Catching up

Between working, crafting, housekeeping, entertaining, and my number one duty - being a wife/mom, I have been a bit busy...too busy to post but today is my day off and instead of enjoying the gorgeous weather outside, I find myself on the computer finally getting to post. The month of March was a fun and busy one. Jonah is now 4 months old. He weighed in at 16 lbs. 14 oz (75-90%) and measured 26.5 in. (95%). He grew 3 inches since his last appointment - no wonder he is already growing out of 6 month clothes. He is rolling over like crazy (back to front) and we have attempted rice cereal. He seemed to really like what actually got into his mouth but that wasn't much :) Ella is still the bestest big sister ever and is absolutely the apple of his eye - she can get him to giggle like no one else can. It is so awesome seeing the two of them interact - they were meant for eachother - she is crazy and he is happy - it works. I am back to work for 9 weeks and counting - it hasn't been so bad just exhausting. Trying to get the students that I haven't taught in 4 months to be prepared for the big state AIMS test has been killer but it will all be over soon. Travis has been working and working out a ton - getting that physic he has always wanted. He is eating way too healthy and pretty much said no more McDonalds - so sad.

Little miss getting ready to help daddy with the yard work

Sup...

Ya, I can read....just sayin'

Beautiful, blue-eyed boy at 4 months

Come on, I'm hungry!!!

The big first bite!

Can I be done now?

Hanging out in the exersaucer

Coloring Easter eggs on this wonderful Good Friday!

New crafty blog

Hello my friends,

I have made a new blog for all my crafty endeavors! I would greatly appreciate it if you could post a link on your blogs (either as post or as a link on the side - or both :)). Thanks so much! I am really hoping to get this business going and I need all the help I can get from all the wonderful moms that I know! Let me know if there is anything I can make for your little ones.

Ella Jo Customs

www.ellajocustoms.blogspot.com

3 months already!

And the cutest of them all....

I can't get enough of this face

Wow, my precious, baby boy is three months old today - no, don't grow up little man!!!! All I have to say is, "He is the best!" We love everything about Jonah, even his cry. He is happy 93% of the time and that other 7% is either hunger, that darn burp that won't come up, that bark from Colby that just scared the living crap out of him or the always-dreaded "tummy time". Jonah smiles constantly - especially at his big sister. He adores his daddy, and loves to be cuddled in mommy's arms - but is totally content on his own, either in his swing, papasan, or under his play gym. He loves his 5 oz. of formula, every 3-4 hours during the day and usually downs it in minutes! Jonah is a great sleeper - sleeping pretty consistently from 8:30pm - 5:30am and then for another 2 hours each morning. As you can see, he has the most gorgeous, steel-blue eyes, big, fluffy eyebrows, a cute little, scoop nose, and chub like you wouldn't believe. He has been a remarkable addition to our family - we are so blessed!

Need a gift idea?

Need a great baby/child gift idea?

Fun, custom burp cloths - $5 each

initial/age shirts - $10

flower bows/headbands - $4 each

custom color tutus - $22

Let me know what you need and I can have it to you within a week - thanks!

Custom Creations

OK so business is booming thanks to some great friends - now it is time to pass the word along!
I think I might call it "Ella Bella Designs".
Custom made shirts/onesies with child's initial or age with matching bow/headband available in many designs and colors. $10 for shirt/onesie and $4 for a bow/headband
I am also making tutus, fancy burp cloths, and hooded towels so let me know if you are interested. Great for birthday gifts and/or baby showers or just for your own cute kiddos!

for twin girls, Sophie and Olivia

for brand-new, brother/sister twins

for one-year old twins

All wrapped up and ready for delivery

Our Big Guy!

Jonah man is growing so fast....he is such a happy boy - always smiling and cooing - wanting to stand and roll over but we don't want him to get ahead of himself and grow up too quickly. He is sleeping well at night (giving us a 6-7 hour spurt and then another 3 or so). We are still loving life being off of work - Trav goes back in 1.5 weeks and I have 3 more weeks at home. I am sad to go back to work but I'm ok with it knowing there is only 1 quarter left of school. Ella is doing well - she will have the hardest time with us going back to work for sure. She is attached to my hip right now.

We are having everyone over for the big game in a couple of hours so I best be off to finish up with things around here. Yeah, to the end of football season!

Jonah - 10.5 weeks

She's crafty...

Ok so here are the shirts and onesies I have been making lately... The flower bows match.
I am thinking $10 for a shirt/onesie with matching bow and $7 without the bow....let me know what you think....