first haircut

Em had her first haircut today. She has tons of fine hair, a million different lengths, with a big chunk that kept falling in her eyes. So we asked for a little fringe bang and some length off the back. It turned out not quite what we were after but still so, so sweet. Em was a little worried but got through the cut like a trooper.

em's new smock

I finished this new smock for Em this weekend. The fabric is by Jay McCarroll (Project Runway Season 1 winner). I made the binding myself so it's a little home-ec looking but it will work fine for a school outfit. The pretty fabric is carrying the outfit rather than the skills of the seamstress.

brixton brothers

labor day weekend

Labor Day weekend in Manzanita.

first grade

Today was E's first day of first grade. We were all terribly excited and four adults accompanied him right into class (it was a bit much). We've heard great things about the teacher and E's favorite friend from last year is in his class. My stomach was in knots getting ready for the day - and once he was off to class, the Mama Mafia hit up Petite Provence for coffee and yummies.