Birthdays on the Brain

The Month of May is a very wonderful time of the year! Not only does pool season and Summer begin in May, but my birthday, and now, Allie's birthday is in May, too! Here is what our May weekends look like:

1st weekend - dedicated to b-day activities for me!

2nd weekend - mother's day (which will be my first REAL mother's day, since last one, I was just preg... hmm who knew this year I would be, too?) AND adrienne, my adorable niece's, bday!

3rd weekend - angie's birthday

4th weekend - allie's 1st birthday

5th weekend - heading to the beach!

Wow, I couldn't think of anything more exciting that a month full of fun activities to look forward to and plan for! I decided to get an early start on things, so I don't get bogged down, and boy have my creative juices been at work! In fact, so much so, that I'm starting to wonder if I've got too much creativeness in here, and if I should pass it around. I mean, seriously, it is a 1st birthday, which is a big deal, but Allie won't remember any of it, so I'm trying to be very frugal, and if I want cuteness to just do it myself.

So, what have I been cooking up you might ask? Well, today naptime was consumed with making handmade birthday invites (not a necessity, I realize, but since I only spent like $3 on scrapbook paper, I feel like it's not too over the top.) I also started on a birthday banner which I'm hoping turns out something like this:


My wonderful paper cutting machine that Grammy gave me for Christmas is assisting me with the banner and invites.

And, with the addition of my new embroidery machine, how could I not make a birthday outfit and matching hat for her?!

I know I need to reign myself in a bit, but I'm hoping the finished product turns out cute!

Any ideas or suggestions?

Open for Business!

Ashley and I are officially open for business! We are taking orders for bibs, burp cloths, and other personalized items!

Our prices are as follows:

Burp Cloths: $10 (all burp cloths include applique and personalization OR ribbon sewn at the bottom and personalization)
Bibs: $8

OR

Buy a Bib and Burp Cloth combo for $15
Buy a Bib and 2 Burp Cloth combo for $25
Personalization only on any item: $5

Call me at 831-6686 or email me for more info!

MPM: It's trivial

ANSWERS: B, A, D, B



It's time to test your knowledge with some random trivia. To stick with the recent theme of the blog, I decided to do trivia - pregnancy style.

1. On average, how many diapers will a child go through from birth to being potty trained?

a. 20,000
b. 7,000-9,000
c. 12,000 - 15,000

2. During pregnancy, how much larger does a woman's uterus stretch?

a. 500 times normal size
b. 200 times normal size
c. 40 times normal size
d. 100 times normal size

3. A baby recognizes its mother's voice at birth. How long does it take to recognize its father's?
a. 30 min
b. 7 days
c. 24 hours
d. 14 days
e. 1 month

4. What can a baby do up until 7 months that an adult cannot?
a. cross its eyes while sticking out its tongue
b. breathe and swallow at the same time
c. curl up in a ball and suck its thumb


How much of a baby expert are you? Can you get them all right??

Happy Easter

My prayer is that among the Easter eggs,



The preparations for Sunday morning,


(can't forget the toes, too)


And the precious family fun on Easter,

That we would all remember the Reason we have to celebrate!

He is Risen!

Five things Friday

1. I'm trying to decide if I should buy an Easter dress or not. Most of my dresses are just not very Eastery. Even if they have springish colors, they also have quite a bit of black mixed in. My next dilemma is, if I do buy a dress, should I buy maternity or normal? It'd be nice to add another maternity dress to my summer collection, but so far, I haven't really seen cute ones in the stores. What a dilemma! Perhaps I'll just wear black. We'll see...

Also, should I give Allie a mani/pedi to go with her cute Easter attire? Maybe if I could find some INSTANT dry polish? Again, we'll see...

2. Speaking of Easter, I made some delicious and adorable easter egg cake pops for Eric's family's early easter dinner last week...




I was so proud of myself... remembering to take these step by step shots, to show them off to you. The downside, I failed to take the "after" picture. They were cute, trust me. There was even an easter basket and some hot pink grass and polka dots involved. Good news, though. I'm also making these for my family's easter gathering, so I will REALLY try to remember to get that AFTER picture for you. Stayed tuned.

3. I DID have an excuse for forgetting the shot. I've been sick now for nearly two weeks. The day I made those was especially bad. Let's just say congestion/sinus headaches do not go so well with nausea. THAT day I was just lucky that my car stayed clear of any vomit. That surely gives me a good enough excuse for why getting the AFTER pic was not a top priority.

4. Tuesday was Hubby's birthday. I always love getting him surprise gifts when I can, but many times I fail at this. He acts happy, but doesn't end up using them.... because, well, I've tried so hard to find a gift he wouldn't be expecting, that it is just weird. This birthday was different. I got him a much needed pair of bball shoes, a new pair of jeans (yes, he was happy about those), and a Wii game that he had been eyeing. It's great to give surprises that are appreciated! =)

Allie had fun helping open the gifts.

5. I am LOVING this weather. I mean, with outfits like this to choose from each morning, wouldn't you?! Hmm.. I wonder what cute outfit we'll pull out today!