Celebrating BABY "S"

He's sweet,
he's cuddly,

he's their first,

and we needed an excuse for a party!

so a baby shower was born!

It was fun to have everyone over.

When I say everyone I mean my whole side of the family.

Which isn't much.

10 adults.

4 kids
and a newborn
2 dogs.

and a little bit of mayhem.

But what we lack in numbers

we make up for in LOTS of fun!

As it was a mixed shower we played only 1 game.

wouldn't want the guys to lose interest

They loved it!

even the men folk!!

so here it is.

There are a number of questions pertaining to the new parents

and the baby.

All the answers are the name of a candy.

I bought 25 candy/chocolate bars.

displayed them on a tray and let everyone

study them for 1 minute.

took it away and then handed out the questions.

I'm not going to say there was no grumbling.

there was.

and that there were no hints given.

there were.

but all in all a complete success.

Here are the questions I used and there candy bar counter parts.

(You could probably come up with more

or different ones to suit other themes

but you get the idea.)

1. what ____ said when he found out ___ was pregnant? (Skor)

2. What did ____ change when she first became pregnant? (Eat More)

3. Cost of diapering a baby? (DoubleMint)

4. Umbilical cord... (Twizzlers)

5. How big was ____ when he/she was born? (Foot Long)

6. Epidural... (LifeSavers)

7. Preemie... (Runts)

8. 11 pound baby... (Whoppers)

9. Triplets... (3 Musketeers)

10. Poop-y diaper? (Tootsie Roll)

11. What dad does when he sees baby looks like him? (Snickers)

12. Chubby Baby... (Rolo)

13. Baby's first drink? (Milky way/Milkfuls/Milk Duds)

14. What mom felt like the first time she bathed baby? (Butterfinger)

15. Girl's name? (Baby Ruth/Sweet Marie)

16. Hours of sleep parents have gotten since baby arrived? (Zero)

17. What baby needs lots of? (Hershey's Kisses)

18. Twin boys names? (Mike and Ike)

19. What daddy feels like now that he has a baby? (Mr. Big)

20. What no parent wants their children to be? (Nerds)

21. What you fear when you walk around the highchair? (Crunch/Crunchie)

22. Boy's Name? (Oh! Henry)

23. Where mom and dad walk when baby won't sleep? (Halls)

24. What baby is not? (Cry Baby)

25. Gifted toddlers? (Smarties)

At the end see who got the most right.

Then everyone gets to take their choice of treat off the tray.

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And what did I give to this new baby??
Well I did end up making one fabric baby block.

It was 6 inches square and I added teethers and rings to it that I had salvaged
from another baby toy destined for the trash.

REduce, REuse, REcycle!

It was super easy to put together using this tutorial

and it took less than an hour start to finish.

I even snuck in some bells when I was stuffing it, for some extra sensory development--or just to make it sound it pretty :)

My mom did the handsewing to close it up because she's just better at it than I am!
thanks mom!

Welcome BABY "S"!

What a week!

In a way,

I sure am glad it's Monday and we can start fresh!

So here it is,

my week in a nutshell....

The Mother Ship landed and brought with her the

MOTHERLOAD!!!

(more on this later)

We went to visit the new baby in the family

--BABY "S"

Did a little shopping at the Sally Ann

(got board games for the kids 50 cents!)

Went to a funeral

--very sad for everyone involved

(more on that later)

Had a family baby shower at my house!!

FABULOUS!!

(will share more soon)

Had fish n' chips and ice cream sundaes

Nana's treat!!

painted our nails and drank cherry limeades,

sat on the porch and read.

Celebrated Bubby's soon to be Birthday!

(thanks mom--and Fisher-Price!)

Fun family bike rides.

Watched "Amazing Grace"

seriously recommend it!

Mom left this morning to go see my bro and sil

and of course BABY "S"

Of course we're all sad,

but all good things must come to an end.:(

And we'll see her again in August.

This time on HER turf!

Can't wait!

Drive safe mom!

p.s.

I did a little sewing too....

THE MOTHER SHIP HAS LANDED

Excuse my absence but...

SHE'S HERE!!!

My mom arrived on Sunday and here it is Wednesday.

I know you haven't heard from me--but...

do you know my mom?

Oh you don't?

Trust me--poor you.

She's been playing with the kids

and we've been gabbing and

she's even helping me with my quilt along!

Well more tomorrow.

Have a great day!

We're off to see my sweet new nephew---

and no..

the fabric blocks are NOT done :(

I make a MEAN PIZZA!

When you hear homemade pizza you don't think

"oh yum! I'm SO glad we're NOT getting delivery!"

But my pizza?

Well, who needs delivery?!

And it ain't no Delissio!

I remember my brother whining one time when I mentioned

that I had made homemade pizza for dinner,

until he tried it.

Let's just say he ATE his words.

*grin*

Would you like my recipe to try it out yourself?

Well you'll need a BREADMAKER.

I know you can do it without--

I just don't know how to convert it.

If you figure it out,

let me know.

You see,

my pizza dough recipe belongs to Black and Decker

(it was a recipe from my machine cookbook)

But I think I do it just right to achieve the ultimate in

thin crust yumminess.

Basic Dough Recipe:

1 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp white sugar

2 tbsp margarine

4 1/4 cups flour

2 tsp breadmaker yeast

Put them in the bread maker in the order written.

Be sure the yeast does not touch the water.

Set machine on dough setting.

Wait around for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Take dough out and cut in half.

yes, I said in half.

This recipe will make two 16" thin crust pizzas.

What do you do with the leftover dough?

put it in a freezer bag and freeze it.

(it thaws in about 2 hours on the counter)

Want a thicker crust?

Use all the dough.

Or make a smaller pizza.

Shape dough into a round ball.

Roll out dough on a slightly floured surface

with a floured rolling pin.

Transfer to a 14" - 16" pizza pan.

Tug gently to the side, pinching up the dough to form a crust

against the lip of the pan.

Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce onto base,

or more to taste.

Sprinkle with 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella.

Decorate as desired.

This is where my 4 year old gets in on the action.

Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes.

YUM!

Down to the last crumb!

He's a CLEANER!

You know Mr. Clean?

yeah.

The bald guy on the commercials?

The one with the earring?

mmm hmmm....

Well he lives in my house.

I know aren't I lucky?!

Only....

Except he's not bald -- he's blonde.

And no earrings --

but he is tall and has a cute butt!

*giggle*

I married a Dutchman and I DO recommend it.

He cleans like no one I've ever known.

And the sick part is he likes it!

He likes a clean house.

A tidy home.

He can't go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink

and we can't leave a mEsSy house over the weekend because

"no one likes to come home to a mess"

and it's TRUE.

It's nice to live in order.

I do believe he is somewhat...

shall we say...

anal (read as compulsive)

--but in his defense--

I think it's genetic.

Regardless,

he vacuums, dusts, cleans the floors

and at this very moment

before he sits down to enjoy his book

he is swiffering the house.

It's a near nightly routine.

And where am I?

What am I doing?

Sitting on my butt

surfing the net and

eating chips.

Yeah this is the life.

Now don't get me wrong,

this isn't the ONLY good thing about the Dutch...

they also know how to make a mean dessert!

p.s. I LOVE my husband.

In fact,

I *BIG PUFFY HEART* HIM !!

and we all know that that kind of love is saved for only 2 things...

husbands

and MODA FABRIC!

*big smile*

Thank you QuiltHome.com!

Have you ever been there?

Where??

QuiltHome.com

I never had.

*blush*

But I will now!

Terri at Sew Fantastic was sharing her gift certificate

to QuiltHome.com with one of her readers.

Soooo generous.

That's the kind of girl she is!

And so

like any other self respecting,

fabric hungry,

scrap hoarding,

addicted crafter....

I entered.

That's just the kind of girl I AM!

Well...

I didn't win.

but then...

I DID!!

My choice of 1/2 yard of fabric!

hmmm....

(decisions, decisions)

FIGGY PUDDING please!

Thank you QuiltHome.com!

And thank you Terri!

That's what little boys are made of...

It's a BOY!

On Monday we received news that my brother and his wife

(he married one of my best friends forever)

delivered a sweet baby boy into the world.

With thanks to the LORD!

Oh! Sweet really doesn't describe HIM.

"What are little boys made of?

Frogs, and snails, and puppy dog tails,

that's what little boys are made of."

So with this little poem in mind I'm off to find some

froggy, snails and puppy fabric....

hmmmm....

snails?

wonder where I'll find that?

Any ideas??

We're having a family shower

in my home next Saturday.

I'm hoping to have some fabric blocks

made by then

using this tutorial.

I want to spell out his name...

7 blocks

that may be alot of blocks...

Wish me luck!