CozyNest

Happy 4th of July!

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Random bits~

• Sara is smiling a lot lately, it's wonderful!
• I gotta buy some more film for my Holga camera- I totally screwed up my first roll.
• I jumped on the Twitter bandwagon.
• I really want to sew a couple shirts for myself- have the fabric, just need the time.
• I'm taking an online class about digital scrapbooking on Photoshop Elements. I'm kinda clueless with Photoshop. 
• I bought a couple prints from this etsy shop which I love.
• I'm in the mood for some homemade ice cream, I'm thinking about trying chocolate this time.

Have a lovely day :-)

Five Senses Friday

smell:  fresh basil in my new herb garden; neighbors grilling out; freshly mowed grass
taste:   Thai take-out for my birthday; chocolate cake; radishes from our garden; roasted asparagus
sight:   lilies finally in full bloom; a first smile from my baby; wilted flowers from the heat; a cardinal
sound: cute new baby sounds; neighbor playing electric guitar outside (ugh!); a snoring cat; old Michael  Jackson songs              
touch: opening a package from Etsy; soft baby skin; dirt from planting herbs; wiping sweat off my forehead- it's hot outside!

A little quilt for my little one. All the fabric is from Moda. I need to stop making these....

We finally have vegetables ready to pick in our garden. So far we have romaine and red leaf lettuce, chives and radishes. I made a Caesar salad with the romaine the other night and it was tasty. Love having a garden. We also have bok choy, but it doesn't look like the photos I've seen of bok choy. I don't like mystery vegetables!

One month ago we welcomed our little angel into this world. Wow, it feels like forever since I was pregnant. About 2 am the night before, I woke up and felt contractions and realized they were happening regularly. I thought that I would be really nervous when things would start, but I was amazed at how calm I was. After a couple hours of timing contractions and getting things packed I called the hospital. They suggested I wait a little bit longer, so we arrived at the hospital at 6:30 am. Long story short, we couldn't stay because I wasn't far enough along and "looked too calm and comfortable." We left and a bit later I went to my OB appointment which was already scheduled. My contractions were getting pretty painful. My doctor said I progressed to 4 cm and should go back to the hospital. I had been worried for so long about all the little things like an IV, urinary catheter, episiotomy, etc. They all really were not that bad. The epidural was fine too- I waited a while after they offered it to me to get it. Dumb idea, get it as soon as it's offered! Before I knew it, they told me I was ready to push. I couldn't believe it. I was sitting there watching Oprah and was somewhat relaxed from the epidural and I didn't feel ready at all. After a few hours of pushing and the help of a vacuum extractor, she was here! Overall it wasn't at all as scary as I thought it would be. My husband did such a great job, which made all the difference. I kind of feel empowered now having given birth. It was something I was always a little afraid of, but I did it and it was so worth it!

My little bear had her first trip to the park the other day. There were blooming lilacs everywhere, it was gorgeous. What a wonderful first visit!
My whole world is revolving around this little one right now, but hopefully I'll start posting more regularly soon.

She's here! More soon.....

I just love this time of year....

Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.
             ~ Rainer Maria Rilke