the sisters of the family

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Shanda

a simply wonderful life

Rich and I have two beautiful daughters.

About four years ago they looked like that up there^^

Since it’s spring vacation this week, I had a little extra time to take a few sister pictures.

I bought new shirts for them at target; Grace can wear a size 14/16 and Sarah Joy a size 4, from the girls department.

I waited ten years to have two girls but can you believe this is the first time they’ve dressed alike?

And now,

get ready,

for an explosion,

OF PINK……..

“For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen whilst one stands”

Christina Rosetti (one of my favorite poets)

{this video moment} “how to crack an egg”

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A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. inspired by soulemama

{this moment} a handmade skirt

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Shanda

I know its hard because her face is so cute, but did you notice the skirt? I made it today! I bought the fabric when I was pregnant for Sarah but never did anything with it. This morning, she found it in my box, spread it on the floor, and curled up on it. She has a weakness for pretty things. It was obvious that she loved it, so I asked her if she wanted me to make her a skirt with it.

“YES!”

She yells when she gets excited.

I used a piece of old homemade lace that my cousin Elisha gave me to trim the hem.

The fabric is thick, soft flannel. Just right for these winter days.

I sewed away on the skirt while Seth and Sarah played at my feet and touched my sewing machine/pin cushion/scissors/seam ripper too many times.

I yell when I get excited, too.

Happy Friday!