My mom smocked this dress for me 58 years ago, and 32 years ago she smocked one just like it for Butterfly. She loved to sew and was so talented with needle and thread.
Here I am with my best friend Sheila. My mom also made these matching cowgirls outfits for us. Cute huh? My mom and Sheila's mom were best friends, and Sheila and I carried on the family tradition. I am only a month older than Sheila, but oh so much taller. I remember always feeling like a giant beside her.
We lost touch for years, but got together for a tea party in 2005 and I blogged about it here and posted some pictures. It was so nice to get together with her again and catch up on old times.
22 comments:
Aaaahhh!! So cute! Thanks for partaking in this, you little cow-girl!
The first photo looks like it could be part of a photography exhibit. I love the perspective!
How lucky you were to have a mother who sews! The first photo is so artistic, your expression seems to tell a story (hurry up and take the picture! :) ). LOVE the cowgirl shot! The outfit, the friendship, your grins and hand-holding...VERY sweet on all accounts.
What sweet pictures! Thank you for sharing. :)
yes soooooo cute.love the dresses your mom made.its nice to have childhood friends.seeing you liked cowgirl stuff.did you watch Roy Rogers and Dale Evens and the lone ranger on the TV?that was my shows.Roy and dale were the ones who frist lead me to Jesus.her book about her daugther touched my heart.it was something about an angel.cant remember the real name.God bless and thanks for sharing.
Love it! I posted a picture of me in my homemade cow-girl ish outfit too. :)
Your mother is a very clever needlewoman. I used to make some of my daughter's clothes and all their costumes for dancing displays, but smocking was something I never really mastered effectively.
My mom sewed too - beautifully.
Those are lovely. I posted some pictures way back in late 2005 or early 2006. I'll have to see if I can find them.
Those are some nice pics, you gals look so cute together. Thank you for sharing!
-Yara
It's so nice to hear that people still stay in touch with childhood friends... you two looked like 2 peas in a pod. :O) great pictures!
Too cute - you and Sheila even had matching socks!!! Your mom was a very good seamstress.
Don't tell anyone (don't want to upset the other bloggers), but I think the first photo is the best one I've seen so far.
Hey its time you went to the new Blogger. It's much better, although I should talk, I don't even use blogger;)
How cute is that!? Darling pictures - a very precious story. I love the hand-holding. The friendships of childhood are so simple - so honest.
Adorable photos. Such precious memories.
You were such a cute cowgirl!
Cuppa, this is so good. I remember those silly cowgirl outfits! You two were quite a cute pair! I also enjoyed reading about your tea party. Staying in touch with your best friends is a true gift.
Cuppa - Have you noticed the 'anonymous' problem? Mine is the last anonymous comment. Guess I'll have to remember to sign in :0)
Cathy
Weird - Now that I sign in - up comes my name and pix. Hmmmm.
Cathy - I have noticed the anonymous problem and don't know what the heck is going on. I am glad your name is back though.
This is very strange. Hope it sorts itself out soon.
Great pictures !! I always enjoy look back.
These are such precious photos! I love them both, but that first one is simply striking!
Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun and stopping by to say hello. I had a blast looking at all your pictures too.
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