Not A Lot to Say

Actually, just not a lot of time to say anything. But we went home to see the fam and for Tabitha's baby shower last weekend and I have pictures to post. This is also a prompt for Tabitha/Lindsey to post pictures from said event because I no longer have facebook and I haven't seen any other than my own...and I only took a few.

First, a tiny celebration dance because I made A's on all three of my tests Thursday!! YES! I was seriously stressing, so this brought on a mountain of relief and allowed me to enjoy my weekend away.

Also, my dear friend Jami Lyn accompanied me on my visit home which made it much more enjoyable...for me, at least. Of course, who really enjoys a nearly 12 hour round trip drive? She did have a good time once we got up to Chatsworth though, and since that was the bulk of the trip I guess it was a good one. We also did a teensy bit of shopping (because it was 90 here in Tville and 66 when we got to Chatsworth and we didn't have sub-arctic appropriate clothing) and spending money is always fun in my book.

So, without further time wasting, pictures from the weekend:


Jami Lyn and I playing in Hobby Lobby. Not sure why this is the ONLY picture of us from the whole weekend.




Annie and I point to fetus Rayne.  




All hands on deck! I find it remarkable that I can hide that much of my body behind Tab's--yay pregnancy!




Lindsey, mommy times 2! I have no idea how she does it, I'm lucky to take care of my 24-year-old self.




I still can't believe this is real life! I feel like we just started driving and BAM! Tabitha is a mom!




Mom wanted a picture of the first time Tabitha's belly has ever been bigger than her's.

 Well, that's it in a nutshell, all of the pictures I took at the shower. I do think it went VERY well--props to Tab, Lindsey and Cindi for that--and its quite easy to see that Baby Rayne (though I prefer to call her Fetus Rayne since that is what she technically is at the moment) is incredibly loved already! Congratulations Tabitha! (and Ed)

Side note: If one more person tells or asks me if I'm next, I'll probably blow up. Mainly because if I am next it will be an act of the Lord, the only one who can counteract my preventative measures. I'm working very hard to be the oldest mother at the preschool, thank you very much!

XOXO,
Hannah

Keep Calm...

...and carry on.

My sweet Momma sent me a necklace with this lovely gem on it to wear during nursing school as a shiny reminder to do just that...keep calm and carry on. I love it! The back of the necklace says It's Nice to be Nice (Try It)....and I'm not sure what kind of hint that was, but I'll try to keep it in mind too. Thanks Momma! I loved getting this little surprise in the mail and I love wearing it because it reminds me to be more like you--way more chill and less neurotic. Today I'm feeling like Patty Positive (or a Positive Patel, as Tyler would say) so I think it just might happen.

In school related news I am currently BEGGING my advisor to give me a book list so I don't have to spend the $1002.07 that the bookstore charges for "Nursing Bundle." I called the bookstore yesterday to beg for the actual titles and/or ISBN numbers of the books and they told me they didn't have them. Seriously?! You realize you're the bookstore, the store charged with ordering books, and ordering said supplies requires the use of a title, publisher, and ISBN number. I know you want my money, but it turns out I don't have much so I need to order my books elsewhere. They didn't care. So I have now frantically emailed my advisor begging for a book list that I have offered to come in and copy down myself. Could we all pray for that, please? It'd surely save me lots of cash if I could order books that aren't spankin' brand new.

I've also applied for a scholarship so the waiting game begins now. Nothing like waiting til the last minute! At least I didn't procrastinate like crazy on my own, the school didn't leave me much choice.

Last, I don't have drugs in my system, tuberculosis, or syphilis. Thank You Lord! I was terrified of a false positive, because we all know how my "luck" is! My teeth are also good enough to start nursing school. Not sure how your teeth could fail the "dental physical exam" but I'm still glad to have passed it. I managed to find a dentist that I really like in the process, so I'll consider it a win. Hooray for good teeth, a healthy body, and dropping lots of money for no reason! YEA college round two!

In other news, I made some DELICIOUS treats last night for my hubby while he was at open house looking adorable in his shirt and tie. He's quite dreamy. After 12 hour band camp days last week and pre-planning this week I thought he deserved a treat so I made him one. Cake Batter Truffles! They're nothing short of divine! I found the recipe on a lovely little blog while I was blog-hopping yesterday, so I will share it with you: click here! It was remarkably easy! I would've posted pictures but mine were straight-up ugly looking. I'm not fantastic when it comes to melting chocolate and dipping other things into it. They were still scrumptious though! You should be warned that they are incredibly sweet, so you probably just want to eat one. And maybe another one a couple of hours later. If you make them let me know how you like them!

I've also been making tons of bows in my spare time for sweet baby Rayne. I am so ready for her to get here!  I don't want her to come too early, but if November would like to hurry up and get here so I can meet her that would be grand. And I promise not to attempt to steal her away from her parents. Until after graduation. Once I have a stable job all bets are off. So hold her tight, Tab:)

Well kids, that's about it. Time to blog-hop some more and hopefully find some more yummy treats to make. Confession: I only like making sweet things. Nothing healthy...ever.

XOXO,
Hannah

For Tabitha (and her beautiful baby girl!)

Hello all! This blog is specifically for Tabitha + Baby Mac, but you're all welcome to look as well. These are pictures of bows and things I've made for other babies/baby showers. Ignore my slightly greasy hair with roots that need to be taken care of.

All of my bows for Briley's shower! Some are doubled in case of pig tails:)

Felt flower with buttons in the center...look familiar Christa Faye?

Tiny ladybug clip made using handles from a gift bag--so resourceful!

LOVE this one!

A little big for baby, but she can grow into it!

Blue glitter! Makes an awful mess, but its adorable.

This one might be my favorite! Made using the ribbon from my bouquet at Tiffany's wedding!

I added this one because it gives a clearer picture of the tiny ladybug barrettes

My first diaper cake! Smaller than expected because its made from itty bitty preemie diapers! I think I'm going to add some pacifiers and maybe some sort of topper to dress it up a bit!

Baby gifts for sweet baby Eli! Hopefully Jules doesn't read this because we're not taking them to her until tomorrow!

Try not to judge, I'm a work in progress :) Excited for Baby Mac's shower & for HER to get here!

XOXO & Hopefully More Baby Crafts to Come,
Hannah