Baby Shower

I am a little late at posting this, but a couple of weeks ago my sweet sisters and sister-in-laws threw me a baby shower. I haven't had one of those in so long! It was fun! They did a great job! The invites were cute, the prizes looked so fancy, the decorations (a rubber ducky theme) were awesome and the food was yummy! It was a small turn-out, but I think a nice time was had by all. It was fun to see family and friends and I thank you for all your love and support! Here are some pictures from that day...


This is a blanket that my mom made for the baby. She has done this with each of her grandkids! It's so cute! It's light blue and light green with a Precious Moments animal print (which includes monkeys...how perfect!!)

















My sisters and sister-in-law (minus 1) who threw the shower for me.













My awesome friends! I can always count on them! I love you guys!













Cute decorations!

P.S. - Thanks to "M" for taking pictures for me!!

My two cute nieces

Our family was blessed with two little angels this past week. Both of them being girls. First, Ryan's youngest brother and his wife had a little girl...they didn't know what they were having. They have another daughter that will be 2 soon.
























Then, my sister had her little girl, making that three girls for them! They are both super cute and super sweet and I love them to pieces already! I was fortunate enough to visit both of them in the hospital. I love being able to do that. So, now that these two babies are here, that means I am next!! Can't wait!!!

Calling all moms...

I need your help! I am trying to decide what to do and I need your opinion. I am trying to decide if I want to get a sit-n-stand stroller or not. I do not have a stroller that will let me use the carrier/carseat with it. So...does anyone have a sit-n-stand stroller? What are your opinions about it? Do you like it? I still need to trap Lindsey, especially when walking to the school to pick up the kids. So, let me know how you feel about this stroller. Worth it? Worth the money? Should I check out garage sales? I don't want to buy too much for this little guy, but think this might be a good purchase that would last a long time. Let me know what you think...

Jon Schmidt

I went to this AMAZING piano concert last night. Absolutely incredible!! This man is very entertaining. He not only plays with his fingers, but he plays with his feet and forearms and forehead/nose! He was hilarious! This video is a little long, but if you watch the first couple of minutes, you will see him play with different body parts. Very talented man! And...if you watch to the end, you will see him do a back flip...he ends the show this way!! He also throws things out into the audience. I am so amazed...makes me want to take piano lessons all over again and become better! I know I could never be as amazing as him (natural talent) but I would like to be more comfortable at playing. I love the piano!! Enjoy!!

Background change

Look!!! It's my 5 monkeys!! Isn't this just perfect for me!! I saw it and had to change!! :-)

Finally!!

YAY!! I am finally 30 weeks!! It always seems to be such a relief once I hit 30 weeks. Only 10 to go. Doesn't seem so far away now! I am getting super anxious to meet this little guy!

Pay it forward...

Lucky you!

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me!

My choice. For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1 - I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

2 - What I create will be just for you.

3 - It'll be done this year (might take a little while).

4 - You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or an article. I may crochet or quilt something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!

5 - I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch?

Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same.

The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!

Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

Good luck!

Here's lookin' at you, kid!

I wanted to share a picture with you of the new and improved TJ!

He took an eye test at school and they sent a paper home to me telling me that I should probably take him to the doctor. So, we finally did, and he now has to wear them all the time. His world is so different now! He looks great in them, don't you think? My oldest wears glasses as well and got them in 3rd grade. TJ is in 2nd! They keep getting younger and younger!!