Brand New Bag
New tote bag? Check. Another one crossed off the list of good things to do. This is the Pleated Beauty Handbag pattern from Amy Karol's book Bend-The-Rules Sewing . I made some adjustments like increasing the width of the straps, adding an extra pocket, and making the lining fabric contrasting, but I suppose that is the purpose of her book: making things your own and not getting too bogged down with the instructions. I would have used stiffer interfacing, though. My fabrics are a little flimsy so the bag flops a bit. And the handles are a touch too long, but whatever. I'll use it all summer!
In other happenings...Momma and Gretchen swung through Prairie du Sac to pick me up for an adventure at the Henry Vilas Zoo . This blonde goat was sooo pregnant and she was trying her best to stay still and keep cool.
But these little guys are my favorite. There were so many tiny baby prairie dogs running around and squealing and fighting over kale. Just so flippin' cute and I do have a soft spot for rodents. I think its their beady eyes and small ears that get me.
The littlest one on the right was so funny. He kept falling asleep in the sun chewing on carrots.
That night we went to a birthday party in Madison for one of Scott's co-workers, Katie. It was so nice to finally meet her, as well as his other co-nurse, Jen. They are both a lot of fun and it was a good time hanging out with them and drinking forties!
Then to another birthday party on Saturday- my Aunt Bonnie's surprise party. There was great food from TJ's Catering , who catered our wedding, great music , and great company. It was good fun but we couldn't stay long as we were off to the wedding reception of my grade and high school friend Katie and her now husband Mark. It was a really beautiful wedding and it was so fun seeing everyone from school again. Congratulations!
There is no rest for the weary so on Sunday Scott, Olive, and I drove to the other side of the river to walk on the trails down to the water. We had never been back there and it was fun to explore. We found prickly pear cactus wich made me feel like I was with Eren in Texas. There was a nice patch of blackcaps all ripe, sweet and warm. I'll have to go back with a container and pick some for upside down cake as the raspberries at my Momma's house were "accidentally" thinned out beyond a harvestable number.
To round out the day Scott grilled some hamburgers and potatoes and I made a plum-nectarine buckle. It was very good right of the oven with some ice cream- I just love warm stone fruits. The best way to end a busy weekend.
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