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Fishing on Memorial Day
(One could safely say that I am behind on posting pictures.)
We made a quick trip to the pond on Memorial Day. We were not too successful. Ellie briefly caught a bluegill. And a fishing trip with a toddler would not be complete without a hook in someone’s hair. Good times.
Some Sewing
I got the sewing bug a couple of months ago. I have made several skirts, a shirt, a dress, with two more dresses in the works. When spring and summer start to roll around every year, I get the itch to make dresses and skirts.
This year, Sam had to wear a Pirate costume for the letter X at school. They went on a treasure hunt, made a parrot clip for their shoulder, and had lots of pirate activities for the day. I got the idea to make a Circle skirt a while ago, and finally decided to put it to good use. I used a red chevron fabric, and with some consultation with Mom and Lizzie, I think it turned out great!
I also made the white peasant blouse. I think they turned out cute when putting the whole thing together.
I also found a cute tiny elephant print fabric. I used it to make a Circle skirt for Ellie. I love that fabric! I will have to get some more and find another use for it!
See the Mauter family picture for Ellie in her elephant circle skirt.
Then, I decided to make some dress up clothes for Ellie’s birthday. So far, I have made a Minnie Mouse dress, but a Rapunzel and Mickey Mouse are planned too. I even did some hand embroidery on the Minnie Mouse dress with a stem stitch! Not bad.
More pictures to come later. She hasn’t seen the Minnie Mouse dress yet.
Travel
My parents are heading to Hawaii today to celebrate a milestone anniversary and a milestone birthday. Please keep them in mind during the next 10 days as they island hop.
Beach 2012
The beach week has come and gone again. The memorable parts were rain, clouds and jellyfish. But, we did have a good time. Samantha really enjoyed the pool more than the beach and wanted to spend all her time there. Ellie enjoyed both.