Cora Paige...

I don't really know how to start this post off properly. I first read about Cora Paige and her family a couple weeks ago and was speechless. The images of little Cora Paige in the hospital were all too familiar and distressful. Our daughter, Emelie Paige, was intubated at just 15 months old with a severe Asthma attack and looked just like this little girl connected to all the tubing and machines. I just could not imagine what it would be like to not be able to bring my little girl home. My heart truly went out to this family when I read about their story... not to mention all wonderful people that have been raising funds and all the prayers to help this family at their time of loss. Truly AMAZING! I just can't imagine actually losing my little girl at such a young age. If you have not heard about Cora Paige, you can read about her here and the legacy she has left.

There are several handmade items on Etsy to support the Cora Paige Playground. I just received this adorable little dress that I purchased for my Paige from the Cora Paige Playground on Etsy. It is from Plumtickled and is absolutely adorable!

(picture taken by Plumtickled)

Jessica McClenahan, Cora's mommy, is now starting her own Etsy shop with some adorable children fashions in memory of Cora. Can't wait to see what she comes out with!

SWEET....

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Weekend! Despite Paige being sick with the flu this past week, we actually had a very calm and SWEET weekend.

I have a very SWEET and loving husband that bought me these beautiful flowers and a gift card to White House Black Market ...
Paige and I made these yummy and SWEET cupcakes on Valentine's Day... mmmm....




Paige received this SWEET Pink "P" notebook and pen from Lissa as a Get Well present...

She liked it so much she fell asleep writing in it... Thank you!

Something else that was Super SWEET (slang for cool)... Matthew said Spiderman after getting this for Valentines... SWEET! He doesn't say much that you can understand and we literally flipped out when we heard him say spiderman very clearly.


I made some SWEET Pennie Pockets designed by Monica for the Moda Bake Shop for Valentine's gifts out of Love is in the Air by Deb Strain...

Designed and posted a new Moda Bake Shop Tutorial made from SWEET by Urban Chiks...

Nap Sack WINNER!

First off... I would like to say THANK YOU to all of you who participated in my latest giveaway for the Nap Sack I made for the Moda Bake Shop.

For those of you that didn't win... You can still have a nap sack to call your own by going to the Moda Bake Shop and follow the recipe for the Quilted Nap Sack with Layer Cakes.

Okay... now for the winner....

CONGRATULATIONS, CASEY!!!

Casey said...
exciting! I saw this project on the Bake Shop site earlier and bookmarked it already, it's so awesome! anyway, I'm Casey from Canada, I'm a stay at home mom to 2 girls (4, 2) and a baby boy (4.5 months). I love sewing! I have a lot of projects bookmarked already and never seem to get through my list
February 03, 2009

Memories....

A lot has happened in the past 10 years. There were a lot of firsts and many memories we will never forget...

We built and moved into our new home...

We have two beautiful children...

We bought our very first home and sold it 3 years later...

We spent some quality time together before having kids...

We welcomed new nieces and nephews into the world...

(total of 3 nieces and 7 nephews)

We said goodbye to a beautiful niece just hours after her birth... Faith, we love you!

10 years ago today... we were married!

Oh... and if you are wondering who these crazy looking people are... that is my family. My dad's brothers and sisters all came together and performed a skit about Richie and I at our Reception. I have to say it caught me and Richie by complete surprise and I will always remember it. I love you guys and thanks for helping make our wedding so memorable.

Happy 10th Anniversary, Richie! I love you very much and will for many, many more years to come.

Gifts, Swaps, and Fonts... OH MY!

First off... I want to send Bloom a HUGE THANK YOU!!!

You were so sweet to think of me when I posted about Camille's brush with Aussie fame in Homespun Magazine. I love my new magazine and especially love the beautiful card with "blooms" you sent me! I was so excited when I checked my mail and saw a package from Australia had arrived! I immediately had to read through this wonderful magazine. I think I will be making a few of the projects that are in this issue. THANK YOU... THANK YOU... THANK YOU... Bloom!


Second, I would like to thank Abby for sending me here to participate in a Swap! This will be my very first swap and I am so very excited! You will have to make sure you go sign up today!

Oh.... and be sure to go welcome Abby to blogland. She is 10 and is learning how to sew. I found out about her through my little giveaway I am having.



And finally... You have to try this cool online font tool out! Very fun and easy! I even made my own font... HOW COOL!

H-E-L-L-O... Betty!

Check out my latest project posted on the Moda Bake Shop!

I love making these nap sacks and this one is just another version of my original Quilted Nap Sack. This one uses Layer Cakes. AND THE BEST NEWS.....

It is a GIVEAWAY! Post a comment by Friday, Feb. 6 by midnight CST and you just might be the lucky winner of this little Betty! All you have to do is tell me a litte bit about yourself and you are entered. Here is an example:

Hi, my name is Angela Yosten. I was born in Nebraska, but have lived in Texas pretty much my whole life. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children... one girl (3 yrs) and one boy (2 yrs). I enjoy sewing, movies, and shopping... but most of the time staying at home with my family. Something you may not know about me is that I color code my clothes in my closet. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today my hubby hits a milestone... 30!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Richie! Love ya!

Oh... and Happy Groundhog Day, too! :)

A Pennie for your thoughts...

I've gotta brand new bag!

I love my new little purse. I made this purse using Bananafana's latest pattern, My Pennie Purse and two different fabrics from Moda's Wonderland collection by MoMo which will be available March 2009. Check here for all the latest fabric collections coming out for Moda.

I love the way it turned out and especially love how easy this was to make! Jess does a FABULOUS job designing and writing her patterns. This is the second project that I have made from her patterns and I am hooked! Very precise, clear instructions, easy to follow. Not to mention all the special little details that make this purse so unique...

There are even pockets on the inside for all those little things that you need to get to quickly... Cell phone, chapstick, gum...

You have to make this bag.... or two, or three! It is just so much fun... and the fabric possiblities are endless!