Something Must Be In The Water...

Something must be in the water... I feel like every time I get on facebook someone is announcing they're pregnant! Although Miguel and I are not in any hurry to have kids any time soon, I am so excited for all my pregnant friends! To celebrate I have been making some little gift baskets. I put homemade onesies and a pregnancy journal in the basket. 

I bought plain white onesies in early month sizes. They were each only $2.

Next I drew out a picture of an alligator and then traced it on stencil maker.

Then I put it on a cutting board and used an exacto knife to cut it out.

Thennn I used some fabric paint and a foam brush to fill in the stencil on the onesie. I had to make sure to put something on the inside of the onesie so that the paint wouldn't bleed through.

When you're using a stencil it's important to not have very much paint on the brush. I blotted it on some plastic before applying it to the shirt.

Finally, I pulled off the stencil and used some orange paint to add some detailing. I used blue and orange because one of the couples are Florida fans. 

I also made a giraffe one.

Finally I made a pregnancy journal to keep a record of milestones and memories. I took a plain journal and covered it with yellow card stock. 

Then I cut out a onesie out of some heart paper. 

I used some cardboard to make the onesie cutout pop a little from the journal. I cut two small strips and used a hot glue gun to attach them to the cutout. Then I attached the cardboard pieces to the journal.

Ugh, I know I need to get my nails done BAD!

Next I took some blue ribbon and tied it into a small bow. Then I glued that to the cut out. 

To top it all off, I took some striped paper and made two boarders along the top and bottom of the journal. On the inside flap I wrote a bible verse and a message to one of my sweet friends. 

Here are the finished products all together:

I rolled up the onesies and tied them with some yellow, polka-dot ribbon.

I took a small basket and placed the items in it. Then I used some cute animal ribbon and tied it around the basket. It happened to have alligators and giraffes on it! What luck! =) 

So that is my solution for a celebration gift that is thoughtful (homemade) and inexpensive. I hope all my friends who are mommies to be enjoy their baskets!

Under is Good... for Jack too

If you have been reading my blog since the beginning you will know that Emma loved to be under. I would mention it in most of my entries about her. I even wrote a post all about how much she liked to be under. Well, seems like Jack likes to be under too. He likes to sleep under my legs, under the top of the coffee table and now he and Emma have discovered they can get under the bed. They are pretty cute!!!

Getting There

So I've complained on here a few times about how much weight I've gained and how I really want to start shedding the extra pounds I've picked up. Unfortunately, I'm on some medicine that makes me gain and retain weight... but that isn't the only reason I've gained weight. I have been lazy and not very active. Well, the past two weeks I have finally started to do something about it. I purchased a Living Social deal for a month of unlimited yoga for only $30. Normally the price tag is $150. Yay for good deals! I've really been enjoying the classes. Yoga really does help with relieving stress levels and my body always feels really fresh and free afterwards. In fact, yoga has many benefits including:

• Reduces stress and enhances relaxation
• Boosts physical strength and flexibility
• Enhances powers of concentration and self control
• Heals old and new injuries
• Boosts the immune system
• Improves blood circulation
• Increases respiratory efficiency
• Results in healthy, glowing skin
• Cleanses and improves overall organ function
• Decreases anxiety and depression
• Infuses a sense of balance and inner harmony

The classes are at The Savannah Yoga Room located on Whitemarsh Island. The room is on the small side and is in a building that also houses a ballet school. I like the intimate feel. The instructor and owner is really cool. She's from France and is made to teach yoga. She has a soothing voice and an extensive knowledge of multiple yoga practices. I really, really like her.

Sophie, the instructor and owner via

I've taken two variations of classes. The first is a Hatha Flow class levels one and two. This class is "sequences of linked poses performed slowly with detailed descriptions. Basic breathing techniques are practiced to deepen the breath and relax the mind and nervous system". I really enjoy this class. I feel like I get a good core work out as well as a great time relaxing. My favorite part of this class is the relaxation you get at the end. You put a pillow beneath your legs, a blanket under your head and Sophie comes around and places a lavender eye pillow on your eyes. It is wonderfully calming.  The second class I've attended is a Power Vinyasa class. This class is described as, "movements, synchronized with the breath, turn the sun salutation into a dance where form, movement, and breath become an art. Power Vinyasa is practiced in a heated room of 85°. It's really challenging. I sweat like a pig and some poses I can't yet complete. However, I feel invigorated and rejuvenated after class. 

After only two weeks I'm already stronger and more flexible! I'm really enjoying yoga. I can even get myself to go at night... this is the first time I can get myself to work out any time besides first thing in the morning. 

I'm also slowly going back to being a blonde. I know it is completely cliché, but I really do honestly feel better with light hair. Now I just have to keep up with the working out, and need to start eating better... but hopefully in a few months I'll feel better and be back to my normal self... fingers crossed!

Also, while blogging I noticed Jack was chewing something. So I immediately opened his mouth and took this out:

The back of the remote is now chewed to destruction. Oh well. If I hold the batteries in it still works. Silly Jack!