Ryan & Brittany

Baby Showers

Brittany — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:32:14 +0000

Thank you family and friends for two very fun baby showers. I got tons of cute clothes and things I need for this soon-to-arrive baby.

My first shower was over Christmas break. It was planned by my sister and in-laws.

(Fun facts: I made the necklace my sister is wearing…and I’m totally stuffing my face with party food; note the cracker in hand.)

My family got crafty on some onesies.

Then I had a baby shower in NC a few weeks ago hosted by some wonderful friends.

We played a fun game of baby pictionary. It was pretty hilarious watching people try to draw breast feeding and yelling out “Bottle! Nipple!”

Thank You for two very fun nights of celebrating this little girl.

I Can Read!

Brittany — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:36:21 +0000

I have not felt any desire to read recently, but a friend told me about a great new book.

I didn’t want to start any new projects since I’m about 3 weeks away from having a baby outside of me instead of inside, and this book was the perfect thing to fill my time. I couldn’t stop thinking about it when I finished. I bought the first one (anyone want to borrow?) but decided to be wait-listed at the library for book 2. Ugh, I don’t know if I can wait another day to read it…Amazon is calling me.

New Widget

Brittany — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:55:30 +0000

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.

Recent Projects: Part 4

Brittany — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:10:08 +0000

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.

Recent Projects and 32 1/2 weeks

Brittany — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:54:12 +0000

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:

Recent Projects: Part 2

Brittany — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:27:37 +0000

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:

Stuck, Stuck, Stuck

Brittany — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:54:41 +0000

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…

Sweet Deals

Brittany — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:26:25 +0000

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.

Recent Projects

Brittany — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:18:00 +0000

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.

Cake-a-licious

Brittany — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:50:37 +0000

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.