*Miss Emma*

Before Hazel was born I started an art project to hang above her crib. She came early and I never got to finish the pictures. But, I finished them last week! I can't wait to hang them up.... Pink paint, fabric scraps, and yellow glitter make for cute artwork! -*Miss Emma*

Hazel loves her daddy! I know she loves me too, but we can't wait until daddy gets home from work! We live for the weekends when we are all together. Happy Weekend! -*Miss Emma*

Hello! Sorry for the absence, but I have been busy in the last month! -The end of the school year -One week of summer -2 days in the hospital trying to stop pre term labor -Father's Day: Hazel Annika was born!!! (5 1/2 weeks early) -She spent 4 days in the NICU -We have spent the last 3 weeks getting used to having a baby around! Reality Check: Having a baby is hard work! The first week at home was really rough....both physically and emotionally. We are finally settling in to our new life. But, I don't think I could love more than I love my daughter. I wouldn't trade my new life for anything. I honestly don't know what else to say....this has been a crazy and rewarding experience..... We love everything about her and can't stop taking pictures of her funny faces! I like to call her Hazel the Hiccup Queen. She gets the hiccups ALL of the time. More to come soon! -*Miss Emma*

I have always been against e-readers. I love nothing more than holding a book and turning the pages. Not to mention the smell of fresh ink on paper. But, recently I have realized that I own way too many books! I am bad about borrowing from the library, partly because Barnes and Noble is my favorite store. I just can't help but buy books. In order to conserve space and my sanity I decided to get an Amazon Kindle, and so far I love it! I know you can't see in the picture, but I also got a bright pink case that has a light in it. I plan on selling lots of books at our garage sale this weekend so that I don't feel so overwhelmed by the number of books I have. Luckily my parents are nice and realize that having an end of the summer birthday is no fun. I like to get my presents at the beginning of the summer so that I have time to enjoy them! So, thanks mom and dad for the Kindle!! I love it. Right now I am reading Little Women  and playing "Every Word" (an addicting w...

I am done working for the summer! Now I am focusing on getting ready for Hazel! We pretty much have everything ready. I just need to finish making some things, like the quilt! My mom ordered these adorable booties and sun hat from Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/threekittensknitting?ref=ss_profile Hazel's side of the room is almost ready. I am working on some paintings to hang above the banner. I hope they turn out cute! -*Miss Emma*

Here is a baby shower picture dump.... pay attention to all of the details! The mix of vintage, elephants, and girly colors was perfect! Thanks mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa for everything! 32 weeks pregnant! game table The cooler is full of individual scoops of Graeter's ice cream! Grandma thought I needed an umbrella...it was a shower after all! Sooo many gifts. Thanks everyone! Pictures of the "nursery" in progress will be up later this week! Only 3 more days of work before summer break! -*Miss Emma*

Today "Etsy team Columbus" put on an eco-friendly craft fair. It was a lot of fun. My mom and I made some good purchases, without going overboard! Chenille backed bibs: Chenille backed bib from www.fourmunkees.blogspot.com : Adorable vintage pillowcase dress for Hazel from "Peat and Repeat:" Newborn sized crochet hat from www.2yellowbirds.etsy.com : It is made from the softest organic yarn ever! This vintage elephant peg rack was part of "Peat and Repeat's" display. I asked if it happened to be for sale, and how much. My best $5 purchase of the day! Mom and I had lots of fun and saw some very interesting things. I hope this show is even bigger next year. Maybe they need a baby pants booth!!! -*Miss Emma*