hoho has a cupcake.

he loved every moment.
complete opposite of when we let Moses
have his first one.
Aaron went to town and ate it all.
he was so happy and pleased with himself.

Moses poked his first cupcake with a finger then
completely ignored it.

It was a great birthday.
We called the pizza taxi cab, as Moses calls it.
Moses sang happy "burp" day to Aaron.
We were together just the four of us.
And SO happy.
We introduce Aaron to bubbles and
completely blew his mind.
I made Aaron a cute birthday hat that he didn't
want to wear.
Then Moses gave Aaron a gift that he chose for him (a play register).
Then Moses took it over.
And stinkface made an appearance.

It was a great first birthday.

i've had a break through!

And I haven't felt this good in a long, long time.

Finally a light bulb! Praise God for sure!

However...I just can't share it here.
If you want to read about my "ah-ha!" moment...just email me.

If you have ever dealt with an alcoholic or emotional manipulator
this just may be a jewel of help or hope for you!

:)

p.s.

look what I am making for you...
:)

HAPPY friday.

some things that are giving me a little pick me up.
aaron devouring his first cupcake. photos to come.

new business cards. from moo prints.

cuteness.

one of my favorite go to recipes...I make them into
bars and add chocolate chips.
more cuteness in the background.

happiness in a wallet.

i have several posts written in my head that
are begging to get out.
still trying to get back on my feet.

thanks for your patience...
...I hope to be back to my happy,
perky, real self soon.

:)

happy birthday hoho!

We've been busy celebrating our sweet little Aaron's birthday!

I can't think about his birthday without thinking about
those first moments where he didn't cry
after he was born...it was the quietest loud
room I have ever been in.

For nearly a minute we didn't know to
laugh or cry...
finally hearing him cry was the best sound I have ever heard.

His personality continues to mirror that day...quiet until he needs to be heard.
He is our cuddle bug...lover of all things soft, adores his daddy and
thinks his brother is awesome and funny.
He eats everything in sight and his favorite joke
is when you pretend his feet are stinky. :)

He is a blessing to our lives and I truly can't imagine
our lives without him.

I can't wait to see all the reasons
why God let us keep him and I am
SO SO thankful that He did.

Happy Birthday to my baby boy!

come on over.

Come see my new beauty!!!!!
I am SO SO thrilled!!
Bailey did an AMAZING job!
If you are visiting via google reader
you HAVE to come on over and see!
Be sure to click on the "design by" button
over on the right to get in line for
your own awesome redo...
...amazing, affordable beauty!

I have to run...I'll gush more later!

:)

up for grabs.

While pondering whether or not to keep or sell
this beauty my husband chimed in "sell it".

I am pretty sure that is his kind way of saying
"I'd like to see it live elsewhere".

And since I am currently without a
craft room, which is where it would live,
I have listed it in the shop.

There will probably never be another.

:)

20 minute crafter. how to make a simple applique.

Ready for another one?
Am I adding too much to your to-do list?
And I apologize that it is just me again this week...I
have just not had enough time to research new crafters.

Today we will learn to make a Crystal applique.
I call it that because I have no idea if this is
how normal people do it...this is what I
came up with. :)
You will need:
cardstock
fabric
Wonder Under

First, print out your template onto card stock.
This is American Typewrite in 850 font.

Second, cut it out.

Third, trace your letter onto Wonder Under-the smooth side.
Be sure to trace it backwards.

Fourth, iron your wonder under onto the wrong side of your fabric.

Fifth, cut it out. :)

Sixth, peel backing and iron onto your item of
choice then run a zig zag stitch around the edges.

Done and done. Now you can make anything cute.

:)

feeling blah.

had to take a mini break.

forced to make some painful decisions about long time issues.
trying to focus on the positive things in my life.
two wonderful boys.
a fabulous husband.
a God who knows when I don't have a clue.

enjoying my boys.
planning our vacation to Boca Raton.
celebrating Aaron's birth this week.
great chats with my in-laws.

resting in the knowledge that God loves
everyone far more than I can.
that He knows the plan.
and letting Him be the savior.
and taking deep breaths. again and again.

hoping to get on my feet again soon.

xo