Fun Things

Last Saturday we were able to attend a fundraising gala for Avery's school. It was a really fun date before the baby comes (in 2 1/2 days by the by). It was fun to dress up even though I was considerably more uncomfortable than I would normally be in my sassy boots. They had a silent auction. There were a lot of great items up for bid...most of which we could not afford. However, Avery had been telling me about this canvas they made in Art class and he really wanted me to get. I just told him, "we'll see" because I wasn't sure how much it would cost and if it would be something we'd have a place for. He said it had handprints of all the students in his art class, but I didn't imagine that it would look this cool. I love it! When I saw it, I really wanted it. I love the saying (from an Audio Adrenaline song) that his teacher painted on it. That pretty much sold it for me. :) You can't see it in the picture, but each handprint has the student's name written in small black letters. Avery's is the red hand right under "be your." The next morning when I showed Avery what we got, he started jumping up and down & screaming. He was so excited. That made it even more worth it. It was neat to talk about what the words on it meant. I pray that these words will sink into his little heart and take root.
2nd fun thing . . . I made this blanket last night for our 3rd sweet boy. I decided I needed a nice warm fleece blanket to put over the car seat or stroller. I wanted one to match his coming home from the hospital outfit....because that's just the way I am. I had made a couple of these before for baby gifts. It's a super easy, no sew blanket and I think it turned out pretty cute. I wanted to do a little embellishing so there was little bit of hand sewing, but altogether a really simple project.
I am getting antsy pantsy for this little one to arrive. I am counting down the hours practically. I am really trying not to wish the days away but it's hard. I am trying to just enjoy quality time with my 2 big boys and make memories. I know our life will forever be changed on Friday and will also get significantly more difficult. It's just a strange feeling knowing that I will hold that sweet boy so soon. It's really hard to think of anything else. This week is passing slowly! I appreciate any prayers you want to send my way! Pin It