Flowers

This is the azalea that we planted last year. We planted two more beside it. They had so many blooms on them and then the rain came. They don't look as good today but I still wanted to share.
This is our other flowering bush. From time to time we think it is dead, but from the blooms it has on it this year it is far from it. Absolutely beautiful! I can't say that about all the other bushes in front of our house. I clad Bo takes care of our shrubs because I would kill them.

Tucks and More Tucks

I have a few more tucks to do on Kandi's (Lizzie has requested this name) dress for the most part I'm finished.

I have been cleaning and painting so I have been away from my sewing machine. I really do miss my sewing mojo that I had last year. This year I just feel tired and overwhelmed.

Thankful Thursday

Today is Thursday and today I'm thankful our easy access to information about the weather going on around us.

Today it was raining when I left for work this morning. When I woke up and heard the rain I wasn't surprised by it at all because I knew it was coming. The internet, radio, and newspaper told me. A few summers ago my family and I were at the beach the water was clear and calm, an absolutely beautiful day, but we knew a hurricane was on its way. We experienced the calm before a storm. I know weather reports aren't always correct, but I would hate to live without having the weather channel, weather reports in the paper and on the news. So this everyday thing that I probably take for granted most of the time is something I'm really thankful for.
Tonight I plan to make a yard full of pin tucks. This is going to be fun. Pictures tomorrow.

Lizzie's Dress Again

Sorry, it has been so long. I got my computer back and apparently there wasn't anything wrong with it. You know it's like when you take your car to the mechanic and there is nothing wrong with it. Same kind of frustration.
I do have pictures of Lizzie in her dress. Well at least the bottom of the dress. I hope to have the top done in the next two weeks. Then one more fitting and we will be done. I have devoted so much time to this dress, but I think that it is turning out prettier than I imagined.

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful that tomorrow is the first day of spring. The sun is shinning, the birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming. I need to remember to enjoy it now because in a few weeks it will be hotter than hot.

Computer Problems

My computer has a virus - I think. If it doesn't it has something wrong with it. So, I don't know how long it will be until I can have a post with pictures. The computer guy has it now, and he is working on it. I hope to have it back soon.

Favorite Dress

I think this has to be my favorite dress I have ever smocked. It was a simple pattern, but turned out so cute. I have enough fabric left over to either make a bonnet or party panties one day. I think this dress is a size 6 or 12 months. I can't remember.