Scrapping

Hello. Sorry I haven't posted too much lately. I have been busy scrapping for a while now. I am trying to catch up a little, I'm WAY behind! And as Sophy is so cute I just keep taking pictures and getting farther and farther behind! I have left all my other obligations for a while now. With of course the exception of Sophy. She as always demands all my attention. So now I am trying so hard to get things caught up in all areas. I have been cleaning the house and doing laundry and trying to get everything back to normal. I have a lot of cute scrapbook pages, but I did get behind a lot. I have added a new special item to my blog.....A Pet! It's cute! So feed it and pet him for me! He also likes to be petted.

Summer or Spring?

It has been so HOT around here! It has been in the 90s! Yesterday it was even 101! I had been eyeing a cute baby pool for Sophy that I was going to get this summer, but since it was so Hot out I thought I would go ahead and get it so that she could enjoy it now. It's really fun. It has a ball toss and ring toss game. A fun floaty and a slide. It even has a sprinkler that shoots water on the slide! Sophy loves it because the largest part is only about 2 inches deep and she can crawl around in the water and play. I just sit next to her and watch. It's loads of fun! Jeff came home to us in the pool yesterday. We quickly took some pictures!
So now that the pool is all set up we can have pool parties with Sophy's friends! Jessica is bringing Ruthie and Matthew over to play today now that the water has had a chance to get a bit warmer. Hopefully my camera will work!
I was going to post yesterday, but my camera is on the fritz and I couldn't get it to work. I finally got it to work long enough to download our pictures, but I'm not so sure it's going to last much longer. It's going to cost $150 to fix it! I think it's time we broke down and got us a new camera with more mega pixels!
So if anyone wants to come over for a pool party just call! The pool is really for 3 years and under, but older kids might have fun too! I sure had fun with Sophy yesterday!

Happy Easter!

New Ribbon!

I'm Super excited because I just ordered new ribbon! It's coming all the way from China. I was looking for colors I couldn't find around here! It's going to be great! I'll have enough to make 120 bows! Whoo Hoo! Anyway I thought I'd share my excitement with all!

Trips!

Sophy Update:
Ok so with that post about bows I didn't even talk about Sophy! I know most of you (family) really check this blog to hear about her! So here goes! This weekend Jeff's parents came down on their way to Tyler Texas and picked Sophy and I up. They dropped us off in dallas so I could visit with family for a little and think about Jeff being gone a little less! It was great. I got to see Tammy and Ron and spend time in the car with them. Also Tammy got 3 hours there and 3 hours back to look at the baby! In Dallas I went over to Eric and Shelly's for Laurens birthday and then went to church with the family on sunday! It was great seeing everyone! After Tammy and Ron brought us back home they were able to visit on monday for a short time before heading out. It was a great weekend. I'm sorry Jeff missed it, we sure missed him!
On Tuesday I went to the Zoo with Jessica. It stinks that both times I've gone to the zoo with her I've been late! I need to get my act together! Sophy had a good time riding with Ruthie in the wagon and looking at the animals! It was alot of fun! Today Sophy has eaten and slept and played in the grocery cart at Walmart while I shopped. We have Church tonight and We'll spend the day cooking and making bows tommorrow! And that is the Sophy update for Wednesday April 12th, 2006.

More Bow info!

Ok so I got a lot of comments on the bow post as well as emails and calls so here is some more information that has been requested. I have included a picture of the tuxedo bow next to a ruler. It's a little over 2 inches across. The tiny ones are the size of the clip. I use aleigator clips, they work better with the little babies, but I could use a barette if you would prefer. Just ask when you order.
Yes I will Ship to you! I would only charge shipping for what it cost rounded to the nearest dollar. So I wouldn't know until I got the order. Or I could flat rate $5 per orderin advance, whichever you prefer. I also make grosgrain ribbon headbands (yes they stretch! I just found the stretch ribbon here in town!) to match the bows. Those are only $1. I have light blue, Pink, yellow, white, black, and a few more. I am always on the hunt for new things though, so that could change. As with all my headbands ( I also make white lace ones, the lace only comes in white) they are made so you can switch out bows. That way when they are little/you're in a hurry you use the headband with a bow, and when they are older the bows by themselves. It's cheaper than having to buy all new bows later!
I also have a lot of people buying them for their pets. Trish had the idea to put them on the collar for pictures. It looks like a bow tie. Most collers will work , but if you can't find one to work or want the convience of it already done I can get them for you. They are $4.00.
I think that's all the questions answered and then some. Just ask if you need more information. This little venture is turning into a real business! When I can fit it in around Sophy's nap time!

Bath Time!

Sophy loves her bath! We have been so busy lately that Sophy was getting gross! It's amazing how fast that baby acumulates filth! Mostly because she's now eating more solid foods. I'd say only about half of what she eats gets into her mouth! Anyway, here's a picture of Sophy's bath time fun!

Beautiful bows!

Beautiful

Hairbows!

Did you know I make hairbows? I do. I was in the store one day and I saw the cutest bow with pink feathers on it! I turned it over to see if I could get it and it was $6!!!! That's TOO much for one bow for a little girl! So I started my quest to make bows for Sophy. Since then I have expanded and now make them for friends and family as well. I just found some of the cutest ribbon! I thought I would post a few of my bows! These are not all of them, I have tons of the tuxedo bows because I like them best. The feather ones are fun too! I spent a lot of time makeing these layouts on Photoshop so I could show a lot of my fun bows. It was hard to choose my faviorites, and some of them the pictures didn't turn out as good so I couldn't use them. Like the one that is Leopard Print with Black featers or the one that is pink and brown stripe ribbone with pink feathers. Man you spend so much time on something and it's hard not to get attached!
If any of you need a bow to match something just call or comment. I'll try to make it for you as quick as possible, also Darla if you read this just email me what you want and I can mail it to you! I also make Bow holders. I wanted one but they are stupidly expensive (think 250% markup!) so I started makeing those too. Just let me know what colors you want to match the room. If any of you know of fun ribbon somewhere let me know! I'm always on the look out! Now I have to go make a pink and yellow bow for Sophy to match one of her outfits!

Tommorrow is Jeff's birthday....

Tommorrow is Jeff's birthday and he is in Virgina! How stinky is that? He has called though and he says his hotel is nice and he's enjoying himself. So at least it's a good birthday even if he isn't with his family. In honor of his birthday I thought I'd make this entire post his favorite color: blue!
I however am keeping myself busy so I don't think about Jeff not being home. And with Jeff not being home I have no problem staying busy! Sophy is HARD alone! I have such a respect for single parents out there! You are superwoman/man! My friends have helped a lot too! I went to the Zoo with the girls and their babies yesterday. Sophy LOVED it. Though she slept through the end. Then My friend Jessica and her husband Bradley had me over for dinner and games. That was very nice. Sophy was actually very good for being sleepy away from home! My sister was supposed to come visit me this week , but her life is crazy so she wants me to go to her. Well see what happens there.
Now for the person everyone wants to hear about: SOPHY! Sophy is doing very well. I think she's finally getting some fat one her. She has those cute little rolls on her arms and legs now. She is Sleeping A LOT Lately. She'll sleep all night then wake up and eat be up for an hour or two and then sleep for and hour or two, then she's up to eat and play for an hour or two and then sleeps again! We go through 2 or 3 naps a day and she's still sleeping through the night! She must finally be getting enough food in her to GROW! She's super happy when she's awake though! It's very nice for getting chores done around the house, but not so good for going out! This is the reason she fell asleep at the zoo!