A Perfect Pair

Blanket embellish

2012-01-16T14:50:00.005-07:00

For Christmas, my friend wanted me to embellish some blankets for a Christmas gift.

My friend bought the blankets she wanted and I put the bird on.

I thought they turned out really cute.

Simple and beautiful.

Kathryn

2012-01-01T17:51:00.004-07:00

My friend Kathryn is having a baby!

His name is going to be Emmett.

We took pictures at Sabino Canyon and had a lot of fun.

A tour bus even drove by once. Just a little awkward.

Congrats Kathryn-can't wait to meet him.

Snow Globes

2011-12-18T13:49:00.000-07:00

I made this snow globe for a friend for Christmas and I thought it turned out really cute.
I felt a little jealous giving it to her.

Family Photos

2011-12-16T22:42:00.003-07:00

Alright family...here is our family picture!!!

Snow Globes

2011-12-04T13:35:00.006-07:00

I was over at a friends house from church the other day and she had made some snow globes that turned out adorable.

I thought it was such a cute idea and then I started seeing them on blogs and I thought they looked cute and would be easy to make so I gave it a try.

I bought 3 of the mason jars from Michaels and one storage jar from Ross. If I planned ahead or was willing to wait I would have collected jars from pasta sauce and other things.

I checked 3 Michales in Tucson and ended up buying a huge pack of the Lemax Trees. I wish there was a Hobby Lobby here because the ones at Hobby Lobby had smaller bases which would have made things easier.

The project ended up being a little more high maintenance than I expected. The lip of the jar is so much smaller than the width of the inside of the jar so I couldn't fit as many trees in some of them as I would have liked. Also, once I put the snow in the trees sat too low so I created plat forms using foam board so the trees would sit taller. I even had to trim some of the needles on the bottoms of the trees to make sure the snow fell past them.

I bought two bags of snow, one regular and one glittery, and only mixed a little glitter in each jar. The glitter sort of sticks to the sides of the jar which I don't love, but I can live with it.

The lady on this blog some how got her trees to sit high and wider than the opening of her jars. Hmm.

More work than expected but they turned out cute.

Emily

2011-11-19T22:15:00.003-07:00

Emily and I were roommates our freshman year in college and we are still the best of friends.
She is graduating in a few weeks from the College of Education.
Way to go Em!

Baby Zander

2011-10-02T18:43:00.007-07:00

This is baby
Zander.
His mom, Amy, and my sister have been friends since high school.
My sister and I both drove back to Mesa one weekend to meet the baby and take pictures.
He is such a sweet little baby (we loved him).

Newborn Lydia

2011-09-26T20:57:00.008-07:00

This is baby Lydia Ryan.
I love the name.
Her mommy (Kristina) and I are sideline cheerleaders for our husbands' soccer team.
We are also in the same ward and we have become great friends.

Kristina's mom came for pictures and support. It was fun having her around.

thanks friends for lettings me take your new baby's pictures

Joedy and Rob family

2011-09-02T18:38:00.003-07:00

Joedy, Rob and baby Josey
Such a cute little family!
and funny...they crack me up

Disneyland

2011-08-28T18:39:00.018-07:00

James and I went took a trip to Disneyland towards the end of July.
It was his FIRST TIME!

We justified the trip as:
a late anniversary present
a graduation present
a final vacation before school starts
a final vacation before I start work
the list goes on...

To begin our trip we drove to California and spent the first night at James' parent's house. It is always nice to see them and whoever else is around at the time (this time it was Carlos, Paul, and Gina). Then the next day we spent a few hours at Huntington Beach. It was really crowded there, but we were expecting that so it didn't bother us much. Plus, I am a people watcher so it was heaven for me. Oh, on our way to the beach we saw a Cafe Rio so of course we had to stop there for some yumminess.

After the beach it was time to head to our hotel. For our hotel and the Park Hopper tickets, we purchased a package deal through getawaytoday.com. If you know me well enough you know I make sure to check every other option before hand to be sure we are getting a good deal. Which I felt we did.

The hotel was decent. It could have used some updates, but it was a few steps up from some of the many interesting motels we have stayed in. Anyways, we spent the first full day at Disneyland and the weather was nice.
James got his first timers pin and they also gave me a pin so I didn't feel left out.
Before we left for the trip, whenever James would tell people it would be his first time they would often tell him to get ears or a hat, to live like a kid. I wasn't too fond of the idea (they are expensive) but I gave in and we bought James a Goofy Hat.The first ride I took James on was Indiana Jones. It was a hit!!
We also liked Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Space Astro Blasters and many others!! Sadly, the Matterhorn was closed...lame. We took picture of the pictures of ourselves on some of the rides. The Buzz Lightyear ride you can e-mail yourself the pictures which is cool. But there isn't anyway to download it and save it after it is e-mailed to you so I print screened it.

The next day we woke up late which I was really bummed about, but turned out to be a good thing since California Adventure Land didn't open until 10am anyways. The second day we spent only in California Adventure.
I forgot to mention we rented a locker all three days which honestly is the best way to go. We were able to stuff our lunch in there, extra waters, snacks and a jacket.

California Adventure was a lot of fun too. The most anxiety I got before a ride was the Tour of Terror, because I had never experienced it before. But it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
We of course loved Soarin' Over California, Toy Story Mania (4D dart shooting game similar to the Buzz one) and the Grizzly River Run which we went on 3 times!

We spent the third and final day going on our favorite rides again and spending some time in Downtown Disney.
Each night we were able to catch a show and they were all great!
While we were there we also met a few Disney Characters.I could go on and on, but that pretty much sums up our trip to Disneyland and California and Adventure Land. And now, whenever someone makes a reference to Disneyland, James knows what they are talking about.

More Onesies

2011-08-17T20:01:00.004-07:00

I made these little onesies for my sister's friend's baby shower.
My sissy helped a little too.

The baby is going to be named Alexander and they will call him Zander.
Cute Huh?

4th of July

2011-08-06T11:04:00.004-07:00

We spent the 4th of July in Pinetop this year. The weather was cool and there were a few thunderstorms.
However, the trip did not come without a series of unfortunate events.
Like our car breaking down 1 hour out of Globe and having no cell phone service.
But I guess that is what makes life fun and unpredictable, right?

Here are a few pictures from the weekend. Nothing fancy. Enjoy.
This is Rory. I think she was about to say something here, but she is such a beautiful girl with unbelievable maturity. She is fun to be around.
This is Cassidy, Rossi and Jolie. I love the smiles in this picture.
Rory and James playing Dominoes.
And of course Stella!

ta ta for now...

Baby Pictures

2011-07-29T21:39:00.006-07:00

I have been busy!! And with work starting I will be even more busy.
I am a little late posting these pictures considering we took them soon after Everett was born and he is now a month old.
A month old!?
Wow time FLYS!

Tania was the primary photographer for her own baby's pictures
and he couldn't have been any easier to work with,
making my job (the baby catcher and pose monitor) a breeze.
pose monitor=making sure the baby looks cute

I crocheted the hat and diaper cover
I crocheted this little elf hat too
Recognize the blanket from this post?

Saved the best for last!I have to post chronologically so these pictures are first and more blog posts to come.
I know that makes some of you smile.

Reinforcing

2011-07-12T13:57:00.005-07:00

I am a little anal.
ok
a lot anal.

When I spend money on a shirt I want to make sure it will last.

I bought this shirt at Down East Basics
and while I love it
it is those pesky little jewels/beads
I don't love.

They are sewed on so...
I would use the word delicately
but more like cheaply.

I have had shirts like this in the past and one little tug those jewels can come right off.

I decided I wanted to reinforce each one.
anal? yes.
original stitching in dark-my stitching is a little lighter

It look me a few sittings to finish it, but it is done.

I used guterman thread which I was told is the best
and I really think it is.
James said,
"You know what is going to happen right?"
I said,
"Don't say it!"
He said,
"One is going to come off after all that work."

Well so be it. At least I can say I tried.

Eye Surgery

2011-07-11T11:46:00.003-07:00

I stole this from a blog and found it so fitting.

Last Thursday I had epi-LASIK eye surgery.
After consulting with the doctor I only had my right eye lasered
so that when I get old and have gray hair
-more than I do already-
I won't need reading glasses so soon.

Between the ages of 40-50 people commonly develop
Presbyopia which usually means needing reading glasses.

Okay anyways...so I only had one eye done.
Sometimes I close my eye to relieve
any discomfort or I close it in attempt
to focus better on something
and when I did that once James made a comment
about me winking at him
which naturally leads to this fitting comic.

Also, after I woke up
on Friday (the day after the surgery) my eye was puffy and slightly closed
which made me look like I had a lazy eye.
Attractive I know.

Post-op isn't really that fun. I had to sleep A LOT and do
nothing, because I can't see. Thankfully I have one eye that still works
so it hasn't been THAT horrible.

epi-LASIK has its Pros! but recovery time is a Con.

A Perfect Pair's Creations

2011-07-10T19:09:00.025-07:00

It has been awhile since I have posted some of the baby stuff that I have made.
Everything I make is for sale.

In the beginning of the summer I sewed a stack of burp cloths.
These are the burp cloths that I currently have made.
I have much more fabric and a few fabrics I have yet to make.
($6 each) or (3 for $15)

The first time I saw a crinkle toy/taggie was at a baby shower and I thought it was cute. Then I saw them at a baby boutique and I thought "I can make those."
Here are the ones I have made.
They all have green, super soft, Minky fabric on the back.
The sizes are not exact but most of them are about 6in x 6in.
Owl & Robot-SOLD
($5 each)

I have also made a few onesies.
Giraffe Onesie-SOLD I am in love with the lace ones!!!
($12 each) special requests are invited

Special guitar onesie for a dad's first son
camera phone picture For a friend whose last name is Berry...oh so cute.
camera phone picture

I hate when I forget to take pictures of a onesie and I have to resort to my camera phone. sigh.

Check back at this post to see what I have made in the past.

If there is something you want that you don't see here
or something you want has already sold,
let me know, I can make more!

If you are interested in anything
Contact me at liv2dayasno2morww[at]yahoo[dot]com
or
leave a comment with your e-mail address so I can get back to you

The Birth of Everett

2011-06-25T16:32:00.013-07:00

Starting at 3am on Wednesday and continuing all day, Tania had contractions.
She went to the hospital that night around 8pm
to get checked out since the contractions were
pretty close together.

She was sent home and told to come back if anything changed.
On Thursday morning she called me and said "I need you to come over."
I was there in 10 min.
Record time.

I assessed the situation with all my experience (not) and decided yup it is time.

Lashley walked in the door soon after me.
James watched Sadie while the rest of us went to the hospital.
She checked into Triage and she had in fact dilated more than the night before. She was 38 weeks and 3 days at this point. Her dr thought, well if she changes after walking around for an hour we'll go ahead and have a baby.

We did walk around for an hour
and there was change. Yippee!
Tania was admitted into Labor and Delivery around 12pm
and the baby was here at
3:36pm
He was 6 pounds 6 oz.he has tons of blonde hairEverett got a bath.

Tania has been preparing Sadie to have a baby brother
and I couldn't wait to see her reaction.

I love this picture with the 3 guys staring at the baby.

Baby brother got Sadie a present and she gave baby brother a present too.

She was so excited to get her new baby and a new Tangled blanket.

After two nights in the hospital it was time to go home!

Tania is now home.
Happy. Feeling great.
And baby is doing great too!

Tania's Maternity Pictures

2011-06-24T07:42:00.012-07:00

Tania is lucky to have me as a friend
-just kidding. kinda.-
I am just as lucky to have her.

We took pictures on
3
separate
days
in order to
capture all these amazing photos
and the memory of being
pregnant
She is such a good lookin'
pregnant lady
and this is one
good lookin'
family

Which ones are your favorite?

**Pregnant no more. Baby Boy Everett arrived yesterday (June 23).
Pictures to come SOON!

Cade's Pictures

2011-06-21T20:01:00.009-07:00

Cade
3 months old

Cade is a sweet
-big-
boy with lots of rolls to love on

*Cade is Landon's little brother
and Landon is the one
giving Sadie flowers
and playing in the water
in this post.*

Tatum's Pictures

2011-06-19T13:13:00.010-07:00

Sweet baby Tatum.
Her mommy, Dawna, has been my friend since high school and
a great friend she has been.
-I love you Dawna-

Little Miss Tatum made her entry
into the world
about 4 weeks early
but is just as cute as can be.

If you want to read baby Tatum's story click here.

Puppy

2011-06-18T14:47:00.007-07:00

Stella is her name.

My mom got a golden retriever puppy.
She is so sweet!
-at least when I was there-
since then I think she may have a had a few "puppy" days
if you know what I mean.

*8 weeks old*

blanket

2011-06-15T14:20:00.004-07:00

Back in January, I think, my friend asked me to crochet a baby blanket for her baby. She wanted one that he could grow up with (not too big, not too small). It took quite some time to complete and I finished it a few months ago, but I wanted to post pictures of it as I think it turned out good.

I love the colors too.

Anniversary

2011-05-30T14:17:00.009-07:00

Two year anniversary
5.30.2011

I couldn't imagine spending my life with anyone else
I am so grateful
&
I am so blessed

two years went by fast

Family Pictures

2011-05-29T20:55:00.007-07:00

The Sadie, Abe & Henry Family

see Sadie's maternity pictures here

see Sadie's birth documentary here

Birthday

2011-05-26T00:06:00.009-07:00

Sadie turned three a few days ago and Tania had a birthday party for her
a princess birthdaySadie has NO DOUBT always been a girly girl.

While she loves all Disney princesses, Tania was sure to make sure this was a "classic" princess party.

Here is Sadie coming down the stairs for the first time and seeing ALL of us...she was a little overwhelmed at first but warmed up quickly.

Landon handing Sadie flowers

(marriage in the future?)

This is one of my favorite pictures...during prayer before lunch

Sadie: Adorable!

I can't get enough of these pictures below. 1) Scoop the water

2) "are you ready?"

3) snap picture and hide camera

Sadie received these lanterns from a friend earlier in the week and Tania thought it would be fun to do at the end of the night as it was just like the movie Tangled (so I hear)

Until next year...