When Grandpa Babysits

 Things get technical

52 Finishes: Week 31- Ellorie's Dress

My friend Brittany is an Artist.  A couple months ago I asked her if she would trade me a dress for a painting of Max.  She agreed, and made THIS awesome painting of Max.  I had the idea of what I wanted to make for a while now, but actually made the dress last week.  Here it is!  Modeling it is my niece Alexis.  The dress is for Brittany's almost 8 year old who is getting baptized in January. 

It's made out of Cotton Sateen mostly, but has a lace overlay on the skirt.  There is also a Satin Sash and ribbon.

 I think it turned our really cute, there were a couple areas I had to troubleshoot.  Like the ruffles- they were er.... fun to work with.  Overall, I am in LOVE, it was a pretty great project.  Its fun to make something from scratch and have it work out.

To see my other finishes, click HERE

34 Weeks 3 Days

I go through about 3 bags of pebbled ice a week, sometimes more...

I take a bath almost every night between 11pm-1am cause I get the Jimmy Legs

My shirts keep getting shorter

I like to sit on the floor

My toes need to be painted...

December hasn't even started and I feel like the month is almost over, time is flying by

I'm excited for this baby, I wonder what he looks like...

My belly button is popping out

Double the Pregnancy... Take 3

This is my 3rd Pregnancy, and I'm lucky enough to have sisters who are pregnant the same time I am.  My sister-in-law  Karissa is due February 15th, so she's about 6 weeks behind me.  Let's just say that's why I'm so much bigger than her :)

 Karissa is 28 weeks and I'm 34 weeks

 This little photo shoot was sorta a last minute 11:30pm at night thing, hence the lack of cuteness on my part.  I don't think I have any makeup on.  And who knows what my hair is doing... oh well, its for posterity's sake. Plus Karissa looks beautiful and so she makes up for my shortcomings haha!

Remember when I was pregnant with Max, and took pictures like this with my sister Courtney? Ya me too, I had great hair that day :)

52 Finishes: Week 30- Monsters!

I have a craft fair coming up and I wanted to restock my Etsy Shop, so I made a few (7) Sweater Monsters.

 Its so hard to choose a favorite, they seem to get personalities of their own.

 I love the pocket in the front, perfect for a tired baby monster.

Sometimes the babies look just like their momma, or daddy...

 And sometimes they have a color pattern all their own.

 One thing's for sure...

 They are totally lovable!

To see my other finishes, click HERE

52 Finishes: Week 29 Baby Wood's Blessing

A couple weeks ago my sister Shavonne's baby was blessed.  I made his little outfit back in July, but wanted a picture of him in it before I posted it as a finish. 

I love this suit pattern, these little blessing outfits are probably one of my most favorite thing I make. 

 The embellishments include sheer ribbon, and pockets.  So simple, but they make a huge impact on dressing up a pair of pants

 Isn't he just perfect!? Serious, I loved seeing him on his special day

To see my other finishes, click HERE

Oversized Black Glasses

They just make pictures better