Building Blocks

I decided I wanted to provide Little with his own set of building and learning blocks with a lot of love from mom thrown into the mix. I got wood posts and cut the blocks myself (I got a higher grade wood, not the kind from the craft store that chips) with the help of my sister and her saw.

I used my mad mod podge skills and put these together with scrapbook paper. Right now Little has a set of 12 blocks and he isn't allowed to touch them yet. I have not gotten over the "mod podge in a babies mouth is not a good thing" worry, and I kind of like how nice and crisp they look.

If you are interested in any kind of custom block set for your children I am happy to provide the goods and will discuss price if you message me on my blog. I'm thinking of putting these in my etsy shop that isn't yet up and running...what think y'all?

Turning the Table

This is my current table setting. I try and keep the table set to avoid the inevitable piles o' junk that start to form if it is left empty. I found the green and red placemats at TJMaxx and the cool bird/turkey(?) napkin rings/holders shown below at Pier 1 for 88 cents! The tag said they were $3 each so I picked up 8. When I got to the register and they were only 88 cents I had to go back and pillage the selection to get all 16 that I wanted, to which the Husband replied, "are we ever going to have that many people over for dinner?" My thought process was this...We might host a holiday party, you know since we are such social creatures... or I might have that many children (hahaha) but since that hilarious possibility is so far from right now, I just thought I'd get them so I have some neat birds to hold my napkins.

True Talent

This is what Little does when you give him a baseball. Ok, maybe not everytime. But he was showing me his skills the other day tossing this to me after I would gently roll it into his lap. Then after throwing the ball something else happens - he turns into a baseball eating fiend! Hopefully this is not a habit that carries into adulthood.

One Laptop Per Child

Want one of these? One Laptop per Child is pretty darn cool - I'm going to get involved with this cause. How wonderful to be able to help others! If you want to know more check this out.

Dancing is amazing!

I love the results of this season! I could not stop watching every week, and I could't agree more with the top three. I didn't used to be a BB fan(mostly due to fake body parts and a perfect post baby body) but through the season I've come to like her quite a bit and appreciate her talent and hard work.

Bravo!

High style for Baby Mama

I love this outfit! The red shoes are just the perfect statement, not over the top "look at me". I wish I owned the funnel neck coat from UO and the cable knit tights are a close resemblence of the pair I wore to church today. I love this combination. Now if only I had every piece in my closet!

My latest design endeavor

This is my latest "job". I was hired freelance and, with the help of the Husband's editorial prowess, pumped this baby out in one evening... It was harder than you think. That knife and spoon were a labor of love made from mere lines that I crafted myself in my lovely Adobe Illustrator program, and all without my tablet and pen tool! I impress myself sometimes ;)

I am completing some knitting projects right now that I will post soon... they are awesomely adorable!

Baby Mama...Inspired