A Forest Frolic

Welcome to the World, Little One

She's here, she's here, our baby is finally here!  She actually arrived two weeks ago, but I've been snuggling and cuddling and snuggling some more, so there has been no time for blogging...you understand?! ;)

Each time we have a babe, it's hard to imagine loving another, as much as the last...but it's like your love grows and grows and there is so much to go around, and the second you see your newby, you feel this strong love for her, like you've loved her your entire life and can't imagine life without her. 

Even with all the discomforts and issues I dealt with this go 'round, and me swearing that 'we're done,' to anyone who would ask if we wanted more than four, and eeeeeven with having to get two 'epidural blood patches' after the birth of our sweet girl (which by the way, I don't wish on anyone), I think for a split second, 'hmmm, I could do this again!'  But no, really...I think 4 is a good even number.  And I've always been an even number kinda girl ;)

I just love this stage...the constant cycle of changing diapers and nursing.  The cuddles and the way she loves to sleep on my chest and tummy, just melt my heart, and I want to soak up every minute of it!

With that being said, it's Christmas-time and with Christmas, comes the urge to spoil my loved ones with things from their wish lists.  Soooo, my Etsy shop is now open again, and you can go snatch up your Christmas goodies too ;)

I hope everyone is doing super swell and getting in the holiday spirit!  I LOVE this time of year (except for the flu bug that seems to be going around our neck of the woods...that I don't love).  I'm so paranoid about taking the baby in public and haven't done so yet.  But it's kind of hard to keep her cooped up when we've got 3 other busy girls with lots of activities and holiday events going on. 

Okay, gotta get back to this waking precious baby! 

Hugs,

Jamie :)

Fawns, Shoes & Waffles, oh my...

It's my Birthday, so I'm doing what I want to do today :)

I woke up, fed the kiddos, showered, got back in my PJ's, and have been crafting all day!

I made a big crib blanket for the soon-to-be new babe over the weekend, so I made some burp cloths to match (not that they needed to match but I had fabric left over ;)  I'll have to share it with you after I get it out of the washer and dryer.

I ordered these fawn cabachons last week and they came yesterday, so I made these darling fabric embellishments for the shop...

We've been doing a little back-to-school shopping too, since my girls start back next week.  Our first born 'baby' starts middle school and I have mixed feelings about it.  I'm not ready for them to really 'grow up,' ya know?  But I think she'll really love it and do well with the transition.

You know my girls seem to have crazy shoe syndrome, like last year, and this year hasn't changed (wait 'til you see my oldests shoes)...

Saturday morning, I woke up early, hopped in the shower because softball season is upon us, and we had an early morning practice.  As I went into the bedroom to get dressed, this is what I found...

The mister and my sweetie pies had made me homemade waffles, fresh strawberries and a slice of maple syrup bacon with OJ on the side...yum!  It's not too often that this Mama gets to enjoy a breakfast in bed...so I threw on some clothes and dove in!  Early birthday breakfast...now that's what I'm talking about. 

Tonight, they are taking me out to a delicious dinner and I can't wait!  Love that family of mine.

Jamie :)

Paint Maniacs & a Winner

My girls have been painting like maniacs the last few days and I love what they are creating (the blue plaid apron was my Me-Maw's and she made it...awwww, miss that lady so much)!

They are very fond of their new glitter glue too :) 

I had a little scare last week and spent a day in the hospital in pain.  The good news is that the baby is fine and I am feeling much better...whew!  Anyway, they had just run out of glitter glue so I took them to get a whole new BIG pack of all the colors you could imagine...for being so patient and good at the hospital and for helping out so much with dishes, the dog, etc. last week.  What sweetie's!

We also took a little trip to Color Me Mine, a local pottery painting place that the kids adore.  They painted a huge cupcake shaped cookie jar and wee one chose a girl gnome, to go with the  other gnome we have in our parlor, tee hee.

My M-I-L surprised me with this little button maker from Epiphany crafts and I've had fun making buttons for our upcoming scrapfest...

So, that's a bit of what we've been up to lately.

Thank you all for your comments and e-mails about the Mad Tea Party last Saturday...what a fun time!  The random number generator chose comment #8 as the winner of the Shroom Glitter Cupcake toppers, which is Lynda from Butterfly Dreams, yay! 

Send me your address Ms. Lynda and they'll be on their merry way.

Hugs,

Jamie :)

Amy Butler Baby 'Squishy'

I had a little downtime on Sunday and got the urge to make a baby blanket (my girls call them squishys), for the soon-to-be addition to our family.

I'm a big fan of Amy Butler's designs and always have a nice stash of her fabrics laying around, so I chose some of my favorites...

...put them in the order I liked, and sewed them together in a simple stripe pattern...

I added white polka dot minky fabric (soooo soft) to the back and sewed a zig zag stitch around the outside with hot pink thread.  Then I added a few ribbon loops on one side and put a ring through it, so I can attach it to the stroller, diaper bag, or whatever...and it won't get lost.

For some reason I didn't take a picture of the whole thing with the ribbons, ring, and minky fabric, but I wanted to share what I had anyway.

Next on my 'what to make the new baby' wish list, is a baby mobile!  But I have no clue what, or how, or what materials to use to make it with.  I need to do some thinking and searching around for some ideas.  Got any for me please? ;)

Jamie :)

 

Starry Night Crown, Eat Me & GeoFloral Cupcake Toppers

I can't believe I haven't stopped in to post for a month!!  I have missed you...and appreciate the e-mails and messages checking in to see how I'm doing.  We are good actually, and have some exciting news to share real soon!

Until then, though, I thought I'd share some new items in the shop.

This 'Starry Night' crown was inspired by a customer who wanted a crown for her baby boys first birthday and I loved it so much, I thought I'd give you a chance to own one too...

 These 'GeoFloral' Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers would be great for a teenagers birthday party, or any kind of get together really...

I have a friend from college who is getting married soon, yay!  She contacted me about making some custom cupcake toppers for her wedding....half with hers & the grooms names with a glittered heart and the date of the wedding, and half 'Eat Me.'  I loved these so much, I knew I'd have to add some to the shop (who doesn't love some Alice in Wonderland inspiration?)...

I've got good intentions and lots of new supplies to make many more new things for the shop.  Now...let's see if I can gather up some energy and motivation to do so ;)  Will keep ya posted.

Hope you all have been well and I hope to 'see ya' sooner than another month!

Jamie :)