No progress expected or noted. November 20, 2009

Had my 37 week visit with my midwife today.  Got the ole cervix examined.  ANNNNNNNNNNNND nothing.  She’s expecting Baby O’Briant to take quite some time exiting the building.  And frankly, I’m ok with that.  As long as he does not poo in his incubator, he can chill for a while longer.  Though I’m sure my dad would love his first grandson to be born on his birthday, that probably won’t be happening.  Nor will Baby Obie be born on his own expected birthday.  Learned that my midwife won’t be inducing labor until at least 9 days over the due date go by.  I am going to have to figure out how long it is safe for him to stew in there past the magic 40-week mark.  Nine days/plus sounds like a bit much, no?

At this point, the husband and I have discussed at length what to pack for the hospital (more or less, it is me saying “Honey, we should probably bring this right?” “Yes dear.”).  We’re following some crap list we found online and customized it to reality. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated at this point.

When Fiona Apple comes to town… October 5, 2009

The most incredible singer of this generation has finally come back into town after a lengthy hiatus following the 2005 release of Extraordinary Machine.  She has been missed.  After having Tidal and When the Pawn... on repeat for so many years, one begins to pine for new material.  Luckily, Miss Apple hasn’t let us down.  This past summer, Fiona Apple released a cover of Cy Coleman’s “Why Try to Change Me Now” that echos her memory and signature.  And thank god for it.

Preggo Picture @30 weeks, 3 days October 5, 2009

Trying to keep this body looking good while the little ones grows and grows.

Head start on Thank You’s October 4, 2009

Got a few baby showers coming up, which hopefully means I’ll have a lot of reason to be thanking people.  In light of being extremely bored without darling husband here, figured now is as good as time as any to get started on them.  Went out and bought some new stamps (American Crafts Stamp Collection in Ginger) and chip board (K&Company Actopus to Zelephant adhesive borders) to make these bad boys originals in respect to the previous batch of cards I have made.

Color Inspiration #48 April 7, 2009

These color inspirations are ridiculously hard considering I don’t have to actually color card stock.  I’m doing as best as I can.  Even though this was a little last minute, I realized I hadn’t chipped in my offer.  So here it is.  Not so proud but I had to do it.

More cards + awesome recycled envelopes! March 25, 2009

Instead of spending money on some oddly shaped envelopes to send invitations in, I used pages from old Bride magazines.  They are wonderful places to find nice glossy images with great color.  YAY RECYCLING!

Some of the delicious invitations for my 21st! March 24, 2009

This is just a sampling of the invitations I’m sending friends and family for my 21st birthday.  I’m a fan of some of them, but not all.  These are cuties though.

Kudzu Review Submissions March 24, 2009