27 Weeks

Chris' handmade He-Man costume...

which he won "best costume" at the Stoner's Halloween party! It's kinda hard to tell in this picture, but he put a lot of hard work and dedication into making this costume! I'll begin highlighting his creativity by calling your attention to the fur on his underwear. Next we have a handmade/spray painted bed roll breast plate. Lastly, you'll want to notice the duct-taped-to-the-skin quilt batting muscles on his legs! Oh yes, I almost forgot to mention the oversized sword he also made from the camping bed roll and a PVC pipe! I can't wait to see what he'll come up with for next year!

25 Weeks

My Shower in North Carolina

Everything tasted as good as it looks.

My beautiful mother-in-law Carolyn, who, with the help of some friends, threw me the wonderful shower!

I don't think I would have to twist anybody's arm to get them to agree with me that little girl clothes are among the cutest things in the world. Carolyn came up with the idea to hang the clothes on the clothes line. I almost cried when she showed me everything - especially the item in the following picture. I'm really excited for our little girl to come and seeing a bunch of her clothes hung up made it that much more exciting.

Carolyn bought the ruffly, pink dress before she was married. Seeing that she had all boys, her first granddaughter inherited it and I felt honored to receive it. It's in perfect condition and I am so glad she hung onto it all these years! I can hardly wait to put our little girl in something so sentimental. I know it's something she will forever cherish.

The beautifully, handmade blanket that Grandma Eva crocheted for me and our little peanut. This is something to be cherished as well since Grandma Eva will be her great-grandmother.

I thought for sure Carolyn and I would win the sock pairing game, but we sadly didn't... I was a little bummed (Chris says I'm just "a little" competitive)!

The adorable entertainer/photographer and Grandma Eva

Lake Powell 2009

Ryan Stokle, Russ Page, Karlie Stockle, Crhis just before jumping off the boat. Seeing that I am pregnant, I had a perfect excuse not to have to jump off the moving boat!

My cute friend Kristy Stoner

Kevin on the air chair.

Chris rode the jet ski so much I hardly ever saw him!

Lacey Page kept me company while Chris was jet skiing.

Kevin entertaining us on the jet ski.

Grady and Chris attempting to waterproof Grady's hand after slicing it open and getting a few stitches.

Possible Crib Bedding???

I have been looking ALL OVER for a crib bedding set that I like, but I just can't seem to find one. I went to Broadbents, a local fabric store and found some Michael Miller fabric that I thought would be fun to make some bedding with. Whattaya think? Am I crazy? Has anyone made their own crib bedding that might offer some guidance? (P.S. The actual fabric is not as dark as it looks here. It's much softer.)

Above: I'm thinking this for the outside of the bumpers...

and this for the inside of the bumpers.

Possibly this for a ruffle on the top of the bumper and bows to tie the bumpers onto the crib.

Stripes for the bedskirt.

Above and Below: Possibly for the sheets.

Baby Bump

Before I started showing, the only thing that looked pregnant was my face and my butt!! It's nice to have a little baby bump to remind me that his is actually real - and that I am indeed expecting and not just fat! :-) It's fun for us to watch my belly grow and know that she's getting bigger and bigger. Only a little more than 4 more months to go!!

(almost 23 weeks)