August 18 - Muslins

Today was muslin making and planning.

Muslin for dancing daughter. 

 Muslin from jacket pattern. 

 Plan for bias skirt. 

D's visit - SUNDAY

Today was Gare Bear's BIG day! 

He was baptized in the name of the LORD!

D does not attend a liturgical church and I found it fascinating to watch him watch what was going on. The Pastor's wore robes and there was definitely some fancy stuff going on, especially around preparation for communion. He was watching intently. He also thought is was a very fast church, which I thought was hysterical. I have been to his church, it's not THAT long, but then, he also attends Sunday School and this was new and different, always more interesting. D often said stuff like that, that made me smile. Love that boy. Love them ALL! 

Our handsome, precious new grandson! He is one yummy little man.

We all gathered after church to share breakfast together. 

Gare Bear's God Parents, his Aunt Dewey and Uncle N.

D had the BEST vantage point for watching all the picture taking.

Gare Bear's grandparents. We have known them since 1989!

Oldest with her In-Laws and neice.

D being a "baby" with his cousin. What a card.

Giving us a smile. Love these people!!

Dewey with her friend S who came in for our special weekend. 

S getting caught photo bombing, can't sneak anything past D.

Two sweeties, aren't they CUTE! YES!!

Gotta have "the originals" if they happen to be together. 

Son-in-law with his sister, niece and SON! What a lucky guy. 

Gare Bear is LOVED by ALL! 

God Bless you forever.

After an early and long morning, we got back to the house to see if there had been any Easter Bunny action. D had been so patient. The weather made the whole venture iffy, but D checked around and found some eggs hidden in the back yard. The look on kids faces reflects the magic of childhood. You can just tell how he is feeling. 

 

And inside the eggs, D's favorite food group, sugar!

D was also really interested in playing school. It was definitely his version and I just went with it. Apparently everyone in the class is expected to rest and I was always called forward to do some special project with the teacher. 

Here we are putting on a concert.

Then he called his daddy and Grandfather in to participating in a concert.

Then a rousing game of musical chairs. 

Later, Aunt Dewey stopped by after taking her friend to the airport. D had noticed my exercise balls and who better to show him the many uses than his Auntie. D showed his incredible fitness and balance skills. And he had a LOT of fun. 

Velcro watching the action from the sofa, his favorite vantage point. 

Daddy, Grandfather and D gave Grandmother Nanut (me) a little break and went to the play park. Hope to add a picture or two eventually. 

Pizza for dinner. 

And a little after dinner dancing! 

Such a fun and VERY special day with family. Easter, a baptism and plenty of time together. It just doesn't get much better than that. 

D's visit - SATURDAY

Woke early Saturday to get our errands done before all the company arrives. 

First stop - Farmers Market 

You can get a LOT of stuff there. We go more for the veggies, beets and kale are favorites.  

 Then to the Fish Market. Red Snapper for dinner! 

 D found the fun. 

Time to dye eggs with Uncle Change. 

Meeting the new cousin, Gare Bear. 

Two boys that are priceless gifts to our family.

D will share his shirt when he outgrows it.

Heading to the park.

D got ALL the attention this weekend.

Every one needs that now and again. 

Racing Aunt Dewey.

Velcro wins!

At the play park with Aunt Dewey, she is such a trooper.

Gare Bear enjoyed the park in his own way.

Time for lunch.

Then out on the trikes. Boys being boys.

D's turn. He is just big enough to manage. 

Helping Grandfather with dinner. 

Or Grandfather tormenting D. 

Two blessings. What a treat to share time with them.

I just like this picture. 

Gare Bear showing his six pack.

D hitting the sugar. 

The look on their faces is nearly the same. 

Too fun! 

And that was Saturday!

Shirty the Bear and a TUTU!

This little guy is made out of shirts I made for my son, mostly. There is a bit from hubby's, but mostly son's. When Baby D saw it, he wanted it, so I think this little Shirty Bear will be taking a plane ride in February. I think I better make a little flannel one for his little bro, too.

I have been asked to make a tutu type skirt. Apparently all the rage right now. I needed to practice, so used some fabric I already had. Messed around with different ways of putting it together and ended up with a wide elastic waist band, a circle skirt pattern with lining fabric for the underskirt and four layers of tulle. I think more tulle might work better, but that was all I had. My youngest will have a fun flirty tutu skirt to wear now.

Gotta Learn - my new serger

My dear youngest would say "gotta DANCE" while I gotta learn to use my new serger. So I took some breaks to mess around and am almost through the book. The only thing I have not practiced yet is going around corners, but know HOW,  just need to practice. 

These are the stitches that the new serger can do. 

I have them in a small photo album with the information that I need to work through them efficiently when the time comes. Hope the time is soon, but there are these old photos that need tending to. 

Wrapping up the year

I have the idea that January will involve no sewing. I am planning on focusing on videos and pictures, scanning, burning, editing, etc. I have a pile of photos and such that is ridiculous and intend to do something about it. Get it organized, or something. I do not believe any of my children want to be burdened with boxes and boxes of old photos and such. I am not sure the plan yet, but something. 

So wrapping up this and that, to pack away things for January. By the way, I doubt this will work perfectly, as "the sewing urge is strong in me", but we'll see. 

I made youngest two more little knit skirts. This first one, the gray, had to be altered, I needed to bring in the waist more. Not sure why, as this is how the original was, but I think it is because the knit is not quiet as stretchy. So the second one, black, was altered just that little bit at the waist. She wears these when she is dancing! Over her leggings. Great idea.

This was an experiment. A cardigan for SIL#1. Basic black knit. Keep him warm. 

For oldest. A simple knit skirt for work. 

Jammies for hubby. He is a moose fan.

Nightgowns for me, for these cold months. 

Yeah, a little wild, but when it goes on sale for $2.99 a yard, I think just about anything is acceptable. Actually I really love the purple, and butterflies are always a lovely theme. Love butterflies. Oldest was a Indian Princess with her daddy when she was young. Her name was Flying Butterfly, so lovely, and her daddy was Running Bear, hmmmm. The youngest is very much a butterfly lover, giving her sister and me butterfly necklaces last year. 

I am hoping to make one more shirt waist for oldest and a shirt for SIL#1 before the end of the year, three more days. We'll see. Not much time left and the flu has visited our home, so a super slow down happened this past week. Then, the annual parade of spools. This year I believe I broke all previous records since keeping track. I have a feeling I broke all previous records period! Redunculous how much sewing (and praying) happened this year . . . . smiling!!!!