Family of Hatchlings: Keeping Busy

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Keeping Busy

So, since it looks like I'll have to be patient a little longer before this internship-thing is decided (I'm not complaining. Really, I'm not.), I've been keeping happily busy with baby girl things...it's been a GREAT distraction. (And, just for the record, I LOVE my boys, and being a "boy" mom. I've just always wanted to have at least one girl to do girly things with every once in a while. Truth be told, I love having little boys around, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Phew! Glad to have that off my chest!)

Anyways, yesterday, for my birthday, Matthew and I hit the fabric and craft stores for supplies. This is what I'm making:

These shoes:
You can find the pattern HERE.

This blanket:
I always crochet a blanket for my babies. You can find the pattern HERE.

And this dress:
You can buy the book HERE.

I'll post pictures when I'm done. I'm excited!!

And, for those of you have been waiting with bated breath, don't worry, I'll continue to keep you updated on the internship situation :)

9 comments:

Kristen Mackrory said...: Such cute things!! How fun to start making all of it. And Happy Birthday. Sorry I missed it! I hope you had a wonderful day! Shopping for cute, fun things is a great birthday activity.; June 4, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Suz said...: Those little shoes are adorable!! Can you teach me how to crochet this next year? I learned the very basics (like the chain stitch) when I was 9 and I would love to learn how to actually make something! :); June 4, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Fowler family said...: Oh, those shoes are to die for! What adorable little girl things! Someday, someday, maybe I'll get myself a girl and revel too. How fun!; June 4, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Lhone said...: You put me to shame. I didn't even buy Brittany pink sheets. Poor girl.; June 5, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Ben and Summer said...: Just linked to your blog from the MBASA emails. Congrats on the girl! That is so exciting. I LOVE the shoes, you are so talented! Even though I'm not supposed to be spending time blogging, I couldn't help but read every single one of your boy's quotes on the sidebar. HILARIOUS! Our little girl is just starting to say cute stuff like that, and we're having a boy in Sept, so I'm glad that boys are so fun! CUTE family and blog! Good luck on the internship and can't wait to meet you:); June 6, 2009 at 7:03 AM
summer said...: Congratulations! I know how you feel - I truly love my boys, wow they make life exciting! And yet, having a girl - I love the things that we do together that are more for the girls...I'll admit it is fun and nice. I know everyone is happy with the genders that come, but I also have given thanks that He sent me one girl! I can't believe you and the many things you do - those projects are darling!!; June 6, 2009 at 9:48 PM
summer said...: oh and HAPPY {belated} BIRTHDAY! May your birthday wishes come true and that your year is full of wonder and great surprises!; June 6, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Claire said...: You are so cool, Heather! :o); June 7, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Candida Marie said...: i just started working on my crocheted baby blanket too! i had to make a pink and blue one last time, so this time all i have to do is replace the pink.; June 18, 2009 at 11:31 PM

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Funny Talk

Driving in the car:
Mom: "Look, there goes a firetruck!"
Matthew: "Yeah, they're going to go wash the fire!"

At the Doctor's office:
Matthew: "I don't want any sticks!"
Mom: "Sticks?"
Matthew: "You know, STICK!" (pretending to poke himself in the leg)
Mom: "Oh, you don't want a shot?"
Matthew: "No, I want a shot."
Mom: "What?"
Matthew: "You, know one of these." (pretending to lick a lollipop (they always get one after shots))
Mom: "Oh, you mean you want a sucker, but no shots?"
Matthew: "Right!"

Watching Survivor:
Matthew: "Look at that awesomest!"
Mom: "What?"
Matthew: "That thing with all the legs."
Mom: "An octopus?"
Matthew: "Yeah, an awesomest."

Contemplating his lack of funds:
Matthew: "I need a credit card so that I can buy some money!"

Reading a book about animals:
Matthew: "Ew!! I don't like stunks!"
Mom: "Skunks."
Matthew: "Whatever they are, they're stinky!"

At the Doctor's office:
Little Boy: (He only speaks spanish, and was showing Matthew and Ethan his orange) "Naranja."
Matthew: "Orange."
Ethan: "Apple! Apple!"
All three boys: (Looking at each other, totally confused.)

I'm not sure what this is in reference to:
Matthew: "Yuck, bacon is NOT for cows!!"

While running errands:
Matthew: "Mom, I wanna get you a flower for Mother's Day."
Mom: "Oh, that's really nice of you!"
Matthew: "Yeah, don't forget to pick one up while you're at Wal-Mart."

Rebecca, the boys' cousin, when she found out that we would be living with Grandma and Grandpa Hatch for the summer:
Rebecca: "They are so lucky. Grandma and Grandpa always have cookies!"
So true Rebecca...so true

Trying to sing the song "You Can't Take No For an Answer" from the movie The Muppets Take Manhattan:
Ethan: "...na na cake for dancers..."

After a Primary lesson on where our food comes from:
Matthew: "Did you know that crackers are made of weeds and flowers?"
Mom: "I think you mean wheat flour."
Matthew: "Nope, it's weeds and flowers."

Pointing at a BYU student walking to class as we go pick James up from school:
Matthew: "Hey, do we know that guy?"
Mom: "No, I don't think so."
Matthew "Hmmm." Still trying to figure it out, "Doesn't Robb have that face? Oh, and those sunglasses?"

Riding in the car:
Matthew: "mumble mumble mumble, okay mom?"
Mom: "What did you say?"
Matthew: "mumble mumble mumble, okay mom?"
Mom: "What did you say?"
Matthew: "Mom, do you need tubes in your ears?"

Discussing the dinner menu:
Matthew: "What are we having for dinner?"
Mom: "Chicken fried steak, snowsnap peas, and mashed potatoes with gravy."
Matthew: "What is gravy?"
Mom: "Scrumptious deliciousness."
Matthew: "I don't know what that means. What color is it?"
Mom: "Brown."
Matthew: "Ew. I don't eat things that are brown."
Mom: "You eat chocolate. Chocolate is brown."
Matthew: Eyes lighting up. "We're having chocolate for dinner?!!"
Mom: "Um, no."

Talking about his cousins:
Matthew: "How come Brittany and Brandon have four kids in their family and we only have three? That's not fair."
Mom: "Would you like another brother or sister someday?"
Matthew: "A brother, but not a sister. I'm afraid of girls."

Running in from the garage:
Matthew: "Last one in is a rockin' egg!"

Singing the BYU fight song:
Ethan: "Rar-rar, rar-rar-rar, Rar-rar, rar-rar-rar, Rar-rar, rar-rar-rar....Gooooooooooooo Cookies!!!!"

Holding up the Seagull Book add:
Matthew: "Look what Jesus sent me!"

While playing:
Matthew: "I miss Justin when he's taking a nap."
Mom: "Aw. You do?"
Matthew: "Yeah, I like his face."

In the living room playing with a toy airplane, after we had just dropped James off at the airport:
Matthew: "The good news is, we're coming into Salt Lake City. The bad news is, we're crash landing." Drops the plane on the floor amid screams for help.
Mom: Thinking, "I sure hope not!"

Talking to Daddy while eating breakfast:
Ethan: "I lost my hiccups. I really need to find them!"

While hanging out:
Matthew: "When are you going to go to the hospital to pick out our new baby?"