Yellow Shirt

I had been wanting to sew something for myself lately, but I had cleaned up the sewing room in preparation for Jack (it is also his room). I thought that I wouldn't have time for anymore projects. Well, seeing as he is not yet here, and I have time on my hands that I don't need to spend anticipating his arrival, I got all my sewing stuff back out. Ryan and I went to JoAnn's yesterday and found this pattern from Simplicity New Look.

I also found some terrific yellow fabric that was 50% off! I cut out the pattern this morning, and sewed this afternoon while Phil and Ryan were at a car show by Home Depot. I found that the pattern was generously sized (as in it first fit over my 9 month pregnant belly with ease when I first tried it on.) I would suggest going down a size smaller than your measurements would suggest if you were to sew this shirt for yourself. Now I think I have sized it appropriately to fit my soon-to-be (hopefully) not-pregnant self. I'm very pleased with the outcome. The only thing I am unhappy with is that I think my sewing machine is needing a tune up. The bobbin has not been cooperating lately. This problem decided to rear its ugly head when I was trying to attach the sleeves, which made what should have been an easy process, very time consuming.

June 17th

I just got back from my checkup this week.  Jack has stayed put since last week.  I am hoping that he decides to come in the near future, but I did get to schedule my last two appointments.  I will see the P.A. next Wednesday and if Jack still hasn't come by his due date, I will see my doctor on the 17th and I will be induced.  

I do like the number 17 for his due date because Ryan was born 9-17-06 and Jack's birthday would be 6-17-09, a palindrome of sorts.  We shall see what the next two weeks bring.  She also said she thought he'd be around 8 lbs., just like Ryan.  Only time will tell.  

Baby Update

Jack decided to cooperate today and let us hear his heartbeat without being difficult.  He has dropped and I've dialated and the doctor says anytime now.  We'll see...

8 things

Okay Katie, I am going to attempt complete this tag.

Eight things I'm looking forward to...

1. Meeting Jack and seeing what he'll be like

2. Watching my two boys become brothers

3. School being over and my summer being free (as free as it will be with a newborn)

4. Fitting into non-maternity clothes again

5. Our next trip to the beach, whenever that will be

6. Going to Ben's wedding today

7. Deciding on my next sewing project and actually sewing it

8. Getting a pedicure since I can't reach my toes

Eight things I did yesterday...

1. Went to work and celebrated my students' good behavior by watching Willy Wonka. We had just completed the book and they had filled their chocolate jar

2. Ate dinner at El Portal

3. Played outside with Ryan in the sprinkler and he threw mud at me

4. Had breakfast with Phil, which is a rare thing these days with his schedule

5. Got the car washed

6. Let Ryan have his first Slurpee

7. Met with my superintendent

8. Cuddled with Rita in bed

Eight things I wish I could do...

1. Travel to Europe with Phil and meet his relatives in England

2. Go to Australia with Phil to see where his dad used to live

3. Go to Hawaii for the first time

4. Take Ryan to Disneyland

5. Change the climate in Bakersfield so it would never be so hot

6. Have the time, energy, resources, and help to paint my kitchen cabinets white and put on hardware

7. Have a patio cover built

8. Immediately be my regular size after the baby is born

Eight shows I watch...

1. Arrested Development

2. 30 Rock

3. The Office

4. The Closer

5. What Not To Wear

6. Project Runway (please come back soon!)

7. Burn Notice

8. Most anything on HGTV

I tag...

1. Phil

2. Alli

3. Sara

4. Stacy

5. Ellie

6. Beth

A ways to go...

So today I had a doctor appointment to check on the baby. He was totally uncooperative. We could feel him moving, but the doctor couldn't find the heartbeat. She got out the ultrasound for a quick check. He was in a tight little ball, head down, with his hands and feet wrapped tightly in front of his body, making it extremely difficult to see, let alone hear, a heart beat. We finally saw it and everything was fine. She wanted to confirm that he indeed is a he, but he was even more uncooperative about that. We will just have to trust that the first ultrasound was right. His head is still very high up so it doesn't look like I'll be going into labor immediately. I guess the good news about this is normally, after 36 weeks she doesn't let anyone travel, but in my case she is going to let me go to my cousin Ben's wedding this weekend.

Baby Shower

Today, I had a "sprinkling" (as Julie and Laura call a second baby shower) at Laura's house. I really enjoyed myself and got some really cute and great things from a group of wonderful friends. Here I am with my lovely friend Anna. I can't believe this belly is going to grow for another month!

The girls provided a terrific and delicious spread of food for the event.

The lovely Kim and Amy

Here is Ryan's second cousin, and Katie and John's little one, Henry. I love the little faces he makes!

Jessi, who I haven't seen in ages, came down for the event, which made me so happy.

Amy and Tiffany

My grandma Net, who is about to be a great-grandma for the third time. (She, however, has always been great.)

A very excited and talented Grandma Debbie

Jill and her little one Cade

Janice and Judy, here is the quilt that you have been wanting to see. I love it and think it is so cute. Cade squealed and had to check it out when he saw it, so it is nice to know that it is kid approved.

Here is the back of the quilt, which matches the bedding in the nursery.

A VERY proud Grandma Gail with baby Henry.

Laura made this for Jack and put the meaning, "God is Gracious." under his name. I love it and think it looks so cute in the nursery.

Jack also got a "Papa Blankie" and a "Baby Blankie" from Grandma Debbie. The "Papa" and "Baby" names are from Ryan given to his blankies based on their size as defined by many readings of The Three Bears.

The cars quilt in the nursery

I am so happy to be surrounded by such a great group of girls and women that love me and my family so much. I am grateful for all of them and their generosity towards my family. Thank you all!

The Birdie Sling is Done!

I finally finished the Birdie Sling today. I had to wait for some fabric to come in, then when it finally did arrive, my sewing machine decided not to work properly. My mom came over and gave it a thorough cleaning and reset the tension and now it seems to be better for the most part. I think a certain little someone in our house had reset a few knobs on my machine contributing to the trouble. I am really happy with the new dimensions. This was by far the easiest Amy Butler pattern that I have followed (and I use the term "followed" loosely). Anyway, I am very happy with the result.