She must have gotten this "peace sign with tongue hanging out" look at school. And then Will tried copying her.
Wonderful rain!
One neighbor was walking her dog and said, "This is great! I love seeing you guys doing this!" I agree. Though I did realize that our neighborhood is well drained. Which, is a good thing..... except when you want to jump in puddles.
I went to Kohl's last week, to use a coupon, and couldn't find much for myself. So I bought Amy 2 dresses that were on clearance. This is the one she chose for yesterday. She got the headband and necklace, at separate events, over the weekend.
The shirt I did find at Kohl's was a tent like shape. You know, the kind that only looks good on models and super thin people?? Well, I had seen an idea online, where you just shirr the bottom and then it has a waistline and some shape. So I bought this clearance shirt and tried it out. By golly, it worked! It looks great and I was so excited! I so wish Grandma was nearby... well for many reasons, but for one- I'd like her to teach me how to tailor my own clothes. But for now, tips from other blogs will have to work.
I was gone most of the day Saturday, so Lee had lots of bonding time with the kids. They loved it. Sunday we had wonderful friends over for dinner. But I didn't take any pictures. I spent today cleaning the house and it looks so nice. Who doesn't love a clean house!? I'm going to *try* and keep it this way. We'll see how much it works. haha. Lee works late tonight, so I'm hoping to get some sewing done!
What a great job on the shirt. By the way gram was always a good sewer, but she never had much confidence in tailoring. Nice you enjoyed the rain. Although I know the people out west here would really like some, we have had clear beautiful days the whole trip. A little warmer than we thought it would be, but nice anyway. Today we had a great time with the western Nagels. Benhad half the day off and drove us toMt Hood. Unfortunately (and if you believe this) the ski lift was not working and although we were both SOOOO anxious to try it we weren't able to. Awe shucks. Well we start on the trek home tomorrow. So far 3546 miles. Love always.
ReplyDeleteI saw that blog on shirring and was wondering/thinking about trying it! Glad to see it worked! I may have to get courageous and try it out :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome you did that yourself to the shirt. How did you do it? You will have to send me the details. Anyway, looks good!
ReplyDeleteAs for the peace sign, that's funny, don't you love all the things they start to come home with from school?!
Glad you had such a nice rain. I had rain here too yesterday and it was nice and easy doing a good job soaking everything. The grass is so happy.
ReplyDeleteI did have a leak in the skylight in my family room--thought it had been fixed but have the guy coming back today.
I like the sewing you have been venturing into and the blouse looks good. Lynn was a little off saying I didn't like tailoring-I just had a hard time fitting my own dresses and didn't like that.
I have always enjoyed sewing just about everything. I'm having a lot of trouble seeing and feeling so it isn't fun anymore.
Aunt Donna just got a new sewing machine and is having fun learning what she can do with it. She will be taking a class where she bought it and then will really be able to take off.
Thanks for all the wonderful pictures of you and the kids. Tyler sure has grown fast!! It won't be long and he'll be getting into everything along with Will.
Glad Amy is still enjoying her school experience. I never had any doubt that she would love it.
Take care and give everyone a big hug for me. LOve TO YOU ALL, Gram
Amy looks so pretty in her new dress and her mama looks so pretty in her remade shirt! You go girls.
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