Babies Everywhere

Something is in the water and I'm afraid to drink it...for now. Courageously, all of our friends are having babies. My sewing machine thanks them because I now have a new hobby of making baby items.



Two of our dear friends, Chase and Jennifer, are expecting a baby boy any day now. This is going to be one luck young man. I went to Jennifer's shower a few weeks ago, and I must say that she is the cutest pregnant person I have ever seen. Picking out a gift is hard for me because I can rarely make up my mind as to which item(s) to choose from the registry. Confused and frustrated, I decided to make the gift. Searching the web for cute patterns, I came across a simple design that my novice ability could handle. Because I'm sneaky and probed for information about the baby's room from Jennifer, I was able to find coordinating fabrics to match the room. Making the blanket was so much fun, and I hope that little Eli enjoys it too.
Kristin, who also drank the water, is due at the end of the month. She has decorated her nursery using a vintage airplane theme, complete with actual propellers, old pictures of her grandfather building a model airplane, and her grandfather's flight crew.

Wanting to make baby Conner a blanket to match his room, I headed to JoAnn's to find the perfect fabrics. As I was contemplating denims and plaids, I heard a very familiar voice. It was Kristin, and I was busted. She was there picking out fabrics for her baby bedding with her mom. I really wanted it to be a surprise, but it worked out perfectly because I was able to get materials that would truly coordinate with his room. Her mom made the crib bedding and everything matches perfectly.

I am so happy for all of our soon-to-be-parent friends! I'm looking forward to cuddling these sweet babies.

Trying to resist the water,