We are heading to Ohio for a quiet Thanksgiving with Adam's parents and some guest appearances and meetings with a few other family members.
In true weepy pregnant fashion, I'm thankful for a lot of things and could fill up time with a very long list, but I've got to finish packing.
So as Max would say, "Boggle Boggle!" Gobble Gobble everyone!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
This should explain a lot
I've been waiting to share this with everyone and finally get the chance.
The cat is out of the bag for most everyone. We're having Kipp #2 in June.
I've been extremely sick and tired this time around. So tired I haven't even been properly checking my email, and haven't picked up yarn in a good month or so now. In fact yarn makes me nauseous. What do you do when one of the things you love makes you sick? Well apparently I sleep a lot more.
I do have so many visions of things I want to begin, but then I forget all about it when I lay down on the couch for yet another nap. Hopefully things from here on out will only get better.
We couldn't be happier about this situation, as life altering as it's been already. It's definitely been different this time around.... think that means it's a girl?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Fall 2009 Toddler Fashion Report
I'm here to report the hottest in toddler fashion for the chilly autumn weather. Max has been quite opinionated about the clothes he wears lately. He especially loves his choo-choo pjs. They're his favorite. But here are some of the other fashions for the toddler on the go.
Flip flops with everyday wear is perfectly acceptable. Especially if the flip flop is Mama's.
Here Max is sporting his puppy back pack with his music player in the pocket for easy transport. Why carry it when your puppy can? Don't forget to unsnap your onsie and wear it outside your pants. That's very gangster, and it's totally in right now.
Pants- shmants! Who needs them. Not this busy toddler. Just put socks on so your feet don't get cold.
Here's the favorite around here. Need your neck hole to be a little bigger? Pull your arm out and through it. It'll strectch it out in no time. (Max does this with every shirt he can.) The off the shoulder look is totally in right now too. Don't forget to carefully mess your hair up for that no fuss look.
But the all time favorite toddler look is still and may always be the naked look. Bathtime just can't be any more fun than this!
(Also pictured is cousin Tyler who came to visit)
Just some other updates....
I have absolutely no projects to report on. I haven't done a single thing by way of crafting lately. No sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, nothing. I didn't even get Adam's birthday present finished. There's been a whole lot of good old fashioned playing going on around here.
Adam's mom started chemo last week for the breast cancer she's been battling. Keep her (and Adam's dad) in your prayers.
We will be in Ohio the weekend of Thanksgiving. Reserve your Max cuddles now....
We started the transition to Christmas around here yesterday by moving around some furntiture and speculating where things will go. Since it's our first Christmas in the house, it's taking some planning and thinking out loud.
Max had his 18month check up yesterday and is doing wonderfully. He's in the 75% for just about everything and is doing great with his gross and fine motor skills and speech. He weighed 28 lbs 3 oz and is 33.5 inches tall.
Flip flops with everyday wear is perfectly acceptable. Especially if the flip flop is Mama's.
Here Max is sporting his puppy back pack with his music player in the pocket for easy transport. Why carry it when your puppy can? Don't forget to unsnap your onsie and wear it outside your pants. That's very gangster, and it's totally in right now.
Pants- shmants! Who needs them. Not this busy toddler. Just put socks on so your feet don't get cold.
Here's the favorite around here. Need your neck hole to be a little bigger? Pull your arm out and through it. It'll strectch it out in no time. (Max does this with every shirt he can.) The off the shoulder look is totally in right now too. Don't forget to carefully mess your hair up for that no fuss look.
But the all time favorite toddler look is still and may always be the naked look. Bathtime just can't be any more fun than this!
(Also pictured is cousin Tyler who came to visit)
Just some other updates....
I have absolutely no projects to report on. I haven't done a single thing by way of crafting lately. No sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, nothing. I didn't even get Adam's birthday present finished. There's been a whole lot of good old fashioned playing going on around here.
Adam's mom started chemo last week for the breast cancer she's been battling. Keep her (and Adam's dad) in your prayers.
We will be in Ohio the weekend of Thanksgiving. Reserve your Max cuddles now....
We started the transition to Christmas around here yesterday by moving around some furntiture and speculating where things will go. Since it's our first Christmas in the house, it's taking some planning and thinking out loud.
Max had his 18month check up yesterday and is doing wonderfully. He's in the 75% for just about everything and is doing great with his gross and fine motor skills and speech. He weighed 28 lbs 3 oz and is 33.5 inches tall.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Halloween and Busy Busy Busy
We're always busy right? I feel like everything has been amplified lately. The busy-ness has been going on and on for weeks now.
I don't have much to show you by way of crafts. I did make Max's overalls for Halloween and I have an uncompleted birthday present for Adam I'm still working on. Oh and I haven't yet started Christmas. Guess I may not get everything done this year again. But I'll try my hardest.
We had a great Halloween. We trick or treated with Max's best buddy Landon. Max was Dennis the Menace and Landon was a cowboy. Max got the hang of trick or treating, but seemed to think that he should go into everyone's house once they offered him candy. I guess we'll have to have the "Stranger Danger" talk someday.
On Monday Adam and I raked and bagged leaves for 8 hours and it's still not done. As I type, there are still piles in the front yard. Maybe they'll just all blow away if we leave them long enough.
Just a picture of Max and Mommy today playing.
I don't have much to show you by way of crafts. I did make Max's overalls for Halloween and I have an uncompleted birthday present for Adam I'm still working on. Oh and I haven't yet started Christmas. Guess I may not get everything done this year again. But I'll try my hardest.
We had a great Halloween. We trick or treated with Max's best buddy Landon. Max was Dennis the Menace and Landon was a cowboy. Max got the hang of trick or treating, but seemed to think that he should go into everyone's house once they offered him candy. I guess we'll have to have the "Stranger Danger" talk someday.
On Monday Adam and I raked and bagged leaves for 8 hours and it's still not done. As I type, there are still piles in the front yard. Maybe they'll just all blow away if we leave them long enough.
Just a picture of Max and Mommy today playing.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Just call me Nurse Cara these days. Max is finally over his cold that turned into a touch of bronchitis, he's half way done with his antibiotic and is definitely feeling better and coughing less.
But I did return home from a wonderful weekend in Ohio to this:
Adam sprained his ankle during a heated scavenger hunt while I was gone and so we've had a strict ice and heat and brace regimen around the house. And lots of moving pillows to keep it elevated. The other side looks just as bad and his toes are bruised too. Gross.
But the whole point in my blog today is sharing a few projects I've recently finished and given to their owners. And one I've not finished yet. There's always one I've not finished.
I finished the Whirligig Shrug in the nick of time (I think it was still a little damp when it was unwrapped in fact). But it seems well received and I know anything will be adorable on the soon to be here BGF. I'm thrilled with it because it was BY FAR the hardest thing I've ever made, especially for it being so small.
Blocked and wrapped up, I finally left the coordinating hat and scarf for Grammy's birthday. Hopefully she'll enjoy them when she returns from the beach to chilly Ohio.
Here's the next one. A surprise, but in my favorite little pattern, the basketweave.
But I did return home from a wonderful weekend in Ohio to this:
Adam sprained his ankle during a heated scavenger hunt while I was gone and so we've had a strict ice and heat and brace regimen around the house. And lots of moving pillows to keep it elevated. The other side looks just as bad and his toes are bruised too. Gross.
But the whole point in my blog today is sharing a few projects I've recently finished and given to their owners. And one I've not finished yet. There's always one I've not finished.
I finished the Whirligig Shrug in the nick of time (I think it was still a little damp when it was unwrapped in fact). But it seems well received and I know anything will be adorable on the soon to be here BGF. I'm thrilled with it because it was BY FAR the hardest thing I've ever made, especially for it being so small.
Blocked and wrapped up, I finally left the coordinating hat and scarf for Grammy's birthday. Hopefully she'll enjoy them when she returns from the beach to chilly Ohio.
Here's the next one. A surprise, but in my favorite little pattern, the basketweave.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Max
Playing
With salt dough
With Ben at church
With Ms. Lynn
With a pumpkin (he likes to smell it)
With the Christmas present I found today. It's the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Kitchen.
Standing on his Christmas present.
Tasting
The Pumpkin
The Salt Dough
A little Autumn
It doesn't feel like autumn around here, but more like Thanksgiving. It's been rainy and cold. We haven't had any of those brisk sunny fall days. But I finally got a bit of Autumn inside today and arranged some candles. One for the middle of our table and one is in the living room.
I got this hurricane on sale today for $13 at Hobby Lobby. I've been waiting for one to be reasonably priced, I couldn't justify paying $40.
The leaf bouquets were 50% off so I grabbed a couple with the little beady things on them and
then ripped them apart whenI got home.
I'll hopefully have some finished projects to share soon and some big projects in the works for the future.
Max and I are heading to Ohio tomorrow to celebrate the pending arrival of babies. Lots of babies! :) We'll be at a shower and also hopefully will get to see Nick and Kara too!
Playing
With salt dough
With Ben at church
With Ms. Lynn
With a pumpkin (he likes to smell it)
With the Christmas present I found today. It's the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Kitchen.
Standing on his Christmas present.
Tasting
The Pumpkin
The Salt Dough
A little Autumn
It doesn't feel like autumn around here, but more like Thanksgiving. It's been rainy and cold. We haven't had any of those brisk sunny fall days. But I finally got a bit of Autumn inside today and arranged some candles. One for the middle of our table and one is in the living room.
I got this hurricane on sale today for $13 at Hobby Lobby. I've been waiting for one to be reasonably priced, I couldn't justify paying $40.
The leaf bouquets were 50% off so I grabbed a couple with the little beady things on them and
then ripped them apart whenI got home.
I'll hopefully have some finished projects to share soon and some big projects in the works for the future.
Max and I are heading to Ohio tomorrow to celebrate the pending arrival of babies. Lots of babies! :) We'll be at a shower and also hopefully will get to see Nick and Kara too!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wowza!
I can't believe how busy we've been. I haven't even had time to check my email sufficiently, let alone be on the internet. We've been on the go and it's all been lovely but truth be told, I'm exhausted today. Just worn out and tuckered.
Max
I can't say we spend a lot of time sitting still. We've got lots of things to be busy with everyday. Max demands constant movement. The past few days he's has the first runny nose of the season. Can't say I'm too surprised, it's been rainy and cool with intermittent sunny days. This afternoon I think we'll go outside and play in the leaves. But I can't say I didn't take advantage of a cuddly baby.
We took a quick day trip to Chicago to visit our friends, the Prados, who were in town. I wouldn't pass up a chance to spend time with Steph and allow Max to visit with his birthday twin, Rylee Grace. They were literally two peas in a pod and instantly loved each other.
Yesterday I was trading out Max's summer clothes for autumn clothes and organizing in his room when it got awfully quiet in the direction of kitchen where Max had headed moments before. I decided to investigate and found the little stinker with a mouth full of cake and this:
on our lower counter that Max can reach. It was the lovely slice of apple cake I had been saving for after supper with a chunk missing out of it. :)
This is an example of the ornery face I receive when he knows he's doing something he shouldn't.
Other Pictures:
Yet another laundry basket picture
Playing in the wagon
Look what I found at a garage sale? Anyone want to buy this kid? Apparently all together he costs $7.50
Max enjoyed dressing himself this morning. In our house that means, socks on our ears!
Crafting
And just because I know some of you read for more that just my kid, I've been crocheting and knitting away. I haven't been doing many other crafty things, but I will be making part of Max's halloween costume and some other things in the next few weeks. I've been much better about making things that mailing them out so I have a pile sitting upstairs that need to go to the post office.
My grandmother gave me all of her leftover yarn that she had. Apparently I come by yarn collecting genetically.... Thanks Grandma!
Most of it have large plans of becoming Christmas presents....
Sadly I make Max model everything toddler sized that I make. He was not happy about modeling Kate's birthday poncho.
I finished something for myself. I bought this hand dyed yarn and made my self a shawl/scarf with it that I love!
This is the completed hat of Rylee's finished just in time to take to Chicago.
Max
I can't say we spend a lot of time sitting still. We've got lots of things to be busy with everyday. Max demands constant movement. The past few days he's has the first runny nose of the season. Can't say I'm too surprised, it's been rainy and cool with intermittent sunny days. This afternoon I think we'll go outside and play in the leaves. But I can't say I didn't take advantage of a cuddly baby.
We took a quick day trip to Chicago to visit our friends, the Prados, who were in town. I wouldn't pass up a chance to spend time with Steph and allow Max to visit with his birthday twin, Rylee Grace. They were literally two peas in a pod and instantly loved each other.
Yesterday I was trading out Max's summer clothes for autumn clothes and organizing in his room when it got awfully quiet in the direction of kitchen where Max had headed moments before. I decided to investigate and found the little stinker with a mouth full of cake and this:
on our lower counter that Max can reach. It was the lovely slice of apple cake I had been saving for after supper with a chunk missing out of it. :)
This is an example of the ornery face I receive when he knows he's doing something he shouldn't.
Other Pictures:
Yet another laundry basket picture
Playing in the wagon
Look what I found at a garage sale? Anyone want to buy this kid? Apparently all together he costs $7.50
Max enjoyed dressing himself this morning. In our house that means, socks on our ears!
Crafting
And just because I know some of you read for more that just my kid, I've been crocheting and knitting away. I haven't been doing many other crafty things, but I will be making part of Max's halloween costume and some other things in the next few weeks. I've been much better about making things that mailing them out so I have a pile sitting upstairs that need to go to the post office.
My grandmother gave me all of her leftover yarn that she had. Apparently I come by yarn collecting genetically.... Thanks Grandma!
Most of it have large plans of becoming Christmas presents....
Sadly I make Max model everything toddler sized that I make. He was not happy about modeling Kate's birthday poncho.
I finished something for myself. I bought this hand dyed yarn and made my self a shawl/scarf with it that I love!
This is the completed hat of Rylee's finished just in time to take to Chicago.
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