Tagged - again - and again, a little late!

Here is the other TAG post I got. Hopefully it's not too much information!

1. Where did you meet your husband?

I met him in his bedroom the night he got home from his mission! Sounds so scandalous I know, but I will explain. I started to get to know Jenny - Paul's little sister - when I was in High School right after he left on his mission. During the two years he was gone Jenny and I became best friends and I got to know his family fairly well. So, when he got home from his mission Jenny called me and wanted me to come over and meet him.

2. What is the 1st thing you said to him?

I honestly don't remember, but it was probably something about what areas he served in and if he ever served in the area I was living in at the time.

3. What was your first date?
Which date was actually our first is debatable. Again, I will explain. Paul got back from his mission the Christmas of my Senior year of High School. The next summer (after graduation) he told me that one of his buddies wanted to take out my friend Emily and wondered if I wanted to go with him to make it more comfortable for them. Little did I know, that he really wanted to go out with me and this was his ploy. So, under the impression that this was a sympathy date we ate at American Grill and then went and saw Jurassic Park at the drive in. After the movie when all the couples went separate ways, we went and got Ice Cream (so Utah) and talked for a long time! I remember how easy it was to talk to him and how different it was talking to him compared to my High School guy friends.
Because I didn't think this was really our first date, I count this next one. I was a poor Freshman down at BYU, and hadn't talked to Paul since the "sympathy date". It was the first day of school and I had just seen a guy in one of my classes that I had met a couple of years before at EFY. He was hot and we were walking to the bookstore together when we walked by Paul. He said "HI" and I felt obligated to stop and say "Hello"! Of course the hot EFY guy said "goodbye" and kept walking. I was so bummed.....at first. During this conversation with Paul it was established that he was a homebody (for Salt Lake, not for his house) and went home almost every weekend. I of course was in Provo with no car and at the mercy of friends for rides home to SLC if I needed them. My sister was getting married in a couple of weeks, so I was going to be heading back to SLC for the first few weekends for the wedding events. Paul graciously offered to give me rides back and forth if I needed them.

So, that Thursday I called him and asked if it was okay if I had a ride the next day. He said it was okay as long as I didn't have to be home early because he and some friends had to "stop by Park City" on the way home. I said that was okay, and after thinking about it for a while wondered if it was a date? I asked my roomies and they assured me that it was. So, I had to look cute just in case. Sure enough he shows up at my apartment freshly showered and obviously ready for a date. All my suspicions were confirmed when I went out to the car and there was a couple in the back seat, and another car behind us with two couples. This was his way of not really having to ask me out for a date, thus avoiding possible rejection. We had dinner an the Main Street Pizza and Noodle and then went on the Alpine Slide. When we arrived back in Salt Lake we talked again for a couple of hours, and arranged for the ride back to Provo on Sunday.

4. Where was your first kiss?

All I know is that it took him way too long to kiss me. It was actually really sweet and made the anticipation that much better. It was after we had been dating a few weeks and it was in front of Heritage Halls on the good ol' campus of BYU - Provo!

5. Did you have a long or short engagement and courtship?

Paul and I dated for two years before we were married. I was sure that I wouldn't get married until I had a Master's Degree, but I started dating Paul my Freshman year and knew pretty quickly that he was someone I could marry. Fortunately the drama of our relationship dragged it out until I was at least 20. Still far too young to get married - but it worked out great for me! I was even able to get my Master's Degree anyway! Our engagement was either 6 1/2 months (long for us Mormons), 3 1/2 months (pretty standard), or 7 weeks - quick! Explanation below!

6. Where were you engaged?
Again, the date of the actual engagement is debatable. (am I spelling that right?) The first possible contender is January of 1995 on the day I left for 6 months in Israel. We had been dating for 2 years. Paul had gotten more and more nervous about me being halfway across the country having "spiritual" experiences with guys that might interpret them as being signs that I was "the one." The closer it got to me leaving the more he wasn't sure he wanted me to go. So, while I was in NYC on a layover waiting to go to Israel, I got a page from the Airport paging system. ("Kara Poelman, please pick up a white courtesy telephone") I knew it was him. He was an absolute mess and told me that he had just called the temple and confirmed a date of July 26th to get married.


Choice two is April 12th 1995 while I was still in Israel (despite Paul's begging for me to try to get a refund and come home). Paul knew he had some work to do to win over my family (parents) before the engagement could be official, so we didn't tell anyone (okay a select few-you know who you are). He went up to SLC every Sunday I was gone and visited my parents (buttering them up). Finally, On April 12th he got the guts to make an appointment with my Dad and ask for his blessing. That night he went to dinner with his parents, and my parents to celebrate. They called me so I would feel included.

Choice three is June 8th 1995, two days after I got home from Israel. This is the night he took me to La Caille for dinner, and up to Snowbird (I think....I seriously was SO tired and jet lagged - sorry Paul). That is where he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. The ring was incredible (thanks Heather for your good taste) and it finally felt official!! We were married 7 weeks later.

This is a picture at the airport when I got home from Israel. I don't think I've ever seen Paul smile that big! Okay, maybe one other time, but I'm not talking about that here. He obviously won over my parents!

WHEW!

7. Where did you get married?

Salt Lake City Temple


8. How did the reception go?
This is a picture of the line of people waiting to talk to us. We are on the bridge....I promise!
Me and my wonderful sisters Shauna and Heather (the wedding coordinator)!


It was hot, gorgeous, well attended, and fun. We had our reception at Red Butte Gardens up near the University of Utah. It was a really hot day, so our poor guests in line were overheating. We had a great turnout and didn't even get to taste any of our food. We heard it was great though (again thank you Heather).

9. How was the honeymoon?

Oh, I'm sure you'd like to know! We were lucky enough to be able to go to Hawaii. My brother was living there at the time and was the head of Japanese relations for the Moana Surfrider Hotel in Waikiki. He hooked us up big time and we had a blast.

Congratulations! You made it through the saga of Paul and Kara!

This is one of only a few pictures of us together on our honeymoon! One of us was always taking the picture!

Tagged! A little late!

Okay, so I got tagged about two months ago by my cousin Annie (see sidebar....amazing girl). I was already slacking on that one and got tagged (a different set of questions) last week by....I can't even remember....was it Marcie, Sue, Sally? Anyway, as you can see life and I are in an epic battle, and life is winning. I just have to come to the realization that I will never feel like I've got a handle on.....anything! It is a helpless feeling and I am going to go crazy if I don't just give in. I never thought I would be one of those people who says...."well, so and so seems like she just has it all together and everything is perfect. Why can't I be that way." Well, never say never, because I have become that girl. I can honestly say that I have never been one to compare myself to others. I LOVE that people are so different and I figured that there had to be something about me that made me special. (still trying to figure out what exactly that is) So, here is the answers to the first blog tag I got!

Of course I had to add pictures because posts are just so much more fun with them!

Jobs I've held:

1. BYU Laundry - honestly one of my favs

2. United States Senate Page - honestly one of my favs

Don't I look so official in my uniform?

3. Physical Therapy Aide - honestly one of my favs

I was chosen to give a presentation at a convention. Probably because I like to talk to people so much!

4. Exercise Physiologist - Kennecott Copper Mine - NOT one of my favs!

Places to go for a weekend getaway:

1. St George, UT - site of the filming of High School Musical 2!

2. Las Vegas, NV with the girlfriends Here we are in the glory days of High School!

Our more mature College days.

3. Midway, UT

Paul at Soldier Hollow Golf Course overlooking Midway/Heber, UT

4. Rocky Point, Mexico

Me and the kiddos last summer! We are heading there again over Labor Day Weekend! Yippee!

Movies I Can Watch Over & Over:

1. Pirates of the Caribbean

2. Pride and Prejudice - (just saw "Becoming Jane"- it was great! Still haven't really gotten over it!)

3. Tommy Boy

4. Braveheart - SO INSPIRING - the music is awesome too!

The music is awesome in all of these....have I mentioned I LOVE SOUNDTRACKS?!

My Guilty Pleasures:

1. Blogging - only because it takes me away from "real" life

2. Coffee ice cream - I'm workin' on it, but it's just SO GOOD!

3. So You Think You Can Dance

I honestly LOVE this show, and get so inspired by the dancers and choreographers. I SO wish I could do that. I am so happy Sabra won!

4. Buying lots and lots of books (and reading them ALL) - again, time away from the family.

Places I Have Lived:

1. Washington, D.C.

Okay, so this picture is not from when I lived there, but I just loved this picture with me, my parents and siblings!

2. Jerusalem, Israel

Overlooking the Old City.....amazing isn't it?
I KNOW this isn't Israel.....it's Egypt! We visited there for two weeks and I just LOVE this picture!

3. Louisville, KY

Need I say more?

4. La Crosse, WI

I just love this picture of Jack and Ella running home from the park at the bottom of our street when we lived there. I'll admit looking at this right now makes my heart ache! Great times....hard times, but great times!

What were most likely the first things you thought of when you saw your significant other for the first time?

1. "He's way cuter than his pictures" (see next tag post for details)

2. "I wish I had red hair like that"

3. "He totally wants me" ;)

4. "Too bad I didn't run into him on his mission while I lived in D.C."

Places I have Been on Vacation:

1. Hawaii - (honeymoon)

2. Cancun - (10 year anniversary)

3. Lake Powell - (haven't been for 10 years)

4. London - (last minute steal of a trip I couldn't pass up with girlfriends while 5 months prego with Ella)

Favorite Foods:

1. Dessert

2. Cereal

3. Anything I don't have to cook

4. Sushi - the real stuff- not those woosy rolls!

If in a "jam" with your spouse, what tactics do you use to get out of the doghouse?

1. Sex

2. Sex

3. Sex

4. Sex

Was that too honest?? (I had to steal this from my cousin because it was too true!)

Websites I visit (ALMOST daily):

1. gmail

2. blogs

3. deseret news

4. wellsfargo

Best 1st kisses landmarks.

1. Outside Heritage Halls (Young Hall to be exact) with Paul...I'd been waiting for a while and it was worth it!

I know this sounds really cheesy, but this is honestly the only "first kiss" that I actually remember! I only kissed a handful of guys and lucky for Paul I have a HORRIBLE memory! There were some other memorable kisses, but none of them were "firsts," they were all with Paul!! Here they are:

2. The first kiss after I got back from Israel where I had been for 6 months while we were engaged! It was awesome, and you get to see it!
3. No picture for this one, but it was when I got home from being in Arizona with my in-laws for my SIL Jenny's wedding reception/open house and then to visit my sister in Texas for a week while Paul studied for Boards. (that was a major run-on sentence, and I am aware of it....forgive me) Ella was just six weeks old, and when I got home I was SO happy to see him and it was one of the best kisses ever!

4. The best kiss ever was the kiss Paul and I had over the altar in the Salt Lake Temple just after we were married. I knew that it was the beginning of a great life, and I wasn't wrong!

Not over the altar, but close enough!

Places I'd Rather Be right now:

1. Midway, UT

2. Galilee, Israel

Does anyone recognize the two cute girls with me in this picture? (Mindy and Kristen - check my sidebar)

3. Lake Powell

4. Bear Lake, UT/ID

Now I get to pick 4 other blog buddies to do this!

1. Marcie

2. Sally

3. Sue

4. Shawni

Only because I think they might actually do it!

Summer Recap!

I know this is long overdue, but I have been having picture issues. We are going to be converting to a Mac soon, so hopefully I can get everything organized and working well. Am I crazy for going from a PC to a Mac after all these years? Anybody done it? Any advice?

Anyway, it was a fun crazy summer, and most of it was spent in Utah. I spent a CRAZY amount of time putting together a family video for my family reunion. I got about an average of 4-5 hours of sleep a night for about 3 weeks straight. I'm shocked I didn't get sick. The video consisted of over a thousand pictures and went for an hour and a half. I hope everyone thought it was worth it. It was really fun to see the video with the whole family and remember how great it was to grow up a Poelman.

The best part about it was being with my whole family for the first time in YEARS!! I think the last time we were all together was just after Ella turned 1, so 6 years ago. I have the best family and am so grateful for each of them and what they have taught me.

I don't know where all the pictures went from Paul's family reunion. There were some great ones, and now I can't find them in the mess that is our computer. We were able to have both family reunions on consecutive weekends, so we were grateful to be able to catch up with all our siblings and parents in the same trip to Utah. We feel so blessed to have our favorite people also be our family. We love hanging out with each other, and I learn so much from everyone.

The boys with their homemade bow and arrow sets that they made with Dad in Midway! Paul and I have already decided that we will have a house there someday. There aren't many places that make me feel the way Midway does. It feels so real, a little slower pace, and helps me focus on what's really important.
Sweet Ella with adorable cousin Bailey who she hadn't seen for 3 years!
Nora loving the 13th hole of the Homestead Golf Course! The whole motley crew! This was about the best we were going to do with a group that big. I don't think anyone was remotely happy to be there......what we don't do for posterity!!Me and my fabulous family. My Mom and Dad are in front and then from L to R it is Me, Brian, David, Brad, Heather, and Shauna. I love these people so much!! I had so much to look up to and aspire to become.

Of course our kids couldn't get enough of cousins, boating, and grandparents. They are already counting the days until we see them again. I'll end with some random fun photos of the summer! Ella and her cousin Sarah "surfing" on the tube! No, they are not connected to the tube....DARE DEVILS!!Max and his buddy Spiderman at Wal-Mart. He has to go and give him a little "hello" each time we go.......which is much too often!

The wild and crazy pirate boys rise again!!

What time is it?

Today is the day of the Premier of High School Musical 2!! Aren't you excited?!!?!!

We are a family of High School Musical Fans! We have been counting down the days to the premier of High School Musical 2 and now it's here!! I am so sad that I will not be able to watch it along with the family as I am in Utah for a friends wedding. (enjoying every minute of it!) I was thinking of trying to convince them to not watch it until I get home, but that was just selfish. The kids think it's so great that 3 of their 4 grandparents graduated from the very East High School where the movie was filmed. Go Wildcats!! (The real East High is the leopards)!

Here is a picture of my Mom in her East High sweater. This is not during her High School days as she is shown here with my four of my older siblings, but it was the only picture I had access to that showed her in the sweater. Fun Huh!!

How did it come to this?

As I was cleaning up the toy room the other day, I noticed the "weapons" pile getting bigger and bigger. When I saw the final line up I was a little ......hum......repulsed? I new my ideal thought of having a "weapon free home" was down the toilet a couple of years ago when everything was somehow turned into one by Jack. Then came the gifts from others. I thought to myself, "this isn't a big deal", they are just using their imaginations....that's good....right?! I'm not so sure now, but am at a loss of what to do. The boys really do play well most of the time, and are mostly fighting the "bad guys", but there are plenty of times when swords hit more than each other. I've also had the great pleasure of seeing Max point a toy gun in a visitors face and say "say goodbye" and pull the trigger! Oh yes, mine is a home of peace and tranquility! I sometimes wonder what people think is gong on here. So, what are your thoughts/suggestions about toy weapons? If you are going to tell me to get rid of them then give my your advice on how to best do that without making them even more enticing than before. If you think they are no big deal tell me that too!! As I've stated before in previous posts, I am open to opinions and not easily offended! Bring it on!!

First day of School

Can you tell it was a bright morning? Do you notice Ella's new sassy short haircut? (I had been begging her to let me cut it for months! Thank goodness cousin Sarah in Utah had just cut hers and inspired Ella to do the same! Goodbye low side ponytail - Ella's favorite)

Dad with his big Kindergartner on the first day of school!
He was so excited and so ready for school!! Isn't he the cutest thing?

We have been agonizing over the decision of what school to send the kids to. I was not prepared when we moved here to have so many choices. Where I grew up, everyone in the neighborhood went to the same school, end of story. It was great and I think it built a great sense of community. Well, here there are public, private, and charter schools galore. There are probably a half a dozen or more elementary schools represented in just our neighborhood.....arghhhh! Well, Wednesday was the first day of school and we had to make our decision. We decided to send Ella and Jack to a great little charter school less than a mile away. We love that they use the Spalding method for reading and writing, and the Saxon Math. We also love that it is a small, quiet, quaint little school with lots of families that we know. The kids seem to really like it and I feel like we made a great choice. Here are some pics of the kids on the first day. They were not cooperating much and were complaining of the bright sun in their eyes! Ella started 2nd grade, and Jack is in Kindergarten.

Proud to be an American!

This is not usually my style, but this one brought tears to my eyes!

President James E. Faust

Looking for a great movie for date night on Friday? Put this at the top of your list! I loved every second of this film and I'm not even ga ga for Matt Damon!!

Good Reads!

I just LOVE this book!! I highly recommend it. The writing is simple yet so profound in it's description of the common choices in each human life. It explores the complexity of rich vs. poor, right vs. wrong, and really gives a sense of the social and political culture of the time. The thickness of the irony in this book really makes you stop and think about where you set your heart. Sometimes the things we set our hearts on are the very things that can be our downfall. Being a Pulitzer Prize winner I have no hesitation saying that everyone should read this book! Of course I read this book! I was so excited for it to come out. I will say that I am very happy with how it all turned out. Before reading it I wasn't sure how I felt it should end. If you haven't read it and want to, don't read the next few sentences. In one way, who would want Harry to die, in another, is it just too cheesy that he escapes as the grand hero? Well, I feel like Rowling got it just right! It is a children's/youth book after all, and they got plenty to think about without losing the hero. Hooray for Harry!

No, I didn't get an advance copy or anything. I will have to wait until tomorrow like everyone else to read #3 in the Twilight series. Of course school does start Wednesday so I might have some higher priorities until then, but at least I can have it in my hands starting tomorrow. Is anyone else excited about this book? I will admit I didn't like New Moon as much as Twilight, but I thought in some ways it was more real. Not that Vampires and Werewolves are real, but the fact that Bella discovered a true friendship/love for Jacob and the complexities of where you come from and what you value.

Could everyone comment please and tell me some of your favorite books. I'm always looking to expand my library! What are you reading right now? What is the best book you ever read? What is the most disappointing book you ever read? Why do you love to read? That should spawn some comments right?!

Probably The Best Quote EVER!!

This has been on my fridge ever since I saw it at my cousin Shawni's house. I think it really sums it all up well.

"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us...If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers."--Gordon B. Hinckley

Calling All Music Lovers

I am I am calling out all bloggers to give me your favorite running/motivational tunes. This post is not a call out to runners only. I really need to kick my training for the St. George Marathon into gear (first Sat. in Oct) and figured I'd start with one of my favorite things....MUSIC!! I am trying to compile some great running tunes for motivation. So, here is where you come in. Everyone who reads this needs to comment and leave me at least five of your favorite motivational tunes. If your a runner GREAT! If your not, GREAT! I want ideas from EVERYONE! Remember that I will be running for just about 4 hours, so I will need a lot of tunes to keep me going! Don't be chintzy!

Feeling a Bit Overwhelmed!!

I woke up this morning exhausted by the dream I had throughout the night. I dreamed that I was on a coast somewhere and was informed that a tidal wave was coming. For what seemed like an hour I was panicked trying to figure out what the best thing to do would be. Finally I decided to try to get into a tall building as high as I could get. I remember thinking that it would be packed with people and that I was probably too late. Next thing I remember was I was in the building watching the waves get bigger and bigger, and the water levels get higher and higher. All of the sudden the building I was in started swaying back and forth and I was thinking it was going to snap and crumble. That's all I can remember.

I woke up at 5:30am unable to go back to sleep and decided to go for a long run since it gets too hot to run here after about 7:30am. All I could think as I was running was that I wish I had Joseph of Egypt here to interpret my dream. Then, I realized that the dream was just illustrating everything I've been feeling for the last couple of months. It has all just been magnified since I've been home from my month long excursion to Utah. I have so much to do and so much I feel I am licking in. School starts next Wednesday, and I haven't even decided what school I am going to send my kids to!!!!! I've always thought of myself as a really level headed, calm, rational, organized person, but I obviously have these feelings of impending doom, and being overwhelmed. Anyway, my point in posting this is that I will have to ease back into this blogging thing after my long absence. I have SO MUCH I want to post, but SO MUCH I have to do. I'm still working on laundry, mail, and returning phone calls from the month I've been gone. Please forgive me and don't give up on me. Who knows, maybe blogging will become my escape and help me get through the next few weeks.

Some of you may have realized that the name of this blog has changed. I am trying to be a little more secure, but really don't love the private blog thing. I am going to try it this way for a while, and if I still don't feel good about it I will have to make this blog private. If I do that I will make sure to leave an email address for you to contact me if you want to be allowed on the blog. For now, please come by anytime, and LEAVE COMMENTS!!!!

One more great You Tube Clip

My Cousin tipped me off to this video of the person who ended up winning Britians Got Talent. Very inspiring....I love people like this.

On the Road Again

This is a picture of me and my brother Dave in our good ol' van getting ready to take the annual trip to sunny AZ from Utah when we were kids. This was in the day before seat belt laws, and all were generally lax about car safety protocol. We would take out the back row or two of seats in the sweet van and lay out our sleeping bags (me and my 5 siblings). Of course the clam shell luggage carrier would be placed on top of the van for the trip. My parents would transfer us from our beds to the car while it was still dark, and we would hit the road. Once the sun was sufficiently beating down on us through the windows and we made our way out of the sleeping bags, we would entertain ourselves with card games, reading, coloring, road games, etc. All of this while sitting cross-legged on the floor in the back of the van. Sometimes I would make my way up to the front and perch myself on the cooler that was sitting between my parents two front seats. I loved sitting there on my "throne" and talking to my parents as we drove. I remember one time my brother and I lifted up one of the floor mats in the back and looked through a small hole and we could see the road speeding underneath us. Good times.......GREAT TIMES!!!

Well, I leave this morning to go up make the reverse trip up to Utah for a few weeks. I am so excited...for the Utah part I mean. I will be driving by myself with the four kiddos....no I'm not smoking anything.....actually it might help if I did (just kidding Mom). Really I will just make it up to St. George today where my Mom is, and then make the rest of the trip in tandem with her to SLC. Wish me luck! Actually, I will need more than that. Send me prayers....lot's of them!! We did finally break down and purchase a portable DVD player for the trip. I have been wanting one for a few years, but we had never pulled the trigger. Under these circumstances I felt justified.

It will be really nice to get up to the perfect SLC Summer weather. I have to laugh at the "Heat Wave" headlines where it talks about how Idaho is in the triple digits. I'm sure for people not used to it it's sweltering, but we got to 115 on the 4th of July, and we were outside for a good bit of the day. Granted we were on a boat, or in the water, but we survived. I can honestly say that I don't love it, but I can totally handle the heat. The fact that I can wear flip-flops year round more than makes up for it in my book! I'll be checking in from the Promised Land periodically, so don't forget about me!! Have a great Sunday everyone, and don't forget to pray for safe travel!

Over The Rainbow

A friend of mine emailed me this clip, and I couldn't resist posting it. I was in tears by the end. I guess that's not a suprise for me because I'm an absolute cry baby. After watching this you must download Eva Cassidy's version of the song, it's a dream! You can listen to it first on my playlist!

glumbert.com - Connie's Got Talent

Table dancin'.......rated G!

Nora's new favorite pastime! Any table will do, but having a centerpiece sure makes it more enticing!

Crafty Re-kindled

I had been taking a hiatus on all things crafty due to travel, girls camp, and the general unruliness of my house. Now that I only have 49,999 things to do I thought, "I'm ready to make more baby gifts." Note to all those who read this: If you are pregnant, you will want to establish a relationship with me, or rekindle one. I love giving baby gifts!!! Don't ask me why! I'm horrible at birthdays, anniversary's, and pretty much everything else, but once I get that birth announcement there is no stopping me! Not that my gifts are any more special than anyone else, but isn't any gift great? Anyway, I thought I'd post a pic and description of the latest gift givings.

Onesies and thank you notes.

Step one: Iron-on transfers......possibly one of the best inventions ever. Kristi on my sidebar has many a project using these beauties, as does Jenny. Jenny knows the true meaning of personalization and creativity when it comes to the transfer paper (see her post: Iron-on Palooza)!

Step two: Great Clip Art. I am a complete novice when it comes to this and have relied heavily on my favorite clip art artist Amy Dott. You can buy her clip art here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (any of you good mail label makers...I must know your secret) I also would love some fun fonts. I have never bought any, but would be willing to.Just a regular travel wipes container you say? Oh no! Just close and.............

Voila! An adorable addition to any purse, bag, glove box, etc. It almost looks like a fabulous clutch! I must give credit for this one to my friend Sally who saw these at a boutique and bought me one. Being the "FAKE" crafter that I am (I specialize in copying) I couldn't wait to make my own.

I was going to post pics of the burp cloths, but I have a lot more work on those to do. I'm trying to get a little more creative with those than in times past. Now, if I could just figure out the monogramming feature of my sewing machine it would be GREAT! My machine is a bit too advanced for me. I'll post a pic when I finish! Last but not least is a cute (way too easy) bag to put everything into. I often try to make one of these for the siblings too. It's not fair that the new baby gets all the gifts!

So, for all you pregos out there, here is incentive to comment! These fab gifts could be yours!

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