Check this out

So my amazing sister-in-law Anna, is an amazing seamstress. She can make almost anything, although she is far to humble to admit that.

Lately, she has been making these really cute vintage inspired aprons for little girls that have me wishing we were due with a little girl sometime soon. Well, maybe not... I don't think I'm quite ready for the shenanigans of being pregnant again, but that's how cute they are.

Do you have a little girl that needs an apron, or know of one that might like one? All the aprons come with a tea towel, cookie cutter and a wooden spoon... sounds like the perfect gift to me!

Check out her blog: here

I'm a forgetful Frank

I lose EVERYTHING.

I really do. And everything is not an exaggeration. I've lost my hair dryer before, and who loses their hair dryer? I mean really... that takes some talent, don't you think?

I've lost my shoes and even an ipod. And, I lose my keys almost every time I set them down somewhere. Then I usually spend 10 minutes trying to find them before I have somewhere important to be. Maybe I need to start taking a supplement for my memory?

Anyways, this time I lost our camera charger. At least, I think it was me who lost it. It's kind of a bummer too, becasue I have been wanting to take video's of Noah lately (he discovered a new sound). But, my phone doesn't have a video option and the camera on my computer isn't discrete enough to record him gurgling. He gets too distracted with the baby on the computer to keep talking.

Hopefully I will find it soon. It will probably be in the place that I told myself at the time "This is the best place to put a camera charger"... I just have to find that place!

And then... wait, what was I going to do with my camera charger? Just kidding... I will be putting up more videos and pictures of Noah.

Maybe I need to start taking a supplement for my memory. Just kidding... again.

Why Noah is so much fun...

New Years Resolutions

1. Blogging. because I said I would keep up with this blog (which I haven't) and also because I have too many Noah stories I'm afraid I will forget if I don't write them down somewhere.

2. Loosing the rest of my baby weight. I don't think this one needs an explanation. If you disagree, you can just come and look at all my old clothes that are sitting in my closet giving me dirty looks every day. I'm ready to be friends again with all the pairs of jeans sitting in my dresser.

3. Finishing a book... any book. Well, maybe not ANY book. Just one that doesn't have cardboard pages, or pictures on every page. I have so many books next to my bed that I start and only get halfway through becasue I get excited about another book. Then I do the same with the new book where I only get halfway through... and the viscous cycle starts again.

4. Getting back into reading my one year Bible, and being diligent to read it EVERY day. I have started this, and I love it. I look forward to it everyday. After Noah wakes up from his afternoon nap, I bring him into the master bedroom and we lay on the bed as I read it out loud. It may sound weird to you, but people say that it's never to early to read to your baby. And, I feel like I remember what I read better if I read it aloud. Noah has been interrupting me alot by talking over me. But I'm sure what he has to say is VERY important and that it can't wait, I'm also sure that he wouldn't understand a lesson on manners just yet... so we can cover that later. Besides... have you seen my little dude? Any interruption from him is more like a party than a nuisance.

5. Being more domestic. I want to use my bread maker more often than I do, try new recipes, and get better at sewing.

These are big goals... but I'm ready for a challenge! Bring it on 2010.

To whom it may concern...

EVICTION NOTICE
Date: October 5
To: Noah William Petersen

To the above tenant in possession of below described premises:

MY BELLY

Louisville, KY

I am issuing this 36 hour notice for EVICTION. You will have 4 days in which you can either gather your belongings and promptly vacate the premises, or wait until the final minute. After which, you will be physically removed from the property.

You are being evicted due to breech of contract and destruction of property. Expansions only to the FRONT of the house, within reasonable limits, were discussed. Not only have these limits been exceeded, but additions to the back of the house were also made!

Remodeling and gutting of the home was never approved, nor was changing the initial layout and base structure. And due to property damage, there are now leaks in both the upper AND lower levels of the home. On top of which, the landlord has received numerous complaints about nightly disturbances.

4 days from this point in time if you have not complied with this notice you will be immediately and forcefully removed at my discretion.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Love,
The Management (Mommy and Daddy)

P.s. Thanks Aunt Joanne for this cute encouragement... maybe it will entice him to come without the force.

Cotton + Vine

I am super excited to announce that I finally have something on the internet for my Cotton + Vine line of products. It's not at all ideal, but hopefully this will help get my feet off the ground!

http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=151008899864&ref=mf

I also have two shows coming up! But, the most exciting part about the shows is that I will have Noah in tow with me -- I can't believe he's less than 2 weeks away!

I love this...