I just added a new widget to my blog. I made a list on Shelfari of all the books I own incase my friends would like to borrow something I have. Enjoy.

My friend gave me a boppy pillow, so I decided to make a slipcover for it. This is the first time I’ve used a pattern since 8th grade. It was very frustrating, but it came out good in the end.

As you can tell, I have time on my hands. Here are two more things I’ve finished:

1. A baby headband that I saw on Etsy but decided to make myself to save money:

I made one for myself:

2. A baby swaddling blanket. I got a sewing machine for Christmas, and wanted to practice using it and the cool stitches it has programed:

And for good measure here is a picture of me at about 32 1/2 weeks and laughing at Ryan:

I saw a lamp at Pottery Barn Kids that was awesome. It cost $50 just for the shade, so I made my own.
Here is project number two for the baby:

No, I did not lick a frozen pole like Ralphy’s friend, but this is almost as bad a situation. We are caught in a blizzard in Bethesda. What was supposed to be a fun 2 day ride to NJ to see family for the holidays has turned into a possible 3 night stay in Maryland with no chance of driving anywhere this weekend. Here’s to hoping there’s something fun within walking distance from our hotel. And here’s to hoping my sneakers hold up in 14 inches of snow…

We braved black friday and came back with loot!

10% off of our favorite bedding + $20 dollars towards our next purchase

20% off of our favorite stroller and car seat combo

50% off a comfortable glider and ottoman (we can’t afford our favorite, which costs $1,000 hahaha)

We totally scored.

Here is what I’ve been up to since I have time on my hands. I made a few applique onesies. My friend helped me get started, and I finally finished.

I put a heart on the back of everyonesie for funsie. The tree is felt, and it didn’t work so well. The others turned out great once I got the hang of it. Now on to making a knit/purl baby blanket. Wish me luck.

When I was little, I loved Pillsbury’s Confetti cake. I don’t know what it is about those mysterious candy/wax, colored things in the frosting, but they are delicious. I went to the store so I could make this childhood favorite, and I was totally bummed to learn that Pillsbury no longer makes their Confetti frosting. It is now Funfetti and is just lame-o sprinkles.

After googling around I found that Betty Crocker still makes the tasty frosting but they call it Rainbow Chip. I had to search a few stores but I found it.

And here is the fruit, or I guess cake of my labor. It was so good.

Please, everyone buy this frosting and show Pillsbury the error of their ways.

I normally love to read, but I haven’t been able to focus enough to read lately. That is until Splendor came out.

Maybe this book will help me get back into reading.

Here are some updates:

* Last week I could feel the baby kick for the first time.
* I had my first ultrasound, and everything looks good and healthy.
* This baby girl is kicking and moving like crazy. For 30 minutes Ryan and I watched her jump on my bladder, and then she curled her legs up and kicked other random organs.
* Yes we have names, and no we’re not telling. Sorry

Here she is sucking her thumb and then her profile. The ultrasound technician printed out about 10 pictures, but this is all you get.

She was really good (besides kicking me constantly) and moved all around so we could see her from every angle.

And, by popular demand…the belly shot. I didn’t have much to show before, but I will please the masses and give you this profile picture of me at 18 1/2 weeks.