Back in the 1860's....

On Sunday we went on a family outing to a local event on the Fort Vancouver Reserve, where they recreated a baseball game from back in the 1860's, complete with their heavy wool uniforms, ladies walking around in their big frilly dresses with parasols, and a live band playing music. People just sat on the grass around the baseball diamond which was really rather large. The bases were really far apart. And the players played without gloves back then, so that was interesting! We took a picnic and had a great time!

The field from the right field side where we were sitting

Batter up!

Back then a baseball game was no reason to dress down!

I am pretty sure the girls were more interested in their lollipops than the game!

Sewing project!

So, I almost forgot to blog about my sewing project I accomplished at the beginning of the summer....two little summer dresses for my girls. I re-learned earlier this year how to thread my ancient sewing machine, and to my amazement when I pulled it out to sew these dresses...I was able to thread it correctly, so about 3 hours later (with good friends and coffee), I was finished with my project, without even using a pattern. Patterns kinda stress me out, I'd rather do something where you measure your child, pin and sew. I'm pretty proud of myself for sewing something for my children... something I vowed I'd never do, especially growing up with a seamstress for a mother, who would continually tell me "I could make that for a lot less", every time I wanted her to buy me clothing! So I guess we do eventually become just like your mothers....which really, I am okay with:-) Next on list....drapes for living room!

49ers all the way!

Okay...you may wonder why I am talking about a football team and I have a pic of my red entryway up? I painted the entryway red last week, and my husband commented last night that he knows now why I chose red, with our beige trim....49ers colors! I have been a 49ers fan since I was young (I grew up in Northern Cali). Chris has of course been a Rams fan since he was young (he grew up in Southern Cali), and we subsequently have rival football teams. I think I am one up on him now. He will be reminded of the 49ers each time he walks through the door.
Ha ha!

First Fruits

This lonely little tomato was divided into 4 quarters at dinner last night as we all partook of our first garden fruit of the summer. It was delicious and we are looking forward to more :-)

My favorite place to hang...

Since we moved into this house, I dreamed of making our little sloped backyard a beautiful place to sit in and enjoy, play, eat and entertain. Two years later, we have finished, complete with garden, flowers, BBQ & BBQ workstation, patio table and compost pile....alot for our little space! I do plan on adding a clothesline for the summer months. It was alot more work than either of us thought it would be, and I am sure over the years we will add and change, but it sure is nice to know we can sit and enjoy the backyard without staring at the unfinished projects!

sisterly love

I woke up this morning to these two fighting in my room over whether or not daddy was at work yet...as they didn't see him in bed with me...then about an hour later, here they are lovin' on each other, huggin' and kissin' and watching cartoons. Now I just pray they will grow up to be the best of friends :)