Sew Crafty Saturday: This & That

This is a baby rattle I made by embroidering the matryona pattern on to the fabric and cutting around the front and back piece. I stuffed it with fiber fill and added some jingle bells to make her rattle. You could do this with any image you like.



I made this for Dan for all his camping trips to the desert. Poor guy hasn't been away from us in awhile and definitely deserves some guy time. He's always asking me to make him something, so it was fun to see his smile!



I made this little pillow with scraps from to go with the circle quilt below.

Remember this?

Here's a few things I finished over the summer, but did not deem worthy enough to share. I'm having to pull from the archives here due to my recent lack of motivation. Ha! I am beginning to feel better though, so maybe I'll have something brand new next week.

Fab Friday: It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Halloween...

Lilly would love this little cutie found at babalisme.

I can't decide between these bats...

or these bats!

I love the sophistication of this wreath for the front door.

I can't believe it's almost October. Everywhere I turn, I see super cute Halloween crafts and decoration ideas. We do not like the "spooky or scary" Halloween in our house. Both girls screamed at some skeleton/vampires displayed in Target last week, and Iris even started to cry. Some of the images out there are definitely nightmare inducing! There's a few front yard displays that I avoid driving by come October. Dead people coming out of your yard seems a bit extreme to me, but maybe that's because Lilly used to have really bad dreams. Anyway, here's a few sweeter things I'm thinking of putting up around our house. Just click on the links above and you can print all of this fun stuff!

Wee-Ones Wednesday: Quality Time

Last weekend, while Lilly was sleeping in, Iris and Dan got a little quality time in. Dan was playing the banjo and Iris ran out of our bedroom to get her Gabba Gabba guitar. She was so proud of herself, so I just had to run and get the camera! Seriously, how cute are they?

Sew Crafty Saturday: My Replacement

It was her idea for me to take her picture. She was so excited to show me her crown!



Such a proud artist!



Lilly is standing under the rainbow and our dogs, Punkin and Bickel are under her feet.

I'm tired. I'm nauseous. It's all I can do right now to get through the work day with a smile on my face. Around 5pm, I'm pretty sick. I keep thinking that this has got to end soon. I'm almost 15 weeks already, for crying out loud! That being said, I have not felt very crafty and have not made anything since the girls' outfits for our little photo shoot. So, I'm sending in a replacement for today. Check out how crafty Lilly is with a piece of sidewalk chalk!

Fab Finds Friday: My Fave

This printable bunting from Ruffled is one of my favorite finds in all of blogland. Every letter of the alphabet has a pretty background and a heart is used for any spaces. I have used it for birthday parties, and in the classroom. I kept it my little secret for ever a year now, but think it's time that I share it with you!

Wee-Ones Wednesday: First Day Joy!

Don't you just love her pose?

Iris had to put on her little backpack too, and cried, "I want school, Mama" for over a half hour!

Check out her bruises!

The thumbs up is all her own.

Isn't she pretty?

Dan calls this her facebook profile pic.

She really loves her new teacher.

We celebrated her first day with pizza, cake, and some new school supplies. It was a perfect day!

Lilly has been "dying" for school to start (her words), so yesterday was a big day around here. I was so excited to be off work, so I could take her to school on her first day back. Lilly isn't the kind of kid who needs The Kissing Hand read to her. She woke up bright and early and was ready to go. I guess it's nice to know we don't have to worry about her being scared or shy!

Misc. Monday: Check Me Out!!

I'm so excited. I just can't hide it. I'm about to... ok, maybe not, but check out my new car! It's so beautiful and fancy. I feel like a princess. It has heated leather seats, a sunroof, and a woman who tells me where to go (in a nice way, of course)! The best part is Dan took care of the whole thing while I stayed home with the girls. Swoon. ;)
I bought my CRV (cute recreational vehicle) before Dan and I got married, and she just could not keep up with our growing family. We were sad to say good bye, but her big sis, the Pilot, is amazing!

Just A Fabulous Friday!

I know I usually share a fab find with you on Friday, but I really want to "talk" about our little announcement yesterday. We are so excited! The possibility of this baby was discussed for a long time, way more than the first two. Having two kids seemed like a no brainer to us, but throwing a third into the mix definitely took some thought. We always wanted to have a big family, but with two girls, I had fears of the drama another girl might bring. I am a girl, so I know how hormonal/emotional we can be and how hard we typically are on our mothers. I know the day will come when my girls think I am completely out of touch and clueless. I always loved the idea of a son who thought I was the best, and Dan didn't know anything at all.  ;)
But now we get asked if we are trying for a boy; some family members have innocently said they were praying for a boy, or people just talk about the possibility of a boy... and I have begun to feel badly for my possible, new little girl. My maternal instincts are so strong at the moment that I feel like I could have six daughters and we would be just fine! All of a sudden, I'm not worrying about the day when my girls think I don't "get it." I'm celebrating the fact that they will come to me when they are heart broken, want to share good news, or just want to go shopping. So for now I call the baby "she" because whoever the Lord decides to send our way will be just perfect!
P.S. Did you like the girls' outfits for the photo shoot? Those were the ones I made last week! Also, thank you Amy for taking our pics 2 hours before you left for your vacation. You're a great friend!!

Now We Are Five...