The Longest Project EVER!

Holy Moly!! Did this project take long or what?! I swear; every time I got started sewing my squares together, something else would come up. I finally put my foot down and decided enough is enough; this blanket is getting done before I start any other projects!

I am pleased to say, Baby Girl is FINALLY able to enjoy her rag quilt. It turned out much bigger then what I was planning, but that is completely my fault. I couldn’t resist adding more prints and rows each time. I used 6.5 squares with a .5 seam, which I think for the next one I’ll make the seam a little larger. That way it looks a little more “ragged”. Of course I ran into a few kinks along the way, but I figured that would happen with being a beginner. Hopefully I’ll work everything out on the next one and then work on a tutorial. But for the time being, I’m going to watch my little girl enjoy her blanket. :) 

Rag Side:Close Up of Rag Side:Back Side:

Hippitty Hoppitty

The Easter Bunny is like Santa Claus; wind, rain, snow, or sleet, will not keep him away! You would think the weather would be sunny in April, for some odd reason I was under the impression it was spring. I think April showers should not bring May flowers on Easter. I think it should be mandatory that the weather is in the mid 70’s. Can’t the Government do something about that?

Anyways… Even though the weather was yucky and there was no outside fun, the day was still very nice. We hosted Easter at our house this year and it was exactly (besides the weather) how we wanted it, relaxing with the ones we love. The kids dyed eggs with their cousin Tyler on Saturday and Easter morning they hunted eggs in the house. Our families (mostly adam’s) came over mid afternoon for a BBQ potluck, followed by relaxing family time. The older cousin’s enjoyed playing a few games of pool. While the younger guys decorated sugar cookies. All in all, it was an awesome Easter!

    

Squeaky Squeak

I caved. I really tried. But I failed. I couldn’t wait any longer, I just had to see what Baby Girl’s reaction would be when she tried on her Easter shoes. Of course she loved them! Now I have to wait till Lent is over to buy her another pair!





These shoes are normally around $30 plus shipping, I bought them for $13 with shipping. Gotta love Mama Bargains! If you haven’t checked them out you need to. And I’m serious, leave my site and head over there. They have a different deal everyday, sometimes multiples!

OshKosh B'Gosh

   

Baby Girls Rag Blanket

FINALLY! No, I didn’t finish it. I haven’t even started sewing it! BUT… I did finish cutting my squares and figured out the pattern. Which by the way there really isn’t much of a pattern, I just didn’t want two solids or two prints next to each other. Adam laughs at me and calls me old, but I found cutting the squares very calming. Now lets just see if sewing all them squares together is just as calming. LOL. I did contemplate posting a picture of the layout, but decided against it since I want the finished project to be a surprise. So consider this your sneak peak. :)

Baby Girls 1st Birthday Party

I don’t know if it had to do with the lack of sleep from the previous weeks events (pack, move, unpack, organize, party planning, school, work, sports, etc.) or the simple fact my baby girl was turning one, but I was an emotional wreck during her party. I could barely say thank you to all our guests without crying! I just wanted everything to be perfect. Perfect for our perfect little girl and perfect for being (most likely) the last 1st birthday party I get to plan. I did not realize all these “last” things would be so hard on me. I’m glad to say it all turned out lovely though.

   

1 Year Ago Today…

1 year ago today, I was 34 weeks pregnant. 1 year ago today, I woke up excited it was my first day of maternity leave. 1 year ago today I had lots to do before baby girls shower the coming up weekend. 1 year ago today, I couldn’t figure out why it felt like I kept peeing my pants (sorry tmi). 1 year ago today, I drove myself to labor and delivery because my mother wouldn’t let me run errands with my water broken. 1 year ago today, I ran laps around the labor and delivery floor at South Sac Kaiser trying to make my contractions start. 1 year ago today, I was once again hooked up to Pitocin because I wouldn’t dilate past 3cm. 1 year ago today, I watched my husband beg me to get an epidural but I refused because I was going to do it this time! 1 year ago today, instead of my labor room being a party like the other two times it became chaotic and within minutes I was rushed to ER. 1 year ago today; Adam, myself, and every other family member and friend who was present were scared shitless. 1 year ago today, there was blood loss and tears shed. 1 year ago today, Adam almost fainted twice. BUT 1 year ago today, angels in Heaven were watching over us. 1 year ago today, our hearts were (and still are) filled with more love then words can ever explain. 1 year ago today, the Lord reached down and blessed our family. 1 year ago today, our family was completed (85% sure of that one). 1 year ago today, our baby girl; Taylor Jordan came to be!

Juicy Couture

Baby Girl received this darling Juicy Couture dress while still in my belly from my good friend Nancy Street. As soon as I saw it I just knew she had to wear it for her 9 month photos. If you ask me, she should be the new face for Baby Juicy Couture. :)