The Big Reveal

Here's the gifts I made this year - I'll start with the one I'm most proud.

I went to a scrapbook retreat and the place had one that was made and put on display - after looking at it a long time, I went home and made this for my mom.

This is the view from the outside, then you take off the lid and reveal what is on the inside.

Then, it unfolds into this cute thing. And when you're done you can put it right back together again.

I'm not usually very crafty, so I was very proud of myself with this one. The pictures I chose had some sentimental value to mom. One picture is of her father (who has passed away) holding Dekan. My Dad (who has also passed away) with Dave and her. And some fun pictures she might enjoy. Anyway, she said she liked it.

I also made spoons for some people. I know it seems a little silly, but my boys would love spoons with their name on them. Hopefully, they liked them. I bought spoons, stickers and Mod Podge, and this is what they came out looking like.

Lastly, I made a DVD for all my husband's siblings and mom about Dave's Dad's life set to music. It turned out great, but I can't share that online because it was a 30 minute video.

Anyone else give or get something interesting?

Top 5

These are the top 5 things I hate hearing while I'm pregnant (things I've actually heard):


5. It seems like you've been pregnant forever! (my sentiments exactly)

4. Really?! You still have that long left? (yes, I know I look like a cow, thanks for reiterating)

3. Only a few more weeks, you're almost there & man, that has gone by quickly (yes, quickly, that was what I was thinking - NOT)

2. Hi there chubby! (I hit this person)

1. Are you really up walking around still?


I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.

Post

I've been very busy making Christmas gifts, and would like to post them, but I have to wait until after Christmas, because I'm worried some reading may find out what they are getting beforehand.

We had the opportunity to watch a cute little baby a couple weeks ago, and Dekan and Chandler were upstairs when she was dropped off, so they didn't notice that anyone had come to the door. I went upstairs with her, and Dekan and Chandler kept looking at her in between watching some show on tv. Finally, Chandler came over to me and said, "Mom, is that the baby that was in your tummy?" If only it was that easy, Chandler.

Pregnancy Update

Well, I went to my final perinatal appointment today - she said I was fired! I'm 32 weeks today and thought I'd update y'all. The TRAP fetus is still there, but not growing, at least not on any meaningful proportion. It is not disappearing or being absorbed by the body, my guess is because it had already grown a spine and leg bones, but that's not for sure so I can't be positive on that. Baby growth is normal and everything is looking good and on track - there shouldn't be any surprises until birth. Happy day, but the smile on my face is fake, because I'm in the miserable stage of pregnancy (truthfully, what part isn't miserable?). But, in a few long weeks, we'll be done and welcoming our new baby boy into our family -how exciting!