Summer wardrobe and new beginnings for Olivia

Our big girl started "big" school a few weeks ago. It has been quite a transition for her that has required much courage, but she has handled it wonderfully. Wow! She teaches me so much about vulnerability, strength and perseverance. What a blessing and privilege it is to parent and walk with her as she increasingly discovers that she is victorious over any and every fear she will ever face!

As part of preparing for her new school, Olivia and I started working on some Summer clothes for her in Spring of last year. They haven't all worked for school wear, but she changes into dresses everyday when she gets home, so lovingly using them one way or another.

I love sewing with Olivia. It is a special time of teaching, learning, chatting, laughing and disagreeing! Our styles could not be more different. At this point, I must admit, she does more compromising than I do...I know, I know! I probably should allow her to go wild with her imagination and embrace the butterflies, rainbows, unicorns and explosions of pink and purple. We do have an agreement though - I don't interfere with her fabric choices and designs for pyjamas and dolls clothes, so I would say we have a plan that works...for now.

Here are some of the clothes we made for her Summer wardrobe. She was an absolute champion modeling these for me to take photos, as it was not the most exciting way to spend two hours of a Saturday afternoon.  In the end, a big bowl of popcorn was all the encouragement needed!