Nutcracker

 Made the dress, made the skirt.  

 Me, Heather, Emma and Charlee.

Charlee and I do not match on purpose.

The little dancers. 

The girls LOVED the orchestra pit.  Emma was pointing out the different instruments and Charlee talked with one of the musicians and said, "You guys sound just like my movie!"

It was a great, if late, night.

Emma's first Nutcracker Ballet!

We're hoping to make it a yearly thing, maybe we'll let the boys come next year, maybe...

Uh-Oh

Jack has bunkbeds!!
We've used the top one since Emma first got out of her crib and we honestly were sick of storing the lower bunk so we put them together.
First night - began as a disaster because Emma wanted to sleep in his room but as soon as she gave up, it was a total success.

Jack is still young enough that he's careful on the ladder and calls me if he needs anything at night so the timing seemed pretty perfect.

I'm amazed once again at how fast he's growing!

One more of Emma's Sewing Adventures

This is actually an underdress pattern that I did a nightgown out of at Aurelie's house but it makes a great play dress.  

Aurelie - bias tape on armholes and neck hole is awesome, it makes the sizing perfect.

Emma Sews

Oh yeah - she sewed this herself!  With only a little help from mom.

Thanks for the fabric Aurelie!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

 Emma as Queen Amidala 

Jack as Anakin Skywalker 

I totally made mine and Mike's costumes - next year he'll have a vest and coat and I'll be in something similar but different...
Hope y'all had a great night!!