QNS...Em really enjoyed sewing her dress...she just turned 12 this week...and yes she wears it and it looks really nice on her...when she was finished with the judging she was very excited as the judge told her she was considering it for State Fair...no it didn't go, but she was tickled that it was considered. By the end of her sewing I could tell how much more confident she was with the machine. Sorry she is not a light blue gal...more purple and red. She is not a girly girl. Next year Elise will be wanting to sew for her fair project as well so will have 2 to work with.
Whenever my tribe gathers I just make sure I have a general idea of what to fix and have food on hand to make it. "Just let it happen" is easy then. And don't feel guilty about the dishes...Best of luck with the big "sort"
Rosy your color combos always surprise me...a pretty broken heart...that sounds weird.