Ma & Pa Torgersen

Tonight Tom & I were asked to go on a Pioneer Handcart Trek in August. We will be a Ma & Pa for the youth at church. How fun! I have got to sew a dress and an apron and a bonnet! I should grow out my hair to have a braided bun! Wait, do the bonnets go over the buns? And what about the boys and Tom? They'll need pioneer shirts, suspenders and vests! Tom went last time without me, that was 5 years ago. Our Bishop told Tom they wanted him to go and be the paramedic again, he remembered I didn't go. I said something like, "last time I had a baby and couldn't go but this time I don't have a baby." He nodded and agreed I don't have a baby. We will need to make arrangements for our 3 youngest to stay home. Then I was sad I don't have a baby. Tom said the Ma's have to carry a doll the whole way. So now I get to dress that in pioneer clothes too! I think I will be sewing a lot. Can you tell I am super excited to dress up like a pioneer! Haven't thought much about walking in the dusty sandy trails yet.

Torgyboys tape

Kevin & Tristan learned this technic in their art class. First you wrap the packing tape around sticky side up, so it's NOT sticking to your skin. Then the next layer is sticky side down. Cut it off and tape back together. Together they made Trevor's body. Then of course they wrapped Curious George. Trevor's best friend. Tristan got all this tape for Christmas.