trying to be crafty

So, since I have all this "free-time" on my hands, I thought I would get crafty and make a stocking for Levi. I've sewn my share of buttons back on shirts, but that is about as far as my skills as a seamstress go. The stocking seemed easy enough - I can follow directions and everything is numbered.

Well, first of all, my wrist almost broke off just cutting out all of the patterns. I took a couple days off and started back up today. It's a good thing I have 24 days before Santa will be filling this stocking. I was so proud of myself until I saw the stocking that my friend Lydia made for her baby-to-be... seriously, it looks so good!!!!

Here's what I got done today - sewed on pieces 1, 3, 4 and pinned 2.

Here's what I have left - pieces 5 through 35!!!

Here's actual size (of stocking and baby)!!

how to... make your husband happy

So, I'm needing some new blog features since we have no more "hump day, bump days". I'm thinking I'll try this "how to" to share some of my expertise with all you readers. Let me know if you have any suggestions!

The first "how to" blog is quite simple - how to make your husband happy. Since this is a "little lady's" number one priority (you all know I'm kidding, right?), I thought I would share some insight into my infinite knowledge. I wouldn't say that David is simple, but I have found a simple way to make him happy. Just follow the four easy steps below for a happy hubby!

Step 1: melt 3tbsp butter and 1package of mini marshmallows in a large pot over low heat


Step 2: remove from heat, add 6cups of Rice Krispies, stir


Step 3: once well mixed, spread into 9x13 greased cake pan

Step 4: slice & serve

hump day = bump day (week 39)

Well, we would have made it to Week 39 - but, our baby had a different idea. He decided that 38 weeks was good enough for him.

Levi Patrick Stern was born on Friday, November 6th at 6:05pm, weighing in at 6 lbs, 6 ozs and starting out 19 inches long.


We've been doing great, and had a wonderful first week together. Levi dropped weight (as is normal for newborns) and has been slowly adding it back on. He is such a sweet baby and we are so blessed.

I am happy to say that the grey tank top made it the whole way through, and has worked it's way back into normal rotation. I'll have to figure out a new post to keep you all updated with Levi's progress. But for now, here is our Week 39 / Week 1 picture.