Sewing Success!

I got some really cute fabric for Nora a month ago and have just been looking at it for weeks wondering what to do with it. I am not a skilled seamstress so I knew it would have to be simple. I found this peasant's blouse pattern and direction online and it actually turned out pretty well! It only took me about an hour and a half (would have been less if it weren't for having to undo mistakes!) but now she's got a great little summer shirt to play in. I think with my half-off coupon at Jo-Ann's the whole shirt cost came to about $5. Yay! I have another piece of pink flower fabric and I think I'll use this same pattern but extend it into a dress. Wish me luck! :)

Morro Bay for Memorial Day

We joined some friends for a weekend on the coast. We camped just a few bushes away from the beach at Morro Strand State Beach. Nora was in heaven running around with other girls and playing in the sand. B and I were sick with a nasty cold for the first day and a half that kept us from enjoying ourselves. But after that we felt much better and were finally glad we came. :)

We decided that camping is a lot more fun as a kid when you have no responsibilities and don't have to try to pack a car full of gear. I guess we've just gotten soft in our old age, but next time I think we'll just rent a condo! :) That said, I LOVE morro bay and its perfect beaches and lovely weather. I would not mind making several day trips there this summer. Anyone want to meet me there? :)
Nora's BayWatch Tryout








Ike's first taste of rocks - he couldn't get enough of 'em!