We spent the weekend visiting friends in Philadelphia. They live inside the city limits, yet we felt a million miles away - and R had the time of her life. Not sure what to call out as a highlight - feeding the chickens in the backyard, the trampoline, filling the bird feeders, playing on the pingpong table, chasing the pet rabbit around the house, or riding the rope swing. Everything was a hit. Thanks friends!

 

I don't know where I found the time, but I somehow managed to finish another project in the pile. Now, granted, that little quilt still doesn't have it's bias edging, but this one didn't require that I pull out the sewing machine, so it took precedence. It's basically just an oversized granny square. It was my first real crochet project and both R and I are really happy with it. She likes sticking her toes through the holes and hiding underneath it. I mostly just like that it's finished.

 I received an order for a gold leather link headband last week. It's been a while since I've worked on any leather accessories and it was really fun to pull out all the supplies. I've always loved the way the scraps look for these.

 

In addition to all the drawing (with markers) we've been doing. I recently brought out the watercolors for the first time. We made a huge mess, but R loved it. Though, she was more interested in the mixing of colors than actual painting. And, that murky water she's holding eventually found its way across the table.

My mom bought this adorable dress for R a while ago and she's just growing into it now. Before I add it to her fall wardrobe rotation, I am feeling compelled to add this pompom detail. Am I crazy?

My sister made this amazing sweater for her son when he was about R's age. It was handed down to us this Spring. Since pulling it out for the fall, R has asked to wear it every single day (you may notice it from posts past). In fact, it's the only way I can get her to come and get dressed. "R, come on over, it's time to get dressed". . . . no response. "You can wear your new sweater!" She comes running. I've asked my sister for the pattern so I can make the next size up in preparation for a growth spurt, but so far, she's not giving. Maybe there's some magic to it she's not quite willing to give up yet.
P.S. R's boy band hair is getting a little out of control these days. E keeps threatening a hair cut, I'm just hoping for the next phase.
P.P.S. yes, that's a balloon she's using for a chair. Do you think that's safe?

Aw jeez. Remember this old thing that I've been trying to finish since March?! Well, we just hit another snag. I decided, about 5 inches from finishing the second sleeve, that I really didn't like the way the seed stitch was looking and thought it a much better plan to just rip the thing out and start again in stockinette. It's the right thing to do. I swear.