Surprisingly Sew

Even since we started doing our Saturday chores at 5 am, I have enjoyed my Saturdays so much more, although I am ready to hit the hay around 9 pm.  This weekend I sat in my newly recovered sewing chair...

BEFORE...



AFTER...



while I made this baby blanket, bib and burp cloth.



I also worked on a prom dress for Alex.  We told her we would pay for half of any dress she chose.  She picked out this lovely...for about $300...ok....its modest and quite beautiful...



...and she saved half.  But before prying her hard earned money from her hands purchasing this lovely, she made a stop at Asbury Thrift store.  She decided she wanted to test my skills.  She bought a dress for $10, simple, elegant, a size too big, too long, and immodest...



She wants me to make it modest, hem it, take it in, and add some detail with embroidery and beading.  I accepted the challenge. I hope I don't regret it, but so far, it has been hemmed and taken in.  We'll see how it goes.  If it doesn't go well, we've only spent about $25 and my time, and we'll buy the other dress, but if all goes well, we've only spent $25.  I'm crossing my fingers and will keep you posted.

We've also been doing some floor surfing.   It's CJ's latest favorite thing.


"Mommy, I pull you now!" 



Ha ha ...not so much!  I love the look on his face.

And ... we are still in hamster negotiations.