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I was SO sure that I was going to really go into labor last night.  I was having very intense contractions from 2 to 5 to 8 minutes apart from about 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. – they were radiating into my back and very very uncomfortable, but not quite to the point where I couldn’t walk or talk through...

“We create lively, fun songs that attempt to deliver the deepest of Biblical truth in a format that your children will love to listen to!”  – Songs for Saplings In February of last year, I wrote a rave review of Songs for Saplings’ ABCs music CD – we LOVE it!  In fact,...

I just announced the winner of the Tassimo T20 Brewbot!  Please click on “Winners” in the menu above or click here to see who the lucky commenter is! Read my full review of the Tassimo T20 and find out how you can purchase it here. Congratulations!

Please note that I am not an expert on staying sane as I have not had my baby yet and feel like I am slowly losing my mind.  But I thought writing this post would help both myself and the others who I know are suffering the same fate:  Having to waaaait in misery while their babies take their sweet...

I went to Joann Fabrics this morning and grabbed some fat quarters that were on sale so that I could start on some appliques for onesies.  Ah, I love fabric stores!  This is what I came up with: I bought these long-sleeved blank onesies from Fred Meyer and they’re so cute – they have little...

Yep, today is the day the doctors said I would be DUE!  Someone really needs to tell my body to get with it.  I have everything all ready for little Isaac and my body is certainly ready.  I went to my 40-week OB appointment yesterday and was checked, only to discover that I’m about the same...

Isaac has been moving and kicking in the womb like CRAZY lately.  There are times he will slow down and barely kick through a day, then there are days that I feel like crying because he’s stretching and pushing on everything and it just hurts (it’s worse when I’m more exhausted). ...

♥  Not a sponsored post – just wanted to share a VERY cool Etsy deal and shop with you! ♥ Today I want to introduce you to The Red Pistachio! I found a really great deal there on a set of handmade chenille baby necessities that I LOVE!  I ordered a set, I couldn’t resist the fabrics...

Newborn Emma Today I’m thinking about birth plans.  I didn’t have one – at least not a written one – when I went to the hospital to give birth to my daughter two years ago, mainly because my doctor didn’t really want me to make one.  He felt that it was better to go with...

♥   Three days till my due date and I’m already saying “Nope, didn’t have the baby yet…” at the beginning of every conversation with people who don’t see me on a daily basis, whether it be online, on the phone, or in person.  I forgot about that part of the...

The Peanuts gang is back for Valentine’s Day!  And guess who is in love? Love is in the air as Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang make plans to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. It’s the most romantic time of the year and everyone has big hopes of having their dreams...

I’ve gushed over the wonderful products at Learning Resources before, so I’ll spare you all of my starry-eyed speeches in this post.  ;-)  If you want to hear how awesome Learning Resources is, go here and read my Sky High Scoops Counting & Color Game Review! Twist & Learn Busy...

A gift from our pastor’s wife at my baby shower:  She recovered my glider cushions for me!  Wasn’t that sweet?  :) I love this photo.  That balloon came from my baby shower and Emma has taken it with her everywhere.