Curls Done the Old-Fashioned Way

GB#2 let me put her hair in rags last night. 

She slept in them with a scarf on her head to keep them from falling out. 

This morning we took the rags out carefully. 

Her head was covered with ringlets galore. 

She styled it herself and was such a happy girl.

 

Birthdays and Babies

It's hard to believe GB#4 is six today. 

We celebrated yesterday at a new-to-us park. 

It was so good to see this little family 

that will soon be getting a little bit bigger.

Easter Dresses Revealed

As promised, here is the Easter dress reveal.  The patterns above are the ones I used.  

They came from my childhood home, have been in my possession for many years 

and are dated 1959 and 1957.

Dress number one was made for GB#4.

I love the details that are a part of the vintage patterns.

Of course, the dress alone was not enough.  It needed a sweet pinafore.

The back was just as sweet as the front.

The details continue on the pinafore.

Ruffled eyelet trim,

and a scalloped hem complete the look.

GB#4 seems happy with her new outfit.

Dress number two was made for GB#2.  

I used a different floral than the first dress but used the same pink gingham for the accents. 

The details continue on this dress.

It was such a joy to work on and complete these little treasures. 

I love the outcome.  Mom (CJ) was especially thrilled.

And since the girls were dressed in their new duds, 

I took the opportunity to do a quick photo shoot of their whole family. 

(T-Bone and CJ with GB#2 and GB#4)

What is it?

Day 21 of the June Challenge:  Micro (up close)

I haven't done a "What Is It?" for a while.

Here is my Micro picture.  What is it?

GB#2 is 7 months old today.  She is quite tall.

She is quite grown up and getting very mobile.

She is curious

and loves to show us her personality.

So...what is it?

Sharon

Someone You Love

Day 14 of the June Challenge:  Someone You Love

As luck would have it, CJ arranged a photo shoot today in honor of Father's Day

for T-Bone and GB#2 (Daddy and daughter).

It was perfect weather for an outside shoot and perfect timing for the challenge.

See you next time,

Sharon

Number 7 for June

My challenge photo for today, High Angle, is the angel who lives in our backyard.

I like him back there amongst the greenery and flowers.

My kids think he's creepy.

Since yesterday was GB#1's catch up day, my catch up photos for today are of GB#2.

In April GB#2 turned 5 months.  I'll use this one for the mosaic.

With a wardrobe change, we took a few (several) more.

These are just a few of my favorites.

Then in May she turned 6 months.

This time we ventured outside for the photo session.

GB#2 was fascinated by her fluffy underskirt.

And finally, she thoroughly enjoyed her first swing.

See you tomorrow,

Sharon

Mosaic Day

GB#2 came for a visit today.
 We took the mosaic pictures on the blanket knit by Great Grandma.

Then we took some basket pictures for spring

and got quite serious.

We discovered the flowers

and played with Mommy's face.

All in all I'd say it was a pretty good day.

Until next time,

Sharon