It rained, in June! Not so impressive, I know, for many parts of the country but here......novel. I love it, every tiny drop, love it! My early childhood was in the northwest. Forever I will cherish the pitter-patter sound of rain, the fresh smell outside after it has passed, the feel of good sticky mud caked onto my boots, a deep puddle to stomp in, a well watered garden and always - I sleep so well inside while it rains outside.
On this rainy weekend we:
~ admired the drops lingering on branches and blossoms,
~ watered my seeds in the seed houses (yes, they still need water - last time it rained I forgot this)
~ played in the mud puddles (thank goodness for dirt roads and puddles!),
~cozied up to the sewing machine for some birthday dress making,
~ enjoyed a day mostly at home, inside,
~ chased raindrops and watched little tweety birds with a precious, just-turned-two-year-old girl and loved every second of her giggles and silent wonder,
~loved the altfits my boys picked out for themselves to wear to the party (check out the home-made tie)
~ baked more bread
~ sent my hubby out to sea, to fetch some delicious fish for dinner!
Sweet simple dresses, made in a fast and furious sewing day, with two eager helpers (sorry no time for in-progress pics). I used Heather Ross / Martha Stewart smocked sundress tutorial found on-line here, it is very easy to follow and so much fun. The boys were, as always, thrilled to gift something that they helped create.
