Change of Plans

at 02/15/11 10:44AM
We go in TOMORROW for our ultrasound.

Any last guesses before we find out (hopefully)??
  • aleta
    Girl.
    by aleta at 02/15/11 10:56AM
  • mmswife
    I think it should be a girl but I think it's a boy.
    by mmswife at 02/15/11 11:03AM
  • dawnmk23
    How about boy?
    by dawnmk23 at 02/15/11 11:08AM
  • split_rock
    How 'bout a baby? Feeling better today? Hope no on else is getting sick! I forgot about the baby shower you're giving Saturday. Hope you'll have a healthy household for that!
    by split_rock at 02/15/11 11:11AM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Boy
    by be_with_me_lord at 02/15/11 11:58AM
  • sarahmarcelle
    Exciiiting!!! I say...GIRL!
    by sarahmarcelle at 02/15/11 12:02PM
  • rebekah
    I'll say girl to even things out :)
    by rebekah at 02/15/11 12:16PM
  • curlie
    Girl!
    by curlie at 02/15/11 12:20PM
  • ewalker
    Girl :)
    by ewalker at 02/15/11 5:20PM

Always Have To Have A Project!

at 01/30/11 11:20PM
It seems that I just always have to have some kind of craft project going on. I guess it's my outlet of sorts. This weekend's project was a Twirly Skirt for Jenna. I used fabrics from my stash, elastic I had on hand (not the size called for, but I made it work), and about 4-5 hours later, I have THIS! I'm sure the next time I make one, I could get it done in 3-4 hrs easy. Making gathers was a first for me and it took some practice!
  • didow
    Cute! When I had been married about a year, I was turning in to a fairly crafty type person. I liked to sew, cross-stitch and quilt. One day, I was over at my mother in-law's house and she asked me what I was working on at the moment. I wasn't working on anything. She seemed a little surprised and said, "You've got to be working on something." From then on, I have a project going all the time.
    by didow at 01/30/11 11:28PM
  • curlie
    That's really cute!
    by curlie at 01/31/11 12:10AM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Very cute, Rachel!
    by be_with_me_lord at 01/31/11 12:29AM
  • robynbobm
    Love it! Elastic size in waistbands doesn't matter a ton IMO. :)
    by robynbobm at 01/31/11 12:46AM
  • split_rock
    Very colorful! Does Jenna like it?
    by split_rock at 01/31/11 5:06AM
  • dawnmk23
    It's so cute! Great job!
    by dawnmk23 at 01/31/11 8:41AM
  • sarahmarcelle
    So cute...I love it! What fun colors.
    by sarahmarcelle at 01/31/11 9:13AM
  • aleta
    How cute! I love seeing your projects.
    by aleta at 01/31/11 10:43AM
  • gkbaker
    Cute.
    by gkbaker at 01/31/11 6:08PM
  • nana_h
    Where did you get your creative genes? Nice skirt, I would have never thought about using those materials together but it is adorable! Way to go with the gathers....
    by nana_h at 01/31/11 9:14PM
  • darleen21
    The sew bug must have hit us both this week. I made my two girls dresses this week and Isaiah a tie to match!
    by darleen21 at 01/31/11 9:25PM
  • mjintexas
    Cute! I bet she loves it!
    by mjintexas at 01/31/11 9:36PM
  • littlelamb
    Pretty!
    by littlelamb at 02/01/11 12:03AM
  • friedaj
    cute!
    by friedaj at 02/02/11 11:36AM

Selling a few things...

at 01/27/11 3:05PM
I have a Bumkins All-in-one cloth diaper, 2 Large Thirsties microfiber inserts for pocket diapers, and some small and medium maternity clothing for sale. Just leave a message if you're interested in anything and I'll send you a picture and price. Thanks!

Finished!

at 01/26/11 1:52PM

That's not all of them. There are 3 that aren't pictured.

I decided to give the new mom 8 of these BumGenius One-size diapers and kept 3 of them. The 3 I kept had a few tiny holes on the outside from the person that removed the velcro and converted them to snaps. They won't affect the function of them, but.... I wanted her to have the nicest ones! I also am going to give the mom 2 of my very boy colored Fuzzibunz small diapers. It was hard to part with the train printed one, but I *could* be having a girl and I'd rather her have it since we know she's having a boy. I think the other one I gave her was dark green. So she'll get 10 diapers in all and two types to try out in the process. I also sewed up 3 microfiber towel inserts for her to use to double up when her baby gets a little older.

It was a fun, but sometimes annoying project. The worst part was replacing the velcro on the front of 3 diapers. I had to take the diaper apart at the front to get to it and then sew it all back up when I was done. Not to mention, sewing the new velcro in was HARD because the space I had to work in was VERY limited. Those better hold - haha!

I have some sore fingers from sewing in new elastic on all 11 (back and sides), but... I feel very good about the outcome and I think they were totally worth it. In fact, I'm fairly certain I could turn around and sell these for at least $5 per diaper (or she could if they didn't work for her). That makes me happy .. and tempted to find some more diapers to repair. But not THAT tempted.


Okay.. I REALLY should tackle laundry or kitchen mess now. Later!




  • dawnmk23
    Great job!
    by dawnmk23 at 01/26/11 1:55PM
  • mjintexas
    They look cute!
    by mjintexas at 01/26/11 1:58PM
  • split_rock
    What a huge, satisfying project!
    by split_rock at 01/26/11 2:08PM
  • aleta
    A very nice gift!
    by aleta at 01/26/11 5:35PM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Great job, Rachel!
    by be_with_me_lord at 01/26/11 6:34PM

Bragging On My Husband! (I'm allowed that, right?)

at 11/18/10 11:55PM
My husband recently finished a book he's been working on since near the beginning of the year. I'm so happy for his accomplishment. He worked so hard on this book and I think he did a WONDERFUL job.

The book is The Root Of The Problem: Why We Sin & How We Can Overcome

Here is his publishing site with a description of the book and information on how to order it.

Gospel Armory




Good job, Andy!
  • be_with_me_lord
    I'm do behind checking things out. I need to look at his book and the fb link he sent you. You have reason to brag!
    by be_with_me_lord at 11/19/10 2:18PM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Cute cupcake idea!
    by be_with_me_lord at 11/19/10 11:07PM
  • split_rock
    Cute cupcake toppers! Joe looks a little unsure about being the center of attention? (I'm guessing that one picture is while he is hearing "Happy Birthday"?
    by split_rock at 11/20/10 4:09PM
  • mrs_worm
    yeah^ ... he seemed nervous this year at that point, but never got upset.
    by mrs_worm at 11/20/10 5:27PM
  • heatheronthehill
    You know, I don't even know what brand - no markings anywhere on it... I found it at a thrift store for $10!
    by heatheronthehill at 11/20/10 8:18PM