things I love this week…

 I had been a little nervous to attempt this “jack and jill lunch bag” (fantastic pattern by Heather Bailey), only because I would be using laminated fabrics for both the exterior and the lining (fabulous exterior fabric by my new and dear friend, Amy Butler; interior houndstooth fabric is a Freestyle design) .  I love laminated fabric, but I know it can be a little dicey to work with.  Good news—not bad at all and now I know I definitely need more lamination in my life…

Can my baby really be nearly done with kindergarten??  His teacher, Miss Warner, who is absolutely darling and truly wonderful, put on a delightful class program and art gallery (Cael the artist was quick to point out that the tree is actually out of the way of the tiger—ahhh)…

 I am loving the new design/pattern book “Girl’s World” by the most gracious and kind Jennifer Paganelli—a yellow dress graces the cover, and a yellow dress is what Kylie thought would be the look for her…

 The award for favorite  new weekend dessert would have to go to “Creamy Lemon Bars” compliments of Our Best Bites—if you like lemon and you love bars, these will make all your dreams come true…

And where would I be without my cracker-jack troupe of good sports that braved the late-May downpour to visit the resting places of those we love… 

 And because no good deed goes unpunished, Kendell, Cael, and Paul all got to take a sweet ride on a sweet rig.  **Bonus Kendell fun fact:  “I don’t like texting in the rain!” Hmm…