tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127196229643736712024-03-05T03:54:21.251-06:00April Fosteraprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.comBlogger479125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-57272579754354345792013-12-05T22:39:00.001-06:002013-12-05T22:41:15.369-06:00A Milkbone Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Trying desperately to keep up with my December Daily and documenting every way I can. This qualifies as a Christmas moment since the tree is in the background, right?<br />
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Yes, that's a dog biscuit in Cal's mouth. And let the record show that he won't let anything green pass his lips, but a Milkbone...of course!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-89489583972315637692013-12-04T16:40:00.001-06:002013-12-04T16:40:05.635-06:00A Dog Party! It's no secret that Claire loves dogs. If dogs had a fan club, Claire would be in it. She may even found a group next year for anyone interested.<br />
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She has a dog shirt I bought in 3 sizes and she wears one of them every day, rotating as they become dirty (you might have noticed her lack of wardrobe diversity on my Instagram feed). <br />
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Going into her 3rd birthday, I wanted her to have an extra special day. She is at that age where she remembers everything and I wanted this birthday to really stand out. What better way than throwing a dog party?<br />
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Thanks so help from members of the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/community/true-life-stories/topics/63256-claire-s-dog-party-need-ideas" target="_blank">Studio Calico community</a>, Claire had a magical day with lots of dogs. You can read all the ideas I received <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/community/true-life-stories/topics/63256-claire-s-dog-party-need-ideas" target="_blank">here</a> in case you want to throw a similar celebration for your dog-crazy youngin'.<br />
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The banner was created in 3 pieces.<br />
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<li>Dogs, <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/shipping-tags" target="_blank">tags</a>, <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/doilies/5-inch-gold-doilies" target="_blank">gold doilies</a>. Dogs were cut with the Silhouette as well. All pieces stitched through.</li>
<li>Leaves - cut from cardstock on my Silhouette machine as well, then stitched through.</li>
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We picked out stuffed dogs for our party guests to "adopt" at the end of the night. But by that time, the temptation of them had overwhelmed Claire and when I went to gather the kids to collect them, I noticed all the bags were on the floor, crinkle paper everywhere and missing dogs. So, we put out a search and collected enough for the kids to choose from.<br />
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Quote from Claire's favorite book....I know you never would have guessed it!<br />
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Pinwheels cut from my silhouette and attached together with large brads. These are probably the simplest decorations to make and they came together quickly as well.<br />
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Cupcakes from Ivey in Franklin, TN. They were SO GOOD! I heard they were good enough for Carrie Underwood, so I figured they'd be good enough for me. Confirmed.<br />
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The festive dress we got for the occasion from <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Girls-1H-12yrs-Dresses/33261-RED/Girls-1H-12yrs-Bus-Red-Dog-Fun-Appliqu%C3%A9-Dress.html#http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Girls-1H-12yrs-Dresses/33261/Girls-1H-12yrs-Fun-Appliqu%C3%A9-Dress.html" target="_blank">Mini Boden</a>. This made her day, plus got her out of the aforementioned dog shirt for a few hours.<br />
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A couple ideas we implemented but didn't take photos of:<br />
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<li>Dog Ears. Every guest got to pick a pair of dog ears to wear for the evening. We all got into the fun because Claire was having such a good time with it. I just googled "dog ear headband" and lots of party supply stores popped up.</li>
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Thanks again for all your ideas and for celebrating along with us!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-58027806548105830892013-07-08T20:56:00.000-05:002013-07-08T20:56:02.823-05:00Winner of Summer Card Camp!And the winner is.....................<br />
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win. I have taken several Online Card Classes already, and they are
REALLY REALLY good! Very well done, great inspiration, incredible
videos and instructions! Great job Kristina, Jennifer & Friends :)<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Please email me (april@studiocalico.com) with your name and we'll get you enrolled! </span>aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-40562564214672344052013-07-06T08:52:00.001-05:002013-07-06T08:53:05.791-05:00Summer Card Camp 2!I was beyond excited to be asked to participate in the Summer Card Camp 2 by Online Card Classes. Then, I saw the list of the awesome contributors and I feel even more honored, plus anxious to dive into the class myself to see what they have done with the sketches and color combos provided in the class content.<br />
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Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-77812412609470586182012-09-18T20:07:00.003-05:002012-09-18T20:07:58.973-05:003 months - we made it!I find it so amazing how my love of my children just grows and grows every day, and as I get to know them better. I'm sure it'll plateau at some point (maybe in those teenage years), but for now, I'm happy with the sleepless nights, full arms, and love beyond measure.<br />
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At 3 months Cal:<br />
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<li>Is so much less fussy (not exactly an easy baby, but less a difficult one)</li>
<li>Still bows his back like you wouldn't believe</li>
<li>Is strong and can jump out of your arms really easily!</li>
<li>Loves the bumbo seat</li>
<li>Coos and smiles at his carseat toys (so SUPER cute)</li>
<li>Loves to blow bubbles (shown below)</li>
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At 3 months, Sam:<br />
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<li>Still has gorgeous HUGE blue eyes. At birth we said maybe he'd grow into them and he's beginning to, but they're still so beautiful and big.</li>
<li>Is such a happy baby. He smiles constantly and loves interaction.</li>
<li>Is an insanely messy eater. Oh my. Make sure you have a burp cloth or two or 3 if you feed him a bottle.</li>
<li>Loves taking baths.</li>
<li>Is so content in the swing sometimes I forget he's there. Just sometimes.</li>
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Love these 2!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-56534075285486779092012-09-14T22:11:00.001-05:002012-09-14T22:11:11.997-05:00Sneaks!Had such a good time playing with the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/waiting-list/scrapbook" target="_blank">October Scrapbook Kit</a>, <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/waiting-list/card" target="_blank">Card Kit</a>, and Toe Stop add-on kit this month. Maybe it was the fact that the babies are sleeping much better and I'm feeling more and more like myself again, but I also think it was just a really fun kit to work with. I loved the colors and embellishments (hello exclusive enamel dots!) this time.
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This is a card made from a hodge podge of my leftover kits. LOVE that asterisk stamp from the Roller Rink Scrapbook Kit.<br />
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All items in the sneak above were made with the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/waiting-list/card" target="_blank">Roller Rink card kit</a>. It's already sold out on <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/waiting-list/card" target="_blank">preorder</a>, but do get on the waitlist so you won't miss out on the November Card kit goodies.<br />
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This layout was made using items from the Scrapbook kit and the ToeStop add-on. LOVED how this turned out!<br />
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And this layout (and below) were made all with items from the Scrapbook kit, which is still available, but you'll need to<a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/waiting-list/scrapbook" target="_blank"> preorder it</a>. Several exclusive items in this kit, four that you can see here are the enamel dots, Basic Grey alpha, wide washi tape, and vellum die cuts.<br />
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After several trips to the hospital, this one finally had the result we wanted: two healthy boys.<br />
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Look at them all stretched out, finally with room to move! I'm just so happy. Overwhelmed, but happy.<br />
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Friday night, I went to the hospital because I was concerned about my
blood pressure. It had been 119/something at my doctor visit on
Thursday and that was high for me. I had swollen more and was having
lots of contractions, so we decided to go in. When we arrived, I was
hooked up, and my blood pressure was in the mid-120s to mid-130s, so not
bad, but definitely elevated, but I was in pain and that contributed to
it. After my contractions slowed, they released me early the next
morning. <br />
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Saturday, I was able to attend a fundraiser I
had been working on during my bedrest for a wonderful organization that
financially assists adopting couples. I was on my feet quite a bit and
it was a thrill to be there and help meet people who also believed in
the same cause.<br />
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Sunday, I was even more swollen, so I
went to Walgreen's to have my BP taken on the way to lunch. In no pain,
it was 133/93, so that had me concerned. I called the doctor and he
wanted me to go in to the hospital for some bloodwork and a 24-hour
urine analysis. The next evening, we turned in my brown jug of urine
(quite possibly one of the grossest things I've ever done in my life).<br />
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Tuesday,
I was on a business call when I got a couple beeps from a local number I
didn't recognize. It was the doctor's office calling with the results
from my bloodwork and urine tests. They called Greg, my emergency
contact, and he took the message to go to the hospital for some
follow-up tests. When I got off the phone, he woke up Claire and told
me we needed to go to the hospital for bloodwork. Thinking I was just
going to be stuck with a needle, I decided to call Lorie anyway and see
if we could drop Claire off since it's not the most convenient to have
an 18month-old in the Labor & Delivery department. I'm so glad I
did!<br />
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When we got to the hospital, I was told to get into a
gown...not what I expected for bloodwork. I was there for a full
preeclamptic workup. At that point, my contractions were about 1-5
minutes apart, but I fully expected them to stop. This was ongoing
every night...they'd start, be painful, be close together, then around
11:00pm, they'd fade away. I seriously wanted an epidural nightly for
the last 2-3 weeks. <br />
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Later that night, we learned I'd be started on Pitocin at 5:00am
Wednesday since my platelets were a little low. After that began, I
immediately asked for my epidural. Once I got it, I could still feel my
legs and everything. I kept telling the nurses I didn't think it was
working. As the pitocin was added, I could DEFINITELY tell the epidural
wasn't working. It wasn't until 8:30am that I got another epidural,
and at 9:09am, Cal came. I got to hold him for a split second and then
it was time for Sam to come. On a recent ultrasound, he was head-down,
but apparently had flipped at this point and was coming breech.
Thankfully, he came quickly and was born at 9:11am.<br />
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Cal Wesley | 9:09am | 6lbs 1oz | 19" long<br />
Sam Alexander | 9:11am | 5lbs 5oz | 18.75" long <br />
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They are both doing so well, and we're so happy to have them home
and healthy. After their follow-up doctor visit today, Sam continues
to be the champion eater and Cal is gaining as well. We just can't wait
to get to know these little guys. Claire is adjusting as well. I
don't even think she remembers life before the boys now. She's so sweet
to them, but could definitely do some unintended damage, so we're
keeping a close eye on that.<br />
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Their middle names are both family names. Wesley is my adopted
grandfather and Alexander is my maiden name. Claire's middle name,
Thomas, was from Greg's grandfather, so we're trying to keep it fair :)aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-79220685356721393962012-06-14T10:00:00.000-05:002012-06-14T10:00:04.075-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope you're enjoying the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/heyday">Heyday </a>Arrival party!<br />
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I love the feel of this collection so so so much. So warm and fresh for summer. <br />
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The only items I used here that aren't part of the Heyday collection are:<br />
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I should mention there was a delay in production of the Hexagon Mask, so put it on your shopping list to purchase later....I think July.<br />
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<br />aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-14832501798545161452012-05-15T13:11:00.003-05:002012-05-15T13:11:56.695-05:00June Sneaks!Wow, it's been a busy bedrest.<br />
There's lots of downside to being bedridden, but I must say it's been nice to tackle some projects that have needed to be addressed for awhile (hello employee handbook and organizing personal photos since 2010 - thank you blurb.com), work on a new project that's benefiting families trying to adopt (organizing a fundraiser for SacredSelections.org), and just get some Studio Calico work under my belt.<br />
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I'm 32 weeks 4 days today and I've gotten permission from the doctor to remove myself from bedrest at 34 weeks. By then, both boys will be over 2000g, which is a major milestone and likely won't have to spend any time in the NICU. Of course, my activity will be limited, but no more laying down all day will be such a nice change!!! I'm still hoping to make it to 36-37 weeks although I feel like I might just bust right now. How the body expands is an amazing thing. <br />
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Enough about me, here's some fun sneaks for June's Studio Calico kit. I really think you'll like this month's kit. It's the first time in a long time I got all 4 add-ons. I loved everything about them including the stamps. Also, if you're not already a subscriber, you need to be! This main kit will sell out super fast (May's sold out in 2 days and this one will likely sell out in less than a day), so email waitinglist@studiocalico.com to start your sub with this fabulous kit. You'll have an opportunity to purchase add-ons 12 hours early as well! <br />
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This layout made with the main kit only. I love that number paper from Echo Park, plus the exclusive arrow stamps and alpha designed by Studio Calico.<br />
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A sneak from the Newport add-on. I really love the stamp set in this kit. The white woodgrain cardstock comes in the main kit and using regular ink with the set, it makes the pattern pop. Oh my! Nicole Harper used chalk inks without a stamp to accentuate the pattern on the paper and it's gorgeous, too!<br />
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This layout was made with the Venice Beach add-on. Love those Jillibean alphas and especially the washi tape!<br />
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At first glance, this was my favorite stamp set of the entire bunch this month. Love that pinked circle and this Santa Monica add-on has phrases you can stamp inside. I chose to use just the circle to accentuate the date stickers.<br />
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Last, but not least, my favorite layout this month made using the main kit plus the Malibu add-on. Those hexagon stamps are amazing! The largest measures 4" and I used the 2nd largest here along with the stamp press to make sure the stamp was even and pretty. LOVE everything about this layout and the add-on....this might be my favorite add-on, too.<br />
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Good luck and best wishes for fast fingers on the 27th!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-83920950115782562132012-04-15T18:11:00.000-05:002012-04-15T18:11:49.949-05:00week in review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVx8UKC1zevCullRlVEgN_thw7f_DMdyqdYl4FvO_3sB-5GHXpx7Fmzdf0QjyJ3ULa-duni-1ux0G8SZgA5VkJKDFp1QI5nQD5GzxZWgZGR2mh0G2jWy9JGRmTDlQV2LjOkXN6wsEYt1E/s1600/Untitled-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVx8UKC1zevCullRlVEgN_thw7f_DMdyqdYl4FvO_3sB-5GHXpx7Fmzdf0QjyJ3ULa-duni-1ux0G8SZgA5VkJKDFp1QI5nQD5GzxZWgZGR2mh0G2jWy9JGRmTDlQV2LjOkXN6wsEYt1E/s320/Untitled-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I'm 28 weeks now, so 6 weeks spent on bedrest. In many ways, it's flown by, but thinking of another 6 weeks almost seems insurmountable. The more uncomfortable I get, the harder it gets, but I've been staying incredibly busy, so at least the majority of my time isn't spent in self-pity. <br />
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<ol><li>Easter - Claire loved "hunting" for eggs, but didn't want to carry a basket at all. Didn't even want a personal basket holder, so she spent the entire afternoon holding 2 eggs. When she'd find a 3rd, she'd choose which of the two she wanted to give up and leave it right there in the grass. Fun times.</li>
<li>Claire's Stinky Face book. The drawings are incredibly intricate, but they hold her attention at least for a few seconds.</li>
<li>My sweet girl, all cuddled up requesting some "Pooh."</li>
<li>She doesn't go far without "Lella." And, let me tell you, the girl has eagle-eyes. She even spotted a Cinderella mat at Lowe's of all places with her Daddy yesterday.</li>
<li>Ready for a nap.</li>
<li>While we were eating dinner, Claire snuck into the living room and climbed up on the table to get a better vantage point on her Little People. She was quiet as a mouse for 15 minutes, totally engrossed in moving people from one seat to another.</li>
<li>Snack time. Bananas are a favorite around here.</li>
<li>My 28-week belly and pajama pant. I seriously look like a pregnant clown and I know you are all jealous you can't sport that look!</li>
<li>Paper play. Using my favorite stamp set this month from the Studio Calico May add-on BROWNIE.</li>
</ol>aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-1178824608904343712012-04-13T23:47:00.000-05:002012-04-13T23:47:37.137-05:00sneak peek time!Still scrapping from bed this month, and I'm so happy these pages just literally fell together. Something about the kit and add-ons this month just gelled for me.<br />
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Although seeing Jessica Simpson tonight made me feel much better.<br />
Back on topic...the layout above was made using the main kit (35mm) and Lomography.<br />
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That's it for me this month, hope you enjoy the kit as much as I do and have fast fingers on reveal day!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-24930853687524462172012-04-12T17:05:00.002-05:002012-04-12T17:06:30.690-05:00Blog Blitz winnerJust a quick post to announce the blog blitz winner of the 6x6" Take Note Paper Pad.<br /><br /><dl class="avatar-comment-indent" id="comments-block"><dt class="comment-author " id="c4480871518988569637"><a href="profile/01207904333370683897" rel="nofollow">Nitasha</a> said... </dt><dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-4480871518988569637"> <p> This is adorable! Thank you so much for the inspiration! </p> </dd><dd class="comment-footer"> <span class="comment-timestamp"> <a href="http://aprilfoster.blogspot.com/2012/04/studio-calico-blog-blitz.html?showComment=1333997686959#c4480871518988569637" title="comment permalink"> April 9, 2012 1:54 PM </a> <span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1683800053"> <a class="comment-delete" href="delete-comment.g?blogID=212719622964373671&postID=4480871518988569637" title="Delete Comment"> <img src="img/icon_delete13.gif" /></a></span></span></dd></dl><p><br /></p><p>Please email me at april@studiocalico.com with your name and address so we can send your prize.<br /></p>aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-72465460948963733382012-04-09T09:00:00.001-05:002012-04-09T10:46:58.026-05:00Studio Calico Blog Blitz!<a href="http://studiocalico.typepad.com/blogblitz.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 110px;" src="http://studiocalico.typepad.com/blogblitz.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />At Studio Calico, we're so excited to bring you 3 new collections:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/take-note-collection">Take Note </a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/abroad-collection">Abroad</a></li><li><a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/classic-calico-collection-vol-2">Classic Calico vol. 2</a></li></ul><p>These products have just begun shipping and they've been so fun to play with....even having to scrap propped up laying down in bed :)<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyML815VLQIZelTQjHm9CNuiQQKvazTODayyfN7EGPjAkAMm2AhAoCImWtUCDISSdqhz4VNNuj6jLinRDHVYG1Wo7d3VqFfuBDvYmUqJReiPYGw9uWBUjrxT7ukmn7K-zcyPGOyCm5iY/s1600/Savoring+Every+Moment+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyML815VLQIZelTQjHm9CNuiQQKvazTODayyfN7EGPjAkAMm2AhAoCImWtUCDISSdqhz4VNNuj6jLinRDHVYG1Wo7d3VqFfuBDvYmUqJReiPYGw9uWBUjrxT7ukmn7K-zcyPGOyCm5iY/s400/Savoring+Every+Moment+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728070649707621346" border="0" /></a><br />Supplies: <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/take-note-collection/take-note-6x6-paper-pad">Take Note 6x6" Pad</a>; <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/abroad-collection/6x6-abroad-paper-pad">Abroad 6x6" Pad</a>, <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/classic-calico-collection-vol-2/6x6-classic-calico-paper-pads">Calico2 6x6" Pad</a>, POW glitter paper (<a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/paper/pow-glitter-powder">powder </a>& <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/paper/pow-glitter-caramel">caramel</a>), <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/kits/more-vellum--2">vellum</a>, Stepping Stone Alphabet Stamps, Weathervane Ink Pad, <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/ink/stazon-ink-pad-jet-black">Staz-on Jet Black Ink Pad</a>, <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/pens/precision-pen-03-black">Precision Pen -03</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxc3VBGWCRqmshegAxrT_IarOpD1hgRAhAuImy9CfD5KGQhl6OHLtfuY6xT-VCsFL1w-Iphs4zbS93NVTAUpM8jydTcZaQOQRcFbwAe51Jg3p3PlASMmuMB4ceZlV8i8FC6pLW8athzaI/s1600/Savoring+Every+Moment+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxc3VBGWCRqmshegAxrT_IarOpD1hgRAhAuImy9CfD5KGQhl6OHLtfuY6xT-VCsFL1w-Iphs4zbS93NVTAUpM8jydTcZaQOQRcFbwAe51Jg3p3PlASMmuMB4ceZlV8i8FC6pLW8athzaI/s400/Savoring+Every+Moment+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728070648475853330" border="0" /></a><br />I cut strips of vellum, glitter paper, and the patterned papers from Take Note & Abroad 6x6" pads, lined them up down the edge of my paper and adhered them with <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/adhesives/glue-pen">my glue pen</a>, only in the center of the strip. Next, I punched holes with a circle punch and exacto knife for the center one, and backed it with subtle tone-on-tone papers from the Calico2 6x6" pad.<br /><br />After adding stamping, journaling, and photos, I escaped bedrest for 2 minutes to stitch these down.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqItXiP992RKFw15-JKJx-YblD3jfH6R6OU60cg5WJOSMJw-v_I7Jm35Qm8u5CCuO_-UL6x6QvHztwhp5gfK20UCmpeYmthrmn03DYNh7VDXUc6FJwLSAxicVXF8F8Z7thaqrDnu7XWg/s1600/Savoring+Every+Moment.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqItXiP992RKFw15-JKJx-YblD3jfH6R6OU60cg5WJOSMJw-v_I7Jm35Qm8u5CCuO_-UL6x6QvHztwhp5gfK20UCmpeYmthrmn03DYNh7VDXUc6FJwLSAxicVXF8F8Z7thaqrDnu7XWg/s400/Savoring+Every+Moment.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728070659165267442" border="0" /></a><br />Hope you enjoy the blog blitz!<br />Next stop is <a href="http://thegreenfrogstudio.typepad.com/">Celine</a>.<br /><br />If you get lost along the way, you can always go back to the <a href="http://studiocalico.typepad.com/">SC blog</a> for the complete list.<br /><br />Don't forget to leave a comment here. I'm giving away my favorite 6x6" pad from the Take Note Collection.<br /><a href="http://static.studiocalico.com/system/shop_items/pictures/000/001/687/large/330029_TakeNote_PaperPack.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 370px; height: 365px;" src="http://static.studiocalico.com/system/shop_items/pictures/000/001/687/large/330029_TakeNote_PaperPack.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com296tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-24396104067238496862012-03-31T16:57:00.002-05:002012-03-31T17:06:51.457-05:00week in review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoP6g6-RXKB7myu8LuhwSseGoMx5myVy6R6bnibCVIjLsvEFAvyyuSKuivjzoXkd_cQT6NtKtoyv7LUYtC7mWid7mn6_vF7IObP8a9dYbvD0FZznZppy4s2SBohBkQ9Q3UKbTNEWCrfY/s1600/blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoP6g6-RXKB7myu8LuhwSseGoMx5myVy6R6bnibCVIjLsvEFAvyyuSKuivjzoXkd_cQT6NtKtoyv7LUYtC7mWid7mn6_vF7IObP8a9dYbvD0FZznZppy4s2SBohBkQ9Q3UKbTNEWCrfY/s400/blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726184103458933266" border="0" /></a><br /><ol><li>Claire and I watching "sugar." That's Mary Poppins Spoonful of Sugar on YouTube. She loves musicals and I'm so happy about that. She'll snap her fingers and say "up" as the toys put themselves away. <br /></li><li>Block-stacking practice. Here she has 7, but in the bottom right, you'll see her record of 8. She's got champion fine-motor skills.</li><li>Outside my window. We've had about 13 gorgeous days in a row.</li><li>Scrapping in bed.</li><li>Hugging Tess, my friend's lab.</li><li>Pushing her boyfriend Grayson.</li><li>Watching Pooh on YouTube.</li><li>My lunch. Terrible heartburn lately, but my friend and IVF nurse recommended liquid calcium magnesium and truly it's worked wonders. SO HAPPY about that.</li><li>The record of 8! Way to go, Claire!<br /></li></ol>I'm 26 weeks and ready for bedrest to be over. There's a million piles of stuff all over the house and it's stressing me out. I want to o-r-g-a-n-i-z-e. Badly. But, I'm thankful these boys are staying put and for all my friends and family who are helping out. I can deal with the piles I suppose.aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-77045453562078215672012-03-27T09:29:00.002-05:002012-03-27T09:38:49.324-05:00the spring I'm missing....plus a giveaway winner!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BKpePuXDskkrk3sGJrVCOXUh-kYRF8lDWdq-D2lSz8PiE9ChDrkYrhMwRDrVyOMEvbRK0JieGE2NwpYIbW7oyB_ySIpGoknwQ0CabOwtOKUtUGTsKPGhqr8_swpystP56G6_WzCBp_U/s1600/012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BKpePuXDskkrk3sGJrVCOXUh-kYRF8lDWdq-D2lSz8PiE9ChDrkYrhMwRDrVyOMEvbRK0JieGE2NwpYIbW7oyB_ySIpGoknwQ0CabOwtOKUtUGTsKPGhqr8_swpystP56G6_WzCBp_U/s400/012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724585224190794898" border="0" /></a><br />I snapped this photo out my bathroom window yesterday when I was up for a potty break. Look how gorgeous the sky is and I promise you that grass looks like Ireland, even though I've never been....It was so incredibly green and with lots of clover. Our cows *love* clover so we try to keep them happy.<br /><br />What you can't see in the photo is that it's 75degrees here in March and you can't hear that Claire is giggling and running with her princess ball (my best $2 purchase to date). Greg is bound and determined to get me a lawn sofa-chair-thingy so I can lay around outside and enjoy it. I hope he does! Maybe for once my legs will be tan by summer.<br /><dl id="comments-block"><dt style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" id="c7685283676309370115"> And the winner of the sketchbook class is...............</dt><dd><p>SO excited to see your giveaway April; I would love to take part of this class with the lack of inspiration these days and the busy schedule with the kids. This is exactly what I need. My SC name is Scrappymimi.</p> <p class="comment-timestamp">March 25, 2012 7:48 AM</p></dd><dd><br /></dd><dd>I have the information I need and you'll be added to the class. Hope you enjoy it!<span class="item-control"><a style="border:none;" href="delete-comment.g?blogID=212719622964373671&postID=7685283676309370115" title="Delete Comment"><img style="border:none;" class="icon_delete" src="img/blank.gif" alt="Delete" /></a></span></dd></dl>aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-90272567632290677382012-03-25T12:37:00.002-05:002012-03-25T13:02:25.384-05:0025 weeksSo happy for each and every day of this pregnancy, even if those days are fully comprised of laying the the bed, rotating from one side to the other, balancing a computer on my legs, propping up pillows, cutting scrapbook paper with one free arm, showering in 3 minutes flat, laying down after meals and then burping constantly for 30 minutes thereafter....you get the idea. I'm happy because each day these boys stay put, that gives me hope we won't be spending time in the NICU.<br /><br />At 25 weeks, I was happy to put on real clothes, make-up and brush my hair for a doctor's visit. Yes, I feel 80 years old because I was looking forward to my doctor visit all week long. That's my approved outing!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEaRXvdx0pxZaagYNvpkf1myAedTI5K9OPB62NP761n0_DX6h5mURAlNENxUPtdZGZbGs77w3SnjLr0eQkx1vvcf39bTLUdYzazj6TiFhH2C_Ar9JqKiYkuYzlvjXmxlxAlkE3MpWPZI/s1600/004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEaRXvdx0pxZaagYNvpkf1myAedTI5K9OPB62NP761n0_DX6h5mURAlNENxUPtdZGZbGs77w3SnjLr0eQkx1vvcf39bTLUdYzazj6TiFhH2C_Ar9JqKiYkuYzlvjXmxlxAlkE3MpWPZI/s400/004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723890690701727730" border="0" /></a>At the doctor, I was pleased to learn both babies are doing well. Baby A is measuring a week big, Baby B a week small, but there's no cause for concern since neither is too far off from the norm. Since I wanted to know exact weights I looked online and that's 1lb-14oz and 1lb-7oz. Still too tiny for birth, so our goal is 34 weeks. <br /><br />I'm having about 2-3 contractions and hour, so I don't have to start on oral medication yet. Yay! Still, they make me nervous.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupCyMblabz8ippaRQ8WdLnrXmrPHVh3kiSTJ3CtDTjMUD1r74J-ZiERg1l5YEqcshAXoYQNYaRJ5ipDmd-_6_L3QxQ76JkEWNqjgfdtGdI1CyM5rwRkhNpqAIBvSQ8IFsdbvKcUuFU-4/s1600/008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupCyMblabz8ippaRQ8WdLnrXmrPHVh3kiSTJ3CtDTjMUD1r74J-ZiERg1l5YEqcshAXoYQNYaRJ5ipDmd-_6_L3QxQ76JkEWNqjgfdtGdI1CyM5rwRkhNpqAIBvSQ8IFsdbvKcUuFU-4/s400/008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723890692449087666" border="0" /></a><br />After the doctor, Mom took me through the drive-through at Sonic. As you know, I'm well-known there, which is the mark of a true addict. While I was waiting on my drink, the manager came to the window and asked how much longer I had before my due date. Mom told him, "3 months," to which his jaw dropped and it was obvious by my size that he thought I was ready to pop any second. He quickly recovered and said, "Oh, but it's twins, right?"<br /><br />So, yes, I'm HUGE. I think I'm as big now as I was full term with Claire, but it's hard to tell by weight because I had swollen so much with her.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOOaQz6_wxhS0o8UEJ4mFdL3jNgbHst6yQVXNwKrZfNsBAJdHyrz6IgNcp179UyRLg1qC6ZoUi4vjNgwd2-zOrN_8VWLGAX3LDVd6Io9XvdR8S_pTI6rF0NKoN-jVrCT1tmpLvqfH_588/s400/gardencourt+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOOaQz6_wxhS0o8UEJ4mFdL3jNgbHst6yQVXNwKrZfNsBAJdHyrz6IgNcp179UyRLg1qC6ZoUi4vjNgwd2-zOrN_8VWLGAX3LDVd6Io9XvdR8S_pTI6rF0NKoN-jVrCT1tmpLvqfH_588/s400/gardencourt+5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here I am at 23 weeks with Claire, trying to stick out my belly.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuU0pqafiohwR-uYK08TCFryXXJ_Dq5sigJ-m8wz9-4oEyhgeyKOsBpfg7egpndyOz6rv-NbgAA7eu1dINbfctcwEA2pBqZZFICqtgbV2Axofs89vYG-oqwsJsVcdYLK2yPueVECwXMX8/s1600/IMG_9296.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuU0pqafiohwR-uYK08TCFryXXJ_Dq5sigJ-m8wz9-4oEyhgeyKOsBpfg7egpndyOz6rv-NbgAA7eu1dINbfctcwEA2pBqZZFICqtgbV2Axofs89vYG-oqwsJsVcdYLK2yPueVECwXMX8/s400/IMG_9296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723891474316229970" border="0" /></a>and at 24 weeks. You can see, there's a distinct difference in size from the first photo in this post. <br /><br />We're still working on names and making very little progress. Greg's list is getting longer when it should be going in the reverse direction. 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href="http://www.kellypurkey.typepad.com/">Kelly Purkey</a> in another installment of her popular Sketchbook class! <a href="http://tinyurl.com/745dfnv">Sketchbook 4</a> is a four week class filled with fresh sketches, easy instructions, beautiful examples, and lots of fun. This class is designed to be used at any time and over + over again when you need inspiration. </p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/745dfnv">Sketchbook</a> is different from any other sketch class out there because Kelly and the contributors offer design tips and detailed explanation of what makes a page work. It's more than sketches - they’ll deliver valuable pointers for creating great layouts.</p> <p>By the end of the class, you'll have a complete sketchbook of 12 original sketches, 38 layouts, and an ADDITIONAL 38 sketches based on those creative pages. All the examples are brand new layouts, exclusive to this class... you won't see them anywhere else! You will be receiving an example layout from Kelly for each of the sketches, along with two example layouts from a Studio Calico Design Team member and some of your favorite SC Guest Designers.</p> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >As a tease, here's a sneak of my sketch layout that I just completed. I LOVED this sketch and I love the end result even more. I'm actually toying with the idea of doing a second layout based on the same sketch, that's how versatile it is! So, please join me along with tons of others in this class. You won't regret it!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1LwpfV9ocGQU1vyG_CuQ-ntYHUx_GWKL2RQ1iGQdSHTzrGo6GsYCjhDf4MuY9YFAOMVncTYtRpMyByaZteXcJBhoQ8ucDijecEigrYCwu6pzpXpMSr0uLHQTHK7E5yxmJpClQCHS5IM/s1600/Love+You+More+sneak+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1LwpfV9ocGQU1vyG_CuQ-ntYHUx_GWKL2RQ1iGQdSHTzrGo6GsYCjhDf4MuY9YFAOMVncTYtRpMyByaZteXcJBhoQ8ucDijecEigrYCwu6pzpXpMSr0uLHQTHK7E5yxmJpClQCHS5IM/s400/Love+You+More+sneak+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723524185801796962" border="0" /></a><br />To win a spot in this class, just leave a comment here by midnight EST on Monday. A winner will be randomly chosen on Tuesday and posted here, so be sure to check back so we can get you enrolled before the class starts. Also, if you're already enrolled and win, we'll refund your money, so there's no reason not to enter to win!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-4302315920761641112012-03-23T11:20:00.003-05:002012-03-23T11:39:40.285-05:00sneak peeks!I'm very limited on what I can do scrappy-wise since being on bedrest, but this month, my <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/silhouette-die-cutter/silhouette-cameo-machine">Silhouette Cameo</a> and I have become best friends. I make files laying here in bed and then when I'm up for a bathroom break, I plug and cut. Also, one of our wonderful members <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/community/die-cutting/topics/42442-info-sharing-your-library-between-two-computers">posted regarding sharing your library of shapes</a> from one computer to another (only for personal use, no file stealing!) which would make this even easier for me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYfhXKMCBq_fyrsEs1qDpr3R6Yj4dOOm4IYvYGtnr7_g2c-44pQkhb1fvIwmB1eIeMyBG5aeNyHkfgsXB7vCJ87NmN6_PLuZGh17ppubh37c7s69H82-FpvooW0xMDL8Pm-efR5cSOhw/s1600/Bushel+%2526+a+Peck+sneak+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYfhXKMCBq_fyrsEs1qDpr3R6Yj4dOOm4IYvYGtnr7_g2c-44pQkhb1fvIwmB1eIeMyBG5aeNyHkfgsXB7vCJ87NmN6_PLuZGh17ppubh37c7s69H82-FpvooW0xMDL8Pm-efR5cSOhw/s400/Bushel+%2526+a+Peck+sneak+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723129086764396994" border="0" /></a><br />Here's a sneak of my favorite layout this month. I designed this word art on the Silhouette Studio software and cut it on white cardstock. From there, I adhered it to my page and outlined it with a precision pen to make it stand out a bit more. I still thought it needed something, so I misted with Piglet into a ramekin from my kitchen and then dipped a paintbrush into it, then into some water and water-colored the heart.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmBIbPRMcg9YGqZMVTSo-xJpzJWrM0uREMl-tX-CcE9AsLcZ1EG4dgivHTeGdWT85cTTiCeoDf9zSxhGIYZ7a86JkOQq-6qvBcwRw4Sdh_16bCsyQlZYoktBrggj7Ed9cYL51l-ieYCY/s1600/Bushel+%2526+a+Peck+sneak+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmBIbPRMcg9YGqZMVTSo-xJpzJWrM0uREMl-tX-CcE9AsLcZ1EG4dgivHTeGdWT85cTTiCeoDf9zSxhGIYZ7a86JkOQq-6qvBcwRw4Sdh_16bCsyQlZYoktBrggj7Ed9cYL51l-ieYCY/s400/Bushel+%2526+a+Peck+sneak+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723129077631648786" border="0" /></a>On this same layout, I included some hidden journaling. I wanted to use the Dear Lizzy vellum on the die-cutter and it worked wonderfully. I love the layers of vellum!<br />This layout was made using the main kit plus the Versailles add-on.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tMNveaL9U6YZOWq946jMKOGvYrzqTS7lCvlt8wZdSLzoyJtLqmyIoSCZJaN1zKbFeGLNePXtlymc9m57iyFT13ulWaFCvOVipYvKBO0wugC3dBINRsZ_Vu5QV2UUQHrrXdDjtDQWrDQ/s1600/After+2+cakes+close+up+a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tMNveaL9U6YZOWq946jMKOGvYrzqTS7lCvlt8wZdSLzoyJtLqmyIoSCZJaN1zKbFeGLNePXtlymc9m57iyFT13ulWaFCvOVipYvKBO0wugC3dBINRsZ_Vu5QV2UUQHrrXdDjtDQWrDQ/s400/After+2+cakes+close+up+a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723129063168166658" border="0" /></a>Another layout I made in bed. I think stitching by hand is one of the easiest techniques to do while on my back. This took LOTS of embroidery floss, but I like the outcome. The layout combined the main kit, Versailles add-on and Montmarte add-on.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2dz-niz0SWnXa8HxOA-xirX1x3IgB9KaLqizuya8ApFKMaAE4wL2-BM4BpELFGpYPfkHUW6n5lRyu2BRNvK6tC72OHL47ReM52f3da3RyNNB3Z1fFwjkJP-XZ3FJv0FO-jBxql9lOYI/s1600/Vowels+sneak.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2dz-niz0SWnXa8HxOA-xirX1x3IgB9KaLqizuya8ApFKMaAE4wL2-BM4BpELFGpYPfkHUW6n5lRyu2BRNvK6tC72OHL47ReM52f3da3RyNNB3Z1fFwjkJP-XZ3FJv0FO-jBxql9lOYI/s400/Vowels+sneak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723129093115647986" border="0" /></a>This is my layout made using only the main kit...and it's a 2-pager at that! I love this gray polka paper. It's an exclusive this month, so be sure to grab some SC patterned paper as I'm sure you'll want more.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwG36yYhoqd2d-L3AFUA0waRR8zxlVZD7XSyPq9NBh4OVbxqAPWNSD07r5ZxLGWDBekkRGc_RaJAnpVGTOIMr0VLCTJtwDxrIbylerCvY3iVMSmA1jgfSWsuMp5MSk3AvCi03-CORXdfU/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwG36yYhoqd2d-L3AFUA0waRR8zxlVZD7XSyPq9NBh4OVbxqAPWNSD07r5ZxLGWDBekkRGc_RaJAnpVGTOIMr0VLCTJtwDxrIbylerCvY3iVMSmA1jgfSWsuMp5MSk3AvCi03-CORXdfU/s400/photo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723129053791518802" border="0" /></a><br />And last, a picture to either warm your heart or gross you out.<br /><br />Claire spends Mondays at my friend Ashley's house. This week, she played outside almost all day since the weather was so pretty and chased their dog, Tess around. She *loves* big dogs. LOVES them. Wants to hug them and kiss them. And once that's accomplished, she wants more hugs and kisses. Poor Tess didn't know what to do with so much attention.aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-5546996780372197712012-03-10T19:29:00.003-06:002012-03-10T19:45:42.164-06:00week in review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWVnkOYhSNpOOWP-b9SYMXJCpKtXj3amn7VqgrGyF3qUFAclOT4E55GQ68l4pBUAH7tj05mHAUMjtVGA_tbGGam09MLuboNHPE1BvgLMN-bNAXebVNPyWv4UlFCf0ydlVKWN7qf657fg/s1600/11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWVnkOYhSNpOOWP-b9SYMXJCpKtXj3amn7VqgrGyF3qUFAclOT4E55GQ68l4pBUAH7tj05mHAUMjtVGA_tbGGam09MLuboNHPE1BvgLMN-bNAXebVNPyWv4UlFCf0ydlVKWN7qf657fg/s400/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718445691461568802" border="0" /></a>Well, it's been an interesting and monotonous week all at the same time. Here goes:<br /><ol><li>Starting my week at 2:00am Sunday morning with pain so bad, I had to call the doctor. Went straight to the hospital and found out I was having contractions, and after some medicine and a stern warning to take it easy, the contractions eased and I was sent home. The whole time I was there, I was terrified. I was in Labor & Delivery and unlike when I was there for Claire, I was not excited. Such a surreal feeling since most people arrive with such anticipation. For me, when I rang the bell to be let in, I was all alone, not in a wheelchair (Greg was parking the car that was literally on dead empty we were worried it wouldn't make it to restart if he didn't park it right then.), and I was scared to death. Fortunately, we caught the preterm labor early enough to reverse it for the most part and I'm so thankful for that. Funny thing, it was my OB on call that night and I looked so terrible, hair slicked back, no make-up, glasses, that he actually introduced himself when he walked in the room. ha! <br /></li><li>On bedrest planning the July and August <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com">Studio Calico</a> kits. Big belly, a book (not telling you which supplier) and my computer.</li><li>Claire wanting to be like Grammy eating a protein bar, took the wrapper and put her cinnamon roll in it. Then held it and took bites.<br /></li><li>Kangaroo. Oh, the kangaroo. Claire's latest toy obsession. Forbid what happens if we lose that one!</li><li>Watching "Under the Sea" on my computer. She says "eee eee" and sways back and forth. Gets me every time. By the way, what did parents do before YouTube?</li><li>Together for snuggle time before leaving for the doctor. I feel like an 80-year-old since going to the doctor is my "outing." I got to fix my hair, wear make-up and put on real clothes. Even though I looked good, and the doctor actually recognized me, I'm still on bedrest. (contractions....still....) He's positive about the likelihood of making it to 34 weeks. I'm 23 weeks now, so I'm down for the long haul.<br /></li><li>Going home from the doctor, Claire having a snack. She loves those cracker sandwiches with the pepperjack cheese, well, it's cheese substitute. There is a method to eating them, that involves splitting the crackers apart, scraping the cheese off with her thumb and eating that first before eating the crackers plain. Appetizing, huh?</li><li>On her scooter, which is actually the carrier of the bell. She loves ringing the bell and has finally gotten enough strength in her fingers to do it by herself. Look how proud she is!</li><li>Now Claire's a pro at bedrest. Computer, "under the sea", yep, that's all she needs.<br /></li></ol>aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-31536152853206240002012-03-06T05:00:00.000-06:002012-03-06T05:00:03.983-06:00rise and shine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEl2DQQbdFlunXpEQikoSlKLk6rcsZ3lNk2Kt3uEhUbPfE56_TuYaWHbzry6xzF0WKhIVS6FxKsrWYrwiojWAKTBCTnXLDEPd5tdlNZH3s8uvWcV0gK0kgsMR02M-YEN2o6s8HLNs_Wfk/s1600/021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEl2DQQbdFlunXpEQikoSlKLk6rcsZ3lNk2Kt3uEhUbPfE56_TuYaWHbzry6xzF0WKhIVS6FxKsrWYrwiojWAKTBCTnXLDEPd5tdlNZH3s8uvWcV0gK0kgsMR02M-YEN2o6s8HLNs_Wfk/s400/021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715868494560601986" border="0" /></a>Recently, I snuck in Claire's room with camera in hand and raised the shade so I could snap some photos of how cute she is waking up in her crib. She's such a great sleeper and wakes up in a fantastic mood, but definitely loves time to wallow in the bed before getting up.<br /><br />Our plan is to move her to a twin bed (with rail) before the babies arrive. I'm so worried she won't transition well because this girl LOVES.HER.CRIB. Loves it. <br /><br />Any advice for me to make it as smooth as possible for an 18month old...hopefully the babies will give me until that time?aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-27138851287010982272012-03-05T05:00:00.000-06:002012-03-05T05:00:17.737-06:00sunday afternoon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHoDbARsiUbpdXzjvlXydKf4XmzFAEHMpfUC7lYCa5PdgUkVkLw-uwymT3cZYWleSHCBLQoakRGqcGbuefEgME3-SUPR0lHn3Ds1bKhWeNRl67zfBuihsvJkuKsiCFT1nGyM8EtPk8uE/s1600/006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHoDbARsiUbpdXzjvlXydKf4XmzFAEHMpfUC7lYCa5PdgUkVkLw-uwymT3cZYWleSHCBLQoakRGqcGbuefEgME3-SUPR0lHn3Ds1bKhWeNRl67zfBuihsvJkuKsiCFT1nGyM8EtPk8uE/s400/006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715868043239658962" border="0" /></a><br />Just something simple and sweet that makes me happy.<br /><br />Wonder how he'll balance 3 kids on that lap in a few months?aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-79145402361713600292012-03-03T20:20:00.002-06:002012-03-03T20:45:01.171-06:00week in review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR9W8eW9eAWdTuatpJjuDmjRIxBjfc4s4qon88DA9NKXOahzjsRtBtuM8GAmeqWX4nxz4U2KHl6sw-Jeh2xAaeVtqg9nBuDoFpA1ICoDf-T9qHMJp5DkfV8Mx6CExWzrdUQnh1LLu8DY/s1600/group.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR9W8eW9eAWdTuatpJjuDmjRIxBjfc4s4qon88DA9NKXOahzjsRtBtuM8GAmeqWX4nxz4U2KHl6sw-Jeh2xAaeVtqg9nBuDoFpA1ICoDf-T9qHMJp5DkfV8Mx6CExWzrdUQnh1LLu8DY/s400/group.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715865426415951954" border="0" /></a><br />This past week, Greg was in Florida for a meeting, so I took way more instagrams than I normally do, just to keep him in the loop of the local happenings. Documenting the everyday of this week really makes me wish I was on the Project Life bandwagon, but I need to accept my limitations, and I truly do NOT have time for it. Will I make time in the future? Yes. But, for now, I'm telling myself to be content with this type of documentation.<br /><br />From the top and left to right:<br /><ol><li>After bathtime, a particularly sweet moment with Claire on top of my belly. This was right after she stepped about 6 inches into the mud and fell into it while I was unloading groceries. I really needed this snuggle!</li><li>Claire with a Mickey sticker left over from Disney. We got 8 stickers for free the first day and wow, have we made them last!</li><li>Me, particularly happy I actually fit into this normal (non-maternity) shirt. I probably won't fit it next week, but it made me happy nonetheless.</li><li>Reading time, which is practically 50% of the time. I'm so happy Claire loves books.</li><li>While shopping for Claire some pants that actually fit, I snapped this photo of these Fossil pouches. I meant to send to Greg as a hint since my birthday is this coming week, but I forgot. Silly me....and why must I love Fossil so much?</li><li>My 21 week belly and someone tugging at my side.</li><li>Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! Claire is obsessed. She's waving her imaginary wand.</li><li>Sunday bathtime.</li><li>Me. I combined turquoise with red. Gasp...I think it worked okay.<br /></li></ol>aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212719622964373671.post-14586443322177870562012-02-28T21:39:00.003-06:002012-02-28T21:56:25.104-06:00stinky faceClaire has a new trick.<br /><br />We started practicing in the car. She can see me in the rearview mirror and on our daily excursions, we tried several different faces and settled on "stinky face." It probably came about when we passed a dead skunk, and I probably had a comment about it, which enabled the fun of it all.<br /><br />Whatever the case, we moved our practice sessions to the high chair, and then out in public. <br /><br />So, now, when we're in the grocery store, people passing by see this face:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv56XzrvMqZQjuvaEEIUoTP7YDtIMkqP_lvVvKzVmPzyzpWvj6qpBRnDdL8qTP5WyYFFh1ONcin_t0SDQQqvwqqYENgrLKz7c7EBh2aWSeXP7HJf5DNOe5-pRTVnZCtv3JfqWS6i4N2RY/s1600/039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv56XzrvMqZQjuvaEEIUoTP7YDtIMkqP_lvVvKzVmPzyzpWvj6qpBRnDdL8qTP5WyYFFh1ONcin_t0SDQQqvwqqYENgrLKz7c7EBh2aWSeXP7HJf5DNOe5-pRTVnZCtv3JfqWS6i4N2RY/s400/039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714397636251465426" border="0" /></a>And at church, before and after worship, she'll turn around and the 15 pews behind us see this face.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3yr70DuHUvbhU9hIJzWbQs_RgILa1JFvbrCmjmBmibr7UNSRsSD6CNeztXuwRadHrNuIPGkR3Bzk1TLE8ie5IJ8ZqkXWBc-OmU7UeVSN1tsJAHydc6JagkSV2AImv660SW-1ctZvjzXA/s1600/041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3yr70DuHUvbhU9hIJzWbQs_RgILa1JFvbrCmjmBmibr7UNSRsSD6CNeztXuwRadHrNuIPGkR3Bzk1TLE8ie5IJ8ZqkXWBc-OmU7UeVSN1tsJAHydc6JagkSV2AImv660SW-1ctZvjzXA/s400/041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714397632993267426" border="0" /></a>And when we kiss goodnight, we see this face:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErGinyIj-NChOxLUNDAM4KThVM22TPCjCrzpHS5r0jRarqXdrooreGEj6IzduSTCilFWDkoJzXsZEk0RGcP7QlJk3MPLrpqrnhjUf3Q8PTANOuiAKmCnW3pS4HUMO5YWHwNBMI7KUYSQ/s1600/040.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErGinyIj-NChOxLUNDAM4KThVM22TPCjCrzpHS5r0jRarqXdrooreGEj6IzduSTCilFWDkoJzXsZEk0RGcP7QlJk3MPLrpqrnhjUf3Q8PTANOuiAKmCnW3pS4HUMO5YWHwNBMI7KUYSQ/s400/040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714397625211741730" border="0" /></a>And of course, when we wake up.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07TI0g-9KGkAJljkAQ2t5vXccfgMXTP0EkfaSjj4U8eqfo0YXQ6DPRR9zkQw98y6z62JUV5Io_GZuLA_vq2_nFuk0gZtMQoVNOG1vmNswoMRYwIRHNEBIn8UrRi9CLpJHPE84gqfU8pM/s1600/038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07TI0g-9KGkAJljkAQ2t5vXccfgMXTP0EkfaSjj4U8eqfo0YXQ6DPRR9zkQw98y6z62JUV5Io_GZuLA_vq2_nFuk0gZtMQoVNOG1vmNswoMRYwIRHNEBIn8UrRi9CLpJHPE84gqfU8pM/s400/038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714397627197478610" border="0" /></a>Basically everywhere. She's not shy about it. She knows it gets a good laugh and she loves the response.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYKKvzvxHy2FMjteYLgleGJ9xSwNNgpTN6ph06hd0ofmOkZAWDNZG-8sTylFPZk-mx7t1EwnxmIYybFhQCY2QDl3Iss-a4ABqSttz-gzfHj3wLw9JfIXFpgRUeF-Sl1MU32APVit8fSA/s1600/042.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYKKvzvxHy2FMjteYLgleGJ9xSwNNgpTN6ph06hd0ofmOkZAWDNZG-8sTylFPZk-mx7t1EwnxmIYybFhQCY2QDl3Iss-a4ABqSttz-gzfHj3wLw9JfIXFpgRUeF-Sl1MU32APVit8fSA/s400/042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714397641895078466" border="0" /></a>And I have to admit, it is quite cute.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuf3Yf6tC01vDkqrrA9pddEtSLIQbfedNq0B_F7sxosksflSXbb7equ_itdNlBDYkTz3H2cRX3EzkRLDN9MxBmz4FTA3B7xO14IMuCETBUklbtiTC5gYo879dzYE3R42W1wyYNS_0J8g/s1600/028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuf3Yf6tC01vDkqrrA9pddEtSLIQbfedNq0B_F7sxosksflSXbb7equ_itdNlBDYkTz3H2cRX3EzkRLDN9MxBmz4FTA3B7xO14IMuCETBUklbtiTC5gYo879dzYE3R42W1wyYNS_0J8g/s400/028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714397822600886210" border="0" /></a>and it's every bit as precious as this look to me.<br /><br />Hope you're having a great week!aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566026317825841659noreply@blogger.com12