Reflection.....

Some people don't know that April is infertility awareness month, and why do you ask that I chose this to be my post tonight, well I figure that since I feel truly blessed to be a mommy many people don't know that I suffer from infertility, PCOS and history of endometriosis, I had less than a 5% chance to have children naturally and thanks to wonderful break through's in medical science and infertility treatments I was able to get pregnant with my little munchkins. I know allot of friends who were not as lucky as me. One of my friends tried for years and then out of the blue she had a beautiful little girl years later... God is great sometimes when we least expect it we are blessed with little miracles in the form of meeting people, having prayers answered and sometimes being blessed to be a mommy.

My first little miracle B was born on May 26, 2005 it hasn't always been easy for him as he tried making his way earlier than he was supposed to but was able to hang out in the oven til 37.5 weeks. He was such an easy going baby from day one pretty much slept through the night I know I was super blessed, and he was such a ladies man. He had the biggest smile and I loved his deep laughter, when he was 15 months old we had the worst scare ever as he got really sick and was hospitalized in the fall of 2006.
 

           

 Before being admitted



my beautiful family fall 2006



Uncle Aaron with Brayden

But after some tests we found out he just had severe gastritis had to watch what he ate and he was back to his bubbly little self in no time. 

Look at that smile... He is so adorable.

In 2007 we found out that the fertility treatments we had started again once again blessed our family and we were pregnant again, unfortunately 8 weeks in we had a horrible scare and i began to bleed, I found out that I actually had miscarried C's twin but our little fighter survived and was holding Strong.

 I was put on bed rest my whole pregnancy as I was high risk for my last, As much as being on my back sucked it was so worth it.... I had the love of my little man and my husband and families support to welcome Baby C into this world on November 21, 2007 she was 3.5 weeks early

Our little Miracle

 Brotherly Love

Look at those smiles

 This is one of my favorite pictures they are so happy

I have to say that being a mom is the most rewarding job I have ever had in my whole life, I have been through so many ups and down more so than I had ever imagined C has been through so much in the past 3 years, but I wouldn't change any part of being there mommy.

her first hospitalization and surgery 5 months old

 Caleigh 14 months old

 Girls can be fire fighters too

                                                                         My little fireman

My Little Hero

So as we reflect through the years of all that our kids have over come, taught us and blessed us, Cherish each memory, moment and experience because not all woman are blessed to be able to hold there own bundles of joys.

I thank God every day for choosing me to be B and C's Mommy even though it hasn't always been easy he has a purpose in life for all of us and mine was to be there mommy, there advocate, there protector. God bless and I hope everyone says a prayer and takes a moment to reflect in there favorite mommy moments.

I cant believe that Ive been a mommy for 5 years but they are the joy of my life and I look forward to seeing what the next 20+ years has in store. I hope all of you have a great evening. 

 

Have you heard.....

Recently I was contacted by CSN Stores to review one of there fabulous products, so stay tuned for an awesome review coming soon, but in the mean time I wanted to drop a quick line and share with everyone a new website just recently launched called

This new store is a branch from the already existing 200+ stores that CSN offers. This opportunity is like no other as it is a website that hosts exclusive sales at 70% off some of the top brands and designers for your home. Don't miss out on some of the fabulous opportunities that Joss & Main offer there deals only last for a limited time and then new ones are posted. So what are you waiting for click the store link and check out there amazing deals. Happy Shopping.

Sewing Frenzy

I have been very busy the last couple of weeks working on Custom orders, and making sew many things for my little ones. We have all been under the weather lately it seams that the germs have set up camp in our house and as much as blogging is my passion I have had to take a few weeks off to get better. This week I feel like the Flu has attacked me once again, but figured I would take a quick moment and update you all with some of my latest projects and Share a little with my blogging friends. Sew what has everyone else been up to the last few weeks.

Custom Embroidered shirt for a dear friend

The back of the Birthday Girl Dress... I just loved the color combination we put together.

The custom first birthday hat How adorable is this....

Do you love the little hair bow... How adorable is this.... If you want more hair pretties like this check out Pickle Pie Designs

The most adorable first birthday outfit. The versatile twirl dress is the perfect little first birthday ensemble.

These adorable Hair Pretties are all done in the Hoop from Pickle Pie designs How adorable are these. If you have a moment stitch on over to pickle pie designs and check out all of her adorable embroidery designs.

This is a bag that I made for my self... I just loved the fabric and the way it all came together. There is a review coming for this pattern very soon. and more pictures of another bag I put together... So stay tuned

The Cell Phone Pocket

MY BAG

Custom Steelers Burp Cloth, I just loved how this came together... for their little Steelers fan.

Custom Burp Cloth, for some friends in the fire department, He is also a Harley fan... I love how this turned out.

The Back of the Custom Onesie for a baby shower I just recently attended the front of the shirt is underneath

The front of the Steelers Onesie that I made for a baby shower... I loved how it turned out, Check out Planet Applique for more adorable applique embroidery designs.

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The back of the blanket for a dear friend in the fire department, it is a monogram of her baby's name

Fire Fighter themed lovie blanket that I made for a baby shower for a dear friend who is in the fire department

A POO-POO Bag holder for my girlfriends baby shower... It has his initials embroidered across the ribbon

 A Little Irish Shirt for my little red for St. Patrick's Day! I just love this embroidery design if you like it too, go over to Emblibrary and get one today.

Sew I hope you enjoyed a sneak peak at what I have been working on in my sewing studio the past few weeks. I hope you liked the Shouts to some awesome companies and fellow crafters. Happy Friday... I hope everyone has a great weekend stitching up a storm.

Springing Forward

Sew WOW!!! I haven't been able to enjoy my new design in about a week or two as our house has been a little under the weather the last week, I was crafting last week and cut my finger so I put myself on restriction when it came to the craft room, and lets just say it looks like it... the projects are just piling up... but I'm better now and glad to be back to typing... blogging and sewing

Sew its March, where has the time gone its almost April which means spring break... Easter and my little mans 6th birthday are all right around the corner... I have been talking with the hubby to decide what to get little man for his birthday we have talked about toys, since he is thinking about a hot wheels party. We have been looking at Swing sets for kids at CSN Stores, and looking at maybe getting the kiddos some new outdoor toys maybe a Trampoline like this one.

Or maybe one of those bouncy house type things this one is awesome from kids wise

Or who knows maybe we will keep it low key and just set up our little pool like this one

There are so many choices but I know I still have time as his birthday is at the end of May but the way this year is flying by I'm sure it will be here before we know it. So if you are shopping around for some fun out door items for your kiddos don't forget to check out CSN Stores they have so many items to choose from.

NEW DESIGN

Im so excited, Its finally all done... So what does everyone think of my new design. Were you wondering how you could get your blog pimped out, well I have great news, Jessica over at




So Stylilized is amazing, she is a miracle worker, I told her a little about what i was looking for in the design, something that showed my personality, my love for my family, and my support to my everyday hero. I love love love how it turned out she asked questions thoughtout the whole process and i couldnt be happier how it turned out.

So a little about my new space... I almost cant stop staring at it, It not only shares my love for crafting, because we all know that Im slighty addicted to crafts, fabric.... defiantly fabric, embroidery, ummm lets see what else, cooking my family. I would have to say all and all Jessica rocked it out. She is amazing Oh and did I mention she does designs for FREE... thats right you heard me FREE... she just asks that you make a donation for her hard work and time... She is amaing so what is eveyone waiting for click on over to so stylilized and check her out... if you havent already sign up for her waiting list it is well worth the wait.

MAKEOVER COMING SOON!!!

Sew...... I have been busy working in the studio and cant wait to share with you all the fun things I have been working on... I think its the ADD in me because I have a million and one things going on at one time and just cant seem to stop. I love being crafty, between my embroidery machine going a mile a minute the sewing machine stitching up new things, the glue gun always on, and the cricut cutting up paper i have to say I'm one happy crafter.... But I wanted to share a sneak peak on the big new look coming to SHSC.... Jessica over at So Stylilized has been working so hard on my new blog design. She is amazing if you need a makeover she is your gal..... So here is a sneak peak I cant wait for you to see my new look the beginning part of next week..

Embroidery Samples

So recently I have been doing allot of embroidery, OHHHH how I love my machine, I have to say by far my favorite thing to embroider would be in the hoop designs or maybe I like applique, I'm not sure what my favorite is. I also have dabbled in some digitizing for our family owned landscape company and some other clients, I have added some examples below to share. I hope you all enjoy.

Digitized CFC for Green Cow 

 The cutest in the hoop design from Pickle Pie Designs

This birthday Badge is also from Pickle Pie designs, birthday dress i made for her 2nd bday

 and this picture is just a cute one that I couldnt choose. LOL

 This is an Applique design that I had and added the writing I loved how it came out

 For my big mans 5th birthday we had a cars theme

 This was the beginning stages of a bag that I made last year for the teachers end of year gift

 For my Good friend Megan, Because Every little Coast Guard Baby needs a cute burp cloth

 Baby Christopher's Poo Poo bag Holder and matching Burpie

 This is the cutest in the hoop design from Embroidery Garden. I just love how it turned out

Hope you all enjoy my sneak peek there is more to see but I figured I would be here all day.... Happy Wednesday everyone