She's Here! She's Here!

Little Miss Corrie Ruth Alvaro (Ruthie) was born on 10-15-10...a whopping 8lbs 14oz!
She's lovely and feisty and girly and quirky and spunky...just altogether perfect. She loves her brother - especially when he sings to her. And she's already a total daddy's girl (I can't blame her though!). She is quite fond of her mobile, and loves to twirl her hair - no lie! (see bottom right picture below)
I can't believe she's already 6 weeks old today! So I put together a little collage of her first month and a half.
(Click the image to make it larger)



I'll slowly be getting back to the blogging world one project at a time. Sorry for the delay...I've been a bit distracted! :)

Stolen...

Look at this!!! One of the photos we took for Xenotees was (unknowingly) snatched off her website and used as the stock photo for picture frames! A friend of mine sent me the image and asked why my boys were in her brand new frame (from a well-known nation-wide bookstore chain). We couldn't believe it!!! Isn't that bizarre? So we went to the store and bought a frame of our very own to put up in the house. Kind of ridiculous that we paid for something that was ours to begin with, but it was too good of a story to pass up.
And to the sneaks who stole our photo: Well, I would like some of those royalties, but I can't blame you for the theft. Look at those handsome guys, I'd steal their picture too if they weren't already mine to look at everyday. :)











This was the original image.

It's (Almost) Goodbye!

What better time to turn over a new leaf than the first official day of Fall? Too bad our forecast says it'll be a searing 94˚ today!!! Boo. Can't the weather hop on board for my plans?

Anyhow, after a wonderful, fun, busy almost two year stint on Etsy, I will be closing The Shop at the end of the day today. I've had such a great time with it all, but I am so looking forward to this next phase!
❤ Countdown for Little Miss Ruthie: 14ish days ❤

Sleeping Baby, Sleeping Shop...

I painted this sign the other day for the front of our house. It's not the doorbell I'm worried about so much as the crazy barking dog that can't help himself every time he hears that "ding dong!"
*recognize those strawberries?
This is also one of the last reminders to the blogging world that The Shop is closing at the end of the day Wednesday, September 22nd. After that, all those little gems will be mine! (I've already removed a few favorites and shifted them over to my own personal collection). :)

And the Little Miss Ruthie Countdown continues...(16ish days to go!)

It's almost time!

Hi friends!
Just a reminder that there is only TWO WEEKS left to help me clear out The Shop before I say goodbye to Etsy for an unknown amount time... lovey, sickeningly sweet, mommy-and-me, maternity leave time. Gosh, I can't wait.


(Some new friends waiting to meet Ruthie's acquaintance.) Judah picked out the one-eyed monster just for her. :)

The Super Storewide SALE just got upgraded...

Go.
Shop.
Feel Snazzy.

Burp!

I hope this girl can burp like her Mama, because I kind of went a little crazy with the burp cloths. I just had too much cute fabric, and they are so easy to make!
I used a burp cloth/bib set from Judah's baby days as inspiration. The long narrow shape (approx. 19" x 7"ish) keeps them up on your shoulder so easily.
These are all backed with terry cloth. Some came from the fabric store, others were just cheapo towels. My favorite is the blue/lavender number with the little vintage applique and heart! So sweet!...perfect for spit up. ;)





















✭REMINDER✭ the Super Storewide Sale is still going on!!!