what the snow?

Oh good heavens, could we get any more snow? That was retorical, of course we could... But I wish we wouldn't..



At least I have a little bit of spring in my house, in fact I just picked up the cutest little flower pot, with beautiful pink flowers in it. Yes, Spring is in the air, I cannot wait for it to stop snowing, and for the warm weather to stick. Although, not at the risk of the spring dropoff causing a flood. That would be no beuno.

So, on to a new week, and new blogs, and a whole lot of adventures.

GAH! Fail....

I know, I know, I said I would be on here to post another blog for Friday... then today got away from me.. I left my camera in the car, and although I asked my dear husband a few times to go grab it... alas... it was too late.


But recap, Friday was a great day, I was so busy, babysitting, and then we had some friends over, I spent nearly 7 hours crafting with my bestie Bri... Wow!


It was soooo much fun, and I got a lot accomplished.. although it has to wait since some of the items are gifts.. or tutorials. Either way, it's good!

I want to post a couple of photos today, in honor of my bestie Bri, Congratulations on your little girl, we cannot wait to meet her!

Bri is probably gonna kill me, since the first photo I am putting up is of her standing and waiting while I test the lighting... lol, she is too cute. I, needless to say, LOVE it. Too cute!





I was gonna post an awesome photo today, but I guess, I will post that one tomorrow with my other photo... Oh man, are you guys lucky, I must really love ya if I am willing to go to such great lengths to lug around my camera, and I tell you what... it is not a light camera.

Alright, welcome to April, altough my welcoming is a little late... Don't hate me.

I gotta button, yeah, yeah!

So, obviously my blog is still about infertility, the best part is that lately I haven't been obsessed about my broken women parts. But I am glad to be sharing a new button with you today.

Utah Infertility Awareness.

They are having their 2nd annual event, on April 30th this year, and the best part is all the fantastic prizes that they are giving away. Including an amazing 50% off of an IVF treatment-I hope I win that one!!!

You should definately check it out, even if you got mad baby makin' skills, the infertiles in your life would love the support, and to know that people around them care.

Almost a year ago, I had my HSG test.. as you may recall THIS post.

Shortly finding out that I was born with a birth defect, my mother-in-law was so kind she bought me this beautiful willow tree figurine. Truthfully, I don't trip over myself for these things, but this I love so much. I felt over whelming support even though what I had gone through was life changing, and basically stated that the chances of us getting pregnant were slim.

I am not saying go purchase this for every single person in your life who may be suffering from infertility, or who is just not having a good day. Just letting them to know you love them, and support them, just saying it. Is enough.

Happy first day of April, I will start my photo a day, later this evening. I cannot wait!

Also, remember to check out my new button, and to check out Utah Infertility Awareness website!

side note

Remember a couple of weeks ago, when I had terrible insomnia... I think it's starting again. I even took a sleeping pill, and alas, I am not asleep.. I hate this.

on a better note, the traffic coming into my blog has increased significantly, even on the days when I am not even posting, that makes me feel so special!! Like teacher put a gold star on your vocab test special. Yep!

Although I am convinced it has a lot to do with this secret I am carrying around in my pocket. I know a lot of you are still biting your nails at what it might be.. Well.. Stick around because who knows, in a few weeks this could get really interesting!

reversable car seat cover turorial

I want to extend a huge congratulations to one of my best friend Bri, she will be welcoming her first child in just a couple of weeks, and I loved making this for her!

I picked out two different types of fabric, I was in love with this bright floral print and have been thinking about what I could make with it for weeks now. So glad I finally found a reason. I picked 1 1/4 yard of each. So a total of 2 1/2 yards.



Next I pinned the two materials facing each other, and ironed it. I figured it made the process faster... After ironing. I pinned it together. The square measured 35 x 40 inches.


I then stitched all around the square, except about 5 inches in one spot. You can make it smaller, you just need to be able to pull it right side out.



Now for the remaining section that needs to be finished I took the double sided iron on paper, and cute a small strip, folded in the fabric pieces to match the edges. and ironed it closed.


The edge finished nicely, and I didn't need any stitching on the outside.



After that, I picked some ribbon, which I cut 4 pieces into 15 inches long each. I then measured out to the middle of the square and placed 2 pieces of ribbon 12 inches apart. I stitched those on.



Then rotated and did the same thing on the opposite side.


And you're done! I didn't have a car seat to show the finished product on, but perhaps my friend Bri will take a photo of hers, and lend it to me. I dressed up the cover a bit more by making some twisted fabric flowers two in each type of fabric, and pinned them to the opposite sides, adding more contrast. It was super super cute. I will get def get a finished photo! Enjoy!

It was a super easy, and inexpensive baby gift, and I think I will be giving more and more of these!

Charity never failith

As I started typing this blog, I had another one of those moments, where it turned into something completely different, and I felt that the original post would not do any justice.

Today, in church, we learned that charity is equivalent to love, and not just love, but the pure love of Christ. To provide Charity is not just giving clothing, food, or money to those in need. It is looking upon another, and seeing the face of Christ and being able to love them for who they are, and not for what expectations you expect of them..

This starts by looking at yourself, and realizing that no one is perfect, you do not expect perfection from yourself, why would you expect this from anyone else? Or vice versa..

Where am I going with this? you ask.. Well.. In life there are so many moments where we are unsure of what events are about to unfold in our crazy life's. But, the one thing that I am so blessed to know, that remains consistent, is that the Savior is always there for me, not matter what. He loves me. Not even that, he love you too, and the only thing you need to do, is be open and willing to except this love. How great is that?!

How great is that, not matter what you do, or the choices you make in this life, the Lord will always find you in his favor.

I found a couple of videos on Youtube, that speak volume to the Lords love. We all could use a little perspective, and taking a step back from the world, and allowing ourselves to once look in the mirror, and for once seeing ourselves through the Lords eye's.

I know the videos are a little long.. But, totally worth it. I hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday!

Remember, all you need to know is that the Lord loves you unconditionally, and that planting your faith, however small, will blossom into something beautiful. Keep this in mind as we draw closer to Easter. We could all use a little more Christ in our lives.

AND, 100....

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. This is my 100th post!! Oh my gosh.... tear. sniffle. I'd like to thank, well... lots of people. My husband for putting up with me, all my friends for letting me blog about them, and putting up with me when I rant, and complain, and to all of you, who read my blog, and wait while I procrastinate to get up another post.

YES, I have made it... well, I have made a milestone. I cannot wait til I am blogging the 200th, or even 500th blog post. Yikes, that is a lot of blogging!

But for today, with it being the 100th post and all, I would like to share my semi-done dream board. I say 'semi' mainly because, I know there are other things I want to add to it, but I haven't found that right other thing, but it's out there!


Yes, I used crayon for my dream board.. but I love to color, and it was lots and lots of fun to make!

I actually really like, and it looks awesome on my bedroom wall!! Plus the picture up in the corner, I don't know if you can see it.. That's me, almost 5 years ago, when I was my skinniest, and I look smokin' hot. So, that gives me some motivation to be lookin' that slammin' again! Oh yeah! Hey, it's my dream board.. not yours.

Oh yes, things are lookin' awesome. I got another tutorial that I am gonna post on Monday. I had to wait for my friends baby shower today, so that she didn't see what I made her before hand. Plus with being sick, and everything... my month of tutorials got away from me. FAIL.

Don't hate me.

But, I have a bunch of exciting things for the end of March, and with April right around the corner, I am looking forward to April showers, and lots of photos! I hope your weekend is going well thus far, and we will be seeing you Monday, with an awesome tutorial, and a few other post to follow!