The Blessing of Routine.

Today both my boys are back to school! They aren't too thrilled but I'm happy to have them doing something other than watching tv, goofing off or swimming. Even though it's early mornings for us all, I'm so glad to be back on school schedules! The oldest is driving himself for the first time (mom is dealing with anxiety over this!) and the youngest is riding the bus for the first time (nice to not have to drive so much this year!). Both are in sports this fall so I'm still driving a lot to practices and eventually games/meets. And now my nephew is staying with us while he finds a job and saves for his own place. I'm enjoying the time with him, getting to know him better and feeding him (he's so thin!)!
I finished the ball gown for my little niece who turned 5 earlier this month and my sister has sent pictures of the beautiful birthday princess wearing her gown.

Little niecey with gown, fingerless gloves, headband and choker on.

Niece added a tiara and sis put a tutu under the skirt to fill it out more.