Fun in the Sun

Grandma took Preston out and got him some fun summer things. Here are some pics of him breakin' in his new duds.

He's obsessed with drinking running water. He would cast aside his sippie cup with disdain in favor of the hose.

Fun summer days!

Shamed

I am sorry that I have not been keeping up with this blog. Truth be told, my life is boring and I don't feel like I have any updates, but I suppose there have been a few updates.

First, we packed up and moved back to Loomis, CA this month. I am pleased to announce that, despite many doubts, I was able to fit almost everything Michael and I own into one bedroom, saving us from having to get a storage unit. True, we did sell off our kitchen table and chairs (Which I loved) because there was no room, but I am pretty proud of myself.

I don't start my job with the state auditor until June 1st, so until then, I've been lazing about the house. I have been reading (for pleasure! A thing I didn't think I would do until much much later) a LOT, and enjoying time with the fam. My world right now pretty much revolves around this guy lately:

It is so much fun playing with him whenever I get the chance.

I haven't been completely idle, though. A couple days ago I assisted Becky with making freezer jam. It tastes amazing. Like summer in a jar.

And yesterday, my mom and I finished making this:
It's a burial gown for a baby that was lost just six weeks before she was due. A fellow Freecycler made a post on behalf of her cousin, and so I readily volunteered my mom's skills (she was more than willing, of course). Just thinking about what this poor mother was going through broke my heart, and so I was glad to be able to do anything for them.

Due to my lack of experience, I was in charge of the ironing, the handstitching that needed to be done, and sewing on the little button in the back. I think the final product turned out pretty nice.

After doing this, my mom and I decided that we wanted to make more premie outfits for the local hospitals. Losses like this occur all-too frequently, and being able to have a beautiful outfit for your baby--and not have to worry aobut getting one--will hopefully make a difficult time a little easier. We looked online to see what was available, and not only was it prohibitively expensive (for not a lot to be honest), but shipping charges were outrageous. It made me mad to know that people were profiting off parents' grief, and I'm glad to be able to do something about it.

So, if you are talented with a sewing machine and have some time on your hands, I suggest making a few outfits yourself. I know your efforts will be most appreciated.