mirror mirror on the wall!

So I finished up and delivered my friend Cindy her wedding present. I refinished a mirror and monogrammed it with her new last initial. I purchased this mirror at goodwill. It was white. first I painted it brown and it looked terrible.

Then I painted it a champagne color. The picture makes it look gold, but it isn't.

Then I used my vinyl cutter to add the frosted glass monogram.

Ta Daaa!

I love my vinyl cutter! here is margaux's toy bin.

Looking forward

We are so looking forward to the long weekend coming up. I feel like we have been going going going and I’m looking forward to some home time. I’ve got quite a to-do list prepared and if I get a few of the items on that list done, I’ll be a happy momma.

I’ve been trying to get together some ideas for Margaux’s first birthday coming up in July. I’m really trying to not let things get out of hand. I started with a guest list, then I looked at it and freaked and re did it. Part of me wants to invite everyone and their mom to celebrate my sweet girl, and another part of me realizes she’s not going to know if we even had a party or not. Therefore, I shouldn’t make it an adult party more for me and my friends. I’ve decided to invite a couple friends with kiddos, some close friends, and the grandparents. And honestly they don’t even have to bring any presents. My house is small and Lord knows the child is not in need of anything. The past year with her has been the best gift ever!

Funny Family

My friend Cindy got married a week or so ago at another friend of mine's house. It was a wonderful backyard wedding (despite the cold and rain). I made her flower girl dresses and her birdcage veil. It all looked great. However... she could have worn a white trash bag as a veil and looked stunning. Here is a picture of her veil.

And also a funny photo of the family. I had tried to get Margaux to wear the chicken beak, but she was not having it!

my little addiction... to crafting.

I led a craft night with some girlfriends last week and had a fun time. My friend Amelia was really nice and let us meet at her house. I definitely did not haveenough room for us to spread out to do the craft. We made colorful summer wreaths. The fabric was super bright and we embellished with felt flowers, buttons, and ribbon. I think we all had a good time. The decoration on the wreaths can be changed out easily and I have one I have changed out numerous times on my front door made out of burlap. Here are some of the girls from the groups post on their blogs. FRAN and MARY.

I'm not sure what we might do next time if the girls are interested in doing another crafty night, but I have few more ideas banked.

Speaking of crafty things... here is a picture of a few of the things I've made lately.

Ice Cream Cone Tee for size 24 months

One of my bestest of friends is having a baby in June and here is the quilt I made her. This picture was taken right before I finished it up. Of course my friend cried when she opened the present!

Can't wait to meet baby Elyza!

Another gift for Elyza. A personalized toy bin.

Fabric flower pin for Elyza's mom to wear at her baby shower.

Grandpa!

On Mother's day I made it a point to snap a picture of Margaux with her Grandpa! So glad I did because they are cute! In fact, Grandpa kept her all day for me while I worked one day last week. Nannie had to go to work and Grandpa came through. They had a wonderful bonding day, just her and Grandpa!

Happy Mother's Day

This time last year I didn’t feel much like a Mommy on Mother’s Day. I was still pregnant and felt that I had not yet achieved that title. I had wanted for so long to be a Mommy. I bided my time to finish college and then law school and then to pass the bar exam. I was happy, yet jealous of my friends with children and loved every moment of snuggling with theirs.

I was right in my assumption last year too. I had no idea what all was about to come. Now I’m a Mom. I’m truly a Mom. Out of all that school and all that I’ve done, I have to say I’m proudest of Margaux. Everything about her, her snuggles, smiles and giggles light up my heart. Matt was playing with Margaux in the floor the other night and I asked him if he wanted another one. Of course he said yes. I asked him if he still wanted three (which he has mentioned before). His response... that honestly he'd like four but knows I wouldn't be on board for it. Your absolutely right bud! FOUR! Nope! not happening! absolutely not! never in a million. NO.... No.... no! Two yes! any more will have to be evaluated after number 2.

I struggle with guilt on a regular basis that I’m not doing enough for her. That she isn’t getting all that she needs from me. And fear that I’m not doing a good job. Who knew that sweet baby I gave birth to last year was accompanied by so much guilt? As soon as I had her I wanted so much to do everything right. Sadly being a first time mom, I had no idea what right was. Or that the fact that right/perfect didn't exist. It took awhile. A long while. Hell... maybe I'm still trying to realize that.

I try everyday to be the best Mommy that I can be. Tears well up in my eyes every time I think about all the hopes and dreams I have for my child. I want so much for her be a vessel in which I can place all that is good in me.