Queen of my Domain

So after a few times being handed down the sleeves were much to stretched out to be worth anything. I decided I was going to do something about it. This is what I ended up doing. So I measured the sleeves and marked where the sleeve would hit my daughter mid sleeve. Then I just cut the sleeves off straight across. I measured the width of the sleeve and decided that I wanted the full length plus 1" extra for turning under. So I cut 9" of ribbon. I turned the edge under 1/4" so that I would have enough at both ends. Then I pinned it all the way around. I used to be an anti-pinner but I've learned the error of my ways ( Well only when it comes to some things! ;) Pinned where I butted the ends up together on the under arm at the seam. I have the worst lighting in my basement. But this is the sewing. I am sewing it with the fabric up so that I'm sure to catch the fabric to the lace. Here is the finished sleeves. It's a way better alternative to the sloppy, raggy s

So Aurora has been talking all summer about wanting to cut her hair and donate it. I so totally forgot to take a before picture but here is her after picture!! She cut 10 inches off to donate to cancer. They take the hair and make wigs for people that have lost their hair to chemotherapy.

So I hate being a follower but considering that it was Rayann's first year of school and that she is officially a kindergartener.... I figured I'd better post some first day of school pictures. My mom took pictures every year of us as well so I guess I don't fall far from the tree. Aurora started grade 2 this year. She absolutely loves French-Immersion and didn't take her long to get back into the swing of things. She is so wonderful and smart I don't know what I would do without her in our family!! Rayann is quick and witty and sharp as a tack. She is the apple of every guys eye (daddy, grandpa's and uncles) Just a cute one of them together. We are going to be in so much trouble when these two get to be teenagers!! I think Rayann is going to be knockout when she gets older. That being said we already are having problems with Aurora!! hahaha..... I know I shouldn't be laughing but really?!