Post 170: Overwhelmed!

Lately, I have been overwhelmed to say the least! Things are going well. Most crafting has been put on the back burner besides the few burp cloths, taggies, and bibs I have made for friends babies. I have not even started anything for my wee one yet! Most of my time has been devoted to working on the house when I have the energy for it. My second trimester energy is starting to drain from my body and my belly is blowing up like a balloon as I begin week 26 of pregnancy.

Oh and here is my first pregnant picture.... 25 weeks

(Little Sister, Me, & Baby Luke)

Post 169: Update!

I knooooow it has been awhile. I am getting 'lazy' with my blogging. I am SO busy with the house and making baby plans that I cannot find the time or desire to blog (terrible huh?).

Since the move I have received some FANTASTIC surprise packages from some blog and non-blog friends of mine that I keep meaning to share! Every one has been so sweet and fantastic, it warms my heart. I will get around to posting those once I can find the time for pictures (oh, and the camera i misplaced again...).

In other news the husband and I found out we will be having a BOY! I am so excited to know who has been making my stomach turn all this time. Our next big hurtle is coming up with a name since the man and I agree on NOTHING. haha. I am sure it will come to us just in time.

I am not sure exactly when I will make it back but I can promise there will be some time between blogs until I start to get things organized and in place around here. Thanks for following along!

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Mandi

Post 168: Rawr!

I really wish I would have taken some better pictures of this room. It would have been fantastic if I could have taken one with the original furniture. Supposedly, this fabric wall was designed by some great interior designer 40 years ago for the owners' son. (They used interior designers for EVERYTHING)

It is fancy fantastic! I have taken the fabric down (against my husbands wishes) but I did manage to salvage the fabric out of the deal. I WILL be using it for some fantastic handmade items once I get the time.

Post 167: I love this place.

It is such a beautiful morning, it makes my heart happy. Puppy Gus and I enjoyed our breakfast on the deck the morning watching the world go by. I am in love with this place.

Oh! I have to share what the husband and I saw out the bedroom window Monday morning. At first glimpse it scared the heck out of me.

I wish I would have caught him with his feathers still fanned out, he was beautiful!

Post 166: Bragging

So, I received a FANTASTIC little surprise package from my BFF Leanne in the mail last week!

I think this pincushion is SO adorable! It is so tiny!
A lovely bundle of fabric and lace. I already have plans to use it for some little bits for baby!Lastly, the most fantastical fortune teller/cootie catcher ever! It has me giggling to myself for quite awhile. :DAnd, Since I have been promising to share the house treasures with you here is the first of many. The old owners left us this gem. It is a record player/radio in SUPER condition. Not even a scratch (except some small scuffs along the bottom). It has two working tube speakers which sound better than any stereo I have ever heard. I only wish I could play MP3s or CDs on it hehe. I do have quite the record collection so i still have selection. But you really don't understand the quality of sound that comes out of this dinosaur! I love it. You must also take note of the groovy green shag carpet (covered in wall paper scraps). I will be sharing more about my trip to 1968 later! ;p

Post 165: I'm Back!

So we are moved in and busy doing 1 bazillion things. We finally got Internet yesterday and once I find my camera cable in one of these boxes I will have plenty to share!
It is fabulously 1968 in this house even down to the Green and gold flecked damask-ish wall paper to the working Nutone intercom system that my husband finds great joy in. I have been peeling wall paper for days and it is about time to start painting!
I will be fairly busy but I hope to start posting pictures of the treasures I come across in this little adventure!

Post 164: Catchin Cooties!!

Swing by Ms. Shelly's Blog, I Didn't Sing Up For This, and catch a cootie!!!

Shelly made THREE unique cootie catchers and is giving them away on her blog. That means three winners! I think this has to be one of the cutest little giveaways, so fun and nostalgic!

On another note, my MIL arrives tomorrow and we move this weekend so I am sure I will be absent for several days. Have a great week!!