We have a new pet!

Of course, it's not a real one, but just as fun. Kiddo is having a ball with it! I was so excited to actually find one last night. AND it was PINK! Even better!

Anyway, it's called a Zhu Zhu Pet. Her name is Jilly. I'll try to get a picture of her soon. I guess I need to get busy on a little home and sleeping bag for her. :) I told Kevin as soon as we got one, I'd make them.

Mommy's magical!

I realized late last night that Miss. Lilith must think I'm magical.

When I showed her that it was snowing yesterday, after saying "Snow! All beautiful!," she gave me a big hug and said, "Thank you, mommy!" As if I made it snow. She had the biggest smile, too.

We interrupt your daily blogging...

...to announce that IT'S SNOWING! Big, white, fluffy flakes, too. :) So much for finishing up laundry and cleaning. My mind's sidetracked and I keep looking out the window. Also, so much for a nap for kiddo today. I let her get up and see the snow. We even went out in it. And found out that we have zero hot chocolate in here. Now, she's snuggled up on the couch with her blankie and baby doll watching Care Bears. I just hope it's not too bad when Kevin comes home. He has to run up to the airport after work to pick up his grandma. They won't be back here until maybe 7ish.



Ok, go back to whatever you were doing. :)

Just a quick note, we don't get much here, that's why all the excitement.

Handmade for Lilith

*note: I'm not happy that my pictures are all cute off. I'll fix it later when I have a bit more time. At least you can see most of them.*

Lilith got a baby doll that she's been wanting for Christmas. So, I just had to made things for her to take care of her baby. :) I'm very happy with how it all came out. And she seems to like it all. As soon as she unwrapped her diaper bag, she pulled out a diaper, pulled the pants off of her baby, and put a diaper on her. And baby has been nice and warm with her new minkie blanket. I also made a baby carrier cover, but haven't gotten any pictures taken of it. There's been some issues with it. Plus, I'm not too happy with the set of baby things we got (everything is too small for her baby doll)...it's going back today and we're getting her some other brand of crib, carrier, high chair, etc. I think I'll be making her a Mei Tie of her own one of these days (the one that came with everything kind of sucks and isn't as cute as the one I can make).

Her Disney Bear with a diaper and bib


Her Disney Bear with a diaper


4 burp cloths


2 bibs


4 receiving blankets and 1 minkie blanket


6 diapers


Changing pad, wipes, and wipes case


The diaper bag all full



And just a heads up for those of you who do read, this is just the first of many more crafty/sewn mama made posts. :)

It's been a good week!

After 7 and a half years, Kevin finally got his promotion! And it's effective as of last week. So, it should be on this next check. Now, as long as he gets his raise next year, we should be doing pretty good. That also means, we can officially afford our apartment! LOL

Anyway, that's about it for now. Kiddo's visiting and passing candy canes at mom's work. We have a couple shops to go to then we're headed back to mom's to do our Christmas cookie baking. I'll write again soon...and post some pics.

I should be sewing...

But I'm playing on the internet. That's ok because I was paying bills and checking the handful of sites I go to. I'm planning on getting some sewing done. I have several things for myself to make. And a pair of jammies for kiddo. I'll have some special things to make for some friends once I get the fabric. I had planned on making something special for kiddo and our neighbor, Andy, for Christmas, but I don't think they will get done. Oh well. They'll get done sooner or later.

I also need to get things picked up around here. I've been lazy most of the week because I hadn't been feeling too well. We spent 4 hours in the ER Saturday night/Sunday morning. Everything was ok and found out the cause of my stomach pain and what to do for it. We also found out that I have some cysts on my Left ovary. He said that my birth control pill is actually helping keep them small. I'll find out some more when I go see my actual DR next month or so.

Back in October I got my nails done and have been getting them filled every few weeks. I've been trying to function with them, but yesterday was bad. I had just had them done last week, so they weren't that long. But I just could not do what I needed to while I was sewing. I even jammed the needle into my fingertip trying to get it threaded. Mom said that I'll get used to them and maybe try to file them down some. I filed them this morning, so we'll see how it goes. I go again next Thursday. I may end up having her just take them off. Kevin said if I just can't sew and work with them (and that's what I want to do to make some extra money), then it may be best to just remove them. Plus, it's $30 a fill and a trip to and from Salem (about 30 minutes one way). Oh well. We'll see what happens.

Anyway, I keep finding myself going away from this and to something else, so I guess I better end this here and go stitch up kiddos bear and finish it up. Then maybe onto something else.

Lilith's almost 3!

Just a month and a half until my baby is a 3 year old. We're having her birthday party early this year. The reason? Nana will be visiting! She arrives 12/29 and heads home on 1/10. So, kiddo's party will be on 1/9 so that Nana can be there for it. I'm sure we will do something small on her actual birthday, too.

Anyway, here are some quick details on her party:
Lilith's princess party will be on 1/9/2010 at 3pm
Held at our house (If you need the address or directions, please email us.)
We'll have pizza and cupcakes.

I had already posted a "wish list" for her, but here is a quick updated one.
~ Tag books (Please, no Dora, Diego, or SpongeBob. We have our reasons.) She's getting the Tag system for Christmas (not the Tag Jr.).
~ My Little Pony
~ Little People
~ She's wearing a 4T in clothes (Technically, she wears a 3T, but we've been buying 4Ts so they last longer.) *I should also add that she loves to wear dresses and skirts now.
~ Hello Kitty
~ Word World
~ Disney
~ Books (If you need a list of what she has or need suggestions, just ask.)
~ Puzzles
~ Games (She has Cooties, Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, and a Memory game.)
~ Thomas the Train (she has the wooden tracks)
~ Zu Zu pets

She's asked Santa for a pink sewing machine, so she'll be getting that. She's also getting a Sit and Spin, a new baby doll, and baby doll things (like a crib, highchair, etc.). Grams and papa will be getting her a doll house. Mom said that she will get her some of the other sets that don't come with it for her birthday. I'm also thinking of getting her some preschool type workbooks. Lilith is also going to be getting a new big girl bed for her birthday, or a little after. Here's the bedding I've picked out. (She'll most likely be getting the quilt instead of the comforter.) I like it because it matches her baby stuff. She will need some plain sheets, too (for accidents).

Anyway, if you have any questions, just ask. Hope to see you there!