maxi dresses, cows, VBS, hearts, and celebrations!

While waiting for {this} fabric to arrive, Noonie and I decided to tackle the pattern to iron out any kinks before making the dress in the fabric we're going to use for beach pics. I think it turned out so sweet! Noonie and I make a great team :)  Thank you, Noonie!

But goodness, she looks so grown up, doesn't she??!

Sassy + sweet...that is her to a "T"!

And the back, oh my, the back! So cute!

She's going to have more style at the beach than me - ha!

Up next...something using these:

...and a simple little A-line in this gorgeous fabric!

We just finished VBS this past week. My littles loooove VBS! I was only able to help two days this year, but I just love seeing all the littles excited about Jesus and singing praise songs.

On Tuesday, right before getting a bath, he reached into his little shorts pocket and remembered a little something he wanted to give me...something that he had made at VBS that day. Made.my.day!! He certainly speaks my love language.

My dear friend Segi's dad was ordained a deacon in the Catholic Church...a journey he started many years ago. I loved being there to see God bring him through to completion. They are the sweetest family...like a second family to me. So proud of you, Mr. Ricardo!!

Speaking of celebrations...Happy 11th Birthday to my dear goddaughter Madeline!! I love you to pieces!!

My bff Heidi was hosting bunco at her house and needed someone to fill in. It was only my second time playing, but I don't think I messed up anyone too bad - ha! Heidi is the best hostess. Her desserts were de-li-cious!!

I just stumbled upon this and it is sooooooo good! I think I'm in trouble!

Good thing I started running again - ha!

Remember my cow obsession? *wink* Well, I finally framed the print I got from Meg during Craft Weekend. Fabric scraps and a $2 frame and voila! Thanks for the inspiration, Meg!

I couldn't bear cut into my vintage pillowcases for the frame, but I sure did put a couple of them to good use as mattress covers for Grace's American Girl bunk bed! They were the perfect size and I love how they turned out!!

Happy Monday to you all!