Sewing Fun!

So I really wanted a Hooter-Hider or Udder-Cover or Nursing Cover, whatever you want to call it...but I didn't want to pay $30+ on one. I know they have discounts and other things occasionally but I've been having a lot of fun learning how to sew, and there's just this feeling of accomplishment when you can use something you make...even though its not a professionals work (: I thought I'd post some pictures of it, 'cause I was pleased with the finished product.

This is the fabric I used. I did mine double-sided 'cause I wanted a lining on the front.


I put a pocket in the bottom right and the top left, I can put nursing pads, burp cloth, binky, Lanolin (nipple cream), pretty much anything I might need while breastfeeding. I'm right handed so the location of the pockets makes it helpful.


I put boning in the top so that its breathable and I can view my baby without the whole world viewing me. (: And an adjustable neck strap that gets tighter if the baby starts pulling. Better than a blanket that my daughter use to pull off and thus give everyone a show...haha


And to show that your husband can wear it too...haha My hubby was a good sport and modeled it for me, see how the boning makes it come out just enough. He's got the neck strap adjusted too tight for him, but you get the picture.


I'm quite a bit smaller than him, so you can tell that its plenty of fabric to cover on all sides. I did mine in fabric that coordinates with a diaper bag and carseat cover that my mom and I are working on. Sooooo excited!

Is my baby a Boy or Girl???

It has been a very long time since my last post, so long in fact that I'm sure most of you that did read my blog have long ago stopped checking for an update. Well, I just found my camera after five months of wondering where it could be...literally found it like 5 minutes ago, and decided to take some quick pictures of my latest shopping adventure. This last weekend we took a trip to St. Georgee with my parents to just relax. It was very hot, but it was nice just to relax and have fun. My mom and I hit the outlets on Monday and I decided to do some shopping for the baby in my tummy. The only problem is that I'm not sure if this little baby is a boy or a girl. Kurt and I decided we didn't want to find out, we think it will be more exciting. I think that Kurt also thought we wouldn't spend as much money before the baby came because we wouldn't no what to buy. Well, Kurt have no fear I've got us covered either way...hee. I'm going to put a survey on my blog so people can guess if it will be a boy or a girl, so if you happen to check my blog give us your oppinion.








I've also taught myself how to crochet this last week before heading off to St. George and this is what I've done so far: (Its very amateur work, but hopefully I'll get better. These are my boy set -haven't finished the hat yet- and then I'll start working on a girl set.

Emi's woke up with a cold so today's been a lazy day but I wanted to post a picture of her since its been a while and she wanted to show off her new necklace and bracelet that her grandma Shauna bought her in St. George. It changes color in the sun.

Exciting News!

We're finally expecting. YAY! We went to the doctor for the first ultra sound today and everything looks great. It showed I was measuring 11 weeks 3 days instead of 10 weeks 5 days. But they'll still keep my same due date which is December 15th. We're so excited. Emi and Kurt went with me and we all heard the heart beat. When we were looking at the screen Emi says "I don't see the baby," and right when she says it the baby starts waving its arms. She still didn't see "A BABY" but she saw something move. Once we got home she went over each of the pictures acting like she was the doctor... Here's the head, and here are the feet, and hear is its back...etc. She's so excited and I love it. This is such a great blessing to our family and we hope that everything will continue to go great.

Happy Birthday Emilee!

Its amazing to look back at pictures taking throughout the last few years and see how much you really have changed. This is you about 5 days old. This was my favorite stage. You slept so much and I would hold you the entire time. People would tell me not to spoil you, but I had so much love in my heart for you and I felt that if I just held you you would feel that love and feel comforted and secure. I wanted to protect you from everything.



Here you are as a 1 year old. You had so much personality and were starting to test all the limits. This was the begining of all the trouble you would cause as you grew...this was my favorite stage. Watching you learn to walk, talk, and express a variety of emotions. I remember the first walk I took with you outside. We were walking around the block and when we were 3/4 of the way home you started staggering off to the side, and I watched as you found the curb and sat down, then you raised your arms up for me to carry you.



Then at age 2...your personality and your search for independence really took off. You had a mind of your own and I loved seeing it work. You are so smart and it took me off guard more than once. This was my favorite stage because I got to see your creativity and your vocabulary grow. You were singing songs and talking non stop.



And now you're 3! Wow, how the time has flown. I love you more and more each and every day. You bring so much happiness to mine and your dad's life. This is my favorite stage with all the funny little quirky things you say. A day doesn't go by in which you don't make me laugh. You tell the best stories and sing the best songs. I know I said that every stage was my favorite, but its true there hasn't been one thing that I haven't enjoyed about being your mother. Each stage is an adventure and I'm so glad we get to tackle it together. Happy Birthday Emilee...I love you.

New Shoes

Emi Loves getting new shoes just as much as me and I love it. She loves shopping, painting her nails and toes, getting her haircut and styled...it just makes it so much easier for me to do the things I like when she enjoys them too. (: I love having a girl, I know I'll love having a boy if I ever have one...boys probably have a lot less attitude and drama, but for now I'll enjoy my special time with my girly-girl.

I love these ones...all the fun colors.



These are our practical pick. Good for running around and playing in...but still super cute.



But these...are my absolute favorite, Kurt's not a big fan but they remind me of Punky Brooster but in a stylish way. I love them and Kurt...well, he'll learn to love them.

One Needful Thing

One of my old roomies from college has started this new blog that I think will be quite spectacular. Its an amazing idea and I think so many women could benefit from what she shares; as well as by sharing with each other. I hope you check it out.

http://www.oneneedfulthing.net

Life...Who said it would be easy?

This afternoon my husband and I decided to take Emi out to learn how to ride her bike. She of course wanted to ride it to Grandma's. We went down and when we got there no one was there. We were about to leave when we received a phone call from my dad asking us to head down to their storage unit because my mom had fallen; he needed me to take her to the ER and Kurt to help him finish up unloading.

We got there, they gave her a blessing and then Emi and I took her up to the hospital. On the way Emi said a prayer that the doctors would help grandma feel better and not eat her. (She's got a pretty active imagination) My mom was doubled over in pain the whole ride there. They took some x-rays and came back to tell her that she had a fracture in the bone connected to the joint in her right shoulder...possible multiple fractures. The doctor said from his opinion he thinks she'll need surgery, but they won't know till she makes an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. So, until then she's being sent home in a sling with pain meds. I know these things never happen at a convenient time, but this will be particularly hard with my brother Jase coming home from his mission in a few weeks. Keep her in your prayers.

Carl's Junior

Emi and I did a massive amount of dishes last night...it took us 1hour and 45min. Emilee rinsed every single one. I was amazed that an almost 3 year old with stick with to the end and do every dish...Obviously the part where she got to play in some water held some of her interest. At on point she leaned back holding onto her lower back and said ouch my back really hurts. (She gets it from her dad, everytime he does the dishes he complains about his back). Man, I wish I had a dishwasher...but last night spending that time with my daughter washing dishes was totally worth not having one. But just for last night. (:

So, moral of the story is...I did not want to cook, therefore we had: