lil' update

k, me and lane had the funniest thing ever happen today. This morning I felt like I could feel the baby's pulse, and Lane could too - except that would be impossible, right?? and it was going pretty slow. We both got a bit concerned, cuz seriously it was such a steady beat i was sure it wasn't him kicking. Come to find out after a call to Lanes sister that it was the hiccups!! How dang cute is that!! I went from starting to freak out to absalutely loving life. Hiccups!! my baby is getting so big!

Here's us hauling some poop to the fields. fun fun.


And a few more cute clips for the craft show, these i think i'll start selling in my shop, more to come on that later...

This picture is for skye, look how cute this one is with my new shoes!! even though Lane says they're the ugliest things he's ever seen...what does he know...

The nesting "thing"

ok, i have been offically hit with the crazy nesting instinct, and it is coming out in the form of sewing. Like take this morning for instance, i got up and started getting ready for church. But the dress i wanted to wear was a hand-me-down from my short-legged sister skye. This was a problem. So one hour later i had a ruffle, a bleeding finger from being poked from pins, and a satisfied nesting "thing/crazy instinct". It really was so crazy, because it felt SO IMPORTANT for me to finish that ruffle, and to wear that dress the same day. Not sure why, and i must say it also crazy how satisfying it is to have done it. weird.


Oh, and the reason this picture is at the odd angle?? Lane didn't make it to church cuz his dad's trailer on the milk truck blew a couple tires, and he has to be able to pick up milk at certain times of the day. So he stayed to help him finish in time. When i came home, he was in bed, and not willing to get up to take this picture of my dress. seriously. who is the pregnant one here...p.s. do not compare to my maternity pictures. What could ever compare to those???

i'm actually participating in a little craft show, and have made a few pairs of booties, some hair clips, and a few other random things i forgot to take a picture of. I think i've decided whatever sells well i'm going to start selling on my online shop. So we'll see...i swear doing a bit of sewing and craftin everyday keeps me sane!






I even got organized enough for it that i made labels with my mom's logo on them to make them look a BIT less handmade, but who knows. Maybe it will help distract away from the glue and sewing mistakes!

i feel pretty....

Perks of having a superstar photographer sister?? getting amazing amazing pictures that make a very pregnant woman actually feel pretty....which is an incredible feat, especially if you could see me right now...




Oh my goodness, this little girl of hers is so cute it hurts. She was copying my hands on my tummy, and demanding skye to take her picture, you would not believe how much she loves it!

and of course, here is something new for the little guy - Little booties with his now signiature logo - the "mom" tatoo. I just love these little shoes, they are the cutest little loafers and are going to be super comfortable. Now i just need the baby here so he can model them!!

In my down time...

So, i've had a LOT of down-time lately. Since the old pregger hips are aching like crazy, the only that feels ok is sitting at the sewing machine or my craft table. Our house is peuny by the way, i love it, its just small, when you walk in the front door this is what you see. The only thing you are NOT seeing is the bathroom and closet around the corner. and a BIT more of the kitchen to the right.

see on the left side my sewing corner?? well, this is what it looks like close up:
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hahahahahah. I need a room dedicated to this stuff!!
And of course that darn nesting instinct is coming in so i also MADE myself learn how to make whole wheat bread:


Which took 3 failed batches, or 12 loaves, or 30 cups of flour. However you want to look at it. But, fourth times a charm. And me and the oven are back to being friends.

k, LOVE that i finally figured this pattern out. It took hours, no lie. These are destined for my sister in law Nicole, although Mandy, if you want some too, just ask. I bought WAY WAY WAY too much of that brown stripe fabric! They are kinda more like slippers then shoes, but heck who cares. they are cute.


a couple random little girl hair clips i made for my sister in laws little girl. I'm thinking about selling them in my mom and sisters photography studio with matching little dresses. I'll update on this project later!!
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ok, so i'm so excited! My sister Skye has been using some of the products i've made while experimenting with some new crochet techniques. Check them out! I made the green blanket....


and this cute soft hat.



Here's the latest thing i've made for the baby, couture burp cloths!! the vintage fabric is my FAVORITE - but i only found a remnant of it, if anyone finds more of it, PLEASE let me know!!

Baby projects!

Heres what i made with those strips of fabric, washcloths with cute edges!! and i made a huge stack of them too. so so cute. and easy.

next i made him this little "car seat" blanket, with ribbons that he can chew on, and i love it! I'm also making him a carseat cover, and that will come soon....

This is what i've been obsessed with lately. embroidery. so fun, and way faster then you might think. and so home-made looking!!!


ok, and how ADORABLE are these little guys???? UGH. I LURVE THEM, i am in the process of making a hundred for ma baby. so soft, i think of them more like slippers then shoes....




And then, in the midst of it all, i decided to make something for myself. A bit of glam for my hair, necklaces and outfits so post-baby i'll be able to feel like i look decent....and i may have gone overboard a little...they are quite addicting to make.....