Let's Do This!

Finally, much thanks to my cousin Kate, I've opened up my long discussed Etsy shop!  Now having done it, I'm not sure what took so long!

I'm starting with pillows since it's a minimal initial investment but I'd really love to get into duvets, curtains, and even shower curtains or tablecloths.  I added my little "widget" on the right side of my blog so if you're interested it will take you right there :)

I've got a couple more pillows up my sleeve...just need to get the perfect fabric and get sewing. 

If any readers out there have any suggestions or ideas....this girl would love to hear them! 

Eskimo Baby

Mom is a little too worried about this sweet baby getting a chill!

We love going for walks in the morning and we only have a few more opportunities until it gets hot.  It's time to get out and enjoy nature while we can!

I was warned

Yeah yeah...alright....it's true....

Pinterest is addicting

Blast!  Time to set time limits so I actually get some sleep.

The Ladies

Me and my sweet little girl for her first Christmas

I have an amazing friend who offered to do some pictures out of the goodness of her heart and I just love this one.  Melanie was exactly 6 months old in this picture.

I suppose....since it is the 1st...

So, last time I posted was the 1st of November, so I assume it's only fitting for me to post on the 1st of December and try and be a bit more entertaining :)

- Melanie's new favorite thing is her toes (and anyone else's toes for that matter).  If they wiggle, she wants them. 

- She's starting to really reach for things that she's interested in, especially anything I'm eating or....well....touching....hahaha

- Her hair is getting so long it grazes the middle of her eyelids, so I'm going to have to figure something out quick.  Bangs here we come!

- If she could have an endless supply of dog ears to pull and dog eyes to poke, it would probably be the best day of her life :)

- She's getting really good at playing the piano!!  She's so smart.  hahaha.  Well, we sit down together and she will bang on the keys and sing/yell a little song.  It's super awesome.

- Her daddy is her favorite pal, that's for sure!  She gets sick of my face by around 6:00....so when dad comes home around 6:30...you'd think he was a godsend for the poor child!! 

Really I think we were blessed with the easiest baby on the planet.  She's patient, she's funny, she's calm, she's entertaining, and so happy.

Now it's legit

I finally finished the bumper pads on her pretty little crib. 

I have a feeling it was probably just in time :)

I will NEVER make normal pancakes again

Yummy Idea from The Chew

Seriously, the most amazing breakfast ever. 

1. Peel and core an apple of your choice (I used galas and they rocked)

2. Make your normal pancake batter of choice (I used Bisquick...but you could be hardcore and make it from scratch if you're fancy) and make it a little thicker than usual so it sticks to the apples well.

3. Add some nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla....I just eyeball it, so don't be scared.

5. Get your pan/griddle oiled and ready to roll

6. Give those little apple slices a gooey pancake batter bath and cook it up!

7.  Dress like you would a usual pancake :)

Mine never have the hole in the middle....it usually fills in....so don't freak out.

I usually eat about 4 slices a sitting in an effort to be responsible, but don't kid yourself.  I wouldn't make fun of you at all if you at the whole apple.

Addicted

.....To Indexing....

So, there is an awesome website called FamilySearch.org where you can discover your geneological history.  I'll be honest, I've never used the thing, but I know a TON of people that do. 

I got an email from a lady at church the other day explaining how you, well...I, could help the process.  Basically you look at old documents and then you computerize the data so it can be searchable.  It allows people to access whatever documents are connected to their ancenstors!

Like I've said, I've never actually used the site, but I've always been interested in geneology, PLUS, the nerd in me that isn't working 45 hours a week anymore, actually enjoys the work.

It's super cool :)

Working Around It

I REALLY want to see this movie but with a new little munchkin (and her intense eating schedule) it is a little difficult.  So I bought myself the book! 

The last time a read a real fiction book, not a spiritual/self-help/school/work/baby book, was probably over 3 years ago...I know I know...that is a terrible thing to admit. 

I just wrapped up Mothering With Spiritual Power which I would highly recommend to all mothers, LDS or not.  So...here we go....I'm getting my fiction hat on!!

Blessing Day

On July 31st, Tyler gave Melanie a beautiful blessing and we were so grateful to have our wonderful family surrounding us.