Sleepover!

Guess who has commandeered the top bunk in Darby's room? We made it official by moving her quilt in last night. I know it won't last forever, but I like to see them be buddies every once in a while.

Hard to believe

It's surreal for me to think I finally finished this t-shirt quilt for Darby. It has been a long time coming and I am so pleased with the results. I worked in all kinds of his favorite duds (and some of mine as well), and I mixed in some groovy prints that would hopefully tie it all together.
I owe a debt of gratitude to my sister, who committed all of last weekend to helping me 'bring it home.' I am so fortunate to have her support and that of Troy, who always believed I would get this done someday!

Moose on the loose

Kids and (fake) moose, got it. 

First day of preschool

Today was the first drop-off day for Darby's preschool. He did swimmingly and was very happy when I picked him up! He is at the same school as last year but with new teachers. They seem nice so far and said he had a great first day.

Hemming it up!

I actually hemmed some jeans today. I took a moment to marvel at my handiwork, take some pictures and then got on to the rest of my list. Completing tasks like this make me feel like a real grown-up (as a 35 year-old mom of two), but who knows, next thing I might even make a Sunday roast!

Small harvest

I picked the first of the autumn raspberries this morning. We're hopeful of a few more handfuls this year, maybe a whole cup by next summer.

Pillowcase dress project

A trade-off for Zada being gone all day is that I'm finding myself with some time again, hence the completed pillowcase dress pictured below. I started this project last summer and luckily cut it to a big enough size so Zada can wear it now. I'm so relieved to finish something, it almost makes me want to start something else!
I guess the name comes from when women used a pillowcase as the material to get a child's dress made quickly. Maybe I'll just try that next time!