So Stylish!

          While we've been in Missouri this summer, my parents have gone above and beyond to not only welcome us into their home and their lives, but to also help me with the girls and my dogs day in and day out while continuing to work full time.  As usual, I am amazed by their sacrifice and unconditional love.  In addition to all that is already going on, my mom has somehow managed to find time to sew.  She has made Audrey a beautiful summer dress and a skirt (with plans for a matching dress and skirt for Claire).  Audrey has been involved in the process from the start, helping us pick out the fabric my mom used to make both outfits.  Just before my mom finished the skirt, I found a shirt on sale at Target that matched it perfectly.
          So, just a few days ago, when Audrey woke up from her nap, we presented her with her new skirt and top.  She immediately put it on and twirled around the house!  A little later in the afternoon, she strolled up to my mom, put her hand on her hip, cocked her blonde little head to one side and said,
          "Gram, I'm going to be wearing this outfit a lot because it's just so stylish!"  Ah, if only a blog could capture intonation and attitude...
          And wear the outfit she did.  For the rest of that day, even when Aunt Courtney came by and took her out to see a baby donkey at Courtney's grandma's house, and then to church the next morning (after we washed it the night prior).  After sopping up some syrup from a delicious pancake breakfast, the outfit is once again clean and ready to wear.  So, thanks to Gram for keeping our 3 1/2 year old "so stylish"!

Audrey and Aunt Courtney

Mommy and Claire