Sucker for a Cowboy

Oh my word...am I ever a sucker for a cowboy.

My cowboy at least...

Well as you can tell he's mess.

He has been asking for a vest and chaps since we took our trip to Tweetsie Railroad. I put him off and told him Mama could make those they where way too expensive. I thought he'd lose that idea in a day or too.

not...

I honestly thought I could pick up a pattern and make some out of some faux leather material I had my eye on for another project and we would both be happy and I would still come out to the good. Except for the fact I can find all kind of cowgirl costume patterns but not cowboys. 

and no...

I haven't looked very hard.

and yes..

I could figure it out without a pattern,

but

We hit Mt. Airy for our favorite consignment shops and what did we find but a nice button-up shirt 

(he really likes button-up shirts)

and this brown little vest. Oh, he was so happy. Proud even, I really thought I'd got this one covered for a few dollars. 

We made our purchase and out the door we went; when he said,

" Mama, don't forget I need those other things."

Well...long story short..

There he is my favorite cowboy with his real cowboy hat he got at Christmas

( he had faithfully wore a toy version from Walmart for two years...everywhere)

and his vintage outfit.