A little boy trying to finish his big breakfast.

Aunt Judi sent Ivy a purse for her birthday.  She immediately stocked it with all the necessary purse things:  lip gloss, tissues, a book, a pencil, and a notebook.  Then she got on the phone.

We sure have been enjoying the outdoors lately.  What a pretty spring we’ve had…a gift after such a long, cold winter.  Seems like things have been just right all spring.

I moved out back to finish up a sewing project:  a sweet blanket for a sweet baby girl born a couple weeks ago.

My rhubarb has really taken off this year.  This thing is HUGE.  I see strawberry-rhubarb pie in Scott’s future, and he is happy about that.

I’ve planted mostly herbs and flowers this year, in an effort to simplify and focus on things we enjoyed the most from our garden last year.

Bringing cut flowers inside is such a pleasant way to brighten up a room, no?

I found this in the garden, too.

He brightens a room when we bring him in.

A friend of the girls (a friend who’s a little older than my girls) has been learning to sew for a couple years, and she made these aprons for Ivy and Charlotte.

Didn’t she do a fantastic job?  This picture will be on her website, and I think she’s going to start selling her wares.  Maybe I’ll keep you updated, or you can send me a note for more information.

And now, for some viewing pleasure!  Ivy and I have been “dueting” and it has been so much fun.  She has worked really hard on her piano, and we are finally starting to see it pay off.  Without further ado, here’s Miss Ivy June on the piano.  Accompanied by Mommy.