Giveaway?

If some of you didn't know, I make bows and flower clips. When I found out I was having a girl I started right away at making bows. Once Mar got here I stopped, because as we all know all of our time is dedicated to our new addition.

Well Marlee is almost 4 months old and I'm back at it again. With even better ideas. So I'm considering doing a giveaway. What do you ladies think?

16 weeks old already?

I knew that time would fly, but I didn't know I would blink my eyes and it would be 16 weeks! Marlee is blossoming into such a beautiful little girl. Everyday is a new adventure with her!

Wednesday the 7th my Aunt Deb and Uncle Rob watched Marlee while Scot and I went on a date. Our first date since little Mar had arrived. We went to eat dinner and saw Alice in Wonderland in 3D...IT WAS AWESOME!!! I've never seen a movie in 3D, it was worth the $13 ticket.

We were only gone from Marlee for 2.5 hours and she was all I thought about. I knew she was in great hands, but I still couldn't help but think about her and wonder if she was ok. And not to mention I kissed her a hundred times before walking out the door.

I very briefly updated about Marlee's hip yesterday. I'm hoping the next 4 weeks go by fast. I'm ready to snuggle my little bug for more than 30 mins every other day!

A short one

I ordered $31 worth of ribbon supplies tonight! So exciting. I'm ready to make Marlee some cute bows!

We went to another hip appointment today. She is doing really well, her hip is in socket and staying there. 4 more weeks to go!!!!

A big 'ole update

Friday the 2nd was Marlee's first checkup since getting her harness. While we were waiting for our appointment, I met two familes who's little girls have the same issue as Marlee. It's nice meeting people who are going through the same thing. They were incredibly nice. Hopefully we will see them both again.

Doctor Herring came in to check out Mar's hip and said that it's in socket and feels great. Now isn't that reassuring?! We also got another harness because the first one is getting DIRTY. After her appointment we drove straight to Oklahoma.

It was so nice spending a few days with my parents. We didn't do anything excited for Easter. Saturday we went to see the Easter Bunny and my camera flipped out. So I got no pictures of her with the bunny. Oh well. Afterwards we went to see my Papa, Daylene, and Great Aunt Georgea (Marlee's Great Great Aunt). We had a pretty good time.

Marlee is such a ham! She is always so happy to meet new people. I hope she keeps this up the older she gets.

While we were gone I really started missing Scot. I'm not surprised at this, but I am surprised that it only took me 12 hrs to miss him! I was ready to go home the day after we arrived. I think the time apart (four days) really did our relationship some good. I couldn't wait to get home to him. It really put into perspective the important things in life. While I'm sure we will still bicker every now and then, I hope that we can put aside our differences and not aruge as much. I really love him with all of my heart and am willing to do whatever I have to to make him and I both happy!

Here are a few pictures from our Easter weekend:

oh they make me smile!

Today was wonderful. Marlee and I took a nap at 7 this morning, and Scot came home around 8. I completely forgot it was April Fools today, and he got me GOOD. He proceeded to tell me that he got fired and his check was only $500. Needless to say I freaked out and almost beat him.

After a good laugh (ha ha...can you sense the sarcasm?) we layed in bed talking to Marlee. She is so happy first thing in the morning, so sweet. After a while I let Scot get some extra sleep, fed Marlee, and put her in her swing. Scot slept for 3 hours, finally got up and we went off to shop for groceries. I cannot tell you how many people stop me and tell me how beautiful Marlee is. It's so nice to hear it, because she IS beautiful, but I hear it so often it's kind of getting annoying. Is this bad?!

We got everything done that we could before Marlee and I leave tomorrow for Oklahoma. Scot changed the oil in the car, I packed Marlee's bags. And Mar and I even got in some shopping at Target. I found a GREAT toy. It hangs from a carseat or play gym. It is sort of a rattle, it makes noise. When I shook it for Mar she was smiling from ear to ear. I had to get it from her. The only down side? It hangs in her face! I'm going to have to figure something out.

I can bake too, ya know

Scot has been on a "cookie kick" here lately. He's almost ate all of the ones that we bought from the grocery store, so I decided to find a recipes to make. After reviewing A LOT of recipes I realized I have one stick of margarine, and most recipes call for a cup (2 sticks) of butter. CRAP. I kept looking and came across a cake mix cookie recipe. This was perfect because I had two boxes of cake mix in my pantry that I had no idea what to do with. So without further ado, I give you Cake Mix Cookies (a step by step recipe with pictures):

Cake Mix Cookies

what you need:

Any box of cake mix (I used Pineapple)
2 eggs
1/2 cup of oil

*preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

This is what it looks like once you've mixed it.

Make small balls of dough from a teaspoon. Don't make them too big because they spread while baking.

*I rolled some of mine in sweetend coconut.

*Bake for 10 mins exactly. They are perfect and chewy!!

Tada, they're done!!!!

So I was feeling crafty

If you don't know, I am a pretty creative person. I love scrapbooking, painting, drawing, photography, and the list goes on and on. My latest obsession has been sewing. I bought a sewing machine (as I stated a while back in a post) and I'm finally able to use it. I love it. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

Here are a few things that I have made...mostly baby related. ENJOY!

6x6 2 ply flannel cloth wipe

Terry Cloth and Flannel Burp Cloth

"Animal love" Cotton Burp Cloth

Paisley John Deer Cotton Burp Cloth

Terry Cloth and Cotton burp Cloth