My designs.....

Here are two things I worked on this week. I made Laura Beth the pants and onesie set on the left. I just love the cherries design. On the right are some big sister t's for twin girls. Their mom is expecting a baby boy the first of February and I designed these darling t-shirts for the girls. I am working on a onesie to match for the baby once he's born. I think it will read.. "little brother, Stephen." My website is in progress and I am so excited. The designer is creating the cutest graphics and I am very pleased with the progress thus far. I hope to launch it soon. My company is called The Whimsical Woods. So, check out www.thewhimsicalwoods.com in the near future to see the products I offer.

SNOW IN GEORGIA!!

Yes, it snowed!! Last Wednesday it snowed late in the afternoon. I took Laura Beth out on the back porch to see the snow. She was tired and didn't want to be out there. I was able to sneak a few pictures of her sitting on a placemat. Saturday, we recieved more snow. Landon headed off to the grocery store early that morning. He was watching the weather and getting ready for a comfy day inside. He cooked chilli and built a fire. We stayed in all weekend. He took Laura Beth out for a few minutes. She liked being inside better. I am not too fond of cold weather so I didn't stay out there long either. I am happy to live in the hot south!

More Playgroup Pictures

Here are the additional playgroup/gymboree pictures I promised. The first two pictures are from this week's Gymboree class. Erin and Aubrey came and went to class with us. Aubrey loved it! Laura Beth spent her time crawling over to the barrell of balls. She wasn't a good student. I finally gave up trying to keep her in the circle and just let her go. The second picture is her off doing her own thing. Everyone else was over in a circle doing activities. You can see in picture one where she is on the move, heading off into her own world. The other two pictures are from our playgroup at Lara and Jack's house. Parker is playing with Laura Beth. He cracks me up and is full of personality himself. :)

Looking Back

I can't believe I am planning Laura Beth's first birthday party!! This time last year we were having showers and had the sonogram picture above taken. Time truly does fly!! A friend once told me "the days are long but the years are short." I have found this to be so true. Each stage and milestone has had it's challenges and it's rewards. Being her mom only gets better and better!!

Fairwell 2007, 2008 Here We Come!!

I guess it is time to put 2007 behind me and embrace 2008. Most people are excited for a new year and maybe glad to see last year go. Not me!! 2007 has been one of the best years of my life. I have never been happier. Of course, the birth of my daughter was the highlight. I am so incredibly blessed with wonderful friends, supportive family, an amazing husband, good health, a safe and comfortable home, and a beautiful baby girl. I have been able to stay home with Laura Beth and have cherished each moment. She is such a joy and being a mom is better than I could have ever imagined. She makes me laugh with her free spirited personality and is such a loving baby. Landon and I grew closer than ever. Our family and friends have been so supportive this year. I can only hope 2008 will bring more blessings.

Laura Beth and Tech

I thought I would post a few pictures of Laura Beth and Tech. I guess this blog should really be named "Laura Beth's world!" The first one happened one day after she learned to sit up on her own. Landon sat her in front of the back door and she would sit there forever mesmerized by Tech. Ever since then, she crawls to the back door to say hello to Tech. When it's really cold out we will let him inside. Well, last week she couldn't get enough of him. She kept crawling over him and trying to give him a kiss. He just sits there and lets her. I guess we may have an animal lover on our hands. She's definitely not scared of much.

Nana and Papa

I have always loved and respected my mother but once you have a child.. something changes. I have a new found respect and admiration for my mother. One of my first thoughts as a new mom was "wow, someone loved me this much!" As I looked at my daughter I felt more loved than ever before. Knowing that my own mother held me that way and went through what I went through just for me was an amazing feeling. On days when I am exhausted or wondering if I will ever get anything done, I think of my mother. The woman who did it all by herself with FOUR children. A woman who gave her life to us at age 17! This is the hardest and most important job of my life and I work hard at it but I must say.. I don't think I could have done it at 17 or X4! My mother was there by my side as she has always been cheering me on.. "push, push--there she is!" She and Randy (Papa) stayed for a week and helped me with everything! Well, Papa Randy did most of the cooking and washing clothes while Nana held Laura Beth. He would be sure and steal her back every now and again though. (I blame them for her demanding personality-- always wanting to be held and entertained) My mom has been a wonderful grandmother! She has been so supportive this past year as Landon and I embarked on this amazing adventure called parenthood. She and Randy never hesitated to jump in the car and drive up even if it was just to pick out paint or shop for a light fixture for the nursery. They have been there every step of the way and I am eternally grateful. As I browsed for some photos to post of mom and Laura Beth I realized that I didn't have many recent ones. She will be staying with them for the weekend, so I am sending a camera. I will hopefully post more later. Above are pictures of Papa Randy helping me in Laura Beth's nursery, Nana and Papa holding there baby girl, and then Laura Beth having fun in the jumperoo they got her when she was about 5 months old.