Dear Noelle

You are fearfully and wonderfully made! You have my whole heart and I love you more than you can know. You and I have such a great time together. Snuggling with a bottle, playing with all of Bubba's toys and chewing on everything in sight. I see you overcoming many obstacles. I see you trying to do things you may never be able to do. I want you to know I am here to help you adapt to the differences in your body. I'm here to tell you I love you every second...just the way you are. I am praying hard for you, for your future and all the challenges you may encounter. Your daddy loves you so much. I see the way he looks at you and already protects you from this world. You have an amazing Bubba that talks about you all the time. "Sissy awake, sissy poop and pea, sissy eat, sissy play with door, I love sissy." Your Bubba loves flipping around on the bed with you and hearing you laugh. Your laugh is contagious. We are all here for you. Today you are my joyful sweetheart and you really know nothing about your differences. I wish I could keep you protected from this world and that no one would ever make you feel bad about your differences. I know God will make you a strong woman. I know you will be great at this life. I will help find support for you through others who have these common differences. You are not alone. We all have differences and face challenges in life. I know I have. I will always be here to listen and talk with you. I want you to know their is an all mighty God who loves you and He is also hearing your every prayer. He wants the best for you. He will never leave your side no matter the circumstances. If you turn to Him you will find joy that surpasses all understanding. You will find rest for your soul. 

I love you my sweet baby <3

My favorite things

Just some of my favorite things...

I love to read anything by Rachel Jankovic!! She has a blog http://www.feminagirls.com/author/lizziejank/

Pouches, clutches and coin purses

the bow clutch

One of my favorite clutches is the bow clutch. It's compact, cute and pretty easy to make. I have been following this tutorial.

I also started making a mini bow clutch for a little girl to match her Mommas clutch.

                           

                      

                                                      

More to come...

the fabric basket

This has been one of my favorite things to make and so functional! The fabric basket can be used in any room in your house to help you stay a little more organized! 

I started off following a few different free tutorials I found online with some P-alterations but I wasn't getting consistent results. So I opted to purchase the pattern and tutorial from http://www.noodle-head.com/2013/01/divided-basket-pattern.html?m=1.

More to come...

the tote bag

This was my first attempt at the tote bag and it turned out so great! I love the mix of mustard yellow, gray and turquoise. And of course I love all the polka dots!!

My Mommyisms

In the shower is the only time my husband can take care of both kids haha the second I step out its diaper changing, feeding and timeouting babies :)

A daddy gets spit up on and he changes his shirt. A mommy gets spit up on and she just assumes it will happen again soon so there is no reason to change a shirt.

You know your a parent when while eating dinner you can completely stop eating, clean up your toddlers poo and go right back to eating...of course after washing your hands at least 6 times lol

No that's not a fake tan on my face but yes it is sweet potatoes that my lovely daughter just coughed all over my face :) 

To be continued...