I’m Making Stockings!

Well, I’m attempting to make stockings.  I grew up with coordinating stockings and I’ve been waiting to get ones for our little family since Adam was born.  Unfortunately, the ones I would love to get are really expensive.

I made this rag quilt for Adam out of flannel and cotton and it turned out so cute so I had the idea to do kind of the same thing on stockings. 
I searched around online and came across a cute pattern for ragged cotton stockings with little appliques on the front.  The pattern came with 6 applique designs so I am going to make 6 coordinating stockings (2 to save for future babies hopefully!).  Before I went and bought all the fabric, I did a trial run with some random fabric I had lying around.  I’m so happy I did because I messed up a few times and figured out better ways to do other things.

So here’s my trial stocking.  It was actually really easy to put together.  This is before I snipped the seams and washed it.  After being snipped and washed
I will add batting between the layers on the actual stockings to give them some soft puffiness.  I also discovered that I should follow the pattern’s suggestion and use homespun cotton because apparently it frays better.  This cotton (or whatever it was) hardly frayed at all in the wash.  I’m also going to tweak the shape of the stocking a little.

I want to have our names embroidered on them but I don’t want to do it myself because they won’t be perfect and it’ll forever drive me crazy.  I think I’ll try and find someone that has one of those fancy machines that embroiders for you.  Anyone have one of those? :)

Just Call Me “Four-Eyes”

No, these are not my glasses….they aren’t quite that bad.

I really, really hate wearing my glasses!

I have a Lasik consultation on Monday so I have to be contact-free for 5 long days!

Some people have stylish glasses and look great in them….not me.
I have a cheap pair of glasses that were only ever meant to be worn in the morning before I shower. That’s it.
They are bent from babies pulling on them.
They do not flatter my face whatsoever.
They make my left ear hurt.
I can’t see to do my hair or put on makeup.

I’m not complaining though….I am blessed (possibly….that’s what the consultation is for) to get a great deal on Lasik which I have been dreaming about since I was a teenager.

I just have to make it through The Forgotten Carols tonight and church on Sunday.  Other than that, I don’t care because I’m cooped up in my house.

I’ll end on one positive.  Last night I marveled at how untired and undry my eyes were after a day in glasses!

Disclaimer:  I’d never dream of actually calling someone “Four-Eyes”.  I have nothing against people who wear glasses, I just hate mine!

Let it Snow!

Happy 1st Day of December!


These two kids love to look out the window and Abby especially loves banging on the glass!  Too bad the Christmas tree is now blocking the way!

Adam’s Birthday Party

We had a party for Adam on his birthday and unfortunately, because of a bad snowstorm, Nat’s family wasn’t able to make it.  But, we still had fun and Adam loved his special day!

Some favorite presents included his very first Xbox game from Daddy!  He loves to “play” the racing games so Nat found a “Cars” game just for him.
I put together a dress up box and filled it with lots of stuff to wear and pretend in
I slaved over this superhero cape!
It would’ve been much easier had I paid more attention to the directions and done things in the right order!
Handy Manny construction set from Nana and Papa

Yummy chocolate cake mashed into the back of a dump truck.  Easiest cake EVER!

This birthday was a really fun one.  It’s the first time he’s really known what a birthday party is and he talked about it every day for a week leading up to it.  We’re a little worried about how he’ll handle his sister’s birthday in a couple of months!

Happy 3rd Birthday Adam!

My sweet boy turned three today!  Adam is such a happy, social little guy.  He is learning so fast and watching his funny personality grow has been so much fun!  We love you Adam Paul!

Newborn

One

Two

Three

I’m a Little Sad Tonight

I’m a little sad tonight because tomorrow my baby b0y will be 3 years old.  Tonight is the last night that I rocked and sang to my 2 year old.  Why does that make me so weepy?  I’ve thought of Adam as 3 years old for many months now, but the finality of him leaving his toddlerhood behind is really sad!  I love watching my babies grow and I’m excited for what this next year of his life will bring, but I just wish time would slow down a little bit.

Don’t even get me started on the fact that my actual baby will be 1 in just 2 1/2 months!

Stack & Sort Board for Sale

update:

SOLD!
I linked this post on Facebook and a friend in my ward requested it within 30 minutes! Nice!

I bought this Melissa & Doug Stack & Sort Board from Amazon for Abby and somehow ended up ordering 2 so now I have an extra one that I don’t need. It cost me $8.71 so if anyone local is interested, I’ll sell it to you for $8.00. It says for ages 2 and up, but I think a baby as young as 1 could learn how to put the shapes on the pegs. You could then use it to teach colors, shapes, counting, and sorting.

So….anyone looking for a Christmas/birthday gift just let me know!

Success!

We have been potty training Adam for the past 2 weeks and it’s going great this time!  When I tried a couple months ago he had accident after accident.  This time, I started him off with being naked from the waist down and that did the trick.  He was accident free the first day!  We slowly worked up to wearing undies during the day (except for nap) and for the most part, he stays dry.  There have been a few little accidents but nothing too bad….other than the one poopy accident a couple of days ago.  Not fun for me. 

This picture is him saying “Yay!” for pooping in the potty for the first time yesterday.  I thought potty training would be so much better than changing diaper, but really, you still have to wipe their bums and clean up accidents.  I’ll just keep reminding myself about the cost savings of only having one kid in diapers.

His 3rd birthday is only 9 days away…my baby boy is growing up!

Little Miss Abby at 9 Months Old

Abby turned 9 months old on Tuesday!  She is growing into a busy, crazy little girl!  I swear she is more active than Adam was.  She is constantly trying to climb on everything!  She pulls herself up on whatever she can (and frequently has bruises on her forehead from falling head first onto the furniture) and is crawling over the place.  This new stage has thrown Adam for a loop because now his baby sister can come after his toys.  We’re working on sharing.  Or at least not grabbing the toy away and yelling, “Seriously Abs!”

Here are her stats from her check-up yesterday:

Weight: 16 lbs. 14 oz. (20th percentile)
Height: 27 in. (50th percentile)

Just like Adam she is slowing down in the weight department.  But, she is SO active so the doctor says she’s just burning lots of calories every day.  Still no teeth though!

With learning to stand comes this….I spend lots of time having to go lay her back down when she’s supposed to be napping.  She hasn’t quite learned how to sit back down and then lay down from there.

Her new trick, “Soooo big!”

Bruised legs already!Adam didn’t start bruising his legs until he was walking.  It’s funny how they are opposites.  Adam is a social butterfly but timid when it comes to physical things.  Abby is more weary of people but has NO fear physically.

I love this picture of them! 

Abby’s 2nd Haircut
I already had to trim her hair again because it was growing so long and scraggly in some places.

Before

After

Now hopefully the rest of her hair will catch up!

We sure love our Abby-Girl!

Family Christmas Gift Show

This is where I will be this weekend!

South Towne Expo Center
9575 S. State Street
Friday and Saturday 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Tickets are $7.50 (14 and under are free)
($1 off coupon on www.familychristmasgiftshow.com)

My Mom and I are selling our (ok, mostly her) fused glass jewelry, plates, night lights, etc. in the “Artists in Action” section of the show.  Back before I had Adam, I went to a few classes with her and learned how to cut and fuse glass into all sorts of things.  Since having babies, I don’t have the time to do it, but she has continued on and has gotten really good!

So, if you are in the Sandy area this weekend and want to go to the show for lots of great Christmas shopping….stop by and see me!  I believe the “Artists in Action” section is behind Santa Claus in the back of the room.  Wish us luck!