...and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
What a wonderful Sunday we all had! First, we went to a Catholic mass with my mother-in-law to honor both sets of great-grandparents. Alls the Great-aunts and uncles were there, along with some cousins....we all ended up back at Ro's house for lunch and chat. It was so nice seeing everyone!
Then, we headed home for a little rest....put some chicken and potatoes in the oven and worked on some sewing! The machine above, was given to me by a friend who had it sitting in her garage...the certificate is dated Dec. 1936....I love this machine! Nothing fancy, but it certainly does a great job!
Our favorite model, Anna, wearing her new white eyelet sundress.
Sara LOVES to model and get her picture taken! This is a pink/camo peasant skirt....and Anna has one just like it!
This skirt is cute, black with a blue and white design.
This pink peasant skirt is so pretty!
I had enough of this thin, denim material to make each of the girls a skirt, and myself one as well! All of this material came from the Salvation Army Fabric sale this year. These were already sewn, with elastic waists...all I had to do was measure, cut and sew a seam! For Anna's little dress, I made little sleeves. All of this came to around $5 ...how is that for creatively frugal?! (I am very excited!)
This is a quilt that I laid out to organize for our very special friend, Courtney, who graduates this year. (as she doesn't have internet, I'm not worried about giving away the surprise...anyone know Courtney....don't tell!) It is shades of blue, and white. In keeping with our goals of saving money, being creative, making things from scratch....and giving gifts that are homemade, I wanted to make Courtney something special. Long ago, it was considered 'proper' for a young lady to have 12 quilt tops pieced before she married...then a quilting bee would be held to quilt them together. I'm hoping to start Courtney with her own 'scrap' quilt.
Here is a closer view...you can see some of the patterns in the different fabrics.
And these are 2 double flannel large baby blankets. The one on the left is for Jeremiah Thomas Logan...born to our friends Chuck and Judy. And the one on the right is for Joel Thomas Nelson...for our friends in the state of Washington, Brett and Mandy Nelson. (Joel will be their 9th child!) I love making these blankets! They are fairly large, but very easy to make...and great to lay the baby on or for the cold days.
And, last but not least.....one bridal afghan done....one to go! This one is for Ron's cousin, Julie and her fiance, Jim. It is a rustic, loopy chenille done in cream with chocolate trim.
Here is another view. Julie and Jim are getting married on July 31st and our whole family is invited....all the kids are so very excited! We are too!
Just a few more photos of the rest of our day....Anna HAD to pose with "Mr. Froggy". Ron painted the poor thing, and he turned out so great! He was purchased by my grandparents in 1952 from somewhere in New Jersey....he looks pretty good for his age!
The girls took turns on the riding mower.
With Meghan getting her drivers permit this summer, we are letting her 'drive' around the yard, just to get the feel of controlling the machine.
Of course, NO ONE drives this car but Ron! Ron's baby is a 1968 Plymouth Fury III hardtop. I drove it once, about 21 years ago....he and now Ronnie LOVE this car....tonight, the two guys headed out to a large car cruise near here to show it off and see hundreds of classic and antique cars.
Here is a closer view...you can see some of the patterns in the different fabrics.And these are 2 double flannel large baby blankets. The one on the left is for Jeremiah Thomas Logan...born to our friends Chuck and Judy. And the one on the right is for Joel Thomas Nelson...for our friends in the state of Washington, Brett and Mandy Nelson. (Joel will be their 9th child!) I love making these blankets! They are fairly large, but very easy to make...and great to lay the baby on or for the cold days.And, last but not least.....one bridal afghan done....one to go! This one is for Ron's cousin, Julie and her fiance, Jim. It is a rustic, loopy chenille done in cream with chocolate trim. Here is another view. Julie and Jim are getting married on July 31st and our whole family is invited....all the kids are so very excited! We are too!Just a few more photos of the rest of our day....Anna HAD to pose with "Mr. Froggy". Ron painted the poor thing, and he turned out so great! He was purchased by my grandparents in 1952 from somewhere in New Jersey....he looks pretty good for his age!The girls took turns on the riding mower.With Meghan getting her drivers permit this summer, we are letting her 'drive' around the yard, just to get the feel of controlling the machine.
Of course, NO ONE drives this car but Ron! Ron's baby is a 1968 Plymouth Fury III hardtop. I drove it once, about 21 years ago....he and now Ronnie LOVE this car....tonight, the two guys headed out to a large car cruise near here to show it off and see hundreds of classic and antique cars.~Off to bed now! The girls start their summer babysitting job tomorrow, I HOPE to finish the laundry and get it all put away...and a special friend is coming for 'burrito/taco' night...then we'll take her home later on. Hope you all had a blessed weekend! ~Sue~
