I can’t count how many times in the last two weeks I have said, “I’m so glad you’re on the outside now.” After a few false alarm trips to the hospital and five days and nights of contractions (some mild, some not so mild), our sweet baby girl arrived on…
BvB Battle Update 3: Four Week Countdown
We’ve hit it, guys. The Birth Month. Midnight has struck and this late night post marks thirty-six weeks, meaning four weeks left. August 31st is just around the corner, though theoretically Baby HG2 could decide to hang on a bit longer into September. We shall see. Photos for the…
BvB Battle Update 2: The Third Trimester
Uhhhhhh…. so it’s been a little while since the previous Brother vs. Belly Battle Update, and I’ve gone from a Peekaboo Belly to a Big Ol’ Belly. In the many weeks that came before this latest round of BvB photos, we were delighted to find out that Baby HG2…
The Brother vs. Belly Battle
When pregnant with your second child, there’s always the debate of whether or not to do belly pictures. The side by side comparisons are fun, and it’s good to keep up traditions for each of your kids, but it’s hard to find the time (and motivation) to do a weekly…
Happy Valentine’s Day, 2013
Time Hysteria
Did you know the word hysteria originates from medical disorders attributed to women caused by “disturbances of the uterus”, and is further part of a class of ailments that afflicted women, involving the movement of the uterus throughout the body (if this both intrigues and disturbs you, read on here).…
All We Know Is: He’s Called The (Baby) Stig {Part 3}
To finish our final episode of the three-part Top Gear UK Appreciation Series, I present to you one of my latest projects: The (Baby) Stig! If you missed the previous posts, check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Based on The Stig from the British television show, Top Gear UK,…
Behind the Seams: Making The (Baby) Stig Costume
I’ve recently been posting about the H-G’s love of Top Gear UK. (Feel free to read part one, part two, and part three if you need to get caught up!) Here’s how I made the costume, though please take note: this is just a costume inspired by The Stig, but is…
ROAR! I’ve Got a Tie!
I’ve gotten a HUGE kick out of making these Dinosaur/Dragon Hats, and Tie Onsies! I’ll be mild on the commentary this time, and just stick to the pictures. Dinosaur Hat! Round 1 of Tie Onesies Rehearsal Dinner Tie Wedding Tie Round 2 of Tie Onesies Baptism & Dedication Tie Fiery…
Zoo Poop & Other Nashvillian Adventures
Out for Breakfast in Nashville We recently took a trip to visit my mom and step-dad down in Nashville, Tennessee. While on the way down, we swung by my maternal grandparent’s house – known as Grumpa and Grandma Barb in our family – to introduce them to Quincy. Boy, was…