Baby Crain #2

Introducing No-Name Baby ;)

I've wanted to get this stinkin picture up for days. My scanner decided to break right when I needed it most. After hours of sitting on my closet floor (our new office - thank you baby Crain), un-installing and re-installing software, I gave up. Just went in to print something for my work-a-holic of a husband and guess what decided to work?!

I get ultrasounds every other week, and therefore have bonded with the ultrasound tech. I have the first appointment after their lunch every other Thursday, which allows for plenty of goofing off with the machine. She switched it over to 4d last week (30 w, 4d) and after nudging my tummy several hundred times he moved his hands away from his face. Sadly, the nudging sent me in to a contraction spell. Yes, it's true, "irritable uterus" syndrome really exists.

I think he looks like Drew!

Nursery Update

My latest project for the nursery was making new bedding for the Cali King. I LOVE Nate Berkus bedding but this particular set had to go - it was more than clashing with the nursery bedding. After weeks of dealing with online order exchanges and wait times for Nannie's return to Tyler, I finally had all fabric in my possession!

***  Nesting on bed rest is excruciating! ***

Because I'm such a nit-pick, I can't let go of the fabric I originally wanted. Does this sound familiar? I know, I know. I just want you to see what I had in mind at the beginning of this project. Of course, the fabric in the color I needed is non-existent. I wanted this in brown for the middle of the duvet.

 

Let me just add: This color (Ivory) is NEW! Oh I would have loved this color! 

Back to the point of this post - the completed bed set.

Here it is in its final form. I'm afraid the lighting is distorting the colors just a little. That green truly is more a hunter green. It's the same green silk used on the crib bumper. The brown taffeta is looking a little gold-toned in the photo as well....it's actually chocolate. No gold's for this room ;)

Enjoy!

(I sure hope our guests will)

 

 

 Somehow our nurseries always end up better looking than our own room. I wouldn't dare share pics!

When Robbie finishes the walls I'll take a final pic.

Latest craving:

(Aside from Villa Montez oversized burrito)

Spinach Mushroom Omelette

3 eggs

Fresh spinach leaves

Sliced mushrooms (I slice em thick)

Handful of diced onion

Cheese (I use a slice of Swiss or PepperJack)

Few slices of tomato

Saute spinach, mushrooms and onion with a dash of salt. 

Beat eggs and pour over soft veggies. 

I'm not attempting to give advice on how to actually cook the omelette. Mine are quite the joke.

Before folding the omelette, add your cheese to the middle.

Broil sliced tomatoes for a few minutes and place on top of folded omelette.

Drew is 3!

I have come to terms that my baby is, absolutely, in no shape or form, a baby anymore. Of course, he'll always be my "baby", but he's entered a new phase of life that includes more independence from me than I thought could come at such an early age. He's made me so proud in so many ways, I am a very lucky mommy. I'm in love with his personality and I pray everyday that he is surrounded by people who will help preserve his humorous, loving ways. I could go on and on, just as all mommies could! I know we have many more phases to experience with Drew but this one is having such an impact on me because he has clearly evolved into his own little person, at 3! I am beyond grateful for having such a great family, as well as caring and involved friends and teachers who, unknowingly, help me everyday in molding him into this angel of a child.

Happy Birthday Drewbug! I guess I'll retire the nickname big guy ;)

Party Album

Just a little note to say I'm not giving up on this blog! I actually have a lot to post about, it has been one of the best weeks of my pregnancy and I'm back to the sewing/random projects I abandoned a couple of weeks ago. I just haven't gathered the best pictures and some (several hundred) projects aren't 100% complete but they are on their way ;) It's been difficult trying to get all this bedding done...especially when ordering fabric off the internet always FAILS! I've ordered and returned more than time has allowed. But I am confident this will be done before No-Name baby gets here.
No-Name? Yep. That's right, still no name has been decided. I mean, if you ask me, the name has definitely been chosen. I guess you could even ask Rob and he'll, too, tell you the name has been chosen. The 2 names just won't exactly match up. Yet.
Have no fear. The baby will be named before he gets here. (that rhymes)
Did I tell you I saw Sarah Story on Broadway the other day? Pretty sure we're soul mates. That's just weird, but WHY is the person becoming apart my weekly routine?!

I have to mention, my baby turned 3 this week. A huge contributor to making this week one of the best. A post to come!