a la derecha

becca's bridal shower was today in austin for all of the ladies who won't be able to make it to the wedding. lots of moms of friends and teachers from high school were there. it's always fun to see them, but odd to realize it's been 7 years since we were in high school. it often feels like we were just having pool parties and picnic lunches and going to football/soccer/baseball games in giant groups.

i am an amazon, apparently.

this week i made becca's ring pillow and noww i can show the general public since i gave it to her this morning. i think every wedding needs some handmade touches, and becca and i have always been crafty together, so it feels like "us." she sends a handmade valentine every year.

i hadn't embroidered anything since i took a sewing class when i was in 5th grade, so i was a liiiittle nervous to stitch everything, but it turned out fine.

tonight we went to an international music/dance festival thing that benefited a local nonprofit. there were these amaaazing dancers who hoisted themselves 15 or so feet into the air, holding onto two draping pieces of fabric hanging from the ceiling. then they did choreographed dances and sometimes they'd be hanging by their feet or they'd be holding on with one hand and their body was in this graceful pose. it was unreal. and it lasted half an hour. it was a fun night.

p.s. i knoooww the ring pillow has no way to attach the rings at the moment. i experimented with ribbon but it makes it look really country or something so i'm brainstorming. i'm thinking maybe a leaf with a hidden snap or something. it's kind of tricky now that i've sealed/stuffed it.. anyway, if anyone has any ideas, please let me know.