SUYL - MY BLESSED FAMILY

This weeks SUYL topic: FAMILY. I feel so very blessed with the family I have been given! I have a wonderful son and hubby who I love dearly
(and sometimes make me a little crazy too.)

I have great parents who love me so very much and support me in every way possible. They have gone without, many times, so that they could provide my brother and me with things we needed. I will cherish them always. My mom is the best Nana and my dad the best Poppy, ever! Here is a photo of them with my sweetie at Christmas.

My Dad is a man of few words and he will do just about anything for anyone. He is the best! (he hates pictures.... so I do not have many of him)


My mom and I didn't have the best relationship when I was in middle and highschool(MY FAULT), but we do now. We are very different people, but after you grow up and mature, you realize that your parents are really there for you and you must enjoy them while you can. We both started a little business recently (she makes bows, headbands, and other cute stuff - I make clothes, tutu skirts, baby stuff) and have done a craft show together. We both want to make this our full-time job so we can see more of our favorite little man!


Here is a picture of me, my mom, and my sister-in-law at a Christmas Tea at the Arboretum.

This is a picture of me and my brother ( I was like 7 -8 months pregnant). He is married to my super sweet S-I-L (the blonde in the picture above). We used to fight like crazy, but I think once he was bigger than me, I tried to keep the peace. He used to aggrovate me to death, and I usually ended up punching him and getting into trouble... glad those days are over!!!

My brother and his wife are expecting a baby girl in JULY. I cannot wait to spoil her! I have been making lots of special items for her :)

This is my mom and my brother

This is a picture of all of us on a cruise.

OK - so I know I should probably stop here, but I saw these pics and wanted to post them! and I also wanted to post more, but Cannot find my other camera! LOL - when I do, watch out cause I am posting more!!!










This is a picture of my neice and nephew (on my hubby's side) They are very special to me. I just love these kiddos! They fight like crazy (what bro and sis don't?) but every once in a blue moon, they will put up with each other long enough to play Wii or watch TV, like they are here!

This is my sweet little cousin - she used to think I was her sister (LOL) She came to visit at Christmas along with my Aunt (her grandmother). My baby boy just LOVED playing with them both (and so did I).

This is my other aunt - She and her hubby gave Logan this toy and he loves it :) It is in his play room and he can actually get on it now.

Here is Logan with his GG - PaPa doesn't like pictures!!! My M-I-L watches Logan (what a blessing - no daycare) and he really loves seeing her everyday.

This is my RUTHIE :) She is like an aunt to me. I enjoy our breakfast at IHOP!

EXAMPLE of GIVING IT TO GOD

I just found this blog on another blog I follow called KELLY'S KORNER. This family really needs prayer. I think about this family and wonder what I would do if this were my sweet baby boy. http://erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-dreams.html#comment-form

NICE WALK

I have been super busy this week and it doesn't look like things will slow down any time soon. I wanted to atleast post some pics of our nice walk we had yesterday. It was sooooo nice outside and I wanted to get out of the house before the madness of the night time routine started.

Logan was cracking me up while I was trying to take his picture! He was trying to kick the camera and the angle that I am at makes his legs look about 10 foot long.

THIS WEEKEND

This weekend was a BUSY weekend! I repeat.... it was a BUSY weekend!!!
I had UIL (an academic competition for my MS kids) all day on Saturday. I had to be at school at 7:30 and after a night of only about 3-4 hours of sleep, that was early for me to deal with loud kiddos! lol
My kids did really well and I was very proud of them! 1st, 2nd, 4th,and 5th place in Science and then 1st in Listening. All of the morning practices we had finally paid off.
My hubby went to Monster Jam and didnt get home until almost midnight Saturday. I enjoyed the time I had to play and cuddle with my sweet baby boy, then after he went to sleep I stayed up and made some items and embroidered others.
Another night of minimal sleep on Saturday night meant that Sunday was going to be a long day. I cleaned my closet, the laundry room, and tried to tidy up some of the mess in the house. Evidently I have been slacking a bit on the housework.... I figured if it didn't bother me it didn't bother anyone else??? Guess not!
We made our usual trip for groceries, got them put away, washed and packaged fruit for the week, and then it was time to get sweetie from his nana and poppy. Bath time, night time, sew and embroider, then ready for bed myself.
Luckily, PRAISE THE LORD, sweetie slept all night until 3, he ate, then back alseep until 6:00.
It was a busy weekend... I wonder what next weekend will be like?

FAITHFUL CREATIONS

This week on SUYL : TELL US WHAT YOU MAKE, ETSY STORES, ETC.
My ETSY story started 81/2 months ago after the birth of my baby boy. I never thought I would want to be a SAHM, but after returning to work when he was 12 weeks old, I decided that that is what I wanted to be. It hurt me (and still does) to leave him everday! It is the desire of my heart to be with him and teach him and enjoy the times that I can never get back. So I decided to break the sewing machine out and get started on this dream of mine.
I have been praying about staying home and the name "FAITHFUL CREATIONS by SHELLI" is what I decided to name my store. I am stepping out in faith, believing that with God even the impossible can be possible!
My ETSY store is "FAITHFUL CREATIONS by S". It was started in January. I still have MANY things I will be adding, like tutu and shirt sets, travel changing pads, etc.. you can go to the link below to shop or browse my store:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FaithfulCreationsbyS?ga_search_query=faithfulcreationsbyS&ga_search_type=seller_usernames

Below are a few of my creations:

This is a cute little onesie with cross applique and a matching burpie.

These are onesie and skirt sets that come in many sizes - the little heart can be embroidered with a name or monogram:

I made a wipe case for my son and then started making more! they are super cute and if you are like me, you want everything to match.

I love this one









I make all kinds of Lovey blankets, but these are a few of my favorites. Flannel or cute cotton on one side and minky or chenille on the other!

This is a matching burpie and bib I made lastnight

A few Burpies - I also monogram or personlaize these with names.

THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE LITTLE ITEMS - TOOTHFAIRY PILLOWS! CUTE and SWEET but I also have some in camo :)

OK - I am just going post pics below of other items I make (pillowcase dresses, etc...)

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GOD BLESS

PRE-PREGO PANTS

So last night I was trying to figure out what I was going to wear today and I really needed a pair of brown pants. (The pair I bought at Christmas is way too big.) I am participating in a "biggest loser" contest among some friends at work, so I have lost a few pounds. I thought to myself as I looked in my closet, "just try them on". I had tried these pants on several times before Christmas only to find they wouldn't even go over my thighs!!!! Talk about being depressed! So, I took them off the hanger and as I started to put them on... WOW! They actually fit. I've got more junk in the trunk and more around the middle after my bundle of joy, but I got those pants on and they buttoned and zipped without laying down or holding my breath. I am starting to think I might, JUST MIGHT, get into them comfortably some day soon! YEAH :)

My First Craft Show

As most people know, I really am praying for my new business to grow so that I may be a SAHM. I NEVER in a million years thought I would have a child, much less want to stay home! It all changes you - PRAISE GOD! I started sewing again and have been making lots of baby items. From burpies, to skirt and onesie sets, to diaper wipe cases, and more! I recently heard about a small craft show that was happening and signed up for it. It was VERY last minute and I really did not have much time to prepare. It was a very inexpensive registration fee, so I thought, "GO FOR IT"! I really was looking to gain experience and sell a few items. Here is a picture of the booth... (it was in a HS cafeteria - so we were a little limited) I had another table, but both me and my mom forgot out camera bags, so these are Iphone pictures.. SORRY!
Overall, it was a fun day and a good experience. I sold enough to pay for the registration and made a bit more. Mark one craft fair in the books... MANY more to go.
Now that the show is over and I have time, I need to get my ETSY account updated!!!!!!! Can't wait until the next show!!! :)

I had my Dad make a few stands for me to place clothes on. I thought they turned out REALLY nice. I painted them a lavender color.

In this picture, you can acually see where I had my laptop and embroidery machine set up to do custom embroidery work. The embroidery machine was my AWESOME... did I say AWESOME??? AWESOME Gift from my wonderful valentine - my hubby!

This was my sign that I made to promote my booth... Thought it turned out really cute and girly :)

These are some of the outfits I made and had for sale.

Here are a few of the wipe cases I made. I also had burpies amd lovies to match these, as well as all the others I made.

professional pictures - LINDSEY COMBS PHOTOGRAPHY

We had pictures made last Sunday by my favorite photographer ... LINDSEY COMBS. I got her name from a good friend and have been using her ever since. Logan really likes her and does really well during her photo sessions with him. This past session, he was not wanting to smile, but she managed to get a few smiles out of him. If you live anywhere near the Royse City area, you should definately consider her for your next photo session!She has very good rates. She is very relaxed and takes candid shots, which I love more than those "tilt your head here, put your arm there" kind of people . (no... she does not pay me to say these things...LOL)

CUTEST LITTLE FACE

LOOKIN CLASSY

IS THAT A LITTLE SMIRK?

The only smile we got out of him...

He is SOOOO my son wih this look on his face! LOL
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this kiddo!

37 weeks

I cannot believe Logan is 37 weeks! It amazes me how much he has grown and how much more he is doing these past few weeks. He is crawling everywhere and standing up whenever and wherever he can. He has been "cruising" around from place to place the past week and is getting more confident (which makes me nervous!!!) After we got home from shopping today, I put Logan in shorts because it was so warm. He DID NOT like the way the floor (tile manly) felt on his knees, so he started doing the bear crawl. Everyday he does something to amaze me :) I love him SO very much and get such a kick out of him!

He WILL NOT leave the blocks alone now, so who ever knows what numbers will show up in the pics - the 3 is on the other side of this 8.... LOL :) ( I just try to capture what I can)