On Saturday afternoon the rain paused long enough for Dan, the girls and me to go out for an evening sail on the Chesapeake Bay with my Dad.

It's the first time I've been on his boat since before I was married. This time was a bit different--keeping two wee ones happy and safe instead of those carefree younger days of dangling my legs over the sides and watching the occasional blue crab float by in the waves.

I definitely spent too much time below deck, which was a bit hard on my pregnant "woozieness".The girls found it more fun to take naps in "their" beds below, than wander around on the deck.

But all in all, it was a wonderful evening out on the water. More sailing shots here.

I also finally cranked up the sewing machine again yesterday. I've been meaning to hang these baskets from IKEA for awhile now, but hadn't found the right spot. Then it hit me yesterday that they would make a great place for the mess of mittens and hats this fall and winter. Of course they were a little too blah, so I added a little detail--a basket for each of the girls and an extra big pocket for the oh-so-exciting bills and mail.