the third.

hellloooo third trimester, i am really feeling you now.  i can't believe that I am already 2/3 done baking my second daughter.  it's a little frightening and a little exciting all at the same time.  With A LOT of pain thrown in.

Here are the new discoveries i've had being pregnant the second time with a 1 year old in tow:

1.) resting isn't an option anymore.  i mean there are pockets here and there, but mostly, you're on your feet and the feet hurt.

2.) preparing for baby is kind of obsolete.  basically i've thrown some newborn clothes into a box and called it good so far.  uh oh.

 3.) that whole don't lift anything over 25 lbs thing?  well, i don't think it comes into play when your child weighs 30.

4.) even though its a lot of work baking and taking care of a baby on the outside, there is nothing sweeter than seeing your first born kiss your second while she's still in the tummy.  nothing. better.

now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go rub my feet.

 

Paper Dolls!

Have you had a chance to check out the new paper dolls in the shop?!

I created these because I remember the sheer joy that would come out of playing them when I was little.  And now that I think of it, how brilliant was that?!

Soooo much cheaper than a real doll (even though my parents spent 100's on those as well, I'm sure)

Hopefully, my daughters will like the paper type more than the real type. Here's to wishful thinking :)

old timer

Every once in a while I take a step out of my usual design aesthetic and create something different.

I'm glad I did with this wedding invite.

Just the right touch of cute, nostalgic, and vintage.

good things

good things right now:

-the sun is shining. spring?

-my custom portraits are really taking off, even seen on Design Sponge.

-next Sunday my man and I are going on a weekend getaway.

-chocolate chip cookies. enough said.

-baby girl # 2 kicks and squirms to say hello inside of me.

- you are reading this post, which means someone cares :)

Happy Weekend to You!

Also..

Two girls!

It's valentine's day so I thought what better way to announce that we are having another little GIRL.  I can't help but think about Stephanie and DJ Tanner, or those rockstar tennis sisters, or the president's kids.  They all make sisters seem so cute.

But then again, I know they will be teenagers one day. And well, I remember what it was like to be a teenage girl :)  can't imagine what it would have been like to have another one growing alongside me.

tell me, do you have a sister? What was it like growing up with her?

aaannnddd... it's been a month

a month!

a whole month since I have blogged.  mostly it is because things have been moving at record speed, but also i have been preoccupied with this little bean growing inside of me and the little one that runs around outside of me that sometimes things like this blog get the boot. 

i have been creating new things though (besides a baby) and I wanted to show them to you and then also let you know that I am alive and will be blogging more than this :)

here are some new things in the shop and otherwise! check back soon for even more. 

custom family portraits

custom wedding prints (pssstt... valentine's day!)

 

 printable wedding invitation

pre-made logos!

I've been working on a bunch of pre-made logos for my shop lately! They are an affordable way to give your business a new look! There are lots of styles and colors to choose from, so please stop by and take a look! And I'm giving one away!  

One lucky winner will win a pre-made logo of their choosing. 

Here's the way to enter: 

1.) leave a comment about which logo you would choose.

2.) like me on facebook. 

I will be drawing a name on Friday, so hop to!