Family Life – Page 411 – Journaling Back to Joy

23Feb 2008

Nothing like the last minute!

by Amy ⋅ 6 Comments

Several of my knitting friends and I are doing a 12 month “First Saturday Sampler” quilt. Each month we are given a kit for a quilt block. As long as we finish by the next month, we get the next block free – otherwise we pay a fee. Today I finally got mine done! 🙂

Also, today I had wonderful success at a local used baby store! I found 4 diaper wraps, a couple of outfits (nothing like a mother-in-law to encourage you!! LOL) but even more exciting – I got THE car seat I had hoped to find for less than 1/2 the original cost AND THE high chair we wanted! No photos of the car seat – the owner hadn’t had time to clean it yet but here is the high chair.

The nice thing about this chair – other than it is portable and fits on our kitchen chairs – is that it reclines in a bunch of different angles (this is fully reclined)!

20Feb 2008

Staying busy

by Amy ⋅ 4 Comments

Between work, family and homeschooling I’m staying pretty busy.Â On top of the sadness that is normal for us during this time, we did find out that my sister-in-law’s tumor is cancer and it’s malignant.Â She doesn’t know yet – I think they will be telling her after she recovers a bit more.Â I don’t know – it’s not something I’m very comfortable with – I hope no one ever keeps something like that from me!

Eric and I have been getting quite a few questions about what we want/need for JGirl.Â So, since we are keeping a list for ourselves we decided to put it on here for others.Â We are NOT asking for gifts!!Â If you have any suggestions, please be sure to share your thoughts – we are a bit out of practice!Â Here is the link – or it’s at the top of the page.

14Feb 2008

My Valentines Day so far :)

by Amy ⋅ 8 Comments

I woke up early to make pancakes for Eric and the boys – wow – even 1/2 hour can mess you up! It took me forever to wake up!

I added blueberries to Eric’s pancakes and he really enjoyed them! 🙂 J3 was just as thrilled NOT to have blueberries in his pancakes! LOL

Then I turned on the computer for work and I received 25(!!!) pictures of JGirl!! 🙂 Pictures of her first spoon feeding – too messy for polite society. lol Pictures of her laying down, wearing new clothes, laying on her tummy! 😀 Too many to post right now – but here is one of my favorites. LOL

11Feb 2008

Doing some virtual shopping :D

by Amy ⋅ 8 Comments

It’s too early to buy anything for JGirl…but that doesn’t keep me from virtually shopping! And, due to my “baby smart” friends – I’ve come up with some wants!!Check out this stroller…

And, this car seat…

And, this high-chair…

And, this swing/rocker…

And, we realized our boys are so old we’re going to reinvest in one of these again…

OK Mommies – I know you’ve got opinions! What are your favorites??

EDITED TO ADD:Â You know this is called virtual shopping – not reality.Â Compare it to window shopping!Â I think those that really know me, know that I’m not likely to spend that much on anything.Â Â I’m just trying to generate a conversation with some friends…not open myself up for criticism.

09Feb 2008

Picture Time (non-knitting related)

by Amy ⋅ 3 Comments

So, earlier today I was able to post some pictures of my knitting at my knitting blog “Knit+Mom=KnitnMom” and now I’m getting to post some here!

First up – J3 was home sick for a few days a week or so ago and created this Lego restaurant complete with a drive-thru, menu, patties on the grill, cash register and warriors in the dining room!