Obviously, none of us checked the BARBIE movie rating…
…which I did only just this morning. PG-13. I'd say we dodged a bullet. The words "vagina" and "penis" were said, as in Barbie's & Ken's lack thereof (those are neither new nor naughty words to the kids); thus, there wasn't any sex & only a little inuendo. Barely a kiss. Most of the movie went over the kids' heads, but it was colorful and there was action… not to mention buttered popcorn, sodas & Slurpees, etc. A good time was had by all! We adults agreed that it was good but one viewing is probably enough.
We had one more family get-together on Friday night with Ali & all the kids. Sadly, we bid farewell & safe travels to Maddy in the parking lot after the movie on Saturday, when she started her long trek back to Australia.
She had a relaxing Sunday in Milwaukee with BFFs Katy & Cito, and Katy took her to O'Hare to board her first flight… 16.5 hours! Her visit went super fast. All we can do now is practice patience until next summer, when Viv will come again, too! (Just had to share that gif that Google thought I'd like… they were correct.) (It should be animated.)
I took Annie to the airport last Wednesday, as she had to be back in Lima for work. Brian & Addie (& maybe Mack) will be coming up for the day this Wednesday, and then B&A fly out on Sunday.
I miss everyone already!
The only thing to do is dig in… there's been some neglect on the homefront lately, so Kate spent yesterday morning giving the kitchen a deep-clean, and I spent some time doing the same (not quite as deep) in my workroom. The worktable was a disaster, and it felt so good to make some space!
The main motivation was to make a top… there are plenty of other things that could occupy that space, but at the moment, it's this. I'd ordered a pair of wide-leg linen pants that I thought were going to be black… turns out it was an amazing floral design on a black background. I love the print… but not as pants (at least, not for me)! Perfect for a top! I've had Karen Stevens' One-Yard Minimalist Top pattern for a while… and it seemed like a perfect match. I cut off the legs, matched the side seams and cut straight up the middle on the wider side of each, then squared up for front & back. I left the machine-sewn hem at the bottom, and the two leg seams are in the "princess" area on the top, though not shaped… they go from hem to shoulder. I cut the shoulder pieces from the butt, and I have enough fabric for a pocket or two, if I wish.
So far, so good. I was so excited to actually be cutting & sewing something, that I rushed a bit… I should have taken more time to really read the instructions, prep the pieces, and sew! Some of my seams are a little wonky. It'll be fine. I think it's a pretty forgiving design. I have side seams & some finishing to go.
Hope you had a great weekend!
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What a fantastic weekend, Vicki! I am sad that Maddy has departed but I hope that her travels will be safe and not feel as long as they seem! XO
I love how you repurposed those pants! I’m sure those goodbyes are difficult so throwing yourself into cleaning (blech) and creative pursuits is a smart idea.
I think Oppenheimer may be more my speed than Barbie in terms of summer movies, but I’m glad to hear that everyone had a good time (PG-13 surprises me, too!) I love how you’re repurposing those pants; it is a lovely print, and with plenty of making maybe you won’t be too focused on how far away Australia and Peru are. 🙁
It seems like your time with everyone just whizzed by and I can’t believe everyone is off to their own cornersofo the world now. So many smiles in all these pics though – that is fabulous. And…I love the print of your re-purposed pants.
That is GREAT fabric — and I’m so glad you’re able to turn it into a top for yourself! (Can’t quite see that fabric as pants . . . ) I’m so happy you had such a great time with Maddy, although . . . well. It’s never quite enough time, is it? Here’s to a good “digging out” now that the dust has settled! XO
It’s so nice to see all of you together and smiling, though I’m sure it was bittersweet! I applaud your efforts to turn those pants into something you actually will wear (and am simultaneously wondering who would wear pants out of fabric like that).
Such a great family you have! And the summer top will be perfect for all this HOT weather.