Hi everyone.... Remember me?

I just wanted to say hi and let you all know that once I start blogging again I will shoot out an email and let you all know-thanks for checking up on me!

I am going to try to blog more!!!

Hi Everyone,

I doubt many of you will read this as you have probably given up looking at my blog..seems like these days after working, taking care of the kiddo, making dinner, feeding Levi, giving him a bath, bottle, putting him down, cleaning up the dishes, packing lunches for the next day.... the only thing i want to do is jump in bed and shut my eyes....Blogging has DEFINITELY been on the back burner! But I have been checking all your blogs frequently, my dear friends! And you all have inspired me to get a writin'!

I have done a few things this past month that I am rather proud of!

1) I have started cloth diapering :)    (okay i still use disposables here and there but for the most part I am rocking the cloth)  I really really love it! It is a bit pricey to get started but I love the fact that I have not bought disposable diapers for about a month! Also, there is SOO much less garbage. I will tell you all about my cloth diapering adventures on another post.

2) I have made some of my own baby food  (carrots, peaches and peas). Talk about domestic ;)

3) I went on a tandem bike with my hubby for the first time last weekend! It was scary as can be to have NO control, but really fun :) A very good trusting exercise!

4) I learned to make authentic Mexican mole and green salsa.. YUMMY

5) Levi has learned to roll over! He also gives me his own form of kisses by trying to suck on my face ;) what a cutie!

I am not going to promise pictures very often, but I will try to at least check in once a week.. That is it for now folks! Have a wonderful day :)

Amy

Sorry it has been SO long!!

Hi Everyone :)

Sorry it has been so long! I have not had the time to sit down and write a posting. Usually when Levi sleeps I try to take advantage of that time and sleep too, cook, do laundry..etc. Then, when he is awake, he is eating, we are playing, or changing diapers..not much time for blogging in there.. But I do appreciate it that some of you have been still checking to see if I am writing. I honestly doubt that I will be writing many more postings in these next weeks. But I have been working hard on my project life book and once I get some time I will post those photos. For now, I am just posting some photos on facebook (i can do it right from my phone while breastfeeding..woo!)

Hope you are all well!! I will try to be better about checking all of your blogs too! Miss hearing about all of your adventures.

A few fun pictures of my precious little guy..

Walking in the front pack with dad at Manito Park

LOVE :)

Levi with Grandma Barragan

Just chillin...

Hanging out with dad after bath time... could my son be any more modest?? Look at that leg :)

xoxox, Amy

DIY Pom-Poms

I am so excited about this project because it didn't cost me a dime, it was not difficult, I was able to re-use old tissue paper, and it turned out so cute! I have always loved hanging pom-poms and have seen them in decorating magazines more and more these days. If you don't know what I am talking about, see below.

So, when I came upon this awesome post in pinterest (http://kellyhicksdesign.com/)  that showed how to make them I was thrilled! I had a ton of tissue paper from my baby shower that I knew I would never be able to use all of so I pulled it out of the cubbard and gave it a try. I am going to show you step by step of how I did it as I think I added some good ideas.

For medium pom poms fold about 6 pieces of tissue paper in half like so.

In order to keep all of the sheets together while I folded it in an accordian style I used paperclips on both sides.

I folded the tissue paper accordian style.

I used a thin piece of ribbon to tie the middle of the accordianed tissue paper stack.

I rounded both edges but cutting them (You may have to cut in several layers as they are a little think)

Fan open each side and start separating out the layes. Pull aggresively, but be careful not to rip the paper.

Play with it a little bit to make sure it looks even and round all over.

I used a paperclip hooked to the ribbon in order to be able to hang it up :)

Done! Wasn't that fun?

I am going to make a bunch more of these to hang in Levi's room :) I will post pictures when I finish that project.

Have a nice day folks!

Amy

Just keeps growing!!

Pics from 22 weeks to 38 weeks :) Kinda fun to see the progression!

(thanks to my co-worker Mollie who took most of these photos at work)



  

22 Weeks

29 weeks

36 weeks

38 weeks

Okay Levi! I think you are big enough and it is time for you to come out!!!! NOW!! Listen to your mommy!!!

xoxo, AMY

Scrapbook Layouts...

I had fun doing these with my friends Renae and Debbie this past weekend :) Always so fun to scrapbook with other people. I always get inspired by their creativity!
The following 4 layouts are from my baby shower and the final one is from my scrapbooking day a while back with my friend Debbie.

Have a wonderful day!

Fun with my Project Life Book...

Hi All!

I have been LOVING my Project Life book! Here are some pictures of pages I have done since I posted about it last time. (I apologize for not the best pictures, I am still learning how to take them while in their plastic covers)

These are all pictures from my baby shower :)

This below page is my "countdown until Levi comes" I try to write something positive about each day. Helps me not get so frustrated about waiting around... (I have completely quite a few more since I made this post. Today is day 12...

I will share with you some fun scrapbook layouts tomorrow :) Have a great day!

AMY

My hubby turns 25 today!!

Hi everyone!

My husband doesn't care about birthdays all that much, but I do :) So I wanted to post some pictures of my fabulous honey and tell him how much I love him!! Happy 25th Birthday Orlando Rene Barragan!! You are the love of my life and the best husband I could ever ask for!

Could he be any cuter!!??

Have a great day everyone!

Amy

Spring is in the air....

Hi All!!

I have not been good about posting, sorry! But I have lots of fun posts prepared for this week so make sure to keep checking in!

I decided it was surely time to take my winter wreath off the door. I mean seriously, the sun has been shining for about 4 days in a row!! :) I have become obsessed with Pinterest and found this darling spring wreath idea that I decided to copy.

My Inspiration: full details at

http://pattyschaffer.typepad.com/capture_the_details/2010/03/monday-make-it-spring-baby-grass-wreath.html

My Version:

I found the styrofoam circle for $4 and the green yarn was on sale at Joann's for $2.49. I then used some flowers that I had in my scrap stash to finish it off. I am very happy with how it turned out and it didn't take me more than 2 hours to complete! Welcome Spring!

Spring has Sprung!! :) (at least on my front door...)

xoxox AMY

I am sorry....

I feel like all I have been doing is complaining these days.. i'm so huge, i'm so uncomfortable, i'm so tired, nothing fits good, i feel so ugly, i want this baby out now, i dont want to go to work.... and on and on. Seriously, for those around me who have been hearing this I am really sorry. When I lost our first little baby over a year ago, I said to myself that I would NEVER be one of those annoying complaining pregnant ladies.. at least they had an alive baby in their belly! I remember hating hearing them complain because to me it was so selfish.. And now I have become a complaining lady! Anyway, I apologize to everyone out there for being such a complaining lady... that is why I loved this quote on Pinterest :) I am not going to guarentee that I wont complain anymore, but I really want to stay happy these next few weeks.

To-Do List before Levi Comes: 2/27/2012

Completed:
Assemble carseat and stroller-DONE
Put carseats in cars-DONE
Assemble lamp for his room-DONE
Labor and Delivery Class (February 4th)-DONE
Baby Shower (February 11th)-DONE
"Project Life" number L & D Class-DONE
Maternity Photos with Orlando....Got these done this past Saturday! Can't wait to show you all!
Stock up on canned goods/non-perishable items-DONE

Organize my pantry (once it's stocked full)-DONE

Make cinnamon rolls from scratch!-DONE

Catch up on my Bible reading-In Process
Keep walking and swimming a few times a week-Too tired to do this these days...I know I need to push myself but it is HARD!
Make one or two more paper bag albums just for fun-In Process
"Project Life" and Scrapbook Baby Shower-In Process

Find a recipe and make a rich lobster chowder! That has been sounding good these days.
Go on a date with my husband that HE would find fun (maybe hiking or something outdoorsy. Not exactly my idea of a fun date, but worth it if it would be really FUN for him)
Get all my addresses together for baby announcements-print out address labels/buy a large thing of stamps from Costco.
Start researching for a new computer with larger screen, or a desk-top with 2 screens...My laptop is running on its last leg...
AMY

Sorry I have not posted in awhile....

Hi Folks,

These days consist of working, eating and sleeping...and really not a whole lot else!! I have completed a few little projects but just have not posted anything yet. I will be posting again soon :) Thanks for sticking with me!!

Have a nice day,

Amy

To Do List before Levi Comes-Week One Check-In 2/14/2012

I have completed a few things this first week!! :):) 6 more weeks to go!

Assemble carseat and stroller-DONE

Assemble lamp for his room-DONE

Stock up on canned goods/non-perishable items

Organize my pantry (once it's full of stuff from #3)

Labor and Delivery Class (February 4th)-DONE

It was actually a very good class and I learned a lot. It was a long 8 hour day but I think it was quite worth it.

Baby Shower (February 11th)-It was WONDERFUL :) I will post pictures later on.

"Project Life" L&D Class and Shower

Make one or two more paper bag albums just for fun :)

Find a recipe and make a rich lobster chowder! That has been sounding good these days.

Catch up on my New Testament Bible reading.

Keep walking and swimming a few times a week!

Make cinnamon rolls from scratch!

Maternity Photos with Orlando....

Go on a date with my husband that HE would find fun (maybe hiking or something outdoorsy. Not exactly my idea of a fun date, but worth it if it would be really FUN for him)

Get all my addresses together for baby announcements-print out address labels/buy a large thing of stamps from Costco.

Start researching for a new computer with larger screen, or a desk-top with 2 screens...My laptop is running on its last leg...

Still have lots to do, but at least I was able to check off a few things! Will update you all next week.
Love, Amy