Scrapbooking, Sewing, and just hanging out.

Last night I went scrap booking with some friends. We usually meet up once every 6 weeks or so for the local scrapbook stores “girls’ night out”. It was nice to get out for the night and just unwind without any commitments over my head. ( I never scrapbook at home. It’s too hard to get everything out, and inevitably it turns into an Ali, Megan scrapbook party instead of me getting anything done). We had a really good time. I love the fun conversations, and laughter that goes on when we’re there. I can’t wait for the next one in October. I don’t know that I’m all that productive, but its sure worth the effort.
When I got home about midnight I went to check on the girls downstairs. Megan had fallen asleep on the floor, so I went to pick her up and carry her to bed. When I pulled the blanket off her I saw that she had completely covered herself with Marker. Black and red ‘art’ ALL over her body! Then To make it worse, she’d had an accident on the floor! I didn’t care that it was almost 1 a.m., I took her up and scrubbed her head to toe in the bathtub. Poor baby. She was so tired.

Today Ali got to go hiking up to Timpenogous cave on a Daddy daughter date with our church group. She took Ex, and I was glad for her that he went. She had a great time. It was a good opportunity for them to spend some more time together in a good environment.

The rest of us spent the entire day with Ang and the girls.
Olivia went out and immediately found herself a pile of dirt.
The girls spent hours playing, bickering, whining, and laughing just as they always do. They are so close, and act just like cousins. I love that.
Angie and I had a great day too.
Ang had brought her sewing machine. We set up hers and mine across from each other at the kitchen table and because I was inspired by Megan I made my first little nightgown. It was SO easy! I had a good time doing it. We sat and sewed for hours. It’s been at least 10 years since I’ve worked on a sewing machine.
I also made Matt a bib. I’ve wanted a great big bib for him so that I don’t have to change his entire outfit every time he eats. So I made an extra large one.. It’s really ugly!

Because the table was a little occupied, we had the kids eat on a picnic blanket on the kitchen floor… Talk about novelty! They loved it!.