And then there was a toga party.

This weekend we attended a toga party for Cliff's boss' birthday. I wasn't too fond of the costumes I found online, so I actually thought about pulling out my sewing machine, pulling out the manual, and trying to sew something together. {gasp...I do not know how to sew unless my mom is by my side, and then, I am really just there to step on the pedal, because let's face it. that's the best part} But after looking for fabric, and trying to figure out how to do it with two children running around everywhere, I came up with the idea to barter. I thought I'd give away a photo session if someone could sew me two (and I had people quickly jump on that offer!). ...I love bartering, FYI. ....Then, I realized I was causing stress where it was not needed. I could pull something together for the two of us. And so I did.

{also photographed, Emerson sans shorts-a-la-monkey backpack and Stone in what appears to be winter attire in triple digit weather...he was dressing up for the babysitter. hehe}

...it came together, and it worked!

We had a fun time, and my kids loved the babysitter. It's always fun to do something different with a hunky guy at my side!