A Little Love For The Front Door...

For the longest time now I've been wanting to make something to hang at our front door.  You know, to make it a little more happy and welcoming.  It was so very boring and blah, especially living in this apartment building - everything just looks the same!  The other day I was so bored out of my mind (and didn't feel well) so I decided to finally tackle this project.  I just used up some things that I already had laying around for this... because I really needed to get rid of some fabric/yarn before I go out and by new stuff... which I'm actually going to do today.  ;)

I think it turned out pretty nice considering I was just using up old stuff I already owned!  I can't wait to make more of these wreaths, though.  After making this one, my mind was racing with endless possibilities! 

Just add some ribbon on top, hang it on our front door... and I think it will definitely brighten things up a little bit.  It's already making me happier!  :)

Sunday Grill-Out & Pregnancy Update!

I love Sundays.  And I love spring time!  And today was a perfect spring Sunday.  Sunshine, naps, running errands and driving with the windows down, spending time with my loving husband, and grilling out!  Today we went out and picked up a few things for the nursery, like some more picture frames and a few wicker baskets.. and my husband couldn't resist picking up (another) very cute Korean stuffed animal.  :)  And tonight we grilled out.. mmm, some of my favorite meals are ones made on the grill.

My husband grilled some pork ribs and we also had some fresh green beans, grilled pineapple (my FAVORITE), and potato salad. My mouth is watering just thinking about it all again.  And we just had to pick up some IBC Root Beer and Black Cherry..

And OF COURSE we had dessert.. because nothing is complete without it!

Strawberry & Chocolate Cream Cheese Napoleon.  The strawberries were on sale today, so we snagged a bunch of'em!  This was a perfect dessert.  Light, airy, and delicious.  It's made with puff pastry, cream cheese mixed with some cocoa and a few other ingredients, and strawberries.  Top it with a little powdered sugar, and YUM, a perfectly easy spring time dessert.

As for other updates.. I absolutely CANNOT believe that it's May already.  Next month we will have our precious baby in our arms.  Last week we had our maternity photos taken by a very talented photographer.  I have only seen about 10 or so sneak peeks.. but so far I am loving what I see.  I just couldn't be happier about them and can't wait to see the rest.  :)

At our 32 week check up, heartbeat is the same as it has been in the 150s, but my doctor said my belly was measuring a little small.  So she sent me down for an ultrasound to make sure baby girl is growing the way she is suppose to be.  And she is!  I think she's just going to be a small baby!  She was measuring exactly at 32 weeks (actually, a couple days ahead... praying for her to come a little early!), and it was SO good seeing her again.  She has gotten so big since our last ultrasound at 20 weeks.  Doctor said she's head down and ready to roll - this mama is ready too!  Especially because my belly seems to get bigger by the day, and I had to order more maternity clothes the other day because I seem to have grown out of my other maternity tops, haha.



The nursery is getting very close to being completely finished - just need to add a few finishing touches.  I will be revealing the big 'nursery tour' soon... just 6 short weeks until I have to go stay up at the Army Post in Seoul, so I gotta get my butt in gear and get a TON of things done!

The Ripple Effect

So a while ago I started making a little blankie for my niece.  She turned TWO earlier this month, and I just finally got it sent out a little while ago.  A little late, but it was made with lots of time and love.  I think it's adorable.  And from what I know she likes the color purple.  :)  She has a purple big girl room, and she even told me I should name my baby girl purple.  Ha ha!  I love her.

Cherry Blossoms Are Bloomin'...

I love spring.  And spring here in Korea is beautiful (although my sinuses could do without the yellow dust!).  :)  I just have to smile when I see the beautiful Cherry Blossom trees all over.  The weather has been lovely the past couple of days -- still praying that it stays nice for our maternity photos on Saturday!!

 Those are just some shots of the trees outside our apartment building.. they're not quite fully bloomed yet.  I can't wait until my husband gets back from TDY so we can go on a walk and admire them all and I can get some better pictures!

Yarn Puffs & Cute Stuffed Animals!

I made these cute little yarn puffs the other day with some leftover yarn that I had - what a good way to use up odds and ends!  I absolutely adore them.  They remind of those dandelion puffs, you know, the white ones you used to blow as a kid.  I also had an old glass vase sitting around, and I decided to spray paint it white (spray paint is one of my good friends:).  A little bouquet of colorful yarn puffs... they are a lovely addition to the nursery!  And cost absolutely nothing for me to make since I had everything on hand already.  Love those kind of projects!

And the other day when my husband and I were at E-Mart (a store here in Korea) picking up a side table/book shelf, we saw some super fun stuffed animals.  I fell in love with the owl.  :)

 I will show more pictures of these things in their respective places in the nursery once it's completely finished.  My husband is gone on a TDY this week, so I'm going to try to have all the picture frames, etc, ready to hang so we can get those things up on the walls once he gets back.  And... our maternity photoshoot is this Saturday!  SO excited!  The forecast is rain, but we're praying it holds off... at least for the photoshoot!  :)

Just Some Baby Things

Things are getting done here and there in the nursery - not much longer to go!  I still have a few more projects I want to work on for the decor.  The other day I made a few puff balls...

They're super cute, so I'm excited to get them hung up.  I'll take a better picture when hubby gets them up.  :)  I think today we may also go pick up a small bookshelf to serve as storage/nightstand for her lamp.  I also need to find some wicker baskets, but I haven't been satisfied with what I've seen around here so I may just have to order online.

And the other day I picked up some more cute clothes (and I'm now cut off from hubby... haha.. he said no more!).  I bought 20 outfits, socks, and a cute little pair of shoes for $20.  Can't beat that!  Her closet is pretty full...

 

Once the closet is completely finished, I'll take a full view shot of it.  Those dividers I made are coming in very handy, by the way.  I'm just LOVING them!  

And how can you not love these sweet dresses that I bought just $2 each..

And teeny-tiny shoes...  I can't wait to see the cute little feet that fill them.  :)

Well, I'm headin' out to spend this beautiful spring day with my husband.  Not sure what we're going to do yet, but I can assure you we will be enjoying this weather.  Maybe some lunch, too!