Baby things...

So a few weeks ago I decided that I was going to start working on a blessing dress for our little girl and few other dresses and things. Well this blessing dress is going to take longer than expected to finish because I made the skirt of the dress super full. I'm 17 rows into the skirt and already used two skeins of yarn. So yeah it's going to take a while but that's ok. It sure is turning out beautiful. I also bought the fabric for to blankets for little Miss. I just hope that I'm able to get all the things for the babies and even some things for Iain done before they are born. Wish me luck. (Sorry no pictures of the dress yet).

UPDATE: I've used 3 skeins of yarn and I hoping that by picking up 5 more skeins thats it will be enough to finish the dress and bonnet. I plan on making the dress 4.5 feet long after I finish crocheting the dress I have to make a pattern for the lining of the skirt and than saw the lining in. Than I can start on the blessing outfit for Little Man. I also want to work on an outfit for Iain to wear for the blessing of his siblings. Blessing blankets have to be made as well. And than maybe work on a dress for me to wear but that may have to wait till after they are born.

Finished....

So over the week-end I finished not one but two croqueted baby dresses and slips to go with them. It was so nice to actually get them done. I've only been working on them for months (its kinda hard getting them done with a toddler running around) but I did. Yeah me. I'll post pictures of them later (have to find where Iain hide it first).

Crafting....

I bought some cloth to make a wrap dress. I was so excited that it had come down in price. I can't wait to start work on my wrap dress. I just have to find a pattern. Well wish me luck. I'll post pictures has soon as I start it.

Things I want to make

I've been thinking about making so things for me lately. I want to saw a wrap dress, a new temple dress, and maternity bands (for the next time I'm pregnant. No I'm not if you were wondering), a car seat cover (again for the next baby), and a diaper/wipes case. I really wanted to have that kind of stuff before Iain was born but I never had the money or time to buy/make it. So I will already have them when I have another baby (planning ahead kinda smart I think). I'm going to make a blessing dress for when I have a little girl. Some more crochet baby blankets, baby hats, baby booties, and some little outfits for a boy and girl just to do. Lets see if I can get all this done before Brian gets done with his training in June.

• So I think I'll add nursing cover and an "I Spy" bag or 2 to this list.

How are your New Years resolutions coming along...

Mine are coming along okay. There are definitely areas that I need to work on that I've been kinda pushing to the back of my mind (and list). Okay here is my list again...

• Losing the baby weight that I gained with Iain. (I've lost 5lbs, yeah me).
• Exercising for 30 plus minutes a day. (Every other day I will for an hour).
• Taking Iain out side to play and/or taking him for a walk every day. (If the weather here in CO would stop going from 70 to snowing on any given day I would be more willing to go out side more).
• Eating healthier. (I've been using for vegetables more and trying to only make enough that everyone only gets one serving. Meaning no left overs)
• Reading to Iain more each day and singing to him more. (Yup).
• Take pictures each day so that I can make a picture journal for Iain. (About once a week).
• Make Iain a Alphabet book of pictures and phases that is just his. (Haven't even started this one yet).
• Getting into shape so that when we are ready for another baby I won't have to put off getting pregnant till I was. (Been working on this one).
• Letting what people say roll of my back instead of taking it to heart and getting hurt. (Okay I haven't started this one yet).
• Taking time each day to do something just for me. (Not every day but about once a week).
• Taking time each day to spend with my husband without Iain there. (Once every week or so).
• Calling those people that mean the most to me once a week. (Working progress).
• Writing letters once a week and sending cards to people that I don't get to see all that often. (Nope not yet).
• Doing my visit teaching every month even if my companion is not able to. ( I'm 2 for 3. I have made appointments so it will be 3 for 3).
• Trying and not complain about things to much. (Work in progress).
• Post something to our blog and write in my journal every day. (Work in progress as you can plainly read).
• Work on my family history. (Still haven't picked this back up. Maybe by June or July).
• Do my family temple work. (Hopefully sometime in September. If I can get the history done).
• Attend the temple with Brian at least once a month. (Maybe once a week, that would be great). ( A work in progress. We have temple dates set up and a baby sitter already, we just have to go).
• Finish craft projects that I started in 2008 and 2009. And maybe start some new ones this year and finish them during the year. (Working in this).
• Spend more time as a family. Doing things with just Brian, Iain, and I. (A work in progress. It's kinda hard when Brian is out looking for a job and practicing the French Horn).

I am working on these things but I fall a little short at times and don't have the energy at times but at least this year I'm trying to keep my New Years Resolutions.

Crocheted sweater from heck

I've been working on a crocheted sweater for my sister-in-law Julie. It was supposed to be her Christmas gift from Brian and I last year but as you see it is still not done and it is January. At least I have the main body of the sweater done...now onto the sleeves. I hope that I'll have it all done and ready for her to wear by this Sunday. We'll see if that happens. It is a beautiful sweater and I know that she will love it. I'll post a picture of Julie wearing it as soon as it is done.

Craft - Pay it forward

Okay, so a friend of mine has started this thing the first three people to comment on her blog with receive a hand-made gift in a year from her. And I commented on her blog, so I have to do the same. Many of you know that I love to craft, so this was a great post for me to comment on because I have to pay it forward. So if you are one of the first three to comment on this blog, I promise to send you a hand-made gift before the year is up (we're talking a year from today) and ship it. So the catch is: if you leave a comment, you than in turn have to post a similar post on your blog. And promise to hand-make and ship a gift to three of your friends that comment before a year is up. It does not matter what you make, it's the thought that really counts here. Just have fun and enjoy the spirit of giving to some one.

Finished croqueted gifts

I have finally finished some of the gifts that I started for some friends and family that are expecting/have had their babies. Now to mail them. I hope to make it to the post office this week.