Baby Shower Playdate

Posted on May 14, 2011 by thebluehutch
Every other Thursday there’s a group of gals who get together to talk. . .and let our kids play.  Each time a new person hosts and when there’s a holiday there’s a cute theme, etc.  It’s a lot of fun.
This past Thursday we held a little shower for our new friend Regan.  Her little boy is due at the end of July and it gave us an excuse to give cute baby things and eat fun shower food.  There was a theme:

Kitty asked that “Touch of Cutesy” provide the signage and so I had super fun making cards for the tables and a large sign with the picture above.

Kitty made cake pops and popcorn and there was soda pop and lollipops – you get the idea.  There was a bubble machine and the kids played outside and popped bubbles.  Good fun. 

The kids loved all the sugar, of course.  Here’s KB and Regan’s son, Nolan (who I LOVE).

Sweet Calvin. . .

We still have no idea what Arianna gave Regan.  There was the reading of the card, a soft spoken “thank you”, and a nonchalant move to the next gift.

There were a couple handmade items (look at the precious onesie Michelle made) and a great food mill.

It was fun to celebrate with our friend.  The cake pops just made it sweeter.  (get it? sweeter? cake?)
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Silver Lining Sewing

Posted on May 13, 2011 by thebluehutch
The weather outside has been frightful, I tell you.  Not only has the temperature been below 60 until yesterday, it has also been rainy.  My sister hasn’t had an air conditioner and each time I hear her lamenting the Alabama heat I think of the fact that we have only run our air conditioner two days this year; the heat was actually still used three nights ago.
This may lead you to the obvious conclusion: there hasn’t been much playing outside.  While it stinks to not be out in the green and pollen filled air, the silver lining is that, while the children are playing in the house, I have been able to do summer sewing.  Bonus: I used fabric from my stash! I have had this blue plaid for YEARS and finally used it.  It’s a good feeling killing two birds with one stone: clothes for Bubs and cleaning out.  Deep Sigh of Happiness.
These are Bubba’s favorites.  He told me, “Mom, these jammies are cozy and comfy.  I would like you to make me many more.”  Well, he has two more in the works but they are cotton – the kind  that “makes him cold.”

KB has received the main focus of jammie  making – she has nothing her size for the summer.  Excuse me, she HAD nothing her size for the summer.  NOW I think she is set!

Just finished the butterfly yesterday.  I think she likes them – silly girl.
I think I like her!
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Reading Update – Accountability/Admissions of Shortcomings

Posted on May 11, 2011 by thebluehutch

Remember how I started out the year so well and then decided to set a goal for myself?  I LOVE setting goals! I’m just not so great at reaching them! 

Remember I listed out areas of life I want to focus on and came up with these five:
Special Needs (S)
Parenting (P)
Marriage (M)
Theology (T)
Daily Living – Practical (L)

It’s May.  Here’s how I’m doing:
S – Unlocked
T – Through His Eyes
L – Shopping for Time
L – 1.  Total Money Makeover
T – 2.  Disappointment with God
L – 3.  1000 Gifts
P – 4.  Intentional Parenting
P – 5.  Bringing the Gospel to Covenant Children
P – 6.  Don’t Make Me Count to Three
L – 7.  Between Walden and the Whirlwind
T – 8.  Prodigal God
T – 9.  Almost Christian
T – 10.  Respectable Sins
S – 11.  Same Lake Different Boat
S – 12.  Our Special Needs Child
S – 13.  Expressing Faith in Jesus – Church Membership for People with Cognitive Impairments
M – 14. Love and Respect
M – 15.  The Respect Dare
M – 16.  Love that Lasts – when sinners say I Do


I could make up excuses but I won’t.  I could sit in shame and guilt but I won’t.  I’m just going to get off the computer and go read three – four more pages before sleep overtakes me!
What are YOU reading?

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