Venetian Gown in progress

I've finally got around to figuring out how to get the pictures off my digital camera and on to my LJ. I'll do them in sections so as not to overwhelm.

These first three are of the beta version of the 1560-1570 Venetian gown I've been working on. I'm sure there will continue to be modifications to the pattern. I drafted it from scratch with the amazing and invaluable Ethelburga helping me (I couldn't have done it without her).

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The weekend

I had loaner children for the weekend. An 8 yr old boy, and 5 yr old girl. Mom and dad needed some time away so they went to a Puzzle Pirates gathering in Lynnwood.

Not having children of my own at this point I was somewhat unprepared for just how much child related time dilation occurs. I had planned to leave the house in time to stop by Intrepid_reason's BBQ, before running off to pick up the_doctor, and heading to the MCG 30th Anniversary. As it was the children both desperately needed baths (including dirty neck inspection, and additional scrubbing- we could've grown turnips), cat poo off shoes scrubbing, clothes, cats, and food wrangling, as well as just general guidance. In the end I also failed to notice that the youngest had removed her shoes in the moment I wasn't looking, and I didn't notice until we had almost arrived. Everything was late, we didn't pick up the_doctor until almost 5 I believe. These kids are very smart, the oldest is a negotiator. If you don't choose your words carefully he will try to argue any loopholes like a seasoned lawyer.
E.G.: me:Stop making your sister scream.
BC: But I'm not touching her.
me: I didn't say stop touching her, I said stop making her scream.
BC: < /making sister scream >
The kids had a great time though:
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I also found out that morning that later that evening there would be a 45th Wedding Anniversary gathering for their Excellencies Aquaterra. We showed up just in time for the beginning of bardic, which is my favorite part anyway. The boy child told a story for everyone as part of children's bardic. I wish I hadn't left the digi cam in the car, it was so darn cute. We were there rather late, and there was a little political & business poo to be delt with so by the time the kids got home they went right to bed with no complaints. The boy child also got up and quietly poured cereal for himself and his sister the next morning, and actually let me sleep in a bit. All in all they were amazingly good.

I'll post more about the food later, if anyone's interested. I think I've more than met my posting limit for the day though. :)

My collage, somehow not entirely work safe

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