Recent Sewing Projects

Here are the most recent carseat canopies that I made.  I really like making them, and I have about 4 more to make for gifts.. then I'll move on to learning to make something else to give as baby gifts!

I think this one can really be considered a neutral cover.

I made this one in November for a friend expecting a little baby boy.  I don't know her that well, so it was hard to find cute fabrics that I thought she would like.

This is my very first girl carseat canopy.  I think it turned out so cute!  My friend didn't have a theme for the nursery at all, so I just decided on traditional pink and other pastel/girly colors.  

I have four more of these suckers to crank out before March.  Three of them will be neutral (if I can find cute neutral fabric), and one will be for a boy (MY little guy!)  I'm also looking forward to trying to make a diaper bag and a cute little diaper carrier (the little pouches that hold a couple of wipes and diapers). 

Evan and Santa

I failed with the 30 days of Thanks... not that I'm not thankful for everything in my life, I think I just got bored!  Last Thursday our playgroup went to Bass Pro Shops to get pictures taken with Santa.  Evan wasn't a big fan, but I at least got him to go up and sit on his lap! 

30 Days of Thanks--Day 21

Today I am thankful for exercise.  I am trying to get back into my old exercise routine of walking.  Today, after walking a mile, I feel so good!  I am so thankful for the wonderful feeling that I get after I exercise.

30 Days of Thanks- Day 20

Today I am thankful for nursery.  Most days, Evan is awesome during nursery.  But today was very different. Evan didn't have a very good day in nursery, and I had to tote him along part of the 2nd hour, fulfilling my secretary duties while he "helped".  Hopefully I can get released soon, so I will be able to actually sit with him if he is being naughty during nursery. 

Outnumbered...

I don't know if I put this on the blog, but on October 24 we had our big ultrasound.  Of course, even though we gave ourselves 40 minutes to drop Evan off with a gal from the ward, our GPS didn't work, and we got lost.  Rick had to call the missionaries because he figured that they knew where the street was the best (it was off base).  By the time that we dropped Evan off, we had 10 minutes to get to our appointment, and the center was easily about 20-30 minutes away.  SO, we just went ahead, and got there at 9:12 (they cancel the appointment at 9:15--15 minutes or more late). 

We had a nice, long ultrasound and got to see how big our little baby was getting.  AND, it was awesome, because were able to very obviously see that we're expecting another little boy.  Right now, we're calling him "baby" and "brother" around Evan, hoping that he'll pick up on the words for his little brother. 

I thought for sure that we were having a girl this time... With Evan, I totally knew that he was a boy.  This time, I wanted it to be a girl.... really, really bad!  I thought that I was going to be heartbroken if I was having another boy, but when I saw that we were expecting another little guy, I felt so much peace.  I can't wait to see Evan with a little brother.  I honestly think he's too rough for a little sister right now!  But, I am so excited for little brother, who we have tentatively decided to name Logan (from Wolverine's character in X-Men... I don't know why I let my husband have his way!)  I just can't help that I really like it, even though it's a pretty common name right now.  So, I am going to be outnumbered come end of February/March! 

30 Days of Thanks- Days 18 and 19

Day 18-- Friday I was thankful for the amazing squadron that Rick is in.  They threw this great Thanksgiving luncheon for all the airmen and their families.  The food was great, and everyone was so nice to us, especially all those people that played with, talked to and helped with Evan.  Even the chief that made Evan a lot happier when he was throwing a temper tantrum in the middle of the dinner.  : )

Day 19--Today I am thankful for the family time.  I just love spending time with my family.  Some days I really like spending time with my friends.  But, most of the time I am so content to just be with Rick and Evan.  I love spending time with them and having family days! 

Playgroup Clarkland Farm Field Trip

We went to Clarkland's Elioak Farm for a field trip earlier this month.  Evan had a blast.  He went on a cow train, a hay ride, a slide, chased after a couple of chickens, saw a bunch of animals and went on a horseback ride.  I didn't bring my camera, but my friend Amy took a few pictures. 

My favorite picture.  Evan on the Cow Train

We had so much fun going to Elioak Farm.  I am so happy to be part of an amazing group of young moms and it's so nice to get to know each other. And, of course, to have Evan play with other kids.  I can't wait until we go on our field trip in December.