Boy

Nick is getting so big, and not so much a baby anymore. This is a post for him. I can come to grips that he is starting into the phase of "todlerism." The way that I know that is simply because he has taken the biggest leap thus far in his life. He has gotten up the guts to start jumping off things. It's hard to let him grow up. I would obviously rather him stay a baby forever. Here is to his leaps.

Love you kid.

On a Roll!

I caved today and bought a pattern. This is only like the second pattern I have ever used, I think it turned out okay. I little wide for my liking. That is what is nice about just making up all of your own pattern, and flying by the seat of your pants... you can just alter and change anything you want. :) I am going to see how many other versions of this pattern I can create. :)And the matching shoes. Anyone having a baby girl? Email me: iamjamieb@gmail.com

Little matching shoes...


This is that free pattern online that you can find at Stardust Shoes. They were fun to make. You all should go there and get the pattern, and make some, they are fun and easy... and you can make them however you want, with any fabric. Cool.

My newest accomplishment...



My Mom gave me some material when I was home at Christmas time, and this is what I made with it. :) I just love it. I made the pattern myself... so next time, I will make a few changes, but I think it turned out okay. The next friend that has a baby girl will most likely get it. hahaha :) It's a race! Go and make a baby!

The Inauguration

Well, at work today we were able to tune into the Inaugural Address. I missed the swearing in, but was able to listen to the speech. I have to be honest that I really have no preference on the president, as I would have equally disliked McCane for President as well as Obama. I admire his persistence to obtain such a high position in government, and life, at such a young age and seemingly unfavorable race (as some think.) But to be quite honest, I enjoyed his speech today. I thought it was very well worded and spoken. If it is true that he writes his own speeches as I have heard I am impressed. I hope his energy carries across into his work. I think presidents get kind of lazy having someone else map out what they are supposed to say. Anyway... against my expectations I liked his speech. I cannot say the same for the poet following him. I don't think I have ever heard a worse poem in my life. I think not only was it written without a consistent thought process, but it was presented in an appalling way. Hope I spelled that right. No feeling, no passion. It was utterly embarasing. I could have faked a better peom and presentation then that. I am awefully uneasy about the times to come, in result of this new leader or not. I just hope he can do more good for our nation then bad. This country was built on the freedom to worship, and specifically acredited to God, it is a shame he does not believe in either of those principles, or so his actions and vibes lead me to believe.
That's all for now. I remain optomistic.

On a lighter note I am so totaly stoked for LOST tomorrow!

Signing off.

Wonderful HusbandI have the sweetest Husband.
It is the coolest thing to get flowers for no reason at all.
A night of beautiful music, a private concert of original lyrics and compositions just for me.
Thanks Zack. :)

Our year in review...

One thing I have really enjoyed this year is watching Nick grow really big, and really cute. (I am bias as the Mom) He has only gotten like four teeth this year, a beautiful scar on his forehead (thanks to a Halloween Party) and his right eye is now a little more hazel/brown than blue. :(

We have gotten to do a lot of fun things this year, including visiting six states other than Utah in just one year. We got to take a fun trip to California in the motor home with family, travel to Washington a few times, and road trip back from Grandpa's house in Spokane. Zack has also traveled to another few states with work... adding a few to the list for all three of us.

This picture is in California. My Mom took it.

People say he is a happy baby.

Nick sure is getting big. Walking dogs all by himself?!?!

We had a lot of fun in the new yard this year. We finally got the grass in early summer.

I have been busy with a new hobby this year... well not that new. I have been sewing for a long time, but recently found it to be a good escape, and to keep my mind occupied. These are just a few of the little baby quilts I have made for friends.
This year has been a challenging one for me in a lot of different ways.
Work has been very fun this year. I have gotten to do a lot of different things in my company, and I have enjoyed having some variety. Also, recently having finished a website before a huge deadline, that was a good feeling for the whole team.
Take a look: www.johnbeckwiki.com
It was a lot of work, but really fun, and super rewarding when we got it all done. Now, I am working on another website for work, developing content, and doing graphics and such.
Take a look: www.johnbeckclub.net
So... that is what I have been working on this year.

Zack is doing awesome at work. He has hit a huge milestone at work this year. Go Zack.
His brother also left this year on a mission to Costa Rica. It was sad to see him go. But duty called, hahaha. That should be super fun for him.
The husband has been writing some pretty amazing music lately. He really is a talented musician. And if you want to hear any of his music, just ask. He would sing it for y0u in a heart beat.

But, his even bigger talent is Skiing. I have heard by everyone that he skis with that he is the best on the mountain. I have never seen him, because I do not ski. I wish I had some pictures to post. He really is rad. He hopes to get sponsored soon.



So... that is what we have been up to this year. The only trip Zack and I really took this year was to Moab for our anniversary. That was such a blast. This year in April we will have been married for four years. Moab was so cool, we went mountain biking, hiking and swimming... lots of fun.
To top that we will need to do something really cool this year.
This next June Nick turns two! That is something I am also looking forward to.
I don't have any resolutions this year per say. Zack and I are pretty content with the way we live. But I would like to find the energy somewhere to work harder and be a better Mom. By better I just mean more fun! :) I hope I can teach our boy all he needs to know, and love him even more than I do. That might be impossible.

As far as family goes... I hope this year takes better care of those I love than last.

Signing off.