Andrew's Birth Story

So, I've been a little busy with this little hambone. We'd like you to meet Andrew John! Arriving on the scene June 18th, an enormous 9 pounds, 11 ounces and 22 inches long.

   

Mustache & Lips Pacifier Clip Tutorial

I put together a little pacifier clip tutorial for you guys.  I made the first mustache pacifier clip for a friend who just had a little boy, which you can read about in my New Mom Comfort Gift Bag post. When I had Lilly, I had this super cute owl clip I purchased from someone on Etsy, and since I'm due again, I figured I'd just make a pair, since we don't know the sex again. A lot of you mentioned that I should add these to my Etsy shop, so I'm going to do that too!

New Mom Comfort Gift Bag

As I'm sure you know, a friend added a new lil' man to their household last week! I love little babies; he's totally gorgeous, wrinkly and incredibly snuggly. I put together this gift bag for our visit to see them, which includes soothing necessities, beauty necessities  and something to dull leftover pain.  Not to mention, an extra something cute for the baby. 

Easter Recap!

Oh, Easter Weekend...
There is nothing like blogging out in the sunshine, am I right? Except for the squinty eye/screen glare problem, but I'm so toasty I can totally deal with that. Today's temperature is floating around 60 degrees here in Philadelphia, so Lilly and I are out enjoying some sunshine, sidewalk chalk, bubble blowing and spring blooms. Which is such a nice relaxing change from this weekend.

Our Easter Weekend was the busiest weekend we've had in a long time. I felt like Easter crept up on us, and I didn't plan ahead for much of anything. Like dying Easter eggs. Oopsies. I am probably going to do it later this week simply because I bought the kit, and it's the one time I bother making hard boiled eggs.

Perfect Projects for Spring!

It's official!! Spring. It's here. I have one crocus that's bloomed in our front yard, and our tulips, daffodils, mums, orchids and tiger lilies are sprouting. Even the rose bush has new growth. I can't wait for some less-crisp air, though Lillian and I have been spending our afternoons lately in the back yard where there's full sun for the better part of the day. Patiently waiting for those mid-50's!

With the arrival of spring, I've made a boatload of things...

Dyed & Personalized Swaddle Blankets w/Tutorial

I really wish I would've known (or thought of) gauze swaddle blankets. Lillian was almost 10 pounds, so she didn't really fit in a store-bought swaddle blanket, and she never liked them much (probably because she didn't fit) and always broke out. My friend is having a little boy in April; her shower was yesterday, so I've been antsy to show these off!

Say Hello to the Cutest Shoes EVER!

Who on Earth doesn't love to receive little, teeny, tiny, super cute baby shoes at their baby shower? Fools! That's who. I am totally obsessed with baby and kid shoes, especially handmade ones, so I started googling my brains out for some patterns to try for a little boy, since all I've got are girly ones. I came across the TOMs Inspired Baby & Toddler Shoes tutorial, over on Homemade Toast and freaked out as soon as I saw them. Then I made them. And drooled.

Owl Mobile & Matching Pillow

My sister-in-law Sharon had a girlfriends' baby shower this weekend, and she was going with a modern owl themed nursery. What better to go with an owl themed nursery, than an owl mobile! See more after the jumpy-jump...

How cute am I, really.