Visiting GG Pat - Vintage Dress Edition

Lucy and I went on a long-overdue visit to GG Pat!  Lucy wore a dress that GG had made for me when I was 3 (to attend my uncle's wedding).  It's still just as beautiful as when it was new.  I love the vintage feel of it, and hope my mini-me gets to wear it for quite a while (since it fit me at 3, I think it will still fit for some time).  

It took Lucy a few minutes to warm up, but soon she went over to GG and gave her a hug and sat in her lap and chatted. 

It's hard to get a good picture of Grandma, and I just love this candid -- it just captures how cute she is!  So glad, too, since I favor her in looks. ;) 

This girl is so independent! 

Poor Lucy -- she did NOT want her picture taken ("Noooo!"), but mommy prevailed.

Just Cause...

This girl seriously melts my heart daily.  She's just so cheerful and full of life, which she tells me all about in a language only she can understand.  

When Papa went to be with Jesus, mom saved one of his favorite dress shirts.  This week I finally felt ready to cut into it to make something special to hug when we miss him.  My first thought was a bear, but I love how this special bunny turned out. 

Smelling mama's favorite summer flower: pinks (aka dianthus). 

just cause...