Looking for my next project....

So, out of the loop. Well, it's on to the next project. In the meantime, enjoying one beautifully crafted little creature at home.

SAHM

No matter how many times he wakes me up at night or how many onesies he goes through in one day or how much he fusses or how many diapers he loads up -- he is my little boy.

perfect.
precious. pure.

Work in Progress.

Finally, got back to sbing. I started to miss finding little scraps stuck to my sock or eyelets on the bottoms of my sandals. Take a looksie at the latest. Remember... still not finished.

Also, went on a DATE last night! Hubster and I were able to leave the baby with Nana and Grandpa while we went to the movies. I also was able to convince him to see Nights in Rodanthe. There wasn't a dry eye in the house!

Enjoying the Giraffes

New Arrival

Seth Gabriel Oliva

7 lbs. 4 oz.

Tuesday, September 23rd

5:30pm - felt some cramping Are these pre-labor contractions?

6:00pm - started to time the "contractions" This is definitely the real thing

7:00pm - steady flow of contractions every 5 min. One right after another!

8:00pm - wondering when to call doctor, some bleeding Have I dialated?

9:00pm - contractions remain 5 min. apart, intensifying Ouch!

10:00pm - begin to prepare to drive to hospital Load up the car!

11:00pm - arrive at hospital What do you mean I didn't pre-register?

Wednesday, September 24th

12:00am - not dialated, no admittance I am not opening at all?

1:00am - back home, hard contractions every 5 min. Double ouch!

2:00am - strong pains, pacing the house How do I get through this?

3:00am - strong pains, bounce on excercise ball Remember this is just the beginning!

4:00am - strong pains, more bleeding I guess I won't rest at all tonight...

5:00am - strong pains, practice relaxation methods with husband Breathe in.... breathe out....

6:00am - leave for hospital "Honey, I'm taking you NOW!"

7:00am - 2 - 3 cm. dialated, admittace finally, some progress

8:00am - asked about epidural Is this really happening?

9:00am - set up in delivery room Call mom and dad

10:00am - parents and brother arrive Still trying to get through those pains

10:30am - epidural ((ahhhh.......))

11:00am - shivers from epidural, ((still ahhh.....))

12:00pm - aunt arrives, take a nap actually got some shut eye

1:00pm - 6 cm. dialated "And you are doing this all on your own..."

2:00pm - doctor comes by "You are doing great!"

3:00pm - 9 cm. dialated Wow, he's almost here

4:00pm - will deliver within the hour Really?

5:00pm - epidural runs dry What do you mean it's too late for more?!

5:30pm - baby delivered naturally Now I know the true meaning of labor!

surprise

What remarkable people the Lord has placed in my life! Last night, we had Taco Night at the Paper Niche. It was delicious!!! Tammy cooked... yum! I was working on some pages for a Baby Book for Seth when I was suddenly presented with a card from all the lovely ladies at the Niche. Krista and Leah even had some pages ready made for my Baby Seth Scrapbook! (photos to come!) Such a blessing! I cried and prayed and thanked the Lord on the way home.

Please excuse the fuzzy photo... this cts is driving me crazy!

My mom is throwing me a very small shower this Sunday, just family and a few friends. Here's a lookie at the favors.

Take out animal print boxes were purchased from Oriental Trading Company.

Book for Shenilla

I really enjoyed making this book. I can't wait to see what Marcia fills it up with -- I'm sure it will be oozing with love.

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