You know how it is, the first one's the hardest so you figure you might as well have another. Here is Elizabeth. I whipped her up today since it was such a rainy day (again). I'm beginning to think we shouldn't have joined the pool this summer.
Actually, the boys and I went to a kid's dinner theater today and saw Robin Hood. They really enjoyed themselves. It is so nice to be able to take them places. I see so many people who take their little ones out to events that just were not possible when my boys were young. I'm glad they don't feel the need to be "grown up" but still enjoy the simple things in life.
Well, Elizabeth and Brigid will be on their way to a new home on Monday. I have two little girl friends who I visit with every week at Nolan's piano lesson. I thought I'd give them these two dolls since I certainly don't need them around my house! Have a happy Saturday.
I don't usually post twice in one day but I thought this movie needed it's own post. The boys and I went to see UP this week and were so delighted by it! It truly is one of the best movies we've seen in a long time. I laughed and I cried. There was action and adventure. It was fun. It had a message. There was no swearing, no sexuality, no bloody violence. We will see it again.
Our favorite character in the movie is the dog named Dug. Watch the clip to see why we love him so much. I highly recommend this movie to everyone. Take your kids, take your parents, take your grandparents and neighbors and the guy at the drive in window.
I guarantee you won't regret it.......SQUIRREL!
Here is little Brigid on my ironing board. You can see I've added a few goodies to Brigid. She's got a little apron and a flower pin. Both items are removable. I saw the cutest little jacket here. It probably should be made with 100% wool felt which I don't really have much of anymore. I used 30% wool felt for Brigid since I found it at Joanne Fabric. I'd rather use 100% but it is so expensive and then I would have had to order it online and wait for it to arrive which went against my need to make a doll RIGHT THIS SECOND!
As you can see from the picture, I've also started a little quilt for Brigid. I'm hoping to finish it today. Everything for Brigid has come from my stash except the felt. I love using my stash.
In other news, Mike and I had a great time last night. I was able to see the new MacHeads store which is open for business today. It looks great but I told Mike what the store needs is an Apple logo quilt. He was for it. We saw Les Miserables which was just fantastic. The music to that show is so amazing. Mike and I also went out to dinner at a local brew pub. We have wanted to go for so long and finally got there last night. We were both somewhat disappointed. The only thing that was amazing was the beer. Since I don't drink beer my experience was less than stellar. The food was ok, we've had better. The wine was expensive. I've had just as good other places and less pricey. Like I said, the beer (according to Mike) was fantastic. So, he'll stop in for a brew with the guys now and again but for a dinning experience we'll travel elsewhere.
My first day of summer vacation. Glorious. It is a bright, shiny day. 8:59am and I've got a pan of warm granola cooling on the counter, the storm windows out and the screens in and that nasty desk drawer organized. Check, check and check. I've been waiting and waiting to do all those things for a while.
My summer to-do list is long but enjoyable. I do so love to get things organized and clean. We are planning a lazy-don't-go-too-far-away-from-home kind of summer. There are some household fixes on the list, some Spring-cleaning to finish (ok and start, too), some boys to take to the pool and a lot of friends to catch up with. I'm looking forward, forward, forward.
Have a great day!
Here's the picture I promised of the baptismal outfit I made for a friend's little boy who was baptized on Pentecost. He was baptized during Mass which I just love as it involves the whole church community. Matthew was a little older for his baptism and his mom couldn't find anything to fit and so asked if I would make something for him. I was honored to give him this gift. He looked wonderful with a little button down shirt and cross embroidered bib.
In other news, we attended the graduation party of my friend Amy's son last night. He is an amazing young man who has a bright future. It was odd to be around all those teenagers but I guess I'd better get used to it. It was good to be with friends. Amy and I got together last week for a little coffee. I was able to spend time with her girls as well. She has such a lovely family. It has been wonderful to sit and relax with good people. I'm looking forward to more of that soon.
Three more days of school until summer vacation. Not that I'm counting or anything.
Today was the boys' first day of summer vacation. It is a chilly, rainy day. I arrived home at 4pm (no, I'm not on summer vacation yet) to find Nolan still in his robe. When I noted his attire he said:
"I'm just taking advantage of the day, Mom."
Oh, to be 11 again.
You know how it is, the first one's the hardest so you figure you might as well have another. Here is Elizabeth. I whipped her up today since it was such a rainy day (again). I'm beginning to think we shouldn't have joined the pool this summer.
Actually, the boys and I went to a kid's dinner theater today and saw Robin Hood. They really enjoyed themselves. It is so nice to be able to take them places. I see so many people who take their little ones out to events that just were not possible when my boys were young. I'm glad they don't feel the need to be "grown up" but still enjoy the simple things in life.
