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