Husband disgruntled because wife found new hobby to spend money on!

After a lesson with a good friend yesterday, and her generosity of letting me use her stuff...I made this bracelet for my youngest dd last night. I had to sneak in her room to measure her wrist, thankfully she didn't wake up, and then I got to work looking at possible combinations. So many possibilities! I like the final product with it's lavender and silver hues. I tried it on her today and it fit nicely...best of all she seemed to love it. She kept staring at it and gently touching it...it was so cute to watch.

Yes I wouldn't normally get an 11 month old jewelry, but she isn't receiving it until her first birthday and even if she doesn't wear it much, it will be a nice reminder of how little she was when she is older. Alright, alright! I'll admit it...it was more for me than her....I still love it.

I was going to make one for my older dd but nothing quite spoke to me. She is getting harder and harder to make things for (getting too picky). I gave up on her and now that I know what I'm doing, I'm thinking of making myself some matching earrings and a necklace. Thanks Dub for all your generous help...now I'm hooked on making jewelry! My hubby rolled his eyes at the thought of me getting a new hobby, he thinks I have too many already.

"Recycled" Gift

I was getting ready to recycle these containers, but when the label was off, all I saw was snowmen. I used black buttons for the eyes and since I didn't have any carrot noses on hand (and no money to go buy any) I searched and searched and found these tiny leaves that work just fine. I love how they came together and I'm sure my son's teacher, bus driver, and bus monitor will enjoy them...and the treats inside!

11 Months Old....christmassy

I love this outfit, but let me tell you...it is an 18 month size and I had to squeeze her into it! I'm a little sad she can't wear it for Christmas...she is so cute in it.

11 Months Old...(part one)

Here she was this morning...this was actually the second photo shoot, in an adorable outfit from "Bob". I love the "laughing" pict and the close up.

10 Months Old...

I can't believe I forgot to put these up...here she is...in her jammies.....10 months old and she would NOT hold still for anything. She is becoming such a character.

Halloween

We had a lot of fun. For the first time ever, I even dressed up. I forgot to have someone take a picture though. Our church did a trunk-or-treat and even though there were tons of kids, there was way more than enough candy for each child...in fact many of them made the rounds more than a couple of times. Below is what our trunk had in it, except I have no idea why the giant spider isn't there. I named him Fred and anyone 12 and over that wanted candy had to kiss him (Fred the giant hairy spider) in order to get any. I was really suprised how many wouldn't do it.

WIG FUN...

We just couldn't help ourselves...when we opened the box of costumes to see what was there, we felt we had no choice but to have some fun.

Steve didn't seem to mind too much...he was a good sport.

No matter what she wears...she is still too cute!

Call the Fire Department!

This is my birthday cake from last night (my birthday is officially today). Can you tell a man put the candles on? There are the right number, they are just clumped to form a towering inferno. It made me feel much older than I really am. LOL Ok, it really makes me laugh more than anything...I just had to have a picture! LOL

Another One Bites The Dust!

Just a couple of months ago, we had three of them. Our most recently acquired one, kicked the bucket about 1 month ago and this evening, the one we have had since Aug. 1990, died. Now we are down to one lonely, tiny one that is too old to hook anything "extra" up to. How will we survive? In this day and age, it may be a matter of addiction counseling to get over the loss. Things will not be "normal" around here for a long time, 'cause it is just too pricey to buy a new one anytime soon.

I miss my TV that worked with my VCR and DVD players.

9 months old...

I just can't get over how much she has grown up. 4 teeth with more on the way, constantly babbling dah-dah-bah-dah, and she is starting to test out getting on her knees. If everyone would quit holding her, I'm sure she would be crawling by now. We can't help it, we love to snuggle her.

She is looking older and older everyday. Time is just flying by...I hope I can truly cherish every moment I have with her. It is so different this time around, knowing she is the last. I really don't want her to grow up so fast. I'm really enjoying being her mom and seeing the world through her eyes.

(Beautiful dress given to us by a very good friend...I just LOVE it!)

Rabbits!

Sasha and baby update: I went into one of our local stores, did what they said, and then the next day Sasha had mauled the baby and we had to get rid of it. My dd has had a hard time with this, she was really looking forward to raising a baby rabbit. I'm sure it is for the best, I just have never seen my dd so broken up.

A couple of weeks ago I was talked into getting a rabbit. Her name is Sasha and she is the only thing my oldest dd is getting for Christmas and her birthday...it is all she wants anyway. Well Sasha is adorable and has been getting used to us and her new surroundings pretty well.

Well anyhow, things have been a little strange with Sasha the past few days and we were about to take her to the vet. We discovered tonight what was wrong...she was pregnant. Sometime today, she had 2 bunnies. OY! (She had been kept in a cage with her 2 sisters and 1 brother before we got her) Who knew rabbits could get pregnant so young? NOT ME!

My dd was sent to her room to clean it (and spend time with Sasha like she always does in the evening) and all of a sudden started screaming at me to come downstairs at once! Well I took my sweet time, it is nice to bug her a little. There were 2 black things, bunnies of course, in her cage. Unfortunately, one was dead...but so far the other is alive and so tiny. I'm not sure Sasha knows how to take care of them, she is only about 7 months old herself, I know I don't! LOL I'm hoping her instinct will kick in, 'cause it was almost too much to have to deal with the dead one. I'm not ready to do it again.

The things we mom's have to put up with sometimes...it is enough to make me want to scream...cry...pull my hair...etc. CALGON take me away!!!

Fabulous idea!

A friend sent me the link to a blog that has the best idea going on right now for any of you who are avid card makers. Heart to Heart Blog Candy is running a thank you card shower and giveaway. Please check it out at her blog. Here is my card and I'm going to get it sent off tomorrow. Good luck to all of you that choose to participate, but I really hope I win. ;) The stuff that was donated is truly incredible.

8 Months old and wiggly!

This is the first time she hasn't held pretty still for her photos...she was all over the place! I managed to get these (below) from the 30 I took and they really show her personality, and that is all I really wanted from her. It was kind of funny that I had to use my sports mode to get any good picts...she was such a crack-up that day. I love that she makes me smile! If only she would quite drooling/puking long enough to get a photo with a clean and dry outfit on! LOL

7 months old...I know, I know, I'm late again

They aren't very good pictures, but she is getting very wiggly these days and it's getting harder to get her to sit still. I also need to work on finding a better lighting solution. Nonetheless, she is still super adorable, atleast in my opinion.






She turned 7 months old while on our vacation, though these photos weren't taken until a week later. She loves to look at her new Yellowstone shirt whenever she is wearing it, it is pretty funny to see her pull it out and stare at it. Hopefully I will be on the ball and get her 8 month photos up in just 9 short days...I can always dream. LOL