I do Greta's hair in pigtails nearly every day. If I don't it can get a little wild...

Holly sewed something when my back was turned. She was really impressed with herself and I wasn't as much. But then I realized it's cute and funny. She used the hand wheel to sew through a yogurt top. I desperately hope that my girls want to sew with me one day. Or at least will always wear the things I make for them.

My dear friend Julie and her daughter Leila were in California and we were able to spend two days with them (one of the days we went to them in Hollister but I didn't take any photos of the kiddos)! We loved having them over and Holly and Leila played so well together. Greta loved trying to keep up with the big girls. Come back soon Julie!

I love this cheery red fabric and I had originally intended it for Greta, but then decided to use it for myself! I wanted something casual. I like the look of shirts where the back is longer than the front, plus with all the bending and picking up of children I do, it adds to my modesty. I altered a simplicity 2246 pattern, which I most recently used for it's intended shirt dress. I changed the neckline and the sleeves. And overall, it turned out well. It definitely has it's flaws, but it's been a long time since I've done any sort of alterations and I don't think I've ever changed anything as much as I did this. So whether or not it's perfect is not a point of concern. I tried something new and succeeded well enough and that's success enough for me! I'm dying for a bodyform so that I can manipulate more patterns!

One of the best things Holly frequently says to me is, "I so wuv you." This little girl is beautiful on the inside and out. She has a big heart and a lot of love!