A lesson learned

Our Maya is going to be three in July. I have decided to make her a flirty skirt for now in hopes of getting it in the mail so she will receive it in time. I looked over the pattern, cut it out and put it together. Looking at this first picture, it is little - I mean little!! I couldn't figure out how Maya would fit into it - it was 12' around at the waste. No way will this fit her, even as petite as she is.

So, after looking at the pattern again - and after complaining to Phil that they goofed - I reread the pattern, cut it out and put it together. Ta Da --- Here it is again - minus the elastic that I will have Sabine put in after she measures Maya's waist. I had cut one of everything instead of TWO of everything.

Here is the picture of both skirts. The left one will have straps put on it and it will be a sundress for her dolly. The other will fit her nicely and I will send it with a little top to match.
I can't wait to see Maya in her little outfit when it gets to the Philippines. She is gonna look really cute. And the lesson learned - READ THE PATTERN TWICE, CUT ONCE. I thought I had learned it before when I did that, but evidently I hadn't. Well, it made a cute story and will be fun to see the results on Maya and her dolly.

Wonderful News!!

We heard from our German son, Mirko, last night and I wanted to share a couple of pictures of them with you. Mirko is working for the German government and they are located in the Philippines for a three year tour. They are leaving for a two week Easter holiday and wanted to touch base with us before they left. They also have some wonderful news - they are adding to their family at the end of September. Sabine is doing well although her pregnancy is different from when she had Maya. Maybe a boy????? We will all pray for a healthy baby - girl or boy. So, here is a picture of Maya experiencing a ride on a horse with dad, Mirko.Two beautiful women, Sabine and silly Maya smiling for Dad. Maya is 2 1/2 years old and quite the joy in the eyes of her parents.