Happy Friday Everyone!!

So, It's naptime!! Yay! I've been trying to get everything loaded up and ready for our trip to Oak Harbor to visit the husband. I, of course checked the weather and we are suppose to be getting 80 degree weather ( kinda a big deal here in the pacific nw). Preparing for warm weather means were going to be out, and i'm going to need my handy dandy carrier and even though I LOVE LOVE LOVE my moby wrap it just won't cut it during the summer months, but we do have a back up. We went to walmart and bought just a cheap baby carrier (about $20), it works just fine but it's so ugly! I couldn't stand it anymore so during this naptime I made a quicky cover!

What I used

1/2 fabric

4 5inch pieces of ribbon

2 pieces of paper for a pattern

I only used half of this paper I just traced out an outline

Give yourself a little bit of space when tracing the outline ( I kind of didn't so mine was a little snug, which worked out but I would recommend you to add a little bit extra)

I folded each side about 1/4, sew the tops but leave the arms open

On the bottom of the right hand side I sewed ribbons because the baby carrier is nondetachable 

The nondetachable side

My finished product! I'm sooo happy it was so easy I did it all in about 45 minutes annndddd my little princess is still sleeping!

If you want to know more just let me know I can give you more details.

I love crafting

Happy Friday All!!

Hello All! I know it's been awhile since I last logged in but this mommy has been quite busy preparing for a WHOLE bunch of stuff! 

What have I been up to?

1.)  I'm an Independent Distributor for It Works! I'm totally excited cause it's getting rid of my c-section pooch and my tummy is finally going back to what it used to look like.

(if your interest my site is My It Works Page!)

2.) I am going to be doing a JBLM Expo on the 27th!!! So I need to get my butt in gear and get my display set up and my products ordered. I have been practicing and seeing what my display would look like at the expo! 

3.) It's just me and the little one again since daddy was sent to Oak Harbor for some extra schooling and he'll be up there for 5 weeks! But we will be heading up there to visit him for a couple of days tomorrow! So, I am in the process of getting everything set up and prepared for our 3 hour trip. I realized babies have TONS of stuff to bring between her food, utensils, pack n play, stroller, and clothes..geezz.. Good thing we have a huge SUV!

4.) I am currently looking into couponing..I am trying to understand how it works and how I can get the best bang for my buck! So, I have started following a couple pages on facebook such as Freebies2Deals, Smart Couponing and a couple others. They actually have quite a bit of info, so if your like me and wanting to begin/ try it out or if you are a couponer and know some better sites to go to, the more info the better!

5.) Spending time with my little girl 

So, it may seem like a little bit but being alone with an 8 month old and trying to get things done is quite trying at times! But overall I am blessed and thankful for everything!

Smile and Rejoice

" I trust in your

unfailing LOVE

I will REJOICE

because you have 

rescued me"

So, in our house we have officially joined a new church called Newlife and I am truely happy with it! I have never  felt to comfortable at a church and the fact that they are such an open Christian church has made me realize I have been living in the shadows. I used to believe that my heart was in the Catholic church and I love catholic ism  but I can honestly say I don't believe that any certain way of life is wrong, and I feel like Catholics turn the smallest things into sins and that's not what I feel Christ is about. Anyways, that is our new venture!

With all that's been going on I try to remember to just smile and rejoice because I have a truely awesome life.

I am BLESSED to have 

My baby > whose the happiest baby 

my husband > who may be a blonde but has a good heart

a good solid roof over my head

clothes on my back

and food in my belly

what's there not to be happy about? 

I love having my daughter constantly with me, being a stay at home mom has been my life long dream and I am so thankful to have such a goofy little one. I hope she brings a smile to your face like she does to mine!

I Seriously LAUGH at this pic every time i see it

Stay happy, give thanks and enjoy every moment!

Be's Nails & Salon

Happy Wednesday ALL! 

Today went pretty good I was able to take some much needed mommy time and go get my mani/pedi, my eyebrows waxed and my hair cut! I wouldn't have gotten my mani and pedi but Be <- name of the cute little asian lady who was cutting my hair and owner of the salon mentioned how I let my eyebrows go and I could get a free eyebrow wax with a mani and pedi! SO of course I caved, she was right I definitely had let these bad boys grow out to long and I didn't have time to pluck them back into shape cause I have a hugggeee fear of the tweeser happy syndrome. I have always loved having dark long eyebrows, just maintained not the bushy catepillars they've become . Anyways this momma is ready for her hubby to come home tomorrow! 

Shout out to Little Miss Momma and her headband challenge!

What I wore BEFORE my hair was cut! I made this headband myself with some elastic, extra fabric and my handy dandy sewing machine! 

When I got home my day went something like this...

pedi's and my little princess

I am mommy hear my giggle

My teething little princess has as most kids at her age have a tendency to put things into her mouth and might I say my reaction to pulling things out of her hands have become like a ninja. I swear she grows everyday and it truly amazes me, I sit and wonder do I provide everything she needs to develop and blossom. I only want the best and to be the best for my little one. You only really get to be mommy once no do over's, so i pray I'm doing it right. 

Speaking Love Language

Since the hubby has been in Rhode Island for the past 3 weeks I've come to realize it's time for a little refresher for us. I'm not saying give him a hall pass ( even though it was a funny movie) I just think after 4 years together, marriage, baby and military life things between us have been put on the back burner.

So, I want to get back to us. I think since he's been deployed every 3 months he thinks that gifts and material items are what keep me happy. Don't get me wrong I love gifts, just as much as the next girl but I love attention and respect more than material things. Sorry Madona I am not a material girl..all the time..haha..But I think I'm going to invest in a book my sister told me about called The 5 Languages of Love by Gary Chapman.

She told me how it changed her relationship with her man and how they can better communicate with each other. The book talks about how there's 5 different types of love, and I went to the website and did the test and it was a real eye opener. Something's I don't think my husband knows about me because he percieves me to be a different type of love language. Which is why I am investing in this book.  I think in a normal life communication between a husband and wife gets lost sometimes, but even more so for a military couple cause their gone more and sometimes we can't communicate at all because he's not allowed to. My husband cousin Angie told me at my baby shower ALWAYS:

1.) Put God first

2.) Put your Marriage at the top

3.) Love your kids

When I think of our communication I think of that day and how she's right. I love our daughter but before her it was just US and to keep US we need to put US at the top. So what do we plan to do? Read this book together to see how we can better communicate with each other. 

Then, go on a vacation..JUST US.. Kind of like a couples retreat minus all crazy drama and not as witty as the movie, but definitely to have a good time and  bang bang pow pow! hehe

Birthday Ideas

Sorry Folks! I apologize I haven't posted in a VERY long time!! But to my defense my husband came back from deployment so that takes up all my time! I got to get that Q.T family time in while I could cause as a military family he isn't home for long. He's gone again this time not on deployment but to Rhode Island for some extra schooling, so it's just me and the little! So, bedtime blogging here I come!

I don't think it's a little to early to start planning your daughter's first birthday do you? So far I think I'm going with this baby skull head with a pink bow theme, cause I think my daughter's pretty bada$$!  <-pardon my language! The first thing I've done is plan her birthday outfit (don't worry she's going to be buttnaked for the cake part!) but I'm starting from head to toe. Now, if your against bows, flowers, headbands and all that jazz turn away right now.. But if you love little girl accesories then you would love this! 


(to my defense if you think it's wrong to put bows on little girls.. I put a bows on her 1 cause I think their CUTE and 2 I think she's the greatest gift from God, that I asked for, not just asked for, PRAYED for over 3 months. and what do you put on gifts? BOWS!)


This is the bow I purchased for $5 (on a special deal) pretty good deal if you have ever checked out bowtiques on facebook. (severely over priced ) If you wanna buy one check out one of my favorites Tiny Hearts Bowtique.

Cute Right?!

Now the idea's I've been playing around with for food and I came across Cute and Sassy Designs by Bonnie and she makes cute little cupcake toppers and stuff like that. Well she posted this AWESOME product from Infinity Creations 

CAKE PUSH UPS!

How cool?!

Well I just felt like sharing some of my ideas with you guys! Stay tuned cause I have a little bit more but it'll be a few more months till my daughter's 1st birthday she's only 7 1/2 months right now :)


Goodnight Moon.

SILHOUETTE MACHINE GIVEAWAY!!!!

SILHOUETTE MACHINE GIVEAWAY!!!!

The winner will be announced on my hubby's birthday!! I'm excited! Crossing my fingers! :)

Project #1 : Teething Rings

One of my projects that I decided to try was cloth teething rings, because my little princess is in that stage and I just couldn't pass up how cute they were!

So I cut out my strips (next time I'm going to make them longer cause I think they were to short).

Then I folded them in half and sewed with a 1/4" seam allowance and stuffed them with batting (*note= use a pencil to stuff)

My little really liked hers...

Another SWEET Giveaway!

My hubby sent me an email and asked me babe what's something you really want and I told him your going to laugh but I want a Silhouette SD Machine. Of course he replied what the heck is that?! And I told him, it's this super awesome machine that will make my crafts ten times more fun! But I told him the price and lost him there! SO, when a chance this good comes can't give it up right?!

SO check it out and you should enter!

Grosgrain Silhouette SD Machine GIVEAWAY!

Some of the really cool things it can do!

One Crafty Mommy

I have been in a SERIOUS crafty mood today! I have completed 6 different crafts all for my bedroom and I am proud of some and others not as proud of but it all looks cute none the less! I will be posting all 6 of my crafts some together but overall I feel pretty accomplished! I would love to see how you thought I did when I get them up!


oH for all you crafter's out there here's a coupon @ Michaels! 
Michaels 40% Off Coupon


Hurry now it ends 5/21/2011

White Chocolate Mocha

I used to be an occasional coffee drinker and especially living in the Pacific Northwest I can locate at least 5 drive thru coffee stands in a 10 mile radius from my house. But since I'm on a new schedule ( Leilani is sleeping in her crib now) in preparation of my husband coming home from deployment. She get's up right at 7 am sometimes 6 am, and I don't know about you other mommy's but I know as soon as I lay her down at 8 at night I'm up cleaning or doing project or things that don't involve babies. This means that by the time I get to sleep I may average 6-7 hours of sleep (oh plus I wake up in the middle of the night to feed her). SO needless to say I NEED coffee in the morning, but I can't quite justify spending $4-5 on a coffee when I can do it myself! My poison is white chocolate mochas. I found a way to make it at home and it is just as good as that coffee stand (plus I don't have to leave the house to go get it!) You can find everything at your local grocery store.

What you need:
- Coffee
-Creamer (your choice)
- Torani White Chocolate Syrup 
- Milk (if you like it in your coffee)


Pour your coffee into your cup, add syrup, milk, creamer and stir. At first I put 1 tablespoon of syrup into my coffee and I'm a sweet tooth kind of gal and that DID NOT cut it for me so I ended up adding about 2 more tablespoons. It's all up to you and how you like it. If you want add ice or stick into a blender and have it blended it all works! It's super yummy and easy to do! 

My yummy breakfast

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to All! 
Happy Mother's Day Mom, I would've loved to spend this day with you especially since it was my first  year as a mom. You were truly a beautiful person and have taught me so much, you make want to be a good mom just like you were. But I know your celebrating Mother's Day up their in heaven. Mahal kita mom.

I would say Ohh LaLALA

How I feel today is pretty much summed up in this song. I advise you to rock out and say oh lalalalala 

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

BJB Giveway

So it's Tuesday and I'm participating in a new Giveaway!! And you should enter also!


Go to Blooming Jasmine Boutique Giveaway





How to Enter:
Become her Fan on Facebook
Become a Follower on her blog
Then post on her giveaway page!! 

Saturday Crafts

Saturday Crafts! Well I had originally planned on just having a relaxing day with my little doing nothing, but I ended up doing crafts. It all started when I called my stepmom and she asked me to make a diaper case for Lydia my stepbrother's baby momma and a Korker bow for Sophia their daughter who is a couple months older than Leilani. I got into crafts when I was pregnant, and made some for a church bizarre. So, this is the diaper wipe case I made for her and the bow! 

(it's removable I just added the headband)

I'm thinking about doing a giveaway soon if anyone is interested 

Easter bunny

I have been procrastinating the Easter Bunny and pics of my little with Mr. Bunny and this morning I woke up and was ready to get them done! (good thing huh? easter is TOMORROW) So, we ate, got ready and my little is a champ just all smiles from my happy little girl! Since daddy is still on deployment we posted this on his facebook page. 

Got Milk?

So, I was going to post more pics about our vacation but today Leilani had her 4 month check up and I am having a very hard time with what I was told. Since her 2 month check up my little has gained no weight, apparently and still only weighs 13 lbs. I was just completely baffled by this, because she is no longer wearing the 0-3 clothes and looks just healthy, her doctor told me to not worry they very at this stage but if she does not gain quite a bit of weight by her 6 month were going to have to switch her eating all together. Just a little fyi, I am full time breastfeeding and I give her a bottle of formula if I go out, or something and can't breastfeed her or don't feel comfortable. (It's a little bit more complicated cause I use a nipple shield, haha it's truely a life saver!) I didn't feel to bad but I had my doctors appointment right after my little's and my doctor was saying I'm probably not producing enough milk, and that I should supplement her more with formula. I just feel horrible, like my daughter isn't gaining weight and it's my fault cause I'm her food supply. I just don't understand why I'm not producing enough milk, and why she didn't gain weight... I want to breastfeed as long as I can, I personally cherish the time i have feeding her, which is why this whole situation is so frustrating to me. I guess I could up my water intake, but I don't know what else to do...any suggestions? 

Our Vacation Day 2

                                                                         Day 2
                       in Cali was spent shopping at Santee Alley in Los Angeles

Birthday Cake w/ Almonds LOVE IT!

My Cousin Kathy eating her cheesecake

Santee Alley

Me & My litte (Can you see her bald spot?)

One more time so you can see her face

Were Back!

Hey Hey Folks we're home from our vacation! We flew in at 10 pm last night and we were finally in bed by midnight (well I was my little was passed out!) So, my apologies for not being on, but I will definitely be uploading pics from the adventures we had on our vacation. I am so happy to be home, but then again I'm super sad because it's so quiet without my cousins. I'm definitely missing the husband a lot to! I can't believe we just made it to the halfway point and still got more than a month left...
                    and I thought we were doing soo good staying busy to make time go by fast... We've been busy but unfortunately time has not been going by fast at all!! 


Anywho...I'm exhausted cause I had to finish all my math homework from the past week before 3:30 today so I could drop the little one with her great grandparents while I went to class. (Did I forget to mention I'm going back to school? Only one class for now..Math..) I also had to go to class early to make up a chapter test I missed. I also had to do laundry and unpack, and keep Leilani entertained since she's so used to being held all week all she wants is for momma to pick her up! So long story short. It's been a long day... But stay tuned for our little vacation

Everytime i think man this sucks I  Always remind myself ^

so Don't Worry Be Happy

California Get Away Day 1

Hey Folks! Who ever is reading this, My little and I are in California! Were visiting my cousins, aunty and uncle cause the hubby is still on deployment. I was honestly a little worried how Leilani would take flying but I realized my daughter is so well tempered. ( She gets that from her father) She was just all smiles and didn't get fussy at all which I was surprised cause I thought she would've been just a little from the pressure in her ears and what not. But she did great! I was so proud of her for being so good. She's such a sweet baby, I am truely blessed. We are enjoying the sun and she's getting tons of attention from all my cousins. ( my filipino side so it is a packed house!) My fear is that my little is going to get the cold that everyone else seems to have her, so I'm hoping she doesn't!

Me and My Little waiting at the airport <3