New Machine!

I got my sewing machine!! I used it for the first time last night. My sister helped me make a little pillow for Natalie. Check it out!

Ebay--Who Knew?

In order to help me get my sewing machine faster, Sama offered to let me sell one of his old text books that was still worth some money. I went ahead and listed it last night on half.com and it sold a few minutes later. Win!!! I was and still am super excited because I think I can get my sewing machine today or tomorrow!!

It is weird because I have always thought of Ebay as some huge tricky thing to use for selling. And I know things don't always sell that fast, but the whole thing was pretty simple. Sama already had an account on there and everything so I just used that. Yay for Ebay!

A Good Day

Well despite our crisis this morning, we had a great day. We just relaxed and hung out in the morning. Playing and watching t.v.  After lunch Natalie and I went to run some errands. We went to return and exchange a few things and then we went to the bank to deposit some money I have been saving up for my sewing machine. I should be able to get it soon! We also went to the sewing machine store where I spent probably too much time, but who cares? It was fun!

I didn't have to make dinner because we still had some yummy leftovers from yesterday. So that was great. Sama got home early and we all had a nice evening together. So nothing spectacular happened, but after a crazy morning it was just nice. Nice to be with my daughter and husband and just be together and relax. Love it.

First Fall

So at about 4:30 AM this morning Natalie had her first fall. Actually I pushed her out of bed. How could I have done that!!!!??? We did just buy her a crib and she stays there until at some point she wakes up and I am too tired to get her back to sleep by walking around with her. Then she comes to bed with me. Anyway I had her next to me and moved over in my sleep. I guess that whole "sixth sense" of knowing where your baby is wasn't working because when I moved, Natalie did too. Onto the floor!!!!

At first I was calm and thinking hey I know this happens sometimes, she's fine. So I tried to calm her down and after her crying and realizing what had happened sunk in a bit more I admit I started to freak out a little bit. Sama took her so I could "calm down." Which didn't actually happen for about an hour. Our room had been kind of a mess and I am so glad she didn't hit her head on anything. So in my crazed state I cleaned the bedroom, did some laundry, and really just cleaned for awhile. It took me awhile after that to hold Natalie again. I mean I know it was an accident and that she is totally fine, but there was still that huge emotional guilt.

Anyway, we are all fine now. Natalie is fine. Sama was amazing being there for both me and Natalie. Love him!

Quilting

At church I have joined a quilting and a sewing class. The quilting class actually just ended and I have a few quilt block patterns, but without the class they are a little advanced for me. So I bought some new fabric and even got a hand quilter for a good price at a garage sale. Yay. And now I have found a pattern that seems super simple and doable!

here is the fabric:

And here is the pattern I'm using and the link to the tutorial:

I am saving to buy a new sewing machine. Just something simple. I have a used one right now and that will be fine for now. As long as I keep up and keep enjoying this then I will get the new sewing machine. Once I can afford it :)

Friends

So I am still in touch with a few friends that I have known since middle school. One especially that just came to visit me on her way out of town today. When she got here she said my apartment reminder her of another middle school friend's, Chelsea. So I got to thinking. Well we both live in the same city and why the heck haven't I called her yet?! So I texted her and it turns out, we live in the exact same apartment complex! This is just crazy! So we have plans to see each other tomorrow! Yay for reuniting with old friends! Can't wait.

Brooke Van Gory

So I am looking for a new diaper bag that is bigger than the one I currently have. I like it, but I didn't actually choose it and it is a hand me down. Which is fine. I LOVE all the stuff I have gotten from my sister. Anyway though, it is a little small for everything we bring with us. I am pretty sure I over-pack, but I just like to be prepared. Anyway, we need a bigger bag!! In my research for the best bags for cloth diapers (because they really do take up more space than disposables) I found out about Brooke Van Gory bags! And I WANT one! However, they are a little expensive because they are custom made. But check these out!

Look here to see how much these bags can really fit! And here for a review of the bags.

So the exciting thing is that Brooke is going to be doing a giveaway soon. So I am totally entering that! I realize that it is a long shot with so many others entering, but who cares? There's a chance, right? Anyway, as soon as Brooke gets a few more followers on her Facebook page, she is doing a giveaway. Check it out!

I like these patterns, but I still haven't looked at ALL the fabrics there are to choose from. Which is really any fabric since they are custom.