I wake up yesterday evening and I'm checking my email as usual and I see an email from Scrapbook News and Review. Nothing unusual and I figure it's just a reply to something I had submitted for publication. To my surprise, it's an offer to come on board as a staff member and be a regular contributor! How cool is that?! Of course I said yes and I've already been looking to see what kinds of projects I can get my hands into.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Going Home
Today's the day. The OB/GYN and pediatrician are releasing my sis and both babies to come home today. They were supposed to be released yesterday but one of the babies is not wanting to eat so they kept everyone one day longer just to keep on eye on her intake. He said it's normal for premies to not know how to suck properly and it takes a bit for them to learn. Cristy was so scared so was going to have to leave one of them in the hospital when she went home. A huge relief for her. Happy Day!
Overall I don't things could have gone any smoother. Neither of the babies had any breathing or health problems from the early delivery. Cristy has not had any complications from the C-section and is recovering well.
Now comes the fun part - the spoiling!
Overall I don't things could have gone any smoother. Neither of the babies had any breathing or health problems from the early delivery. Cristy has not had any complications from the C-section and is recovering well.
Now comes the fun part - the spoiling!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Memoir Of A Baby Shower
Today we had my sister's baby shower, which was a lot of fun. I found a game that was a total hit - the dirty diaper game. You melt different types of chocolate bars and them smoosh them in diapers an you have people try to guess what type of bar it was. A laugh riot!
This was her shower cake. Turned out really cute, even if I say so myself (yes, I made it).
And just a few of her gifts, some baby clothes and two sets of handmade blankets which were beautiful! Then there two new carseats and a double stroller and of course lots of diapers and wipes.
This was her shower cake. Turned out really cute, even if I say so myself (yes, I made it).
And just a few of her gifts, some baby clothes and two sets of handmade blankets which were beautiful! Then there two new carseats and a double stroller and of course lots of diapers and wipes.
She is going into week 35 now and the doctor is telling her that most twins deliver at the 35-36 week range. Just hoping now she holds out for just a bit longer so they can both put on some weight.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Yeah for me!
I have the last items completed and ready for my sister's baby shower next weekend, now we just have to hope she doesn't go into labor before the shower.
I had lots of fun making her card and the party favors. The party favors are cake wedge shaped boxes filled with little candies. There are 12 boxes on the bottom layer and 8 on the second layer. Those two layers are covered with a sparkly tulle and then the "topper" was added. HOw cute is this? The little medallions were made with my Cricut and then stamped with the baby images.
And of course there must be a card. I finally got my hands on some Ranger Fragments, so much fun to play with. And what's a card without Prima paper and flowers?
So now, I just need to pick up all the food items and I should be all set. If you have any suggestions for good, easy, and cheap party food I'm all ears.
I had lots of fun making her card and the party favors. The party favors are cake wedge shaped boxes filled with little candies. There are 12 boxes on the bottom layer and 8 on the second layer. Those two layers are covered with a sparkly tulle and then the "topper" was added. HOw cute is this? The little medallions were made with my Cricut and then stamped with the baby images.
And of course there must be a card. I finally got my hands on some Ranger Fragments, so much fun to play with. And what's a card without Prima paper and flowers?
So now, I just need to pick up all the food items and I should be all set. If you have any suggestions for good, easy, and cheap party food I'm all ears.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Countdown To A Baby Shower
All the invitations are complete and, thanks to a scrapping marathon last night, both of the twins' baby albums are now complete! I do not do well with pre-made pages (which is why I have been putting them off for so long), so I am glad to be done with the albums. And I just placed the order for her shower gift. Now the question is, how am I going to get it home? I ordered a double baby stroller online from good ole Wally World since they don't sell it in the store and had it delivered directly to the store. Can you believe they wanted almost $100 to deliver it to the house?! No way am I paying that much for shipping. Guess I'll have to sweet talk one of my friends with a truck. Can you see me trying to get that monstrosity of a stroller into my Saturn? So now all that is left is to make the party favors and just wait for the babies to arrive.
Monday, January 12, 2009
My First Post
I have decided it's finally time to set up my own blog. It may take me a while to figure this whole thing out, so just bear with me. But I figure this will be a great way for the entire family to keep up with what's going on and I can show off all the new pics of my twin nieces (once they arrive of course).
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