Under the Sea

Maybe not Under the Sea, more like under the water in the backyard pool--but fun no matter how you look at it! I heart my new camera, not only can you take pictures under water, but you can drop it. The only gripe I have is that I have dropped most of the cameras I have had that aren't drop proof, but have yet to drop the camera that can handle said droppage.

4th of July Shenanigans

We went to Clearfield (Fisher) park for the 4th of July, and it was fantastic! We had a great picnic, played games, generally chilled, and had front row seats to the fireworks. All around good times. I love the thrill of sitting right underneath the fireworks as they explode. We made a wiser choice parking this year, and were out and home as soon as the fireworks ended. Last year we parked too close and had to sit in traffic forever. Perfection.

Alex and Court learn to sew!

Alex and Courtney have both asked for sewing lessons from me. I was excited for them to finish their first projects. Courtney chose to make a tote bag and did a super job. She did all the stitching and turning, all I did was attach the buttons and flowers because the tote was already stitched and lined and it would be really hard to attach buttons without catching the lining.
Alex was a bit of a fashion designer. I was working on my quilt and she pulled out a piece of polka dot fabric and was telling me she thought she could just cut out and make a skirt without a pattern. I stopped what I was doing and helped her choose a pattern she liked and then she scrounged around and found some contrast fabric to make the ruffle. She also did all the sewing herself, including a narrow rolled hem.
I see talent!