A Gi-nor-mous THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Oh girls...how do I ever begin to thank you for the way you have blessed me/Jack/us with your priceless, beautiful gifts??? I am overwhelmed by all the love and the amazing, incredible gifts...you're generosity and talent has me floored and as soon as I get a chance I will be posting official thank yous and lots and lots of pictures of everything...life is a little bit crazy right now, and I need to fill you in on the details of that as soon as I get a spare moment. Hopefully soon. But thank you, I love you each. So. Dearly.

{Sweet Little Packages}

Good Morning Precious Ladies!

So this is going to be the post that keeps getting added to. :)

I will post the sweet gifts that have arrived here at my door, just WAITING to get to Chelle and be loved.

Loves to you each!

~Minta

• Jessica's "Little Monkey's"....
• Wendi's darling hat...
• Lisa's Darling Picture....
• Ashley's baby legs...
• Jessica's Sock Monkeys...
• Leslie's nursing cover, burp cloths, and taggie blanket...
• Sarah's hat and booties....
• Andrea's knitted sweater vest...
• Courtney's Special gifts......
• Amanda's darling soft shoes and more.....
  
  Are all here safe and sound and ready to go!!
  I will be delivering these darling gifts to her on Saturday late morning/early afternoon, as long as everyone is fine with that. After the week-end is over, I am sure you will get the biggest surprised thank you!
  I will be taking pictures, so you will not only see her expressions but also maybe even a tiny little model wearing and enjoying some of these sweet things.
  I can also make aquick desert for her to enjoy..... any suggestions?
  
  I just want to thank everyone for your participation in this special event. I know it was not my idea and I did not participate in starting this sweet venture, but I know that the ladies who did would love to thank you as well.
  
  So for us all, to us all, THANK YOU! I just know Chelle will be blessed beyond words.
  X's and O's, Aminta

{The Sweet little Jack}

So precious is he that has made his fathers heart melt into nothing but sweetness, his Sweet BIG sister into a singing/snuggling/giggling girl, and his Mommy a sighing, completely head-over-heels, MOMMY OF TWO....

Thats right, precious little Jack Dawson. Bundle of sweetness and melt-your-heart beautiful.

Remembering you like this........

And now, in honor of YOUR birth darling baby boy.....

We welcome you!

Beautiful Sister...... So in love with her very own Jack.

for those who haven't heard

check facebook... the long awaited Jack Dawson arrived and he is squishable. Im sure you all already know.. but just wanted to make sure!

{Updates on dates}

Hello Ladies!! :)
So I was thinking on the week-end after this.... and if they are able to, they want to drive over for the wedding.
IF they do make it, I will be throwing her party then.... as long as everyone is alright with that.
So, if you are still needing to send your gifts, and want them to be given with all the rest, please send them to me ASAP.
I would more then likely be giving them to her the morning before the wedding.
I am doing hair for the wedding, and hope to be done and with her for an hour or so before hand.
Anyone have ideas???
Let me know what you think and how you feel.
I know everyone is anxious to get their gifts to her, but if anyone wants, I can drive over in a few weeks and throw a bigger one.
Anyhow, let me know!!!
Loves, Minta

question

anyone mind if I pretty up this blog a bit, I was going to use some of there maternities.....??

mission accomplished

The baby quilt is all finished!
Washed and dried, all soft and wrinkly.

(the front)

I hope you guys don't mind, but I am going to go ahead
and send it to her before little Jack comes.
I have a couple things in her box that she needs before and right after he comes.

(the back)

And I would love for her to have his quilt,
to use if she needs it, for when he is born.
My favorite 1st pictures of Sadie~Rose are of her
wrapped up in or laying on
the beautiful quilt that Chelle made for her.
I have hopes of her doing the same.

I will send another little something to Aminta
to include in the big shower.
You guys don't mind, do you?

{finished product}

I finally have pictures of Jack's wee church vest. I had to rip the neck out about four times before I got it right, but it was definitely worth it. When I look at it, it reminds me of Chelle:) And when I thought about what kind of button to put on it, the only thought in my head was that it had to be red! So here is the finished product:

This is always so much fun:) I hope you all are having a blessed day!

Change of plans....

Hey!

I got a call from Chelle this morning. She had an appointment with Tonie, the mid-wife, this morning. YAY! Tonie thinks that she is more then likely going to have this little Jack a bit early.

Honestly, I think this would thrill Chelle. She had Annabelle three weeks early as well. So it would not be a surprise. :)

And, she has been wishing that Jack would show up early for another reason. David's brother (lol, yes, our brother-in-law) is getting married on the 9th of May, and as you all know, Jack is due on the 7th. Plus the wedding is about 400 miles away from where they live. So this has made Chelle sad that they could be missing this.

Well, as a result, Chelle may be overwhelmed.... or maybe even in labor..... when I planned to head over. So this holding off is a good idea.

I will talk to Fairlight and we can try to plan for a different time. I am thinking that perhaps we could play it by ear.

Have everyone still send the gifts as early as possible, and when Jack arrives, then we can plan for two-three weeks after that.

If he comes early enough, they will be coming to Idaho for the wedding and I could just snatch her for a few hours over that week-end.

Fairlight, Katie or I can keep everyone posted!

Loves to you ladies, and thank you for being so flex able!

Minta

{Shower Ideas}

I was talking to Chelle today.......

And she seemed maybe a tad bit overwhelmed. I am wondering if perhaps we should hold off until little Jack comes.
Thinking that it might be a bit more enjoyable for her. Right now she has all of these other things on her mind. And she has had ALOT of company. You know two girls week-ends, and un-expected younger brothers and such.
I was wondering what the rest of you ladies thought?
Loves,
Minta

Packages all dressed up...

Hi Ladies!
I have my goodies all done for Chelle and Sweet Jack. However, I have no idea when and where to send them...help?
I can't wait to see how this all comes together. Such fun!

Sarah :)

ready for the mail....

finally had some time to bust out the sewing machine during naptime today, and i was able to finish up my little projects for chelle and jack and annabelle. i hope to box them up and get to the post office monday or tuesday but thought i would share some pictures first! :) the balls are three different sizes...the smallest jingles a wee bit, as it has a pouch of bells hidden inside, and the mid-sized one crinkles. the shoes...well, you've already seen those (and leslie...here is the link, sorry it took so long to get it posted! here is another one...very similar). and, finally, a soft dollie for miss anniebelles! i can't wait to send these off, and oh what a lovely day it has been ignoring the messiness and enjoying some craftie time!

So excited to send these off for Chelle!!

I just wanted to quickly show a few things that have been recieved/made and OH how I am getting so excited to send these off for our dear sweet friend!

I have been recently informed that the plush blocks that I had ordered for Chelle on etsy are to arrive very soon!

I've been looking in my mailbox everyday as if it were a treasure hunt!

I am also in the middle of working on the most ADORABLE little Big Sis shirt for precious little

Annabelle!

I am so so so excited about that!

And as soon as that project is done I am going to try to quickly sew up a little journal cover for Chelle.

Above is the passi clip, from Fawn and Finch that was on her favorites list!

It is the most darling thing ever!

And last, but not least, here are a few photos
of the dipey/wipey case I made, inspired by the very creative and talented KT, from a darling little purse/pocket book that she made for me during one of our swaps.

I am so inlove with the design, besides from carrying with me everywhere I go, practically, that I decided to sew the case similar to it.

Here is a not so good peek inside.

A little better?

Can't wait to see everyone else's photos of all the beautiful things in the making!

Late start...

I have been following along and reading all the posts. You are some of the most talented ladies I've ever known in my life! Such sweet sweet gifts you've all made. I hope you guys don't mind that I'm jumping in a little bit late. I've been working on my gift for a while, but it still isn't finished yet.

When it is done, it will be a cute little church vest for sweet Jack. Not quite as practical as some of your gifts, but when I saw the picture, I just had to start knitting. It was so charming. And since our lovely Chelle is so charming, there is no question that her wee lad will inherit the same qualities!

I will mail it out as soon as we get home from our trip and i finish the neck and arm bands! Thank you ladies for the daily dose of inspiration I get from this site when I visit!

sweet Leslie + our little scrappy journal!

Hello!

First off, a little Leslie update: As of this afternoon, she is still waiting for answers. Hoping for some tests and bloodwork and visits to specialists to explain some things, but nothing definite yet. I know she appreciates all of your prayers + emails so much. Thank you!

Next, I completely forgot to tell you how the delivery of Chelle's scrapbook went! I'm sorry! She was so surprised and excited and blessed! She loved it so much. She couldn't believe that we pulled it off behind her back- hehe, little does she know!! Seriously though, I think that it was such a great idea to give it to her early- I really believe that she thinks it is all she is getting from us! Yay! Jacy + Jess, I told her that you were going to be sending your pages straight to her. If anyone else would like to send some to her as well, just let me know and I will email you her address.

Leslie has all the photos from the big reveal on her camera, so I am sure that she will share them when she gets the chance. I am hoping to write my own little blog post about our weekend together tonight. It was such an amazing, special time. But you all were definitely missed! Hopefully someday we can have a big old blogging crafty weekend together- wouldn't that be the best?

How are all your projects for the shower coming?

xo

update on Leslie

Hey girls,

Chelle just sent out a couple of more emails about how Leslie is doing. We are hoping to talk to her today, but as it stands right now- she had a rough night but is at home now. Praise God! One of us will update more as soon as we hear anything. Thank you so much for praying!

I love you!
xo andi

please pray!

Dear sweet friends,

Some of you may have already gotten an email from Chelle, but just in case, I wanted to make sure that you all knew what is going on with Leslie right now. We had the sweetest weekend together. Seriously, so amazing. She is such a beautiful person and it was the best thing ever to be able to spend time with her in "real life" and get to know her better.

But while we were together she developed some new symptoms and after seeing her doctor today, has been admitted to the hospital for some issues concerning her heart. The plan earlier today was to admit her this evening and just monitor her for 24 hours, but she ended up having to be admitted sooner because she was having severe chest pain. Right now there are no answers as to why she is feeling the way she is- as she put it, her doctors are "scratching their heads". But she told Chelle and I to go ahead and share all this with you- I know she would appreciate your prayer support so much!

Thank you all for loving her so much! If you are interested in sending her flowers at the hospital, Chelle is organizing a little something to hopefully get to her tomorrow. And of course Chelle + I will keep you posted on what we hear!

I love you, dear friends!
xo

monkey time!

Two little monkeys sitting on my couch...All stitched up and ready to move into Chelle's house! Mean and green and just in time for St. Patty's day. :) Little Jack's monkey has the polka dots. And I couldn't resist making a best buddy girl monkey with strawberry spots for Annabelle. I love that so many of you are thinking of big sis...I know it's going to be a big adjustment for her when Jack arrives! Can't wait to wrap up this little duo and drop them in the mail.

Hi Ladies! Just wanted to let you know that I ordered this picture from Chelle's "wish list" for her today...

I should have it by late next week. As soon as I receive it I will send it along to you, Aminta!
btw - I love all of the gifts you girls are putting together and I am getting very excited for Chelle! I think she is going to be thrilled!!!
Love - Lisa

I promise pictures are coming!

I am so bad about posting pictures!
Of everything!
I do promise that they will be coming soon.
Get this...BOTH of my camera batteries have died :(
And BOTH of my chargers are lost :(
I'm so sad!

I have finished the diaper/wipe case as of last week and I am inlove with it!
The passy clip came and is OH SO ADORABLE!!!
I found the cutest little t-shirt for darling Annabelle and did a little decorating to it.
I didn't make the dead line for the scrappy journal, so I will be mailing my pages directly to Chelle, so that she can just insert them in herself...hope that's okay! :S I actually went ahead and stuck in the mail box last week sometime and when I saw the mail man had already ran, I decided to take it out and work on it a little more since it was so pittiful looking :( I really needed more glue sticks and paper so I got them today:D
And I am STILL waiting on a little tag/softy block that I ordered from etsy...if all else fails, I can just mail it to her later on.

I can't wait to share pictures...even if I have to purchase a new charger...someday my life will be less chaotic and I will be able find things because they are in their place lol

Love you girls and I am SO INLOVE with all the things that have been posted/created/made/bought...so so cute and Chelle is going to love it all, I am so sure.

Hope you girls that are going to meet Chelle this weekend have a very safe trip...know that I am praying for your safety, hoping that you have tons of fun and envying you all at the same time!!!!

LOVE YOU!!!