Santa Baby

This, being our first Christmas with Ollie, has been the best holiday of my life. I realized it with Halloween and the excitement I felt with showing off my beautiful little chili pepper....holidays will never be the same! Ollie is a blessing and I find myself loving her more everyday.

We had a WONDERFUL Christmas! My family (myself included) went just a little overboard on the Christmas presents (Lesley was the worst of all, outdoing Santa!). Although Ollie LOVED every minute of opening presents, she most of all enjoyed the wrapping paper.

Second to the paper, she loves this new pink car her sugar and pops got her. We take walks (drives) at least once a day. O is a serious little driver and keeps her hands firmly on 10 and 2. Although she doesn't smile much, she does squeal with delight during her drive. O also received a HUGE Dora doll, which she loves, a princess rocking horse, a glow worm, a choo choo train, an Ernie doll, and a barking dog, just to name a few. It is apparent that the adults had more fun than she did!

With this new, but small, addition to our family, we all have changed....me especially. I always knew I would make a good mother, but never in a million years realized the impact that becoming a "ma ma" would have on me. I guess, with the 2009 year ending, it's got me all sentimental. I now understand what one means when using the term, "time flies". It truly does. Before I could even grasp the concept that someone actually "looks up" to me, I find myself looking up to her. Even though she stands (well, on her knees anyway) a mere foot off the ground, I look up to her! She has thoroughly changed me and my family....for the better!

With all that gushy stuff out, let's get down to Santa. I'll put it so everyone understands- "Toys R Us threw up in my living room!"! Ollie now has just about everything a child needs to survive. Actually, that's a lie. She really needs none of these things to survive. I, on the other hand, need them all! The more entertainment she has, the more I can achieve, therefore, the happier I am, and, everyone knows the old saying, "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy". SO TRUE! If you need a toy, or if your child receives a slightly used toy in the future for their birthday, just know these 3 simple words, reduce, reuse, recycle.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love to all!

I'll post again next year!

For the Crazies in the Keys

Ollie's Sugar and Pop along with good friends Larry and Sue are currently hanging out in Key West (apparently dad took this picture). I get a phone call from them at least once a day asking how Boogie is doing. I also get a text message/picture from Larry everyday letting me know how/what they are doing. We'll just say they are very entertaining! :) Even though they are having an awesome time chilling on the beach and riding bikes around the keys, they miss Ollie bunches. Well, she misses you too and so do we. This video is for you mom, dad, Larry and Sue. Come home soon and help us keep up with this little one. The name Boogie has never meant as much as it does now! We love you!

P.S. We have the perfect name for Ollie to call Larry. Since Sue is Suenomi, Larry can be Larebear! Love it! Let me know what yall think.

Big Crawler

Ollie is finally crawling! Watch out world. She has been able to pull herself around the livingroom for a while but can now venture ALL over the house via crawling. SCARY! Time to purchase those baby gates. She is still a little shakey and those hands slap the floor with every move. She totally cracks me up cause I can see in her eyes that she is totally proud of herself. I am too! Below is the first video of my baby crawling. Enjoy!

Bye Bye

Ollie has said very few words and mostly it's just babble. Once she learns a new word/sound she says it over and over again. The word of the week is bye, bye. Last night she was in some sort of mood. She absolutely would not go to sleep. Instead she played on our bed, babbling and giggling at herself. It was defiantly past her bedtime and we were exhausted but hearing her and watching her cracked us up so much we allowed it...for a short while. Of course as soon as the camera came out the talking stopped but we did manage to get a short little bye bye. She's just too silly!

Christmas Times A Coming...

And every kid needs a cute little Christmas T-shirt. I am taking orders for these little t-shirts now. The price is $15 and this includes monogramming. I am open to working with you to get the exact color, style or size you need. The more you order the more you save. Spread the word!

More styles available.

Thankful

Before I became a mom, I was thankful. I was thankful for life and most all that came along with it. Before Ollie was born, I had no idea just how thankful I could be. I am beyond thankful. My cup runs over with thanks. I thank God everyday for my Ollie and everything she does. She is my little hero, my sweet angel and my funny boogie baby! Life cannot be much better (well, unless there was a cure for CF, but I think you all know that)! I would like to take a moment to list the things in which I am thankful for.

Ollie-Just a smile from this small creature brings joy to my heart.
John-My husband, my best friend, the world's best daddy.
Family-without them I would be lost.
Our Home-A house is made of boards and beams but a Home is made of love and dreams.
My Friends-all my friends and for the new friends I have made.
My community-who comes together to give support and strength in times of need.
Children's Hospital-who finds a solution even when you think the battle is lost.
Singer/brother-what can I say, I love to sew!

I have a million other things to be happy for, I also have a million other things to do. So, moving on....

Here are a few pictures taken on Thanksgiving day. Of course Ollie was sporting her handmade turkey shirt, along with matching pants (handmade, might I add) and hair bow (yep, made it too). Me and the singer are tight!

Jump Start

I have decided to get a little jump start on the Christmas t-shirt orders. My turkey shirts were a huge hit and I hope that the Christmas shirts are an even bigger one. Above are the Christmas shirts I am offering. These shirts are still in the works. Completed shirts will have stitching around each applique, names, etc. All shirts a white (I do not have color shirts in stock at the moment), short sleeve and run small. Please order at least one size bigger than normal. Most shirts are $15 and this includes monogramming. If you live in Andalusia, you may place your order though e-mail or may obtain my e-mail address through comments. This will eliminate any shipping charges. If you will need your shirt shipped, please order through my Etsy store. You may visit my Etsy for more details. I am taking orders at this time, so order today and your child will have a Christmas shirt to wear all December. I am offering savings on multiple orders (within the same family). Prices are as follows: 1 for $15, 2 for $28, 3 for $40, 4 for $50. This is for shirts of equal value. I hope you all enjoy!