Friday, January 8, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
PROMISES Messages
Don't you love how Dove chocolates puts a little message inside their wrappers?! I thought these seemed appropriate to me today...
P.S. I know I am having a girl because I was NOT a chocolate fan before this pregnancy! Now, I can't get enough. lol
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
Avery celebrated her first New Years with some sparklers last night :)
Sparklers are by far my favorite thing to get on nights like these... They make some pretty cool pictures, too!
Here are some fireworks for you in case you didn't get to shoot any off:
Now, to think of a New Year's Resolution....
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Christmas Humor
This is for all of you "Scrooges" out there... and those of you who have a sense of humor!
After going to the grocery store today to pick up a few last minute things... this is even more funny!
After going to the grocery store today to pick up a few last minute things... this is even more funny!
"Nutty Santas"
I was supposed to make these with my sister and niece for Christmas but our plans got delayed when Jeff was asked to come in to work nights tonight. So, I went ahead and made them ahead of time. It would have been more fun with some company but I always enjoy decorating cookies! :)
This is the first time for me to make them and have some ideas for tricks to do next time to make them look a bit better.
I took Nutter Butter cookies and dipped them in Royal Icing on both ends and then one end in red and white sprinkles. Then, I used mini chocolate chips for the eyes with the icing as "glue". I piped on the white dot on Santa's hat and the red noses. I think that next time, instead of icing for the noses, I think I will use some kind of small red candies and I need to make the icing a bit thicker to keep it from running off of the cookies before it hardens.
I think they are cute and might become a tradition every year. I saved the taste-test for Jeff and it seemed to pass, so I think they are safe to make again.
This is the first time for me to make them and have some ideas for tricks to do next time to make them look a bit better.
I took Nutter Butter cookies and dipped them in Royal Icing on both ends and then one end in red and white sprinkles. Then, I used mini chocolate chips for the eyes with the icing as "glue". I piped on the white dot on Santa's hat and the red noses. I think that next time, instead of icing for the noses, I think I will use some kind of small red candies and I need to make the icing a bit thicker to keep it from running off of the cookies before it hardens.
I think they are cute and might become a tradition every year. I saved the taste-test for Jeff and it seemed to pass, so I think they are safe to make again.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
My recent Must-Haves!
Mr. Coffee Frappe maker
The best part is that it's on $80!
http://www.mrcoffeecafefrappe.com/product.aspx
Earth Therapeutics® Anti-Stress Microwaveable Comfort Wrap
Desktop Player for my iPod$10 at www.containerstore.com
Label MakerPleasantly addicting!
Plastic Ornament Storage BoxI need to get some of these soon for when we take down our tree!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
3 Little Babies
Here is a picture of Stori, Elysha, and I all pregnant together! We have had a blast going through this together and we can't wait for our little ones to become friends :)
Disclaimer: This is an AWEFUL picture of me, but I was trying to tell Jeff instructions on my camera... plus, it's just hard to get a good picture of myself this far along. lol
From left to right:
Stori (23 weeks), Elysha (31 weeks), and Me (32 weeks)
Disclaimer: This is an AWEFUL picture of me, but I was trying to tell Jeff instructions on my camera... plus, it's just hard to get a good picture of myself this far along. lol
From left to right:
Stori (23 weeks), Elysha (31 weeks), and Me (32 weeks)
I can't wait to cuddle up with this...
So it has been on my long list of things to do to make a new robe.
I have become kind of a "robe-snob" while trying to shop for a new one. There were so many things I needed it to have...It had to be thin, preferably cotton, since I get hot easily and would be using it to get ready in the mornings in; had to have long enough arms (hard to come by for me); had to be long enough that my booty doesn't hang out but not a full length...
While shopping for a new one I could not find one that fit my criteria without spending a fortune on one! So, like most things, I thought, "I can make that", so the other night, I found the time.
I took one of the few robes that I had purchased from Target that was not working out, apart and used it as a quasi pattern and changed it up to match what I wanted.
I got some cheap fabric at Hobby Lobby since I wasnt sure if this was going to be a good idea or not, and "had at it." I cleared off the dining room table, laid out the fabric, cut up the old robe, and within a few hours, I had a new one! :)
It really was a lot of fun! I thought about taking pictures as I went for the sake of the this blog post, but I was too engrossed in the project. lol
I had a bit of a challege getting the collar on there to lay correctly, but I think I got it. Also, its a bit of a challenge to fit around a pregnant belly! lol Since it's just a robe and can be a little loose, I think it will last me a while even after the belly is gone. ;)
Here is the finished product:
I am not 100% in love with the fabric choice that I made, but it's pretty. Since I will be using it to get ready in the mornings I am sure it will get grungy soon and I can just make another.
hmm.. Maybe a business venture??? jk
I have become kind of a "robe-snob" while trying to shop for a new one. There were so many things I needed it to have...It had to be thin, preferably cotton, since I get hot easily and would be using it to get ready in the mornings in; had to have long enough arms (hard to come by for me); had to be long enough that my booty doesn't hang out but not a full length...
While shopping for a new one I could not find one that fit my criteria without spending a fortune on one! So, like most things, I thought, "I can make that", so the other night, I found the time.
I took one of the few robes that I had purchased from Target that was not working out, apart and used it as a quasi pattern and changed it up to match what I wanted.
I got some cheap fabric at Hobby Lobby since I wasnt sure if this was going to be a good idea or not, and "had at it." I cleared off the dining room table, laid out the fabric, cut up the old robe, and within a few hours, I had a new one! :)
It really was a lot of fun! I thought about taking pictures as I went for the sake of the this blog post, but I was too engrossed in the project. lol
I had a bit of a challege getting the collar on there to lay correctly, but I think I got it. Also, its a bit of a challenge to fit around a pregnant belly! lol Since it's just a robe and can be a little loose, I think it will last me a while even after the belly is gone. ;)
Here is the finished product:
I am not 100% in love with the fabric choice that I made, but it's pretty. Since I will be using it to get ready in the mornings I am sure it will get grungy soon and I can just make another.
hmm.. Maybe a business venture??? jk
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