On Saturday we went to the stables to play with Dan. After he was all cleaned up Indigo did a couple of laps around the ring on him and then we went off to sushi with Jason, Allyson and their boys - yummy! We had a great afternoon together - the weather was glorious. We stayed outside and washed our cars together. After we got home I went to the fabric store to buy material in an effort to make a Queen Ester costume for Indigo for Purim - yes, I am not in my right mind! I stayed up until 1 a.m. (that is before moving the clock forward an hour) hand sewing this costume. 
On Sunday we went to Temple for a really fun Purim carnival. Indigo wore her Cinderella princess dress she had fun playing games and winning prizes and using her gragger when she heard the name "Haman". After an afternoon nap, it was so gorgeous out that we hit the playground. We took Egan too and after some serious play and doing the "big slide" we walked through the woods to the dog park so Egan could have a good run. We then walked back to the playground for a bit more play and then home (it was 7 p.m. - got to love daylight savings). Dinner, bath & bed followed thereafter. I was then up until 1 a.m. again working on the Purim costume. Monday was a day of work and after we got her off to bed I worked on the costume until it was finally completed around 12:30 a.m. Again, I think I am nuts. Let us just say that the costume has a huge hem and I intend to have her wear it until she is 20! 
In her preschool on Tuesday we had a Purim party and her little class paraded all around the school showing off their costumes and then we joined her music class before taking her out for a nice lunch with mom and dad as a special treat (part of the negotiations of having an almost three year old wear her costume and give a smile or two for the camera :-). She was so excited about us being in her class room that it was almost impossible to get a photo - she was a jumping bean! By the time she stood still, the skirt was a little twisted but you get the basic idea. While her costume may not be haute couture, I don't think it's a bad effort 
for a hand sewn effort made by a 
mostly un-crafty mum.
8 comments:
I think you did a great job on the costume - you're not as "uncrafty" as you think you are...
I love the costume!! It's so sweet that you and David were both able to be with her for the parade. I'm sure she loved having both Mommy and Daddy to share the day with.
Mel - As I stated in my email to you - the Purim costume is GORGEOUS! I'm envious of your creativity and domestic capability, despite your feeling of a lack thereof!!!
You did an excellent job and Indigo is VERY lucky to have you as a Mommy!!! ;-)
She looks beautiful in the costume. You did a wonderful job!!! Amy
I am TOTALLY impressed with your creation!! That costume was sewn with much love! You can see from the pictures Indigo was so pleased with your Couture Costume!! Sounds like a fabulous time was had by all!
Ellen
You have undoubtedly inherited a lot of your Granny Thelma's talent (remember she was a professional dressmaker prior to her marriage), passed on through me and not by me! I shall now fully expect you to make Indigo's wedding dress in due course. And don't forget the knitting as well; Granny Thelma knitted all my sweaters in addition to making all my clothes. Joking aside, this was a wonderful labor of love, and it's great to see how proudly Indigo wore here Queen Esther costume.
Love from Mom.
Indigo looks so cute in her costumes! Let's get together soon- I would love to see your family (and perhaps Dan?)
xoxox,
Sarah
Dropping in to say hello! I hope all is well with you guys. The pictures are great! Hope to see you soon (going to a meeting for Korea on 5/4 if you're interested :) ).
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