Misc. Monday: Diapers, Anyone?

Dan's friend's got together and made us this incredible diaper cake filled with Pampers Swaddlers. I honestly think it is the biggest one I have ever seen. It is resting on a base of plywood! Lilly is in a picture with it, so you can have some perspective on its hugeness. The little flowers in it are matching clothes for Lilly and Iris to wear. They also sent home a pretty dress for Iris, and matching flower Barbies for both girls. We were so touched by their thoughtfulness and generosity. I already asked Dan's friend Jennifer if she would help me make on for my sis whenever she gets pregnant...

Sew Crafty Saturday: It's All Done!

I wanted to show you the completed book shelf. It looks fabulous! Dan did such a good job. The wood quality and stain are much nicer than the one at West Elm.

Wee-One Wednesday: Sicky

Lilly has been feeling under the weather since Penny's wedding. She has an ear infection that will not go away and is now on her 2nd round of antibiotics. Overall, she is still her spunky self, but she tends to tire a bit easier than usual and has been waking us up in the middle of the night. I think she is preparing us for a newborn!

Misc. Monday: 33

I am now 33 years old. Dan and I spent the morning of my birthday painting Iris' room. Then we went over to my parents house to have a summer BBQ in February, complete with the "Mother Load" chocolate cake from Claim Jumper. Yummy! The tablescape was adorable. They got me a bouquet of lilies and irises, so thoughtful. My friends and family really made me feel special. I love birthdays!

Sew Crafty Sat.: Heart Day

Happy Valentine's Day! XOXO

Misc. Monday: Rehearsal

Here is Lilly at Penny's wedding rehearsal. Ready to be the best flower girl ever, big smile & joyful attitude. Too bad Penny didn't get married that night! Wednesday, I'll show you what Lilly looked like the day she got her 1st ear infection, the day her auntie got married...

Sew Crafty Saturday: Book Shelf

As many of you know, we are trying to get our old office/craft room ready for Iris. One of the things we need to move out is my collection of books. We have put some in the living room, and the aqua step bookcase Dan built me, but there are still many books that do not have a home. I really wanted to buy the vertical book shelf in the West Elm catalogue, but couldn't not bring myself to spend the $169. So today, my sweet husband turned two boards of poplar wood into my new book case and I couldn't be happier. Now all he has to do is stain it, and mount it, and we are ready to go. Yay! I will post another picture after if is all finished. I'm just so excited to have married such a talented guy.

Misc. Monday: Snow

We went to Big Bear about a month ago and had such a great time. Lilly really loved the snow this year and wanted to help Daddy shovel it. She is hilarious because she gets soo frustrated when she can't lift the shovel. She is definitely at the stage where she wants to do things by herself. She gets annoyed when you try to help her and is determined to have it her way. Good luck with that, Lilly!

Sew Crafty Sat.: Break Time

It has been quite a week. Dan's father had another heart attack and got sent to USC for an operation. He is home now and doing well. My sister got married. Lilly was difficult the entire day and woke up that night with a fever. She wound up having her first ear infection and has been a beast to bear all week. She is now on the mend, but Mama and Dada are not feeling so hot. I needed some time to myself, so I Modgepodged some pretty papers onto her crayon and coloring book drawer and put together some new frames for our bedroom. I am currently trying to make some Valentine's for Lilly's little friends. Crafting is so nice during nap time; it gets your mind off things.

P.S. I am waiting to get some pics from the wedding and will post some soon. She was pretty adorable even though she was a bit of a pistol (as my mom likes to say)!

Sew Crafty Saturday: Happy Home

Dan bought us this new/old Heywood Wakefield side table for our anniversary. I love it! He said it's four legs for four years - too cute. He also built me this new shelf for over the kitchen window. I can't wait to put exactly what I want up there. I have a plan, you know...

Misc. Monday: Happy Anniversary!!

Well, the handsome hubby and I have been married 4 years now. It's hard to believe that in that time, we both got our Master's Degrees, bought a house, got another dog, went to Paris and Hawaii, had a baby, and got pregnant again. Woohoo! I love him more now than the day we got married. He is such a kind, loving, generous, sincere man. I get a little misty just thinking about how blessed I am to be his wife! P.S. We went to the most amazing restaurant to celebrate. You should check it out, http://www.parkavedining.com/

Sew Crafty Saturday: Scarves

I drove with my mom last weekend to Penny's bachlorette party in San Diego and crocheted a scarf on the way. I haven't crocheted in a long time and it was so much fun that I made another one when I got home... Now it's on to business. I have no more time to fool around. We are trying to get the baby's room cleared out for her. Having to find a new home for the computer, sewing machine, scrapbook supplies, musical equipment, all our coats, and tons of books is proving to be quite a challenge. Anyone have some extra garage space they wouldn't mind sharing?

Wee-One Wednesday: Aquarium

We took Lilly to the Long Beach Aquarium over vacation. Her Aunt Abby, Uncle Ryan, Cousin Michael, Grammy and Papa came too! It was so much fun. Lilly wanted to touch everything and kept yelling, "How many are these?" at the fish in the tanks.

Misc. Monday: Baby Bedding

I was so sad to have to get rid of Lilly's crib bedding now that she is in her new twin. I love the little birdies, and even incorporated one into the mural on her wall. I purposely bought a twin comforter that I could use her old quilt with, but what was I supposed to do with the fitted sheet, skirt, and bumper? I decided to take the bumper apart and make a banner for it to hang in her room. I am really happy with the way it turned out. I numbered them 0-9 and strung them on the wall behind her new kitchen. I think I'll make some small pillows with the bed skirt. I guess you could say I'm going green by reusing linens. Oh well, I've been called worse.

Misc. Monday: Big Girl Bed

Our little girl is growing up. We got Lilly a twin bed over Christmas vacation, thinking we would need the 2 weeks to teach her to stay in it and not get up. Books tell you that this transition can be hard, so I felt prepared and ready to attack this new challenge head-on. Little did I know that Lilly was ready, beyond ready. She took her 1st nap in it with no problem (I even stayed home from running errands, just in case). That night, I went in to check on her and accidentally woke her up by fixing her blankets. She sat up and said, "So proud. I'm so proud of you!" I gave her a kiss and I had to smile as I walked back out of her room. Those were the last words I told her when we said good night! She is amazing. She has since fallen out only once (we moved the rail higher). Story time and prayers are much comfier now because I get to lay in bed with her and now every time she sees her crib, she calls it, "Iris' bed." Maybe she won't need much adjusting time to a sister either! Knowing her, she's ready...