The life and death of a cookie.

[DIY] IKEA ANTILOP highchair cover

 

I'm totally loving our new IKEA ANTILOP highchair, it's sleek, inexpensive.. but also pretty boring. So, I thought I'd jazz it up a little!

Using a (FREE!) pattern from BurdaStyle, I whipped up this little gem in about 30 minutes or so. I plan on making more since they are machine washable, easy and so fun! 

If you own an ANITLOP highchair and would like to make your own, the pattern can be found (AGAIN: FREE!) HERE.

Ta-da!

Story of my Life // #17

Today's topic is: favorite photo of yourself and why

This photo was taken in September of 2011, in my favorite place in the whole word.. Ocean Beach, California. Looking at this photo is bittersweet, because a piece of my heart will forever be left there. I miss the smell of the ocean, the damp air.. walking barefoot on the sand.. Watching the sunset from the cliffs.. Ahh.

It makes me homesick, but happy at the same time. I know we'll find ourselves back there some day :)

Liam's home videos

Story of my Life // #16

Today's topic is: Something difficult about your life and how you're working to overcome it.
We've relocated a few times in the past 2 years, and we might potentially be moving around some more due to some potential employment opportunities.. It's been chaotic, and I've struggled to really allow myself to feel "at home" where we are and to really settle in. Well, just recently I met some new mom-friends and have been attending play groups. It's been really nice to get out of my comfort zone, out of my shell, and to find people with whom I share common interests and lifestyles. I'm working on overcoming my social anxiety for the sake of Liam, because I really love the idea of him making friends and having people his own size to interact with :)

Liam and his new friend, Cas :)

Story of my Life // #15

Today's topic is: A Day in the life 

6:30-7:30  Awaken to this little guy smiling and giggling as he kicks me and pokes me in the face. Good morning!

7:30  Go downstairs, make coffee.  Liam watches Sesame street, drinks a little juice and we play with his toys.

10ish Nursing and nap time #1 for the muffin!  Once he's snoozin' it's craft time for mama... Sewing, jewelcrafting.. Cleaning..  pinterest.. 

11:30ish  Liam wakes up! Time for snacks and more playing.

3ish  Time for another nap! .. and more crafts for mama!

5:00  Awake! More snacks, juice, playing.. and usually a walk or a trip to the nearby park!

7:30

Time for a bath, and a nursing session followed by snuggles in bed!

8:00  Snooze-a-palooza for the muffin.. Then we usually make dinner, and just relax!  I usually take a bath, watch trashy reality TV and sometimes have some wine.

The end!

Story of my Life // #14

I'm wicked delayed in this challenge.. but whatever, I'm doing it anyways!

Today's topic is: Ten things that make you really happy

#01 - Liam, duh. Obviously.

#02 - My husband, Ky. I'd feel pretty lousy if I didn't include them at the top of my list. Wink, wink.

#03- Sushi. All day, every day. My all-time favorite is called the Ocean Beach roll and it consists of a Cali roll with baked scallops on top. HEAVEN. I literally have dreams about this delicacy.

#04 - Trashy reality TV. I'm talking Real Housewives, Bad Girls Club. Gypsy Girls. Intervention..

#05 - Pinterest. Enough said.

#06 - White chocolate covered pretzels. Nomz.

#07 - World of Warcraft. I'm a geek. I loves me some WoW. In moderation, of course.

#08 - Sewing. It's become really therapeutic for me. I feel zen when I'm prepping my projects, cutting my patterns and ironing.. 

#09 - Reddit. Yikes. I can literally spend hours and hours perusing.

#10 - Someecards. Because they passive-aggressively describe how I'm feeling.