Mom's Day Weekend

We spent most of Mom's Day weekend hanging out with Mom and Dad. It was fun to get the chance to do that now that we are in Oregon! The girls and I (along with some help from Grandpa) planted some veggies in the Dad's plantar boxes.

Kevin join us in the Gazebo. He gobbled up 3 full size hot dogs like they were mere cocktail weenies, and drank about a gallon of root-beer. It's safe to say he had a really good time.

Those aren't for you Cocoa.

Dad's new fire pit was a hit. It worked like a charm and looks so nice.

Mom and Dad came to Albany for a Mothers Day Dinner. We had coconut and lime chicken, orange cilantro rice and mango salsa and raspberry cheesecake parfaits for dessert. It was yummy! I am grateful for a Mom that always has encouraging words and wise advice to offer. She is a wonderful example of service and kindness. Thanks for the pretty earrings Mom!

Introducing Molly

I finally finished the doll I've been slowly working on since January. I named her Molly; Olivia has claimed her for her own. She is just a prototype-I used inexpensive materials on her. Now that I know how to do it, I'll have to make a better one when I have another spare 40 hours or so.

The pattern was from a book I got for Christmas. It is filled with adorable patterns for dolls, dogs, ducks and horses.

She is by far the most complicated doll I've made yet. Her face was intricately embroidered using one string of floss at a time.  Her eyes have 4 different colors of floss.

Her tiny fingers were very hard to sew and stuff. Mine kind of look more like an animal paw.

Each piece of hair was hand sewn individually.

She turned out pretty cute. I love her wool felt shoes and yellow hair.

She was quickly accepted into Olivia's most elite group of dolls. Now I have to get to work on a vintage inspired horse pattern from the book for Charlotte.