What I {Am Not So Keen On} Today

1. I had to pick a booger out of a nose that wasn't mine.

2. PBS is asking for donations.  Yes, I would love for people to donate but there is no need to interrupt the show every 10 minutes! Mia gets antsy which makes me antsy.  Not ok.

3. Winter is really here.  So is the static.  I hate static.

4. It's also cold and I'm thinking about complaining about it. Thank goodness for this stuff!  But then again, its not as cold as THIS is going to be.

5. I haven't started packing, but my carry-on is already full.  None of it is my stuff.  But then again, a lot of it is for this...

awwww

6.  I haven't worn earrings in a while and now I am and I have that itchy feeling.  Don't you hate that?

7. I have pretty much stopped working on racheldid.  It was easy to do when all I did was change and feed a sleeping baby, but Mia is a lot more annoying now... I mean active!  That and school and work, I just don't have the time to crochet anymore.  Sad face.  This doesn't mean I'll never get back into it.  Just taking a hiatus for now.  {If you ever really want/need me to make something don't hesitate to email me. I'll see if I can pencil you in :) }

8.  I have pretty much plateaued on my diet.  I can only blame myself though cause I never started that 30-Day Shred commitment...

9.  I'm tired of complaining

Ok I'm done!

Did you hear? It's the most wonderful time of the year!

I really REALLY want to bake some cookies.

I really REALLY want a christmas tree to make ornaments for.

Ok I think I have a number 10...Oh to be a jew that loves Christmas...

I think I'll go watch Love Actually and pretend my South Beach meal bar is actually a sugar cookie.

What I {Have For You} Today

Sigh...its been a harsh summer.  Hopefully we'll get an extra long fall to make up for it. Mia has a new found love for playing outdoors.  She picked a lovely day to do it. 

Well there was this cloud...

But we told it to scram!

That's better.

I might a little generous when I say she likes to "play" outside.  Really all she does is walk in circles and yell at the dogs.

And then she'll squat...

Apparently this isn't unusual.  Babies love to squat.

This playtime made it abundantly clear that Mia needs to get her bangs trimmed.  

Poor kid has to do the Justin Bieber hair flip.

Did I ever tell you I had a moment with Justin Bieber? I did.  It was magic, we totally made FULL ON eye contact. My tummy gets dizzy just thinking about it...

In addition to wandering in circles Mia also attempts throwing her ball

I just love this pic for some reason.

When she's not yelling at the dogs she'll try to throw the frisbee.

She's also crazy fearless about putting her hand in Trin's mouth.  It freaks me out every time but it makes Mia giggles like crazy.

Then I was a super mean FGM and {gasp} put a hood on the baby!

She hates hoods.  Can you tell?

Shadows!

Proof of my existence.

And now it's time for "Holy Crap That's A Lot Of Freckles!"

They came on strong this year.

Sometimes I forget I have them.

And then I see these. 

YIKES!  Although I can't imagine what it would be like to not have them. 

And now as promised, I have some pictures of my beautiful new niece! 

Vivian Aliza Laum

7lb 2oz

19in

Snuggling with mom...

Resting from the trauma of birth...

Looking confused...

And gettin some love...

Oh how I love babies!

And because I'm so full of love...

And I got a 95 on my paper proposal...

And it's FINALLY getting cooler...

I'd like to give you a gift!

The gift of scarf or hat! 

You choose! 

Please leave a comment and you may be randomly selected to receive a lovely handmade hat or scarf.  Your chances of winning are really good since only about 6 people read this and I think that number may be skewed by me reloading the page all the time.  

Winner will be chosen on FRIDAY.

So get commenting!

What I {Will Catch You Up} On Today

It's been a while.

I'm sorry.

Here goes...

So as I have been whining about for several weeks rachel did. was at its first craft show!

A while back I mentioned some thrift store shopping I had done and some of the great things I found.

You may remember these?

Well I had to make them a little more rachel did.

So here's what I did...

Pulled out the thingies

Shook up the paint

And started painting

And then it was time for the show.  

There was a contest for best display.

I didn't win.

But if you ask me

I was robbed!

But I may be a little biased...

I even made little tags.  Don't they look profesh???

This picture literally stopped people in their tracks.  I actually think Mia was the most successful person at the craft show.  Her head probably grew two sizes with all the compliments she got.

Michelle came up with the idea for the pom pom flowers

They're my favesies.

And really easy to make!

We found these things called Thickers for the lettering

Perfect!

So overall I'd say the show was a success.  I learned a few things, met some cool people, and got some really positive feedback.   I won't do another until the fall cause baby hats will most likely sell better then.  And frankly, I'm a little tired of making stuff! 

I think I have crochet elbow.

I will have a bunch of new stuff in the shop very soon so be on the lookout!

Post Script- I forgot to mention the obscene amounts of rain we had on Saturday.  So that kinda stunk.  

Oh and James of course brought his video camera...

Oh and in cuteness news Mia figured out how to clap! Enjoy.

Yeah yeah yeah... I forgot to turn the camera...it was a moment! No time for thinking!  And I have no idea how this outfit happened.  It just did.
 onesie by Aunt Manda
headband by blueeyedfreckle
"belt" by Me

What I {Soaked Up} Today

Today I was able to soak up some rays!

Today has been a b-e-a-utiful day!

Today is also the birthday of my mommy dearest!

Tomorrow is the first day of spring!

I adore spring.

I say that about every season.

I always think the next season is the one I love the most but I get tired of it eventually.

But today I was in love.

In love with the sun.

In love with sunscreen.  More importantly the smell of sunscreen.

Putting the baby in springy clothes.

Watching the baby think with her toes.

Playing Frisbee with Trin

A rare spotting of the chu outside

 Making Mia test out one of my hats for spring.

My afternoon snack.

Sharing my afternoon snack.

Wearing yellow. 

Although in general I feel my skin tone doesn't lend itself towards yellow. But I like it so much I can't help myself.

My jade ring. 

 I got it at the Georgia Gem and Mineral Show.  You can get some new jewlery, increase your rock collection, and pick up a few fossils.  It's fun for the whole family!  Trust me, my family goes EVERY year.

Afternoon snack is done.  Time to head inside.

Happy Spring!