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Sympathy Card

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Jennifer

Earlier this month, the sister of a lady at work passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. I made the following card for everyone in our group to sign for her. I wanted it to be simple, but sincere. I also made it large (5.5-in. x 8.25-in.)  so there would be room for everyone to sign.

Sympathy Card

Sympathy Card

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Close as a Memory (sentiment)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze
Designer Paper:  Stampin’ Up Afternoon Tea
Ink/Embossing Powder:  Versamark, Stampin’ Up White Detail Powder
Tools:  Stampin’ Up Scallop Border Punch

Posted in Crafty Goodness | Tags: Cards, Stampin' Up | Leave a comment |

Rainforest Nursery and Baby JAM Update

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Jennifer

Some of you have been asking to see pictures of the nursery. It’s been ready for a little while and I am finally getting around to posting pictures. I’m so happy with how it turned out. The rainforest theme (Fisher Price) is adorable. James and I are very blessed to have friends like Aric and Kristy who made the tree as a baby gift for us. The area in between the branches opens up to be a little hiding place. The bottom of the tree is open for baby JAM’s stuffed animals. She already has 6. I also really like the monkey hamper. You can see my stack of diaper covers on the changing table. I’ll keep you posted on my foray into cloth diapering.

Crib

Crib

Tree

Tree

Changing Table

Changing Table

I’ve also been remiss in posting updates about baby JAM. This coming Tuesday is her due date. It’s hard to believe that will be 40 weeks. At my checkup last week, my doctor said I was unlikely to go into labor prior to the due date. From the beginning, I thought baby JAM would be later than Oct. 6th. There’s 2 days left for her to prove me wrong. I am about 2 centimeters dialated, but I’ve been that way since week 38. I feel great and have had some of what may be contractions this weekend, but nothing regular. My next post will most likely be her introduction to the world (unless I set up some posts of some cards I need to share).

Week 32

Week 32

Week 34

Week 34

Week 36

Week 36

Week 38

Week 38

In this last picture, it seems that I look huge, but I don’t feel like I am huge.

Posted in Family & Friends | Tags: Jessica | 14 Comments |

Second Baby Shower

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Jennifer

On the 12th, my best friend Kristy hosted a baby shower for me at her house. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed getting to see everyone.

Lori, Jennifer, Heather, and Amy

Lori, Jennifer, Heather, and Amy

Sarah, Cameron, Jennifer, Aspen, Mary Ann and Julia

Sarah, Cameron, Jennifer, Aspen, Mary Ann and Julia

Kristy and Jennifer

Kristy and Jennifer

Evalyn made a beautiful cake that had all the baby animals that are found in the bedding we picked out for the nursery. She is so talented.

Rainforest Animal Cake

Rainforest Animal Cake

We played three games. For the first game, we were given about 24 animals and what their babies are called and we had to match them up. Did you know that a baby turkey is called a poult? My sister won that game. Then we played a game with 10 diapers that had different kitchen condiments in them and you had to guess the condiment. Kristy used such condiments as vanilla, apricot jelly, soy sauce, minced garlic. It was definitely a game for your sense of smell. The final game was guess the pregnant woman’s girth. I stood in center of the room and everyone cut ribbon from a spool to indicate how big around I was. My co-worker Caroline guessed the closest. I think my Mom was the furthest off.

Diaper Condiment Game

Diaper Condiment Game

Guess the Girth Game

Guess the Girth Game

Posted in Family & Friends, Parties | Tags: Games | Leave a comment |

Lunch with the Family

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Jennifer

My parents drove in from Midland and my sister and her family drove in from the DFW metroplex the weekend before last for my second baby shower. Before the ladies and kiddos headed off to the shower, we got together for lunch. Aren’t Cameron and Aspen cuties?

Cameron

Cameron

Brian and Sarah

Brian and Sarah

Mary Ann and John

Mary Ann and John

Julia and Jason

Julia and Jason

Jennifer and James

Jennifer and James

Aspen and John

Aspen and John

Posted in Family & Friends | Tags: Aspen, Cameron | 2 Comments |

Jason’s Birthday

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Jennifer

My little brother Jason recently turned 26. As he enjoys cooking in the kitchen, I picked up some gourmet ingredients for him at Spec’s. They have an excellent gourmet food section in addition to the wine and spirits they sell. To wrap up the gift, I put together the following gift bag and matching card.

Jason's Birthday Present

Jason's Birthday Present

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Viola
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Real Red
Ink:  Stazon Jet Black; Stampin’ Up Real Red
Markers:  Stampin’ Up Real Red, Basic Black, So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke, Handsome Hunter, Certainly Celery; Spica Silver
Tools:  Stampin’ Up Scallop Border Punch

Jason's Birthday Card

Jason's Birthday Card

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Viola, Weathered
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Stazon Jet Black; Stampin’ Up Real Red
Markers: Stampin’ Up Real Red, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow; Spica Silver, Clear
Accessories:  Stampin’ Up White Detail Powder (on sentiment)

Posted in Crafty Goodness | Tags: Birthday, Cards, Gifts, Stampin' Up | Leave a comment |
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