Sharing

I thought it was very nice that this butterfly was sharing his Cone flower with this Japanese beetle.

Again the butterfly is sharing. This time with a brother or sister. Seriously though, these Cone flowers had bee's, beetles, and butterflies all over them the other day. I couldn't pass up some shots.

Not So Cute Mom

The other day I noticed this cute shot. As soon as I clicked, the older girl said to me, without turning, "This may look really cute to you, mom, but I am getting very annoyed right now with her on my bed". This little six year old is getting very grown up lately. I have to try and remember that she needs her time without her sister. It is a challenge, especially since her sister loves her very much and considers her a best friend.

A Little Sewing Time

I have had a few nights where I was able to get some sewing done. I made a pair of shorts for the oldest girl, a skirt for the youngest. I want to make some more, and have the patterns already cut out.

Here is a close up of the hem on the skirt.
I got the pattern online at http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2008/08/lazy-days-skirt-free-pattern.html
It really is as easy as it says it is.


This skirt came from a tutorial online at http://neverenoughhours.blogspot.com/2007/12/easy-skirt-tutorial.html
It also was very easy. Both these skirts were very fun to make too.


Here are a couple of blocks I have been playing with from a jelly roll. A friend and I are going to make a second raffle quilt for our library and we are trying to come up with a pattern. She bought a jellyroll and thought we could do something from it.
We made our first raffle quilt last year. Here it is.

I have some more shorts and skirts to make, and I will work on the raffle quilt, but I also have a project in mind for myself. This is the fabric.

It will be a simple 10 or 12 inch block comforter, that I probably will not quilt together, but tie. I hope to get working on it by the end of the month.
I love fabric, and sewing, and creating.

First Peas

My oldest daughter planted her own peas around a tree. She noticed the other day that there was a pea pod! She was so excited. Dad quickly got the camera and took these shots.

I think every child should get a chance to plant something. Even if it is in a pot on the window sill. It gives them so much satisfaction. They made this grow! Plus they learn a little science at the same time. Which as home learners we are always finding opportunities.

Camping trip to Peaks-Kenney

This is Borestone Mountain. http://www.maineaudubon.org/explore/centers/borestone.shtml
My husband and the two boys hiked it on Saturday. We camped at Peaks-Kenney State Park. It was fun. The girls and I stayed mostly in the water, as it was a 90 degree day here in Maine. We actually hate the heat, but being in the water made it bearable. Later we had a wonderful barbecue with marinated steak tips and veggies on the grill. We all ate too much. We were all so full we decided to wait until the second night to have smores. The girls both got a turn out in the canoe. We could have done without the horse flies. I heard someone call them moose flies. They were very annoying. Always swarming and if you were above water and wet they would bite. Ouch! I really do love camping. If forces us to do things together and not clean the house, or get on the computer, or cut wood. I also really like the coming home part. It is nice to be clean again and sleep in a bed.

Yum! These were so good.

A double rainbow after a short shower.

This End 150 really was the end of the road. The guys thought it was funny.

A few shots of on the top of Borestone.

Glad I wasn't up there when this shot was taken.

That is a beautiful view!!



A little relaxing, and smacking of flies at the campsite.

The girls were wiped out, in a good way.
I am not sure where we go next, but I hope it is the ocean.

New Swing Set

My husband made these swings for the girls. We have all been on them but the girls use them daily. They love being side by side. Sometimes they get to swaying horizontally and almost hit each other, but they love it. They have also stared doing the twisty twirls.

Visit from a dog

We had a nice visit from a friend of ours and she brought a dog. She knows we are allergic to dogs and we were a bit shocked but it all worked out. The kids loved it. Now we are taking care of it for a while. It pooped on our table.


All kidding aside, this is very cute. I have never seen anything like it. Our friend put pineapple chunks and melon balls inside. Oh, and can you see where it pooped? Those are raisins. This friend of ours is always coming up with fun things for the kids. And me.