Hanging Cocoon-- Put To Use!

This little fella is so sweet. 17 whole days old! On one hand I feel like my little Juju was just this size yesterday, on the other it feels like ages ago. More of my photography can be found HERE.

Thrifted

If only I would have found these a month ago! They're a little too snug for J now. He could wear them, but not with socks and it's just too stinkin' cold to not wear socks... Even if he can't wear them, I'm glad I found them. If I don't have another little one I can think of a couple friends that would be very happy with these. Plus they seem like they would be really easy to make. I might try to make something similar sometime.

Did I mention that I paid like 20 cents for them!? LOVE!

Crochet!

I've been fitting in a lot of crocheting/knitting this week. A few nights ago I made a knit baby cocoon to use as a prop in the studio and last night I made a hanging one. I'm so excited to use them and I have a newborn shoot tomorrow!

I have to say it turned out really well for what I went through with it. I purchased a pattern on Etsy because I wanted to be sure to get the sizing right. I knew I shouldn't have though... The pattern called for 3 skeins of yarn (which I used) and when I was about 2 rows from being done I ran out. I followed it exactly. Lame. I knew I wasn't going to be happy with it about 1/3 or the way through it, though... It was way too tight and didn't look at all like the photos she provided. I guess it did push me to write my own pattern, which I may share here sometime. The worst part about it is that I just hate to leave negative feedback. I think I'll just let it sit for a while...

I'm excited about tomorrow's shoots. I love newborn shoots. I also have my first shoot with a local band. That should be really fun too. I need to start sharing my photos here.

poppies!

A while back I did (tried to do...) The Mix N' Match Craft Challenge over at The Perfect Pear! Unfortunately it was going on during our vacation and I didn't have internet... but it was fun anyway! I loved seeing everyone's creations and I'm really hoping Miss Lauren will do another one sometime. She's super cute.

A few days ago I received this adorable little ring in the mail. Love it! You should check out her blog... There's even a poppy ring DIY here!!

Blog much?

I kinda suck at this blogging thing lately. Not even lately... like, for the past 2 months! Yeah... I blame it on the 2 week vacation, holidays and the fact that I don't only have a crawling everywhere 7 month old(today!) but a standing, walking(holding on to stuff) 7 month old!? Who starts walking at 6 months?? My house is nowhere near baby proofed and he's still pretty good at the wipe outs... that plus the fact that he all of a sudden wants nothing to do with sleep gives me ZERO free time. A lot of days I don't even know how I stay awake between his naps... getting anything done during is not even an option. But he's asleep (in his car seat) and I'm waiting for the DaddyMan to get home...

Let's see... Our trip to Florida was so much better than I even expected. We spent so much time with family that we rarely get to see AND Hubby took me

to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for Christmas! We also went to Universal Studios. It was just a really good time. Even Baby J had fun. It was freezing, but better than Ohio any day...

The holidays were pretty great, too. Definitely a successful first Christmas for my little guy. He loved all the excitement and of course all his loot. I got a Nikon D300S! I am one happy momma...

So the new year is upon us and nothing too exciting is going on. Hopefully I'll get back into blogging. I feel like I've had a lot in mind to share. We'll see how much of it I get out.

Also, I've entered my first photo contest and it would be super awesome to win... If you have a spare moment please vote for us!...

VOTE HERE!!

I have no idea if that link will work, but here's the picture...

My sweet boy at 6 months. I did a newborn shoot last week and it just made me want to cry because he really is growing up too fast. (The shoot was actually a blast and I can't wait to do more newborns...)

Vacation!

Our two week vacation is coming to a close. We've been visiting family in Florida and it's been AWESOME! But the internet sucks here and we've been too busy having fun for me to make time to post... but posts and pictures coming soon! As long as we make it back to [a snow covered] Ohio soon... Happy Friday!

NEVER AGAIN...

...will I attempt a wreath like this. Haha It seriously took me 3 days.

But it's done! And I'll admit, it's pretty cute...

Christmas crafts, already?

Yes. Already. I've been admiring Rachel's (@ smileandwave ) wreaths since I started reading her blog so I decided to make one this year. I'm thinking it was less of a great idea than I thought. It's a lot of stinkin' work! Seriously, who would have thought wrapping yarn around foam could take so long and be so tiring.... Maybe I'm just lacking patience this evening. It'll probably be cute when I'm done... That is- if I finish it.

I think I have some Christmas buttons that I got on clearance a couple years ago somewhere. I should find them...

Crafty Birthday Things

I get so frustrated with my camera strap because it's so short. I looked and looked for one on ETSY and found some that I loved, but none of them were any longer. So, I decided to make one myself. This one I made for my step-mom for her bday. She loves leopard. It's the carpet in our studio. And she loves that yellowish mustard color, so she got a strap that matches our studio and I made her a knee pad with the left over material. I think these are one of my favorite things I've made. Now I'm excited to make my own- if I ever find the time.

Thanks, Ben

November is full of birthdays, trips and of course food for us. I've been working on some birthday crafting (pictures later) and trying to help my mother-in-law get her house in order (vintage stuff for meee! also pictures to come...) so her boyfriend can move in.

On top of everything else the little stinker has been sleeping so horribly since Daylight Savings. I don't think it's because of it, maybe more likely teething... but still... He's slept a total of about 2 hours since 7:30 this morning. He usually takes 3 or 4 2 or so hour naps a day! Plus he's been waking up at like 6 instead of 8:30-9 since then. I'm still waiting on that extra hour I was promised. Thanks for nothing, Ben Franklin... thanks for nothing.

Happy Halloween!

We've been celebrating all week. We started out with a trip to a farm for pumpkins, we carved them (mine had leaves all over it) and made caramel apples (they were awesome!) and went trunk-or-treating. J was a garden gnome.


Holidays are just kind of whatever for me, but I think they're going to be way more fun with the little guy around to celebrate. Happy Halloween!

Oh, wait... It's 'cause you make me smile...

I've been trying to find more time to craft lately. I hope to do some craft shows next summer but at this rate I'll have to wait about three more years! It seems like there's always something more important I should be doing.

Here are some of J's buddies...

I made this pom-pom garland for his room awhile ago but it still hasn't made it's way in there yet.

Blankie

And my (sick) little pumpkin head. (don't mind the eyes)

Speaking of crafting, I think I'll go start that painting I've been wanting to do for his room since... way before he was born. Slacker...

((Go listen to Kyle Andrews' "You Always Make Me Smile" immediately. It's been on replay in my head all daaaay.))

Mmmm Carrots

J's been ready for baby food for a while now but I waited until he turned 4 months. We had some carrots first. He loved them. I could not get them in his mouth fast enough! Actually, he screamed between each bite. So funny. He really wanted to feed himself which made a pretty big mess. He's probably going to spend the next few months with an orange stained face but at least he liked it. He did the same thing with sweet potatoes. I need a little practice on avoiding the mess... I've just been waiting to give him a bath after I feed him. 4 months. So crazy. He's growing up too fast...

Craftin' Outlaws

A couple weeks ago (despite my horrible back pain) we ventured to Columbus to go to the Craftin' Outlaw show. It was a pretty great weekend.

I got this super cute zipper pouch from Kuncklebaby, another pair of Knotty legs for the little one and I finally got him a teether necklace from Sprout Soup. And a few other things, too...

The husband got to spend some time in his favorite place...

And baby J had a nice time chillin' in his Tiny Toms and sweet shades. (wish I were as cool...)

Honestly, any weekend that we get out of town is great... this one may have been a little extra great, though...

Down for the count

This ' back sprain' is kicking my butt! It's been over a week now and it still hurts so stinkin bad! Even more annoying considering I've been to the chiropractor twice and got x-rays. Lame! At least I can walk (looking like an idiot) now... Sitting is another story. I'm so thankful for my amazing husband. I was concerned about him taking care of J and everything by himself but he seriously has been unbelievable. Back to the chiro tomorrow... And craftin' Outlaws Saturday! I can't wait.

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Breakfast In Bed

...and lunch and dinner and I'm still in bed. I have to admit, it sounded like a pretty great idea until last night when I pulled a muscle in my lower back and realized I literally couldn't move without near unbearable pain. Seriously... I didn't cry when I was giving birth but I sure did cry last night! Aside from getting up once to use the bathroom - I'm feeling a little better today thanks to my wonderful husband and some good drugs. I can at least lay on my side now. Hope I can walk tomorrow. Staying in bed all day does have one perk... Lots of cuddling!

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Slacker!

>I am totally slacking in the blog department! Man! Well, here's what's been on my mind lately...

1. I am getting old. I recently celebrated a birthday. (by recently I mean a month ago...) So, naturally...

New hair... (and no make-up, don't mind the photo)

Mom jeans. Yeah...

Favorite bakery.

Carrot cupcake. Yum.

And a lot of other great stuff. Thanks, Hub.

2. This little man is growing WAY too fast for his momma's liking. Three months, already! There's something fun and new everyday. Which is one reason I'm so mad at myself for slacking with the blog!

3. A is officially a college student again and a stay at home dad and we are having a great time with it. We've actually had some time to do things together, like cook.

Friend green tomatoes? Yes, please!

So, there we go. Fall is here and I need to start blogging again.

What's in my (diaper) bag?

And these are a few of my favorite things...!

I love seeing what's in everyone's bag. Maybe I'm nosy, but I think it's okay as long as I join in for all the other nosy people...

Here goes:

-Changing pad

-Diapers

-Wipes

-Sassy Saks (with baking soda)

-Diaper rags/burp clothes

-Hand Sanitizer

-Gripe Water (could not live without this!)

-Hyland's Teething Tablets

-Aquaphor Ointment

-Baby Tylenol

-Vitamin D

-Avent Bottle

-Formula Separator

-Tender Moments Baby Butt Balm

-Little gnome Pacifier Clip

-Change of clothes (Leg Warmers! I can't seem to find a site for the maker)

-Sophie (He LOVES Sophie. She's expensive, but worth it.)

-Vintage wooden teether (was at least mine, if not my moms!)

-At least one Momma made toy (Delores Turtle)

-A blanket

-Book for J

-Book for Momma

-Pen

-Date book

-Gum

More or less...

Papa got tired of carrying my bag so he got his own...

He adds:

-A cool dude handmade hat

-Tiny Toms

-Wooded mustache teether

-A different Momma made toy (Roland Bunny)

-Comic Books

-Notepad

-Game Boy Micro or DS

(source)

I've been searching for a vintage thermos, but haven't found one yet. I need something to keep water in. I can never seem to find a water bottle when I need one and the only reusable one I have is pink... So, the search continues...

I also want one of these beauties. Too girly for my handsome man? Maybe... plus I haven't been able to convince myself I want it '$25 bad'.

We're still here..

...we haven't gotten lost, honest. We've spent the last couple weeks staying with my great grandmother but tomorrow we're going home! I didn't expect to miss home so badly and I didn't realize I had so many little routine things through the day to miss. Tomorrow night I'll be sleeping in my own bed.

A photo a day

Photo 19: What's for dinner at our house? Pork with onion and peppers, carrots, red skins and fresh bread. Mmm.