Suprise No More!!

Well I happy to tell all that I found out what I am having. I really thought I could keep myself from wanting to know. I thought it would be really neat if I found out at birth, but I just couldn't do it. I just had to know. And I'm happy to announce that its a..............................BOY!! My husband and I were totally shocked!! My whole family in fact was convinced it was going to be a girl. I liked the idea of that. Shopping for really cute little girly outfits, sewing my own, a little sister for Liam, but oh well. I am equally excited its a boy. Now Liam will have a little brother to play with and since I'm already experienced with boys, thats another plus. I just want the baby to be healthy and happy. (which so far, he is!!) I just can't wait to see his little face. Will he look like me? his daddy? or Liam? I just can't wait. : ) Well, I'm halfway to seeing him. I can't believe this pregnancy is already half over with. Wishing everyone a great day.

Turtle Mama

My little guy today!!

Today is Liam's 2nd birthday. He is soooo big!! Where does the time go? Here are some recent pictures of my little guy and one from when he was brand new!! Oh to think he will never be this big ever again.....He is just growing up way to fast. Happy Birthday my big, big boy!!

I might be a beginner, but I think this is pretty good...

As some of you may already have read, I have been working on my needle felting skills and this little lady is my most recent finished project. She's only about 4 inches tall. Its my best work yet!! I still don't know all the techniques, but I'm learning by trial and error. Its very relaxing for me and in the end my child has something soft and natural to play with (although I havent let him do so much as briefly hold this one....I'm too proud of if to let him start tossing it around right now...haha). She is suppose to be a pregnant gnome, but the tummy is a little hard to see in my opinion (something I will have to work on), but all in all...I'm happy with it. Let me know what you all think!!

Also, Here below is a half quart size mason jar full of homemade laundry soap (Fels-Naptha, Borax, and Washing Soda) Very simply to make and I really like using it!! I'm just wondering if it will be safe to use on cloth diapers when my little one makes his/her entance into the world!!

Oh How I Love Wool...

So I have been trying my hand at some needle felting lately and here are just two of the few projects I have done so far. Its a little gnome and a pumpkin....I know they are not "the best", but I hope to one day get there. I have just been so inspired by the work I have seen on sites like www.etsy.com and am always saying to myself "Man those are awesome!! I want my little one to have some nice wooley toys to play with!!" So I just decided to start making them myself. I have tons more wool in the mail on its way to my eager hands!! I hope to get more pictures up soon!!

Autumn On My Mind...

I am so sick of all this hot weather. I cant wait for there to be a chill in the air to calm my soul and lift my spirit...I think its just what I need. I cant wait to do some fall baking, brewing some cider on the stove top and watching the leaves turn outside. I was never one to feel happy by the suns golden rays, no I was always most happy when the skys are darkend or the rain is pouring. For some reason thats when I feel my best and most uplifted. I'm okay with that...to not be like everyone else. I just cant wait for these days of heat to be turned into days of chill. Cant wait to break out the wooley items and snuggle with my baby (and the one on the way)....Oh but it all seems so far away!! "Sun, Sun Go Away... Come Again Another Day!!"

Life can sometimes be stressful...

Okay so I know its been forever since I've posted, and I swear I will eventually get some new pictures up here, but things have been crazy for me lately. We found out that my dad has cancer so that has obviously been on my mind a lot and also we just found out that my granny has breast cancer. : ( UGH!! to top it off I have been feeling sick during this pregnancy and all the stress at times can seem unbearable. I just try to keep my faith strong and pull through this whole ordeal, I just haven't felt like doing much at all lately. I just hope my energy and spirit pick up soon. Prayers and good thoughts would be greatly appriciated!! Just keep checking back b/c hopefully i'll have something to look at soon!! Hope all is well with you.

(In the mean time check out my playlist for a viariety of awesome music!! I update it frequently)

Sewing Diapers!!

So as some of you know I am expecting another little one and I wanted to get a head start making some cloth diapers for him/her. I found this woman on etsy ( www.respire.etsy.com ) who came up with a wonderful and very easy diaper pattern. I purchased it a few days ago and just recieved it in the mail recently and I couldnt wait to get started making them. Well here are some pictures of my first diaper using her pattern. I just loved how it came out!! The best thing about these diapers are that reversable, no back or front...just put it on, and they are a one size fits *most!! I just can't wait to use them on my new little one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer Time and the Livin' is Easy...

Ahh...the sweet, simple joys of summer. This summer is especially sweet so far because I recently found out that I am pregnant. : ) I am just so thankful that by the time I am huge, it wont be so darn hot outside. (Like the last pregnancy)....Anywho... I have just been busy sleeping (thanks to the first trimester...haha) and making yummy food and sweet summer drinks. Thank goodness so far (knock on wood) that I havent really had bad morning sickness...I do get a tiny bit queasy here and there, but its nothing like last time. So here below I have posted some pictures of my super yummy "Masonades" I got the recipe from www.coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com I was so inspired that I had to make my own. I give all the credit to her!! Its now my mothers favorite lemonade...Its the only kind that doesn't give her heartburn.... Its so simple and easy and just plain yummy and perfect for summer. (making "Masonade")

Here is my mother and my nephew sporting the new "Sleepy Wrap" she got me for the new baby on the way.

It came in this really awesome carrying bag.

The fabric is so soft and I just love the chocolate brown color I picked out.

Mmm...Lemons!!!! My favorite citrus.

Okay so here is the South Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce (vinegar based) my husband and I made for our pulled pork. Everyone just loved it... I however had some of the "queasies" kick in and really didn't enjoy it. Haha.

Well I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend!!

Big News

We are going to have another addition in our little family!! Just found out yesterday after 3 tests (I like to make sure). haha.

My New Favorite Tea and New Pants...

I discovered that I now have a new favorite tea. Traditional Medicinals makes this tea to help with stress and tension and upset/nervous stomach and let me tell you "It Works"!! I suffer from terrible panic attacks and this tea has truely helped me. It tastes so wonderful too!! (I never had lavender in tea before drinking this and it is soooo wonderful). :) I will definatly be getting more of this.

My mama and I went to our local thrift store a few days ago and I ran across this Duck Tales child's bed sheet and knew we had to make some pajama pants out of them. We also found a pattern there for pants and *TaDa....Here they are. They are really big, but they are so comfy. (pretty funky too--just my style). haha. I think the copy right on the fabric said 1986. They are so cool!!

So now all that needs to be done is for me to slip on these pants and make a nice cuppa tea. Mmm.... Cozy.