I promise to post about things other than baby birds soon, but these were too sweet to resist:
Happy Thursday!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
a busy nest
Wow! It's been a long time since my last post and we've had a LOT of excitement around here!
First, ya'll probably know I'm about 8 1/2 months pregnant. About a week and a half ago I managed to gracefully fall FLAT on my enormous belly. Needless to say, Daddy Bird and I went straight to the hospital where we learned I was in labor. Great times. To make a really long story short, we spent the night in the hospital, my labor slowed down and I went home the next morning without giving birth. Yay! I spent about a week on modified bedrest and now we're in the clear. Baby girl bird is a-okay, just cooking away a little longer.
Thanks to my awesome family for helping out TREMENDOUSLY during the whole mess!
So! After that little scare, we really got a jump on some projects around here, but I'll give you updates on that later.
Yesterday was my birthday.
After I recovered from the trauma of coming to terms that I am indeed 31 years old, I really had a great day.
Some events included:
Looking out the window and seeing this in my front yard:
Ha! One of our neighbor's cows managed to wander into our front yard!
I wish I had grabbed my camera faster because she actually was almost to my front porch, looking into my windows, but I was too busy laughing. After staring at me for a few minutes, she just wandered back home. My enormous self didn't even have to run after her to shoo her away! Thank you mama cow, for sparing everyone that sight.
My rhododendren are blooming:
It's so nice to see color after a long winter.
Daddy Bird gave me a new set of outdoor furniture for my gift! I have been wanting this for years. We are outside so much of the year, I can't wait to have a comfy place to relax. He even put it together for me, with lots of "help" of course.
Why do boys like sticks?
Baby Bird was lots of help.
My angel of a Mother let us know that she WOULD be coming over to watch the Baby Bird, so Daddy Bird and I could go out to dinner together. Fantastic.
We drove over to the Old Stone Inn in Simpsonville and I enjoyed some yummy Ahi Tuna.
We snapped this before we left:
Maybe the last photo of just the three of us?
I am really huge.
To top off the evening, Mom brought over a chocolate merengue pie in lieu of a birthday cake. All I can say is YUMMY. I have been craving chocolate like crazy lately (see above photo) and this pie was like heaven.
The best part? There are leftovers.
I'll update you on what else we have going on around here soon!
Friday, March 25, 2011
tax time
The Daddy and Baby Bird are at the in-laws for the night, so I have an evening and a morning OFF! I need to use my time wisely, right?
I have several blog posts I've been wanting to write, but I'm really trying to get my taxes finished.
Do ya'll prepare your own taxes, or do you pay someone to do them?
I started doing ours right after we were married, and I must admit I was a bit intimidated at first. My accountant father (not a tax accountant though) gave me a few "tax preparation lessons" and I've been doing them ever since! I will say that it's super nice to be able to call him with my random questions though.
There have been years I've considered paying someone. Like the year that between the two of us, we worked in 4 states (Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and New York). That made things a bit complicated.
Now that we have all the farming stuff to deal with as well (bring in the schedule F) - I've questioned my abilities, but Dad always convinces me to keep doing them.
There is a part of me that feels kind of proud of myself for being able to do this and not have to pay someone, even though it takes a little time and effort.
What do ya'll think? Is it worth it?
Happy Friday! And Happy Birthday to my Sister-in-Law Annie!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
back in the saddle
After a loooong break (we're talking months) from sewing, I've finally dusted off the old machine and climbed back in the saddle! I've missed sewing and creating, but honestly, I needed a break. Being pregnant, several bouts of sickness, working on the basement and nursery, serving at church, all the farm/cattle stuff...we've just had a lot going on. Something had to give!
I had some unfinished projects though, and several friends had asked for some things to give as gifts, so I'm back at it now!
Here are some projects I worked on yesterday. Nothing new, but I wasn't sure if I'd shown these fabrics on the blog before.
This one is fun for a little girl! I love paisley, and these fabrics are good ones if you're not sure of the mom's taste.
Here's the wipes case:
I LOVE these next fabrics.
Excuse the pins. I hadn't stiched them on yet and I was burning daylight for the photos.
This fabric is such a nice, feminine break from the usual pink. I love the larger scale floral, and the lattice pattern on the left is very popular right now in home dec. I've seen it on furniture, walls, lampshades, etc.
Here's the wipes case:
I'm working on some other projects I can't wait to show! A nursing cover or two and some little things for the nursery.
Happy Friday!
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