Poor Baby...

Miss Bella has made a habit of coming to mommy & daddy's bed in the wee hours of the morning, EVERY morning for the last few months. She says nothing wakes her up, but she just wants to come to our bed. She immediately falls back to sleep without a problem.

Well, this morning when she came to bed, she was somewhat fussing/whining/crying/a little bit of drama! I thought nothing of it b/c she is like that sometimes, but around 4 this morning when she was snuggled up to me, I noticed she felt awfully hot!! She was not sleeping real well, but wouldn't let me take her temp (by the way, tonight - I'm investing in one of the thermometers that you just rub across the forehead!). When it was time for her to wake up to get ready for playskool, she was fighting waking up & at the same time her little face was burning up! Again, tried to take her temp under her arm, but with her squirming & fussing - that wasn't happening. So, I finally got her dresses while she was still half asleep in bed and finally got her to get up by asking if she wanted to go to work with mama. That worked wonders! I got her ready (she wanted nothing to do w/ daddy), gave her some tylenol and we went on our way. I called the doc at 8 to get an appt and we lucked out & got in at 9:30 (shocking, yes!) We were suprised Dr. Payne had an opening. Bella calls her the "little girl"...it's hilarious! She used to see Dr. Green, who is a man BUT Miss Priss does not care for him. He's a pretty big guy, but an awesome doctor, but Bella doesn't think so. If he were to walk in the room - she would literally start screaming & climbing up on whoever was there with her. It's not a good site, so we switched her to Dr. Payne & she absolutely loves her! Well, when we get to the doc, they're not real busy & they call us back literally before we get sat down good. Miss Bella is petite! She weighs in at 29.5 lbs and is not on the tall side ;) She takes after her mama! I try to be 5'1 with heels on! My baby has *Double* ear infections and was running a 100 degree temp after medicine. Poor thing can't feel good - but she told me the entire way to the doctor that she didn't feel bad & nothing hurt, she's a trooper! After her appt, she was very excited - of course, she got 2 suckers, but the best part she was getting to go stay the day with Nana. Nana is actually my aunt, who's grandkids call her Nana - so Bella just follows right along with them & that's what she calls her too! It's pretty cute. She was extra excited b/c her cousin Jordan would be coming to play later on - she's all about playing! Even with her being sick, she was the sweetest thing. Hopefully with her antibiotics & ear drops, she'll be feeling better soon! We have to go back for a check-up in 3 weeks to make sure everything's healed up. We'll be saying a prayer!

Sorry for no pictures, didn't have time for that this morning! Have a good day!

My Etsy

When you look at my blog now, you will notice that I've added a link to my etsy shop. Please stop & take a look when you have time. There are only a few items listed right now, but as I complete more items & make up ready-to-ship items, more will be listed. I will be doing burp cloths, blankets, hair bow holders, wall decor, and more to go along with my pillowcase dresses & bows! Refer your friends, I've gotten nothing but positive feedback from orders that have already been completed. I will also be adding items for boys!

Well, the sun is shining here in Texarkana - I'm ready for the weather to warm up & stay that way. I do not like these cool mornings, warm afternoons and cool nights nor do I like the allergies! I've already had a sinus infection & bronchitus since the weather started changing - you can say, I'm ready for summer time!

We cruise in 58 days! I have got to get started on tanning, this 'lil mama is some kind of white! I've got some shopping to do also, but we are excited & ready to go! It took me awhile to get Jared to agree to go on a cruise with me, but after much (basically) begging - he gave in. This will be our first cruise. We decided on just a 5 day for right now, but I'm *hoping* he will enjoy it enough so that we can go on a 7 day in the future (hint, hint Jared, if you read this --- St Lucia is calling my name!)

Sorry for no pics today, Bella wasn't in too good of a mood this morning (she really doesn't like being woke up...she's her mother's child for sure!)

Tomorrow is Friday!! Have a good Thursday!

St Patty's Day

Happy St Patty's Day!

Bella decided this morning that she needed her picture taken before school, but she was being somewhat silly! I may be a bit biased, but I think she is just about the cutest thing! This little outfit she's wearing was put together last night. I've been so busy making dresses for other people, I hadn't gotten around to one for my little diva (it's kinda pitiful - she'll come in when I'm working & ask if that's for her) so I was up 'til 11 working on her outfit & another dress and bow for a coworker. She was so excited that this one was finally for her! She's gets rather excited about clothing (that's what she likes to get for prizes when she's been extra good!)

Not quite sure why her hair looks red in this picture but I thought it was a pretty cute pic!

Well I better get back to work, hope everyone had a great day!

This & That

Hello all! Yes, I have been MIA for quite some time now - I have been extremely busy! I have started a little business on the side making pillowcase dresses, hair bows, bow holders, tutus, and much more plus I have been embroidering stuff. I am currently working on orders for 10 pillowcase dresses with matching bows. I will be posting designs as I finish.
This is a picture of part of an order for a co-worker's grandchild. The picture does not do it justice...the leopard w/ red is so cute!

It is hard to believe that 3 months from Thursday, my sweet Bella will turn 3 years old...June 18th is the big day. She thinks she's older than that - she told someone the other day that she was 5! We've already got her b-day party all planned out & she is super excited! Details to come later! :) It is finally getting warmer & she is really enjoying all this pretty weather and now with the time change, she is really excited because we can play outside longer. She loves to jump on her trampoline and play on her swingset. My mom & stepdad bought her a swing set for their house this weekend and boy, she thought she was something else. I think her favorite part of it was it having a see-saw, her mama & Bibbie got themselves a good workout (in the form of squats!) She really needs a sibling, but I don't see that happening or at least anytime soon. If we can ever get her potty-trained (ANY TIPS?!?), we will be good to go! She is so hard-headed, but very smart. I know she'll do it when she's ready - but mommy & daddy's grocery bill says to hurry up! She really amazes me in everything she does & says - we think this little girl is one smart cookie! She can count to 20, knows her abc's, says the Pledge of Allegiance, knows the Lord's Prayer, can spell red, orange & green (she learns to spell by singing songs - great idea!) and much much more. My baby girl is growing up fast! These next pictures were taken when we went to the park a few weekends ago, she had a blast!

Well, that's it for now...promise not to be gone for so long next time!

Too Cute!

Bella & "big girl" Purse

Not a lot to blog about today, but just wanted to leave you with an adorable picture of my little princess. She found one of Mommy's old purses (yes, it's a Dooney) & decided that it was her bag now! We had to even take it to church on Sunday. Miss Bella is a "mini-me" of myself, the world better watch out!