tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88540095118312406162024-03-18T23:10:10.796-05:00The Baby Goodness DiariesThe Ingenious Thoughts of the Stay-at-Home Mommy and Baby Boutique DesignerLJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-55720208891508758412011-03-19T22:17:00.004-05:002011-03-19T22:29:11.516-05:00New Post~Assignment for ELED 4260Hello everyone. It has been a very long time since I have posted anything on my blog. I have finally gotten some encouragement through the classes I am currently taking at MTSU! I am so excited to be back in school and working hard towards completing my degree to become an elementary school teacher. I am still sewing quite a bit and I have also taken up cake baking. I am in the process of making a Dora cake for a birthday party. I will have to post pictures of it soon. Here is a photo of the cake/cupcakes I made for my niece's birthday. She is into Monster High Dolls.<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585997849600081858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVD3xIpd3GCtRkeKY_B4XTE0K7opwGbsS_3lbm5E1vsEUwoWqvBQRAW3_W7EK72tNIV4yg7FmS3jhZneFA2gSjPzdn0YgbrqE-QIos1R5aTJpQXzdO4-pZVbZdXZkccg7ascuPdxLGUE/s320/Kaite%2527s+Cake.jpg" />I also did this cake for the 1st grade at my son's school for Dr. Seuss' birthday!</p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585998630030751202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCgC50JtJZe4uQvNngUDQ6Ga5zdBeRwCepkOULGorHAULW6UxlmvpwXfRAOTwv_dxpADf__JkyOxU6gCNVif6Sjawvkb0mrM6S1QolYhUyiQXdIH0C4hK801PrUMWZiUr1UsAeJAUP3I/s320/Dr.+Seuss+Cake.bmp" /><br /></p><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather we are having! Have a great weekend.<br /><a href="http://s464.photobucket.com/albums/rr2/LeslieDrake/?action=view&current=BloggerSignature-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr2/LeslieDrake/BloggerSignature-1.jpg" /></a> </div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-31806118120009605842010-06-26T22:08:00.000-05:002010-06-26T22:09:34.712-05:00Hey Everyone!!!<span style="font-size:130%;">It's been a long time!! I am working very hard to redesign all of Baby Goodness Boutique's wepages. I am doing all of it myself, so there is quite a bit of a learning curve since I have no knowledge of html or css! Keep up with me, I will be posting some cool new items and I am going to blog about all the fun projects I have been working on since school got out!! Keep checking back!!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://s464.photobucket.com/albums/rr2/LeslieDrake/?action=view&current=BloggerSignature-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr2/LeslieDrake/BloggerSignature-1.jpg" /></a>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-42014437322783741862010-02-11T19:31:00.002-06:002010-02-11T19:38:17.208-06:00Super Cute Stuff and a Free Gift<div align="justify">Hey friends! You know how I love to find other creative people in the blog world?? Go check out this blog! This lady is super creative and is offering a free Valentine Set for everyone that adds this button to their blog!! Check her out!! She makes all types of personalized party stuff for every occasion!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://thetomkatstudio.com/"><img alt="TomKat Studio Button I LOVE" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4331342015_2f018a7dbd_m.jpg" width="125" height="125" /></a></div></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-81440150691473195202010-02-03T14:17:00.002-06:002010-02-03T14:24:10.747-06:00Please Read!!To all of my blog followers and friends- I will putting this blog on the backburner for awhile. My nephew Jacob has recently been diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. He is only 14 years old and is about to begin his appointments at St. Jude Children's Hospital. While he is undergoing treatment, I will be managing his blog and focusing on fundraising events and raising awareness about ACC! Please link up and become a follower of his blog Jacob's Journey. He and his family need all the support and prayers they can get. Please pass the word and share the link to his story!<br /><br /><a href="http://teamjacobacc.blogspot.com/">http://teamjacobacc.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Thanks again and the Baby Goodness Diaries will crank back up as soon as we get things flowing with Jacob!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-70291833508476541032009-11-09T21:03:00.006-06:002009-11-09T21:54:07.827-06:00I CAN'T BELIEVE I WON!!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span> so I am super excited that I won a contest on one of the blogs that I just started following!! My forever friend Beth that also blogs (<a href="http://mcclintockb.blogspot.com/">http://mcclintockb.blogspot.com/</a>) told me about her neighbor Kim that makes super cute personalized things. She told me that Kim had started a blog too and that I should check it out! Of course, I went to it immediately, because I love all things personalized!! Anyways, I just loved her stuff and immediately started following her blog <a href="http://kimelkinsdesigns.blogspot.com/">Little Bits Designs</a>. She did a drawing for her new followers and I WON!! My friend Beth <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">texted</span> me to tell me before I ever made it on here to look..<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lol</span>!! She was so excited for me!! I am so excited too!! I have no idea what I am going to get with my $50 gift certificate to Little Bits Designs, but I know it will awesome! Kim is amazingly talented. She paints the cutest frames, kids furniture, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ect</span>!! I will be showing all of you readers when I decide what I am getting! Be sure to check out Beth and Kim's blogs at the links above!<br /><br /><div> </div><div>Now on to some Baby Goodness Boutique talk.....</div><div> </div><div>So I just finished what I think is the cutest diaper bag set I have ever made!! I haven't attempted many applique designs until recently. I had a friend order a diaper bag set and said she just wanted something with a nautical theme. I thought for awhile and started looking around for some nautical designs. I found the cutest design set but it was applique. I wasn't 100% sure that the design that I envisioned for the bag was going to be what I got when I finished it. Well, I went for it! It turned out just perfect!! See for yourself..............<br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402313575059964642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0QfNnm0V1QyxwTo5ek6Ti7FQBkkGgXRTj4hLru52R90vpYYpFSzC7XscFjAXjepG_lAfV80nrtlfj3iP6zxs2sErygFPXGx_u7WASzyZFClrLBNeH9cQ791ATOWWo44E3niAiE_48R8/s320/Diaper+Bag.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>You love it don't you???? Well I made a few things to go with it............</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402314170232285730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruU36FQob6b5g7NnnYzFDnfsA-OH0YiDUXwlT52WWlwBr0e3W9fXdcm91JLo6uCyrN18hIIez6ChtCEDYd5BjqYLcN9I6_rn0OpdUtHcGd0t6VozxKA6XdoHBkQFwBo94b61JAtfUO8w/s320/Bib+and+Burps.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>So I am 100% satisfied with the outcome...the friend that ordered it was more than pleased with it, which is what matters to me the most!! If you are interested in an applique diaper bag, there are lots of themes to choose from. You can just visit my <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/">website</a> or email me <a href="mailto:lesliedrake@bgboutique.com">here</a></p><p>On a sad note...I just want to mention that we lost our wonderful 4 legged family member Abby this past Friday night. She was an amazing companion for our entire family and will be missed terribly. </p><br /><p align="center">R.I.P. Abby Girl</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402316737762519650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8AD53N0pTABycO8TjL_dvmK6IDT6MTkYArjDxdYAw9qf3pOFsTNCCV-qHjlFzmjUszfatqiY0mESrj0XBgmacQcXjwQtp8mqMSdizQyauflWe_4Fhe9C42xjhdvCoW_gDRYP9EA07hw/s320/Aidan+%26+Abby+03.02.08.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center">Sept 2006- Nov. 6, 2009</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></p><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><div></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-10876210136512230892009-08-01T23:57:00.007-05:002009-08-02T14:19:47.939-05:00Bibs, Bibs, BibsI have been sewing bibs for a week!! The girl that does my hair has a baby boy that spits up ALOT!! She loves all things punk and funky, remember the <a href="http://thebabygoodnessdiaries.blogspot.com/2009_03_16_archive.html">pirate diaper bag</a>? That was for her!! She decided she wanted to order some bibs, by some, I mean 13 bibs!! She wanted 4 for her baby and 3 bibs for 3 other babies. So, she threw out that she wanted some peace signs, one with a guitar on it, and some other really cute ideas. I got to work and man, it was a lot of work!! But, I must say that it was soo worth it because I loved how they all turned out. Check them out.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365234476874325778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEIzg2Kt5DH_FH4K2msCjl0Jm9VX79s6rJ0t3Xo6Q5ZhDy3CM_cOf2SAjBJ5XlvcsqOVnl2S-NKdoNYFETore5oJPHSHoGjIZv5PvRaGELmKzsq5p8DiJMe97pkSK9SuEjzsWmja1Ylw/s400/Girl+Bib+Collage.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365232923349122882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9gjafoL2HtmuZg6XVvtUpQIH1uFpqUIca-KdRo1y4pu-Xz9OHjK31fdwnjC4GvbNFpzmgQhxIurBNtugdtxSgR_AwHu1ZQ4UVD0LAJl-Fj6q7F0EX8Sf-rKPiunfrG2ex_P2Ll6HN4lA/s320/Boy+Bibs+Collage.jpg" border="0" /> Now, I made my first attempt at a reusable sandwich bag. My sister made the request and I followed through since we have two little guys in school this year! I was not 100% satisfied with the result, but it was only a trial run. There will be photos after I tweak it a bit!! Also, coming soon...more hooded towels, monogrammed water bottle koozies, and monogrammed backpacks!</p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-59104790906647922452009-07-21T14:40:00.006-05:002009-07-21T17:12:38.198-05:00Weekend Getaway!!Hello Friends, <div><div><div>Well, we just got back from a great weekend in Memphis (where most of my family is from). We had a great time. We went to a Nintendo through the Years themed birthday party for my nephew! I can't tell you how neat it was to play old school Nintendo and play a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wii</span> for the first time. I must say I am good at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wii</span> bowling and I punched out Big E in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wii</span> boxing, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">lol</span>!! Of course, I was asked to produce some shirts for this little shindig!! So after lots of hard work digitizing and many hours at the embroidery machine (<em>my sis included)</em>, I made 4 shirts. I made one for each of my kids and one for each of my nephews. They turned out great! <em>Don't ya think?</em></div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361028156277933090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 276px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLHhKG4xvNH691uyzO326Qp4CgbreVXwlyxQ0rfkVXkxYPjLZ5HgaKt4wzss1dQD6dCxbv_ye7ySCN4FoxWzZ_ZF63ydTorW86pfF4kM-IWwhmGb0_pCef0dsPcfO0ysASl0YRGUgvjU/s320/Nintendo+Shirt+Collage.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><p>Due to some late shipping, I had to pack up my sewing machine and take it with me. My cousin ordered a diaper bag and needed it before I left town. I spent a few hours on Sunday sewing it up and I just loved it! This fabric is absolutely adorable! I also made a bib and two burp cloths to go with it. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361034053871342402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Z26_U0a0z3BJBdd3BNJwooNDNnPSQAxtNj46mbX464sDXVXMuzDcbP-REVc86cQnncXteeiC5RlZ7tHs2JAHdfFzNa0xoIAOvLhwwCctaWXll3Bs1vuk9c0wRls4nbOA0EzT4Ykl9SY/s320/Retro+Dot+Diaper+Bag+Collage.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>And finally I have a new product to offer........<em>Drum Roll Please..............</em></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361038987385651298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNuFRkLilXBrxlQeK4n3FY1Mg2N8Xw2IuoADYvVOS7MJyF-Nj0JN-hjWiBwuUFFxJ1mAAHHbC14OhZI9f4VzkImpdKdclGCjQMOcIsEbVbv15wKSQ7mMmHhNDkv2Nvl46kSOc48ucOwk/s320/Monogrammed+Coaster+Set.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p></p><p>I know you love them!! I love them!! Aren't they awesome? I was a little unsure of how they would turn out, but as you can see, they are <em>Super Fabulous!! </em>I will be adding them to the website soon, but until then you can email me <a href="mailto:lesliedrake@bgboutique.com">here</a> to order them or anything else you see that you like!! </p><p>Happy Tuesday,</p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a></p></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-10924513461362072882009-07-09T10:45:00.006-05:002009-07-09T11:39:53.324-05:00Excitement!!Today is an exciting day! I just received word that my sis "E" is in labor and there will be another wonderful addition to our family sometime today. I will be an aunt for the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> time!! I hope that she has an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">uncomplicated</span> delivery and that little baby girl "A" arrives safely and healthy! <div><br /></div><div>I have more exciting news. I received my iron in labels in the mail yesterday! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">YAY</span>!! I can officially put my name on the items I make instead of only attaching business cards. They are super cute labels made by Angie @ <a href="http://www.cherryhilldesigns.com/">Cherry Hill Designs</a>. I found her on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span> and I absolutely love her work! Here are my labels. Don't you just love them?<br /><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356489357122009042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTqxSIOxOq_ioVMOWNGepxa_EMUdZ-w25TXqcqcc1xkA7bMmxPkxEziLf18z0-nHtVMXle3mtNO8fZHOCpFYEZKzyctxNJ_tde5A6LYwwi8h5hYJWuxC7V5ogNLqYQst482ismlICKuM/s320/100_2840.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><p>Also, my friend just had her sweet baby on Monday and I made her a diaper bag. I just love to do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">toile</span> diaper bags, but I think these colors are my favorite so far!! Black, White, and Green!!</p><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356499761100920642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpCQiJvev-p6OEAT8t-8TZ5KFnrofWWn-9fOZ4ZgrebVVAWNLCpoApbqmq0BsfVFEGh2VzD4N7Rd8yLjlyqsGGhSGKwRJnm24Xqv_Z_zawa6nsFoX2bjbp3cB_8ER3chMIyqmBgxCTgA/s320/100_2833.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a><br /><p></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-3851327323058653082009-07-06T11:55:00.008-05:002009-07-09T11:42:03.140-05:00Holiday is Over!! It's Time to Get Back to Work!!<div align="left">Happy Monday everyone! While it seems I have been on a very long blogging vacation, that is<em> soo not the</em> <em>case</em>!! We have been in the middle of another move due to the fact that the house we were living in was on the market and it SOLD!! Blah!! I used to love moving because I love new places to decorate, but I am over it! We have way too much stuff to move now! We have managed to finally get moved and I have to say that "I do love the space in our new house." It has a full, partially finished basement, so guess what??? I have my very own SEWING ROOM!! YAY!! I know you are just jumping up and down with me right now!! When I get it all put together I will post some pictures of it. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Also, with this move, came my wonderful older sis "S" and her two kiddos "K" and "J" to stay with us for awhile. They have relocated from Tampa, FL to be closer to family! This is uber exciting because big sis "S" and my niece "K" are super crafty! We have some big ideas swiriling around here that may make some of your jaws drop when you see what becomes of these fantastic editions to Baby Goodness Boutique. I will give you a tiny hint: <strong><em>printer photo fabric</em></strong>. I know that you are excited now!! </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">On another note, I am considering relocating <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/">http://www.bgboutique.com/</a> to an etsy store. I am thinking that it may help generate more business. What do you think?? I do not know alot about selling on etsy, but I have bought a few things from it before. Any input would be greatly appreciated!<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="left"><div align="center">As for our holiday weekend, it was fantastic! Saturday we got a front row seat at the fireworks display. Instead of crying and being scared (<em>which I thought for sure was going to be the case</em>), Princess E watched the fireworks, clapped her hands, and yelling "Alright, Yay, and Pretty." She isn't afraid of anything! A-man dunked a guy in the dunk tank and rode the mechanical bull at the festivities.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355396451653031762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMBVlEHXX3kz1-LS8_jKDBQqRPzrVDVAxrtGNYGLNJhNM3yS0JDxDVdjsyrmL4USG-XCU6SFIGxraT4XNyfbNn7wWLF2g82UKTyxaSEExoq5cH49FIz2Dg7XJjvwfUNvH0-5dJf_idTk/s320/100_2797.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355396469827784930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkRcE1vqJZpXRTuE8Dt0aFjO-OWUBUUZ3xu8Ji3o2ARIBdJE4MwoxDnDJ7L_pmh8HhkhS0DsjukI5tPEucHVWPsn0-5ntfTLnbqGuLcgLkoVb0dfho-mW-YY54N7VHB-twjlsKu7BYxI/s320/100_2799.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />On Sunday, we went to a friend's house to grill out and go swimming. I took a ton of cute pics and what I think are some good action shots of A-man in the water. He is quite the dare devil.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355396454029894322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FmC39imwX6X5qORSnBdP8MCXZWEsU2fFgWAbDu7uNBPnZ6aHPOF5h8P1hFV5-8WCZVtLQckm8tajE7j3E3-QZNqIARReU4q-5KkpsI7wd0s2iYeyZCm2ccIwCSAV4FtDOz1sqJibvsA/s320/100_2823.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /></div><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355396464905709730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMw050zOQmMv8IVvDH-LCMx5QtHEq_yiDuU1UjbCaYKVAQnOkrdPcF-jhLQpodnlaViP3zOU9KXyQdR_TF8jrY2ZU2yDqGOqFYsUEu_Q0qimmSpEivSfjcCROFYejrYcVVP5GRPCL9lNQ/s320/100_2827.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="left"><br /></p><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355397390238625474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAhVBANpsdpPO3Lt1Bv9BjFkPiUof9sb40M8-hqdcy1U4cPvucMTvsAmGamlLfDgON8wlJFXvSpAVM4AKaDP1zgPB0nOF5Zyxdtzx_JOp69YBjMlELWW8x12TWd6OGRkljWvxtAQa5Ik/s320/100_2815.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="left">Oh, I also spent a little time giving my blog a makeover and helping out my favorite cousin fix some major layout problems with her NEW BLOG!! Click the link to follow her crazy, yet interesting life <a href="http://somewhereinthesun2.blogspot.com/"><em>Somewhere In the Sun</em></a><em>. </em>Stay tuned for lots of new projects to come!! I am headed to Jo-Ann's to do some shopping!!</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-72038545241250427672009-05-06T14:43:00.005-05:002009-05-08T12:05:06.113-05:00I Love KIWI Paper...and my NEW (yes, I mean brand spanking new) embroidery machine!!<br /><br /><br />I have had so much fun these past few days trying it out and doing some projects. While I was at <a href="http://kenssewingcenter.com/">Ken's Sewing Center</a> getting my machine, I poked around a found that they carry KIWI paper (paper you can embroider). I was super excited because I have seen it all over the web, but haven't ordered any yet. They had quite a few different designs, so I grabbed about six sheets to give it a try. They also had acrylic coffee tumblers, so I bought a few of those too. I already do monogrammed <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/category_12/-Toddler-Treats.htm">sippy cups</a>, but I have had a few requests for the coffee tumblers. I had said when I started <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/">Baby Goodness Boutique </a>that I would only do baby items. Unfortunately, with the economy in a recession, I am willing to try to accommodate any product requests to the best of my ability. Plus, who doesn't love to try new things? I sure do. So, I am going to show you a little photo tutorial of the KIWI paper/coffee tumbler process... <div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333492068965819410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhID_0HHBv_4-56LfQLS0OUjrVcIzeb9faF0Tiahxy-nZEyfy6K3h2FUdVar2qC6I-pGHO9CMIKH0N7_qdL8r_yK9k6KiFZZaxCtPiGr4flEcWcu24qiavopKkL9O_LS-LT2FzSXniBvMs/s320/100_2734.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333492072639614802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AUQnc1IWCG8Z77u7bN7W8LgspNZPa98Ppo89DP4NneNoo4OC91DG5S2FXFBLiMFAI3ibP68OfgDN1jGMRxvI-_7ZRiNg6CniYHUeSxxVdUXb53f89LtJZZyGYHJtxkKQX0bcysPOdls/s320/100_2735.JPG" border="0" /></p><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333492076650104946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMEHWVZ04KJmyPQxTiUcTBWDKKaQND3ZCOr5E0dLuy5VI5Y4DrhelGFWObzjSdGCm6UiyWWYM4mTCIHyxxDq2StP451uamUCH-6xUGWfpCoRZIMnvFJeo-2t9L5YSIfUFbDhYaO8rOBg/s320/100_2737.JPG" border="0" /></p><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333492083094258802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXaim5r0qthddn45FpiZ4F5TvPwffhaqDJxZqD0HYD3-Y59BffE8hmlN02OngNDwUjlu48k-GRnCtlQrU-BLdEU9SX6zpA2n1cYehwNfxlQa3dWoOwpJfgrOUoP6DgxKamHSUrl5pMug/s320/100_2739.JPG" border="0" /></p><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333492088052314738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0642jZN83Cap5H95q1leFi_FSR0FK14_msT2Y2rONErQXvKeKzT0jBQTvJ58cXReJXGw8NFCYYpQ4nhj6CNpagSDEVKepWvvtLfvBPq2NLhrSRs1haVilQjt19p5mhgtHf7fKjswrcSo/s320/100_2741.JPG" border="0" /></p><p> </p><p>Pretty neat huh? I think so! These will be available on my website May 15th and will cost $16.95 + shipping. There are a lot of KIWI paper options available. The tumbler holds 12 oz. of liquid.</p><p>Please contact <a href="mailto:lesliedrake@bgboutique.com">me</a> if you would like to go ahead and pre-order your personalized coffee tumbler. </p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></p><p> </p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-15777817607147207612009-04-29T13:54:00.003-05:002009-04-29T14:01:52.401-05:00Leelou Blogs Giveaways<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span>...so I love, love, love these ladies blog layouts!! I am actually using one of them right now! They are having some fabulous giveaways on their blog, including free memberships. So hop on over and check it out and enter to win some great prizes!! Just Click the link below!!<br /><br /><a href="http://leeloublogs.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330190020714204866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 159px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz139Lk-QNeXgrQzUDark6E1b9cPThGOCy8nO4I5W8_d9LI5sGREEMPPJvjJXk9yLPf35G_i0rRLLv6WKHifT5_Y3UyGz_h9BDRk73usxUpadbmEhx-OZ-snIoVD05vQJokq6Lad_dOis/s400/leelou.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a><br /><div></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-13415176305212221712009-04-20T23:44:00.005-05:002009-04-21T10:46:31.735-05:00I Can't Believe I Fell Off the Blog Wagon!I know. Shame on me. Honestly, things have been so crazy. My head is constantly spinning on my shoulders. I can never decide what to do next. Lately, my focus has been on my family and my home. I love my sewing, but I just needed to take a minute to get back to my kiddos and my hubby. We (my husband) are coaching A-man's tee ball team. It is much harder to do than soccer! More kids and less activity- unless they are batting! I am the team mom, so my job is to remember everything my husband forgets, answer all parent questions, keep up with the game/ snack/ and concession schedule, and keep up with the wild little players in the dugout. It is pure chaos, yet so much fun! The team is just so cute! They are all full of such enthusiasm and determination! We have games 2 times a week and that is plenty to keep me busy!<br /><br /><br /><div>I have been spring cleaning for a couple of weeks. I am doing closets now and my kids have more clothes than they could ever wear. Princess E had so much stuff in her closet that I just pulled it all out and threw it in the middle of the floor. Then, I dumped her drawers too. I went through each piece and boxed what she can no longer wear and reorganized what she can wear! It was very time consuming, but so refreshing to look in her closet when I finished! A-man's wasn't too terrible. He just had some stuff that doesn't fit any more, so I tossed in a box to send to his cousin. We are a major hand-me-down family. Our kids are perfectly spaced to pass the clothes around. It sure beats buying clothes every season! I think I will do my closet next!</div><br /><br /><div>Oh, I wanted to mention that my new (refurbished) machine that I bought, was a hunk of junk!! I had to send it back, so that kind of made me sewing sour..lol! Good news...a new (I mean still in the box new) machine is waiting on my pick up. I am going to get it Monday! Yay! I have a lot of projects I would like to finish and some new ones to start! The place I am picking up my machine has KIWI paper!! It is some neato stuff! I can't wait to try it out! I will go into detail more when I do a project with it, so stay tuned!</div><br /><br /><br /><br />Projects that I recently completed:<br /><br /><div align="center">A birthday gift for my sister</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327008104830992402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfDDN5WM43JNzRScO9l7zhokpzJtegV1SPzRFqE3UN7J_wbMRCxWuXjOybvA5iWYaYO9S_GbXX9fKvTsjar5meeCmmk7n-_lSLXdRr9iSv86TfhEEyombgZ5pnUea_-6KOM5lizXNRdM/s320/100_2585.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">A matching applique shirt for my nephew<br /></div><p></p><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327008107600776258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12m10O9cuyJA5zKVW-r884GgdMq4fkjwwBX36DxEa7KFw5lF3SLnrx1SYAz-N5s6PrM3qAoJXCbLNh0UwyrBEFWun2YkRX0qeaZyW6oSqDwBRCQiC8yG9nAw9-AS3OEoMTCnfDK6JQKw/s320/100_2592.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">An Easter basket lining monogrammed for my cousin's little girl<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327008111387195682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaoyuc3fqyS9t2O6KkRmTuU0-9KL6dZS15Qx-Ks69FhZYbRPXlNrrJZJJHXdgjLoyzfLTdo2090bb2C5VNCy6G3yJ99PT9DnPbni3fDBYfEKmLcF_ofT_tmX7-WLsun53nSP-Zk08UbKA/s320/100_2597.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-47067480857316048512009-03-27T12:08:00.004-05:002009-03-27T12:20:40.885-05:00So Excited!!I finally got a new embroidery machine! I am so excited! I have been using a machine with only a 4 x 4 embroidery area. I wanted to start off with an amount I could handle. I have been embroidering, monogramming, and sewing for about a year now, so it was time to step it up. I purchased a Brother machine with a 5 x 7 embroidery area. I guess only time will tell how many new things I can make!! I have a lot of orders coming in and the spring weather has been keeping me busy too! I am continuing to blog at least once a week, but I will try to make it more as I get in to the spring swing of things! Hopefully, as the weather becomes more predictable, my family will not be so sickly. Anyways, I just wanted to share my excitement. Oh and I wanted to mention that <a href="http://shuppsadoptionjourney.blogspot.com/">Lyndi</a> and Kasha were the winners of the St. Patty's Day contest. They will be getting their prize in the mail very soon!! There will be more giveaways coming up so stay tuned! Here are some new photos of my sweet kiddos- A-man and Princess E!!<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317917939634462786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQg9J6srslSe6gbCKZ6jyUNjmnW6-7fzR16eBHiQxwKnqWKLMR69LOqelXO_jX0XGFH4W1m4IVfF1ntt3TgJEtcwf6-cxKmjbPWiXokLLdxAhgEJIqoDHRvNiwZp8UBBm_V3nWfVjjLE/s320/100_2534.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317917929119130050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLtyq6mCJ0zBGpfhWs-LubATswtqEe9NtC0zgB-EYxoX_TA2ICC52CPKypklxCVpDGBleFB86LaLjqSG8nESEpk9cORzainV7dsYZHl5fbmV6EXkDgPpfe4LxUDonnAmwBGLTolRdBIE/s320/100_2529.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">I love them!! They are such beautiful children!!</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-25442086418802481182009-03-17T10:56:00.008-05:002009-03-18T00:14:33.861-05:00St. Patty's Day Giveaway<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314189093976265938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuTL8NexeNyLE77Xw1eTE1S3Eirr5DWpbegkOY-B-7QPmRApcE5hH_vDYsgwGiBb2MCi0FdZ3lcSzdjwiAguMbwzvK0DYrdSduFcgJX_P7sE5tLjSoqcRDsDn2gCfY_bHJ3fdHWIyLGo/s320/st+patricks+day+baby.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="left">What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than to give away a free gift? So, here are the details. In order to be eligible to win, you need to do two things. First, click <strong><a href="http://www.google.com/friendconnect/signin/home?st=e%3DAOG8GaBxtS4hRiQLMz1xB9eCZdhx94jfoxV2usNGn7UdAtjDLxfplKfGlhhy1Jny32Do5powgHkm3I%252FJAWgZy%252BI1Yf1BKpszpM4GUA9H1XDsqxulZM9gIAJBv5%252FmWUkfi7td2C0tbH8UGNvdRvIpKYwjIwMTAp7HIuwr%252B1pUPcKs035QYgR3RuiKoEUomkNqpMzMIODUPt9As33zkz9rzL%252F16rCpt50FAQ%253D%253D%26c%3Dpeoplesense&psinvite=">HERE</a></strong> and become a follower of The Baby Goodness Diaries. Second, leave a comment on today's blog with your name and email address. By doing these two things, you will be entered to win a super cute free gift from Baby Goodness Boutique! I will have Big E choose a random winner sometime at the end of the day today! So, good luck! Happy St. Patrick's Day!! </div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a></div><div></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-12552781918082334662009-03-16T13:39:00.009-05:002009-08-02T14:15:51.455-05:00Did You Miss Me?<div align="left">Did you miss me? I have not blogged in over a week and I feel terrible about it. I have been overwhelmingly busy with lots of stuff- household projects, sewing projects, and a sickly child. I am happy to say that I have made some major progress in all of the previously mentioned areas. I helped Big E in the garage for what felt like 72 hours straight. We managed to clear out boxes that haven't been opened since our first move almost 3 years ago. It felt great when we finished and the super hubby hauled off a full truck bed of stuff to the Goodwill! We still have a lot of organizing to do in the garage since it is/will be half sewing room/half boys room. I suppose one more weekend in there will get it done! As for the sickly child, Princess E is just having a terrible time. She has been spiking fevers and being cranky on and off for weeks. I am now thinking that we have some molars coming in and she isn't happy about it. Hopefully, this mess will pass soon. If the weather would make up it's mind, I think we would all be much happier. I love Spring and Early Fall. I am not one for sweating or freezing. I like it be warm enough for flip-flops and just cool enough to enjoy watching A-man playing sports. Be watching for new pics of him and Big E, we are about to embark on our first tee ball season! Big E is going to coach!! He is amazing with the little kiddos. All of our soccer parents just love him! He is always all about making it a great experience for the kids and teaching them how to have fun. He has patience that I could only dream about having! As for the sewing projects, I have been busy, busy! I had a baby shower to attend for a friend and as with all showers I am invited to, I make something for the mommy-to-be and baby! This gift was interesting because the mommy wanted her stuff to be pirate themed. I wasn't sure about it at first, but I when I was finished I liked it. My friend was very excited and I got a lot of positive feedback at the shower. I was able to give out my card and get my name out there. The mommy-to-be placed an order immediately for a shower she will be attending the first of April. Hopefully, it will continue to build business for me! I also decided to attempt something that I have been very afraid of- Applique!! It looked really difficult, so I never considered it until now. I read the instructions and crossed my fingers! Here is what I got!</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313868362309728354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiER_R5yd369JRi82sohRwO48Q_AfiKyvWDJ4MD8DEdHb5xJoJyXrMt6p4xFFYPSJpfxDtCT3PmTebuNIjNEV9pXP8FOKHg9oRK6V7taUdNt_yqN1yAZwd40aIq5iZgtXZtTRbRbaNEvxM/s320/E-Shirt.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center">Turned out pretty cute huh??</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">You can get one for a boy or a girl at my <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/">website</a>!</div><div align="center">All letters are available and sizes, colors, and fabrics may vary.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here is the pirate themed set:<br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313868366597691394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GUOe48Gc41X4vVefowQdNRSbpJ2_mxo_fyKbZTuABhMEok6VS5I_0BNjuaL6Vn_8FClcorioG0s0k10mD-b-LRpEV02MoskgAs3AKFRQ7VAOHbXQJ1RFNimpLXC3XLEva5idSarpiHc/s320/Pirate+set.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313868368375559682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxmG_WnLtNdi4IhZkOjR8heMkVYFRbdZdHXGUctIs_i9-oRrvvp_Y5GyQ71MtAeoMNO9EmAFNnZVyBYbINKjApQjQ98dFzKhsXeTb-LCx4t2JAnCtPUYYPgL-ah5tW4ZlLEh7IYV16q0/s320/Pirate+Bag.jpg" border="0" /></div><p></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313868378771290322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbp2yju863YuNeh0r8HxiBo0gOFp6XM8_fv6T3gNFqTLLn5jVxtDAyXme0cdFoIhFRRI4q5gD6cDapWsSNeZ8uu4_PcWccO18fD2dYP8JOrNvi-40I1RTfrd-rwu_AfXiOfdzTeUieick/s320/Pirate+Bag+Set.jpg" border="0" /></p><p></p><p align="center">Now, how about a little Eye Candy??</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313868956515214130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQeJktrtJRfp30YXh6X6zTlzmSsiywn0tcC6V3UcwneCTXWfCtRMjQT7H7NY_ntzZoNvO2HTkPR6ot7NzC3LruE_lPP0glS9EhYozcqH_14UfVs0DLBJ5hqg6dgH6_iTiSZl6FyLJfUY/s320/Eye+Candy+E.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Hope you have a wonderful week! I will try to post a little sooner next time!!</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-31071185135296699372009-03-05T22:42:00.006-06:002009-03-06T00:01:48.582-06:00Cute New Stuff<div align="left">I have been sewing for days on end, working on one project after another. I love seeing the stuff once it is completed. It makes me feel so good like I have accomplished something other than dirty diapers and dishes. It has been a long week so I am keeping this one short and sweet. Here are the photos of my latest creations! All of these items are available at my website: </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/">http://www.bgboutique.com</a>.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309946728775593554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGhDmEqeGsRfwn3kMsSnEukQPSHg2R1wzykjiTIC_OxNhczuklIQxd460zfx4ORieUIDtip5IuvsVynp4hzq-O1c3kKZ70ndsIW30fuEf9AZPvVb_4dJdWJC7Mo_P7v7jte5yFWRtEmk/s320/addy+bag.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309946584787968674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpJ-aCykS4ZiBwwhpNJcZmn4HxKuvcLHKBm1yVvULVmZ_G7QY9nolNBz_UMnhlrJUvqHPta0Mg9FyeSp2q2IiH1zz-DPG8jTmkKIrmOvJmC2-7yWXq847xXUWiRC-L9MBXWP3u4cqBpQ/s320/gracie+bag.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309946593480669282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnl6H8RZwqxn359fMGcld8HebcHAToBxV4d4WqKecbcalkEIc_fiNszgitjSlZt_z1E4qRMy0OHis26iQeX6gQxwN-ax0ELB97AfSjxUeZlJeRfTMVhz9cGA1OOs1MIKVBvxae5O1YGck/s320/Burp+cloths.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a></div></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-63615748712842761142009-03-01T13:29:00.009-06:002009-03-02T10:39:55.471-06:00Fun in the Snow!<span style="font-family:georgia;">It started snowing about 9 o'clock last night and kept snowing until about 6 this morning! I finally rolled A-man out of bed at 9 and told him to look outside! He was so excited that he wanted to get dressed and get outside to play! He really had a lot of fun. I wish I could have gone out to play with him, but Princess E did not need to be out in it. Although, last night as we were getting out of the car, it was snowing and she looked at it in amazement and reached her hand out to try and catch it. It was precious! So, here are some pics of A-man throwing snowballs at the door and running with the dog in the snow!</span> Isn't he the cutest??<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308305176856854002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4CKJ4OSxV0vP0wwoJsAiZ28EfJc2jOcvGcaX8sKTBwFyYd4_iZIoX3SFIccNMFkF8y3rcKWiEmH-fjDU1LhF-fY2CqVX5NWibvfZGfDYhvI48UW2DQeIDXx5Olp4IkJHEHG8CRnDl0M/s320/100_2495.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308305193136577346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrCihmG_cbIrGM-MnnRFWs1EboOWOYqvhg2p53PtGIYNz6LyrEFKhmBtO30N3VvIN773AnZ85bNQOS1S7_jbV9C7gwwX4kYRPiH-MpMkbtlxX0s2x0gtoW1_hE8oqCdgdLovYuPUQYZU/s320/100_2494.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308305200778745586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuIWsFpUIkBmCDZ4TJ8OcT5FjDcDPNhAugw66_9ceJXkr2jg9pZBuqM9EM7F43zfK3Sd05ad_ydNB-H7fQDkKfEIYuVqCugYw9SqiqsdsMb3Xe4muZttr0ag21q3-iHvuTD-9NMJmtZA/s320/100_2497.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><br /><p></p><p>Now, let's talk about sewing for a minute! I have lots of orders that I am working on at the moment, but I cannot share the photos until they have been received by the client! I love the excitement of waiting on a package!! As they get to their destinations, I will share them with you! Also, keep watching! I am going to be doing an adoption donation project soon and I hope you all will participate in this wonderful cause. I will post a blog with all the details sometime this week! Here is a photo of a toddler tee that I made this weekend!! This shirt can be purchased by emailing me <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/contact.htm">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308306875197465394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrsSUcXKchqj5mqKl9o0getESeozpwS3XqGxTUVoMZhNC7CKZbJIA38TgKDPnsUtsaXyMqlbAA8GfZzOeICBHUEY-u78wVIUq_JIkhtsrb2AiJNm7wd0gUv6wUbq2Qzbat3gkQMKk9Y/s320/100_2484.JPG" border="0" /></p><p></p><p>Have a great week!</p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a><br /></p><p></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-89312395810920377732009-02-22T19:14:00.009-06:002009-03-02T10:38:53.310-06:00Sick Princess<span style="font-family:georgia;">We have had quite the sick princess this past week. Princess E came down with another stomach virus last Monday. She would have a good day and then a bad day. Thursday was her worst day. She slept a straight twelve hours Wednesday night and woke up very lethargic and pitiful. I could not keep her awake for more than 45 minutes at a time. By the afternoon, she wasn't drinking and she refused to sit up or crawl. We went to the doctor and they gave her an IV. We thought she was good to go and then she threw up when we were getting ready to leave the doctor's office. Our little angel was then admitted to the hospital. I felt so bad for her. She was so weak and pitiful. They kept her on the IV fluids until Friday at lunch. Once she was able to tolerate fluids, they let her eat some bland food. After a very long and tiring week of sickness, we were able to go home Friday night and she has been much better. She is back to singing, talking and getting into everything. I took a few pictures of her in the hospital. She was very happy to get balloons from her Memphis relatives.</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305809150085678962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrIt4y6b4r_L8af8cQAqoOf4ziEd4ZBtjlRV32adoo1YSOg9TvJwsWBMrM5vNgCR_zCidx5VoVISHVhddOjhdqROREP8kGvkWLyb6rFjZSj692m24GJvLZxdv5yjQx5IwOX89EJwfsS4/s320/0220091219-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305809144234488882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWU1dDAy9zEOhhWicVWL5nAxYv9w6s5L3NGKcO6HFhsVIzty4uQXn_cAJP-XUQyj6rSHNz5zEtt-Bp60oa56vdax6eCq2Fw9itii1IzzO-ezWbC4flCbbgIJFNKF89Z5v8SckXFCVxX4c/s320/0220090721-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305809147138256514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bZBKmDajR0gXGZ3QuCGpcDKUrtZeOPrMRiwBlIX6szSzpzeHvREIWMWLFBcxo0BCYgsmwoylNmIQUr6K508Q4iDdGvJwwahJvKpBgfxo54RWtu4AOGTkNtOIEaNdr5fOA6hFgfpNneI/s320/0220090721a-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305809149730069954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJr3HwjSIxhScoOkmBunmsKHnWGawxkfkqNk8clVku5iJzm-AKamqeTzgIHz5bC0g4mKOPC_RnLYT_UJ3vFSFe7Nwm2xhzfdy8EzSry98QD3C5pshlV2W0xCUWrkz6Cl9__ZyCjYjnHvA/s320/0220091205.jpg" border="0" />We are happy she is better. I have spent most of the day today trying to disinfect the house and get rid of the germs that cause this yucky virus. Luckily, no one else in the house has been affected by it. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to relax. I have a project in the works and I hope all of my friends, family, & readers will be able to get involved and show support for a great cause. I will be posting about that project soon. Have a great week!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a><br /><div></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-88134037208742503352009-02-12T10:22:00.007-06:002009-03-01T14:03:24.155-06:00What a Great Day!!Today is a great day!! It is 60 degrees and the sun is shining! I have plans today to take the kids to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">McDonalds</span> for lunch (<em>I know the food is terrible for them, but hey it's only once a week and they eat Chicken Nuggets and Apple Dippers without the dip</em>) and then we are going to the library. It gives A-man the opportunity to get out of the house and socialize with other children. Also, we check out books to read throughout the week. Hopefully, tomorrow will be pretty too and we can catch a few hours at the park! I love going to the park and it wears the kids out!!<br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">On another note: I have been in a sewing frenzy for the past two weeks!! It takes me awhile because I have to do my sewing during nap time. I am happy to say that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">every time</span> I complete a project, I get so excited I have to blog about it to show it off! I did the diaper bag last week and this week I have completed 2 of my 5 crayon bags. These crayon bags are just adorable. I actually created this pattern on my own from seeing other peoples versions of this type of bag. They hold a full size coloring book, have 12 crayon slots, and plenty of room for a few more small toys. It is awesome for keeping the kiddos busy while waiting at the doctor or at a restaurant. A-man loves to take his to church and it keeps him occupied during the sermon. Here are a few pictures of the bags I just finished. I made a matching <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sippy</span> to go with one of them. If you are interested in ordering one you can visit my <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/category_12/-Toddler-Treats.htm">website </a>or <a href="mailto:lesliedrake@bgboutique.com">email</a> me directly. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301949412583241314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DGpznYZqlLCbqCL7Jgjx2KQF2S33aa009HgWUJRb5YHmv91TXAK0uyanrj1_L0hKoLVRRELI4XdmyRRR8qUwyuBEVJEhrkTGRWQmz4fBqlcuASlTFxF7LdBjKIjpSFtdDXE2HPYTaZo/s320/100_2459.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301949426181263650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHv_FaG6nCDUqnjjTpqqiLKr-tjdUfWwhEK3WdkaWuG4zvnbBwl64pgnPj3ndD6hCH0fU3mPe1tIMGwHsQaORM3lY13RqfueJcECAjJ4H-z2npKCttoMeGIK_Ghyphenhyphenu8IpHa-ssdAspRTRs/s320/100_2460.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="left">Oh and I must post this cute picture of Princess E. She is always looking so adorable!!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301957147069954818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HU6CaRVMJEcgV2dPN370h7w1C_LKP8rzs8QV7yiNxgTHzRFVRoeiMm7NRxxjKCftwpy5TfpYHbYoMLlIxzSRysTQFboIFR5Hz0EloN8EYXa1kMufdrbrEwelqmp5aewccptmxv4GQi0/s320/100_2443.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a></div><br /><div align="left"><br /></div><br /><div></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-4317350414442691002009-02-09T11:08:00.003-06:002009-02-09T11:31:51.514-06:00Check Out Leelou's Baby Shower!!This is a blogger baby shower being held to raise money for two little girls that have been fighting for their lives since the day they were born. They have tons of giveaways and prizes that you can enter to win. You can read their stories at <a href="http://kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/">Baby Kayleigh's </a>blog or <a href="http://helpbabymia.blogspot.com/">Baby Mia's </a>blog. You can also make donations on Leelous blog. They both have millions in medical bills from the NICU. So just click the button to head on over and have some baby shower fun!!<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300850834338584114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 181px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgerHF4nhtCOOj0czT98_tocYOmminKJxD2fotbeMM5kmxk757vWQG73IJVyectNzUks3Z8upu-mN64Xwdydn2HHV_cSys0evkCWrmjJOAUU2GVTmBsUsxmU9gWx29bL89MdNKM2k33ODk/s320/linkbuttonfinal.bmp" border="0" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a><br /></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-23997628062692994142009-02-07T07:03:00.006-06:002009-03-01T14:03:53.489-06:00In Nashville for the Weekend!!I am so glad to be sitting here blogging this early Saturday morning. I was afraid that I was not going to have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">internet</span> access this weekend. I cannot survive without the laptop! We are staying in a hotel in Nashville while Big E has guard duty this weekend. We figured since we had to be up here for a funeral yesterday, we might as well stay all weekend. It's exciting for me to get away from the house and to get to visit with my friends. The only thing that is difficult is traveling with a 1 year old. Her pack and play will be where she sleeps, snacks, and plays!! I am not fond of her crawling around on the floor in a hotel room..Yuck!! Hopefully we will get out and find lots to do since it is supposed to be 70 degrees all weekend!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">YAY</span>!!! I think we might find a park and we also have to go to the fabric store and I must go to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Opry</span> Mills. The sales there are awesome at Children's Place and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Gymboree</span> outlets. I can honestly buy both of my kids an entire wardrobe for the next winter season for like $50 right now. Everything goes on clearance at the end of each season and most of it is like $1.99 per piece at the Children's Place. I love to shop, but being a one-income family doesn't really allow me to do so. I have to just enjoy it when I am getting really awesome deals! Well, I think I will head down to the free hotel breakfast and grab something to eat and start my day! Happy Saturday!! <div><div><div></div><div>Here are some pictures of Princess E this morning in the pack and play:</div><div></div><div align="center">CHEESE!</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300043898964319410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxeRmciPUSERzlSX0RBkhZ62ntv2unpXoSKQ_yiTqEVhGdK2_kKCgrwMugugmqpt0pIbeJg_QqdsxGDNuvpXkSz6j_gEYHcJjjsHUoYTpe7KHHESXCnyNoy4ulvA65RZ0KKBo6j53Och4/s320/100_2434.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><p align="center">With her toys and cheerios</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300044046229887666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjM9jGJrcSH5EnThlL3fiL3SByeBbhoo-nEXNcmo-iGghB5SA-96fsSRslw4GDM_ooLaxcMZaQgFcgvjb61Z3QSw_n0I4W9_TgxJojGo7HWqXpSgjiZwse266SZleixK13E0DjrMJ91OM/s320/100_2438.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">This is her way of playing Peek-A-Boo</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300044166551349234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5Zh15kJMCejjh3R-fan41hbL6gvaoPm99PLgRgFeBoJcC-WiQ8DvHVIk8e-e70acMQeXtyb_LAwCjGV5w-EaYhE7haqL5rL80_1BfNNTshrzmdXv-xJYuvU11YMHQIddabvdU2Zv6GQ/s320/100_2437.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>She is just to dang cute!! She is talking up a storm and can already sing H, I, J, K of her alphabet!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-32395017536321885852009-02-03T16:55:00.005-06:002009-03-01T14:04:37.348-06:00Lots of Laundry Tuesday!!<div align="left">Well....I am proud to say I am on load of laundy #5 and it feels great! Piled up laundry is the worst!! I decided yesterday that I would accomplish some cleaning and cook a good meal for my husband and kids for dinner. I did do a little (<em>by little I mean I made the living room look nice</em>) cleaning and I made Chicken Spinach Fettucine Alfredo. Man, it was AWESOME!! I have started trying to feed the fam a little more variety that is on the healthy side. We have learned that A-man likes Parmesan Crusted Tilapia and will eat anything leafy green you put in front of him. I made a strawberry and feta cheese salad with balsamic dressing that he just wanted to keep eating more. I think he was impressed with the strawberries being in the salad. Tonight, I have no idea what I am cooking, but need to figure it out in the next half hour or I will have a bunch of hungry unhappy people in my face! <em>What's for dinner? Can we order a pizza since you haven't cooked yet? </em>I am trying my darndest to keep us from eating out as much as possible. Now, I promised pictures of my latest work, so here you go! What do you think? I love making diaper bags! They seem to just keep getting better everytime! </div><div align="center"><br /><br /><strong>The Diaper Bag</strong><br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298716261339447442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTJQdWRyuFt1PFBuEzcbdFoy6cIQe36yEUYz7JP13V0TNjvU4tthPAJNlOPxeOlNn1gsq90VW0a_haQzy8OhctY-66D1QjQOQtMnGKDzMXJCYaNsqU7AOXcjG2TvaSr8atmkl4bPqN_w/s320/100_2416.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><strong><br />The Changing Pad</strong></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298718674740383698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpFH8kXKSEwiaZdMGHUUeLphMrwnwpUkuGgJ462zTJcfKipTjQmdXmFyXxsmntnd1buIK2JdxNUqFEk1rs2gqfEOuzBqnuPXdYzIA6RkkgE5myUt0xLsFeoj1faV6bqz-GIrG-E35dyI/s320/100_2414.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><strong>The Whole Set</strong><strong></p><p></strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298719438958272418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnd7UilJ679jxemxp44DIRXH5JqH_tyeukC__pH0IIJrWSKXjZOZ0rGe8wQNFC51DyPMyJAgDEJiH9IHChZX_-FG6LlhGEsdcpQmZjopCIYod1MPjJmhOi9JUvQz1Ia0spFrwHaaKMng/s320/100_2419.JPG" border="0" /></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a><br /></p>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-13612720971487430542009-02-02T11:57:00.007-06:002009-02-02T13:30:33.910-06:00Ahhh....It's Monday Again!<span style="font-family:georgia;">Even though I am a stay at home mom, I still dread Mondays. It seems the weekend family time with my husband and our sweet babies goes by too fast! My sweet husband always lets me sleep in on Saturdays even though he gets up at 4:30 am every morning for his 1.5 hour commute to work. I know he loves me lots to get up even on the weekends just to allow me a few extra hours of uninterrupted rest. I always get up during the night with Princess E. She still doesn't sleep all night. I think she has been cutting teeth for about 6 months straight! So, I am always walking around like I haven't been to sleep in a month..<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lol</span>. I guess it's just Big E's way of showing his appreciation for me. There is no sweeter gift to me than a NAP!! My weekend was a good one! I finished up a sewing project on Friday. It is a diaper bag, with coordinating changing pad, burp cloths, and a bib! It turned out great, but I can't post the pics until it gets to my friend since she reads this blog! I will post them as soon as I hear from her! Now that I have completed that project, I am going to spend this week on a crayon bag binge! I have promised 3 bags to my nephews and my cousin's little girl, so keep watching to see the finished products! Also, I am totally excited....I ordered a new Amy Butler Book- <em>little stitches for little ones</em>. It has lots of cute patterns for baby items! It should be here in a day or two!</span> <div><div><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298270250015116418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHewRh-FQa0zBTGNh0jnbSj0IKjoCg1B_wchgr8tmTaUbS82mi_4raS50cjYd6rdehCD1mm8frBqN_OENm7zUZwyhfgtAk0ZyBm3fgrpI4_nUIUXUS8e-Ki-X742lu-qwLgCz7s4LPL0/s200/Amy+Butler.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Also, I got my new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EnV</span>2 phone last week and ordered the cutest pink leather cover. My husband laughed and said he loves my teenager phone..<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lol</span>!! What can I say...I am a PINK fanatic! I gave up a PINK Blackberry Curve to get this phone. Verizon just charges too much for that Blackberry data plan and I am always looking to save us money!</span></div><div></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298271556718753010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIvlDOmoFOQm9BFRdSxn5T61QpusFcH9k1wX4Hby7xJ9wnh8e54-XKMFQ047Dd1TpxoJ_iXCphybhOzSPjMKdI8sQK5MyGr1Zaf_50cfSduGmrbyyS0xhYQURTt0DVU0IhwAG_QeZATQ/s200/100_2428.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Well, since I cleaned NOTHING this weekend and did NO laundry... I better get to work! Happy Monday!</span> </div><div></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong>PRAYER REQUEST- </strong>Please pray for my sister S. She is having some liver trouble and is undergoing some testing to determine the cause this Wednesday. Please pray for positive news and her good health.<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a><br /></div>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-54889657533834222842009-01-27T13:54:00.010-06:002009-03-01T14:08:45.276-06:00I Survived the Birthday Party!<span style="font-family:georgia;">Let me just say the birthday party went very well! I am so grateful to everyone that attended and made such precious memories with us! We had great food, lots of family and friends, and took lots of pictures! Princess E got a lot of cute clothes and fun toys! I dressed her in the shirt that I made her, a hot pink tutu, blue jeans, and a happy birthday hair bow! She looked adorable! This is the first picture I have gotten of her standing all by herself. Doesn't she look cute?</span><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296065480437299298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdsytlX8VoBaPCQQRi87DnMC9gselBRqJL8JmR4akSfFncEusN8yQCtrus-w9snkQtnKWhaUkg9tyb4dvk0kVuoMFESxp2rT4WymKjgBi0HLq3g7B5rXyAZz0xpRYXRhA46OlWi4lf4E/s320/100_2383.JPG" border="0" />We had a great time and I think the best part is the wish book I am making for her. I made cute little scrapbook pages and asked everyone to write a wish for her future on them. I will add a photo of each person to their page and give it to Princess E on her 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> birthday! I think it will show her how much she was loved at only a year old and give her some insight on the people that wrote to her that will no longer be with us when she is 18. I have read them all and I am so touched and we are so blessed to be surrounded by such loving people! I will put it all together and snap some pics of it so you get the idea a little better when I complete all of my sewing projects on the table right now. I spent all day Sunday trying to recover from my exhaustion and it was back to business as usual yesterday. I ran 3 loads of dishes in the dishwasher, worked on laundry, and did some sewing. Today, I ran out of laundry detergent, so I am sewing and blogging! Well, I will keep you updated on all the projects as I go along! Happy Tuesday!</div><div> </div><div></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854009511831240616.post-88322214783059277422009-01-23T15:27:00.006-06:002009-02-13T19:00:40.672-06:00Why Can't There Be Two of Me?I am in birthday party planning chaos! I need to be scrubbing toilets and wrapping presents here at the house and I need to be out in town finishing grocery shopping and covering last minute stops. This is crazy because I started planning this party as soon as Christmas was over. I think it never clicks how much needs to be done until the 24 hours before the party is supposed to happen. I love having parties, especially birthday parties! I like being able to choose a theme and get all the cute stuff to go with it. This party is Princess E's 1st birthday so I chose Abby Cadabby. I know she is only one and she doesn't care, but she will go back and see pictures and know that Mommy went all out for her because I love her to pieces and it makes me happy to do it! It makes me happy after the fact, but making it all happen may be the death of me this week! I have family coming in to town and I am giving them my house because the economy has raised hotel room rates through the roof! Me, Big E, A-man, and Princess E will be crashing at Nana's since she is close and has a spare bed! I know it sounds stressful, but having my family drive 3 hours to my daughter's party means so much to me! I love having my family visit! Big E's family is from here, so they get to see us more often. Anyways, back to this party planning business...I need another body to mind these munchkins that need drinks, diapers changed, and want someone entertain them 24/7!! A-man is so excited about the party, but he thinks it just happens without any effort. He says to me this morning "Mommy, are you gonna do this housework all day?" If he only knew that is the last thing I wanted to hear after not going to bed until 3:30 am this morning! He thinks he knows it all, but this statement only shows how innocent his little mind truly is....he is precious and I love him! As for all of the sewing projects I wrote about yesterday that I needed to do...YEAH RIGHT!! I just decided to hang them up until after the weekend is over, except for Princess E's birthday shirt! I made this for her to wear with her hot pink tutu! These shirts are available on my website if you are interested in purchasing one, please contact me <a href="http://www.bgboutique.com/contact.htm">here</a> and mention my blog for a 20% off discount. These shirts can be personalized many different ways for your child's special occasion!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294617764496141314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6btx3-jDetOOyiaUUQdZrHrEmXspsL8TLpAQdlQmZEsSqJVgsUrog9rCl_CR6TlK4_flHLIaJBrwRNG0de3rW_FiT-lYEeW_q2ickmQkiV-DbFO4nZndRmNxtAARAbncuBjPjX90zKM/s320/100_2349.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well...I guess I need to get back to my toilets....Yay!! Tomorrow is the big party day, so I will post lots of cute pics of our little Princess E!! Happy Friday!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/48/699B8AAA08B2F918199D33B8E775BD07.png" /></a>LJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906964667080203714noreply@blogger.com1