change

I have been trying to avoid blogging lately, but to keep going forward I need to post. I still don't want to believe it has happened, but I had a miscarriage on April 19. We were so excited to bring home our second little one in November. My first doctor's appointment was just 10 days away, and I was about 10 weeks along and feeling confident that all was well. That has all changed.

We are staying close as a couple and a family right now, and with each day things are a little easier. I will always remember and love that little baby, and look forward to meeting one day in heaven. We have been blessed with kindness, support and prayers from family and friends - thank you all!

I plan to keep going forward with all of my hopes and dreams, but now I have a slightly different perspective. One that I hope will continue to strengthen my faith and my family.

back to work

Way too much time has gone between postings! My goodness - I just don't know where the time goes. I am still working hard on my sewing projects and starting my shop, but I haven't been quite as productive lately. I think I can say this is mostly due to the fact I haven't been feeling well, and this is because we are happy to announce we are expecting. We are extremely excited and look forward to becoming a family of four in the fall!

It's also funny that I was pregnant just two years ago with our first, but I have forgotten just how tired and sick I could feel. Just trying to remember it's only temporary and stick with my goals for my little shop. I know it will happen - and soon.

I also wanted to try my hand at posting photos so I thought I'd start with a project from last fall - Halloween costume for Ben. It was really fun and easy, and I was happy with the results. Here is SUPER BEN... (or Super Baby)

one week later

I sure haven't made much progress this week, but I think I do have a few good reasons. Our little guy had a really bad tummy for about 24 hours. Not to mention losing his cookies 6 times, 3 of those between 12am and 2am Monday morning, our washing machine decided to stop working the day before. My kind husband did make two trips to the local laundromat which was much appreciated. The week did get better as it flew by, but it looks like the final verdict on the washing machine is not good. We are going shopping tomorrow.

I hope to post more this weekend, work on the blog and spend some time sewing. There is also one special project that definitely needs to be completed.

the start

This is the start of my journal of creating, designing, sewing and simple living. At the same time that I begin this blog, I am also working to open my shop on Etsy. This all began back in August 2009 and is finally starting to come together. As a mom at home with an active toddler, finding "extra" time in the day has been challenging. But I am also blessed with a great husband, who is happy to help me pursue my dreams. So even though I am often lacking in patience and easily frustrated when I think everything is taking too long, I believe it is all working out - just as it should. I look forward to frequently posting about my projects and shop adventures as I learn from my experiences - good and bad.