Monday, July 30, 2012

A Zwetschge or Two

We planted a plum tree in front of our house last summer.  I didn't figure it would have any fruit this year, but surprise!  Last week I realized there were at least 4 hanging from its branches.  I prematurely picked two and ate them...not ripe, but still, the satisfaction of planting and growing a tree tasted pretty sweet.  Naturally I didn't think to take a picture before I crammed them in my mouth.  So here's the only proof I could produce.

Yesterday I was outside and discovered some of the last ones disappeared (probably a bird) and there is one lonely piece of fruit left.  I think I'll pick it today, ripe or not, for fear it might not be there tomorrow.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

A Late 4th of July Update

We celebrated the fourth with some friends from church.  I usually pull out all the stops and we invited lonely Americans over for a BBQ.  But this year Adrian had, had his last day of school on the same day and we had been so busy, that I put it off.  Thankfully our friends were on top of things and we still celebrated.  I dug out all our flags and took them along for decoration.  On the drive over I sang all the patriotic songs I could think of to our boys - including the national anthem.





 I made fruit pizza and rice crispy treats for dessert.  

The weather was warm and the company was nice.  I think it was a success!

A Dress for the Niece

David's sister is coming for a visit with her three kids.  My boys are pretty excited to play with them.  I am pretty excited I have a cute little girl to sew for!  I found this dress pattern and made it yesterday.  I hope it fits.  


I was going to just have a regular hem, but then I found this cute little trim in my stash of things.  

I'm very excited to give it to her.



In other news, Adrian had his last day of kindergarten last week.
He's so excited to head to first grade.  I'm excited for him.


Last day of kindergarten

He worked on this pin cushion through out the year and  brought it home for me.




It has found a home in my sewing room with all my other sewing supplies.  I like it!