[ 8 months new ]

Eeep! I'm a couple days late on my babies monthly milestone. But boy time sure flies by. I've recently taken up photography. Ever since doing Jaxens 6 month pictures, I LOVE it! It's a fun little hobby that I hope to pursue for a long time. I'm also getting into crafts! Mostly burlap, but I'm loving it too!

Moving on to my son...

8. Months. Already! Yes you read that right! Almost time to start planning his birthday! I'm not ready for it. But baby boy is 19lbs and still 29" long. But he's recently been wanting to eat at 4am!!! I'm not use to it anymore. He has his 2 BOTTOM TEETH! Oh my gosh! Crawling everywhere. He's super fast! Pulling up on anything and everything. Also becoming a dare devil and letting go for an average on 30 seconds. He'll get so excited he falls on his booty. Walking from one side of the living room to other with support. Jumping up and down working on those baby muscles! He's eating 3 baby foods a day, loves mango puffs, and strawberry yogurt! A complete cuddle monster and the cutest baby crawling around in a diaper. Oh and he's wearing size 3s now. You can stop growing now child!

You are loved far more than you know!

DIY Spring Mason Jars

Super easy DIY for spring. Great thing about making crafts yourself is you can pick any colors you want.

 

 

I started going with Mason Jars from Hobby Lobby. They're %50 off which made them 1 whole $. You're welcome! And then got some acrylic paint.

 

 

 

Acrylic paint is water based so be carefully about washing your hands, then immediately touching your jars. I learned the hard way.

 

 

 

My handsome assistant here kept himself entertained while I finished my project!

 

 

 

It took about 2 to 3 coats, which you can wait an hour or so in between. Then before sanding down, I let them dry over night. You want to sand all over, especially the rim and words. Makes it pop a little more.

 

 

 

 

Add some flowers from Hobby Lobby that are also %50 off and you're done.

 

Happy Easter and hello Spring!

 

| 7 months new |

Well it's all down hill from here. And I mean that in a good way. 5 more months and you'll be 1. Oh. My. Gosh!! Unbelievable mixed emotions. I've been a mommy for 7 months and it's the most rewarding, unselfish, amazingiest experience of my life. It takes a lot to be a Mommy. To care for a little human being that had no way of communicating other than crying. Now I know I'm doing things right when I get laughs, or a big smile first thing in the morning! My son is amazing! 

Weighing in at 18lbs 29" long. Working on our 2nd foods, eating food 3 times a day, we are officially CRAWLING!! And crawling all over mommy and daddy, pulling up on everything, sitting up, can go from our belly to sitting up then back down to our knees, walk from one side of the couch to the other, our first word was "da-da",  standing by ourselves for 5 seconds, had our first cold the 2nd week at daycare, we love cuddling all the time, we crawl across the living room, laughing, babbling, smiling all day everyday, and being the best baby in the world! 

You tug my heart strings big boy. I love you!

>6 months new<

Beyond excited about how big my baby boy is getting! He's growing into this perfect little human! I couldn't of asked for a better child.

Weighing in at 17lbs and 11oz, 28 1/2 inches long, and an average size head. Ate all of the 1st foods and getting ready to start on 2nd. Talking non stop with extra drooling, army crawling, and rolling everywhere. Reaching out for mommy and crying when I walk out of the room. Loves to cuddle more than anything. Sleeping 10 hours and started daycare. Most perfect child I could of EVER asked for!

You bless me everyday Jaxen. Mommy loves you!

DIY chalk board

So I'm pretty excited about this post. I started the project Thursday and I'm finally done with the assistance of my parents! I have to give them credit because I did it at their house and my dad put it together. I'm helpless haha.

I have seen so many DIY projects and after chalk painting jaxens crib and frames (which I need to post) I ventured out to chalkboard paint. It's pretty simple.

I started with this dime piece of a painting 

I wanted something big so that way the kids could play with it to. It seriously comes up to hips. Not bad for a $10 thrift store purchase. Then I sought out chalk board paint.

$3.98 at Walmart... Not bad! 

Then I used some paint my parents had left over from their front door. In love with torquoise!!

Then I mixed the plaster of Paris in with the paint.

^^^^ $10 at Home Depot maybe?? Can't remember

Since I was at my parents my mom came up with this concoction so I wouldn't ruin any of her bowls. I'll post the chalk paint measurements in Jaxens crib post I promise!! 

After painting the frame my dad cut out some wood for me. I know a lot of people use the glass for the board but with a soon to be crawling baby I'm not too sure. Plus I accidentally stepped on the glass after outlining it. Fatty alert!! 

After super dad used his big ole electric saw, I spray painted the whole thing. Word to the wise, do it outside and not in the garage. Otherwise momma will get on to you. I sprayed that thing about 3 times and waited an hour after each time. The next day my dad stappled it in. Also you gotta prep it by rubbing chalk all over.

Then you're free to write what ever you want.

The lighting doesn't do her justice. The color is way brighter!

I spent like $14 all together. These things run like $50 on Etsy and I'm not down to pay that much! I hope this post has inspired you to bring out your inner creativity! 

.: 5 months new :.

 Here we are again. Another month older and so is Mommy. We are creeping up on your 1/2 birthday and I'm beyond excited!! You get more handsome everyday, I swear!!

We are weighing in at 17 pounds and 27" long!! Big growth spurt from last month! We aren't sitting up very well but super vocal! Laughing and talking to mommy and daddy all the time! We have tried rice, carrots, and peas. None of them are his favorite, but we're getting the spoon thing down. We loved our first Christmas and New Years together! Still in size 2 diapers. Scooting around, but not qute crawling. Love to cuddle with mommy. Sleeping 11 hours but this past week we've been getting up at 5am for feedings. As soon as I lay him down for bed, he rolls to his side. And when I go to wake him, he's on his belly. Just like momma:) 

All in all Jaxen you are a perfect baby. There is no doubt in my mind you were choosen for me!! I love you so much!

DIY Christmas Picture

Before Jaxen was even created I came across a picture on Pintrest that I absolutely LOVED! I said to myself "when I have a baby I will do this because it looks super easy!" And now that Jaxen is here, I got to do it!

Everything is still a learning process, as to what time he eats so I know when he'll be in the best mood.. and his, is right after a nap! So I gathered up my supplies. Todds old ornaments, Icicle Lights from Family Dollar ($8), small hat came with a bib from Walgreens ($5), big hat Dollar Tree ($1), pants from a friend (Carters Brand), and duck tape. If you decide to do this I suggest Clear Tape!

Next just add a cute baby and shoot away!

Photo edit from Ribbet and to the blog they go!! 

I really enjoyed doing these. It was super easy and fun. Hopefully I can get a better camera and continue my DIY pictures. Because professional ones can be pretty pricey!