A little bit crafty

So, I helped throw a baby shower for a friend, & I was in charge of decorations. It was a big shower, so I was determined to not spend a ton of money...but I still wanted it to be cute. I'm really excited with the way things turned out bc most of the things I made for the first time!

This is the centerpiece for all the tables & each table setting.

 Close-up of the centerpiece. I made it from 20 circles cut from various coordinating scrapbook papers.

 Close-up of the napkin rings & chocolate bar favors. Part of the advice card is on the left.

 Close-up of Chocolate bar.

 Diaper Cake! This turned out so well. I have never made one, & this was a big one! There are 104 diapers, 3 stuffed animals, 2 lotions, 2 baby bath, 2 pacifiers, 2 toys, 1 diaper cream, 1 baby book & name blocks. (The theme was based of the Baby Presley's nursery, which is the Jacana Animal print. It is such an adorable theme!

I didn't get any pictures of the "cravings" table, which included lots of sweet & salty things. Making all of these things was lots of fun, & I found several neat ideas that I didn't include bc there just wasn't time or space. Maybe I will get to do more showers or events soon!

Baby-proofing....AH!!!

I'm overwhelmed with baby-proofing! I can't even begin...well, I have been crawling around the entire house on my hands & knees, but that just makes me worry more. I've heard so many horror stories, especially from Rylee's OT. I'm sure all parents worry about this stuff, but most people don't get to hear stories about 1yr olds that have asphyxiated on a peanut shells & are not doing the things my 8 month old (w/CP) does! So I reiterate, AH!!!  I think I will start by making a list (from my hands & knees, of course.) Oh man, I'm starting to freak just thinking about it. I'm pretty sure I'm going to need new carpet next year from the 2 or 3 times/day vacuuming I will be doing.

Ive been doing some crafting, lately. When Rylee 1st came home, I started making bows. Some of them were WAY too big  for her tiny newborn head, but not anymore! I made her Easter bow too. It's probably my favorite one to date. Of course, it was huge, but that's the way I like them. Rylee doesn't really care for them, but I just keep putting them back when she pulls them. That may seem silly, but I don't care. I do (or did) hair, & I am making NO apologies! :)

This past weekend was a good friend's bachelorette party. It was so much fun, & I really enjoyed getting to spend some quality time with such a great group of girls. Donna, Rylee's OT, keeps telling me to make sure I have my time. I try to do as much as possible with friends, but sometimes it's hard. So this weekend was a chance for me to enjoy myself w/o worrying about what I need to do or get for Rylee. Josh watched her, so I knew she was in great hands & I was able to focus on having fun. I have to give my hubby some props. He is an amazing father &, although he doesn't do things the exact way I do them, he really does cover all the bases when I'm not around.

This weekend was alot of fun, & I still havent recovered from the late night (or the blister from my heels.) I was, however, reminded of how great my friends really are. Whether we talk everyday or once every couple months, they have & (hopefully) always be a major part of my life.