Imaginon with Friends

Summer is ending and it's the time to freak out about all that you didn't get to do which you had planned on getting done. At the beginning of the summer, I saw a post about things to do in Charlotte with munchkins. Imaginon got my attention because... it's free.  So, when my water fun day was rained out, I thought about Imaginon.  Our water day friends and mommies decided to come too. 

First of all, it's a library. So, there is a great story time for families.  The librarian (I assume) was so good with the kids. She read stories, sang songs, and even "flew kites" (aka scarves) with the kids. 

Somebody enjoyed covering my face in the selfie.  "Squishy face" had to come to the rescue so that I could get one shot.

Story time ended with bubbles.

After story time, we let the kids play. It's a library with play areas. Such a cute place to take the kids and perfect for a rainy day.

Luke drives the wooden fire truck. 

Ryleigh rides the wooden fire truck. 

Jonas hangs on to the side.  

There was also a section for storybook play, in which I decided, there was no possible way to corral all three kids and get a picture. So, what we have next is an attempt of the mommies to get a photo of the six of us. Notice that there is no change in the mommies' faces, only the kids.

And finally, we finished with lunch at the market. 

Gathering Apron

Most recently, after the baby quilts were all done, I began a new project based on a request from my roommate. Yes, before you question it, she no longer lives with me. We actually live four hours apart. But, she has and always will be my roommate. Who knows? Maybe we will live together again in the nursing home someday. 

So, she asked for an apron. Simple enough, right? Well...if you give a mouse a cookie... You know how it goes. First, she looks at Pinterest. Then, she sees this thing called a gathering apron. And...since she is now a farmers wife, she needed a multi functioning apron.  

If you know me at all, you know that I don't follow recipes. I make my own. So, in typical fashion, I went about creating a pattern. I wanted it extra wide so there would be lots of room for veggies from the garden and deep pockets for tools from the kitchen.  We found this cute red mixer fabric in Floyd, VA and chose the others to match.  She requested the black on the pockets. 

Here is the product. The bow, then, can be used to loop through three button holes in the bottom to make a hammock.

Maybe Beth will send a pic of her wearing it to add to the page.  It should be noted that she is a good bit taller than I am. So, it's long on me.