See that cute ladybug skirt? I MADE it. *I know.* Crazy, huh? I originally saw this skirt on this blog. I've never met the author, but I really admire her sewing skills and she makes lots of cute things. When I saw the free pattern for the skirt here, I decided I had to give it a shot.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Out of retirement
See that cute ladybug skirt? I MADE it. *I know.* Crazy, huh? I originally saw this skirt on this blog. I've never met the author, but I really admire her sewing skills and she makes lots of cute things. When I saw the free pattern for the skirt here, I decided I had to give it a shot.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Hannah's Day
Today is Hannah's 9th birthday. When I think back over the past year, it has gone so fast. Seems like we were just getting her ready for her baptism and confirmation and suddenly, a whole year has gone by. We had no idea then, NO IDEA, that we would move to Austin and now we've been here 7 months already.
Last night before bed, I told Hannah the story about going into labor with her (she's the only baby I wasn't induced with) and about her delivery and my first hours and days as her mother. I got teary eyed remembering the feelings I had then, 9 whole years ago. We'd been praying for a baby for several years and she felt like a complete miracle to me.
Hannah is still a miracle and a blessing in our family. She is so smart and talented and helpful and funny and we wouldn't be the same without her. I'm so glad our prayers were answered 9 years with our little Hannahbird.
Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Winter in Austin
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Something to read...
I am really, really desperate for some good reads. My mom had several Dick Francis books that I haven't read yet, but I forgot to steal them from her shelf before we left Utah. *sigh*
If you have any suggestions, let me know. I'm headed to the library this weekend.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Happy Birthday Dear Eric
So today I'm thinking about one year ago and how frustrated and sad I was when I couldn't be induced on the 21st since the hospital was so full. (Believe me, anyone who has been there understands, it was the ultimate devestation to hear that morning). And how great my two friends were to go with me to lunch (fish tacos from Fish City!) to console me. And I'm thinking about my insane power-walk the next day at CJ's work to put myself into labor and the relief when we got the the hospital and they admitted me and my contractions didn't stop (for once)! And I'm thinking about the moments after Eric was born and how all the nurses kept talking about what a beautiful baby he was and I agreed. And I'm thinking about all the sleepless nights since then and all the things we've done together as a family. And I'm so glad Eric came to ours.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Look who's walking...
My little baby is growing up! Eric started walking this week and while it IS adorable, he is also getting into everything and making messes everywhere he goes.