I'm still waiting on the burst of energy I've been told will come with the second trimester.  I feel almost back to normal besides the growing belly.  I would kill for some caffeine and a cold turkey sandwich.  We're weeks away from finding out what we're having.  Jason really wants a boy.  He sees his son playing baseball for the Cardinals and winning championships. ...

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I've been super busy with different sewing projects lately.  I've been making skirts, bags, and dining room seat covers.  Baby D is growing bigger every day (and so is her/his mom).   I'm not wearing maternity clothes yet, but definitely starting to look pregnant.  Here's a little bit of what's been consuming my time: {Skirt from Pinterest}   {New Fall bag design.} And last but not least,...

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I didn't realize how much caffeine I consumed each day until I wasn't able to have any (or very little).  I saw the ad announcing the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte and was suddenly very bummed out.  In the fall, I would usually have multiple Pumpkin Spice Lattes in a week.  This doesn't even count the amount of iced or hot tea I would...

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My Labor Day was pretty uneventful.  Jason and I drove out to Chuck's Boots to get Jason a new pair of work shoes.  I could have spent a lot of money on boots...for myself. {Rows and rows of boots at Chuck's Boots} We spent the rest of the afternoon in the backyard on the new swing my dad made for us.  {Everyone enjoying...

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