Hey there! How's your Summer of Awesomeness going? I just wanted to check in and see how you're doing. If you have a link to anything you've done or want to do, let me know. Or, just say hello in the comments and let us know how your Summer is being Awesome.
Remember this jumper? I made Violet something similar from my stash of vintage lace. I like how it turned out, except it's pretty hard to get on and off. I think I'll have to redo the straps to make them either elastic or have buttons.
Here's another view. (She's making duck soup. In case you wondered.)
I put a tiny vintage cameo brooch on the front. I like a bit of bling on a baby suit.
I'm not sure what this is, but I think Devil Bug will work. Isn't that the most evil looking insect? As it was chomping the other bug, it kept making the most revolting undulation of its abdomen and stinger. What a gross bug! Thank goodness bugs are small. Can you imagine an eight foot version of this out on your porch? Sheer terror.
Naughty! This is what happens when I turn my back on her to answer the phone. I am still cleaning yogurt spray off things in the kitchen. I had no idea how far a 2 1/2 year old could sling yogurt. Impressive.
Violet, thank you for being neater this time. And, thanks for being so willing to eat anything! It sure makes her easy to cook for. We tried smoothies made from cucumber, avocado, basil, lime, and a handful of spinach leaves. I wanted to try a super healthy smoothie, but these ingredients made me nervous. They were actually good, though! She slurped this up in about a minute.
This is from a while back, but can my friend Amy wrap a gift or what? Yes, that is a light up Jesus key chain.
Did I ever show you my birthday cake? It was a 'family cake'....Violet helped me make the cake, then Adam made the icing and frosted it. It was fun to have everyone help.
Did you say BITHDAY???????? OH NO! Where was I? Well, I wish you a very hugs a bunches birthday!! With 24k gold rain drops, and buckets of anything you want ;)
Am I a cheeseball?
Oh also, I almost fell off of my chair with Violet's yogurt body scrub. Was she in deep trouble? My mom would have killed me ;)
Oh, such lovely goodness, you and all the things you do dear Laura!
Love, V
Posted by: a Fanciful Twist | July 22, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Your daughter kills me, every time :)
And that smoothie looks... like... wow. I'm impressed. Violet is the opposite of a picky eater, I suppose. I don't know that I've met many adults who would try such a healthy-ingredient smoothie.
Also, about the light-up Jesus -- my friend has a talking Jesus doll. He quotes bible verses and moves his arms.
About my summer? Well, today I made popsicles! And I've been babysitting a lot, and they have a pool, which is lovely :) It's been a fairly good summer ^_^
Posted by: Carlin | July 22, 2011 at 08:15 PM
That romper came out sooooo cute. Never would've guessed you made it! Re-reading that, it sounds wrong...sorry, I just mean--it's fab! And Violet has the cutest smile ever, the kind that makes you grin because she looks so darn happy and delighted! :) Cutie pie.
We are going through the worst picky-eater stage with Jake. I think the only foods he'll eat are chicken nuggets. He smells everything before he touches it. Today he turned down strawberry shortcake because I added some blueberry sauce I made. Seeing Violet drink her smoothie makes me jealous! ;)
Posted by: Marty | July 23, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Oh, good! Violet is disgustingly cute, huh?
That smoothie was so good. If you like avocado, youd like it I think.
Its very creamy. I dont think youre old enough to be whipping up cocktails,
but I also really like avocado daquiris. Theyre good with Mexican or Cuban food.
Im glad you made popsicles! Sarah will be proud. What flavor?
I want the Jesus doll. I have a friend who has a boxing nun puppet. Oh, how I covet it!
Have lovely days by the pool! I could go for a pool. Actually, I couldnt---I dont want to
mess with the maintenance.
Bye
bye!
Laura
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | July 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Really, I can't bear to look at that pic of Vi with yogurt all over herself. Mama, did you grab her up (with just an accidental pinch) and whisk her into the tub? Then there she is angelic with the fruit smoothie. Lucifer, get thee behind me. I love the ruffled dress you made for her. Of all the ensembles you've created, this is at the top of the favorite list. Again with cake! I made myself a choc cake with orange marmelade filling and choc butter cream frosting. Jacey had 3 large pieces, I had 1 piece and Bob ate the rest. I was not happy to find the last really large wedge GONE into my husband's expanding belly. Unkind? Glad you can't read my mind.
Posted by: Charlotte | July 26, 2011 at 02:59 PM