Baby Shuman...boy or girl??

Let me just say I feel like it has taken FOREVER to get to the gender reveal. My pregnancy up to this point has really flown by but the last couple of weeks seem like they have taken forever! Everyone I know was able to find out the gender of their baby as early as 15 weeks, but because I am having to see a high-risk doctor I had to wait until 20 weeks and 1 day.

We were really hoping to find out the gender before we went home this past weekend. I wanted to do the whole gender reveal party. We were hoping to not find out ourselves, just have them put it in an envelope and we would find out with our family at the party. Since I live 4 hours away from my family we have had to do everything over the phone I really wanted to do something in person, but such is life. 

Old Wives Tales

1. Sleep position: left side =boy

2. Hands: soft=girl

3. Graceful orClumsy: graceful=girl

4. Food cravings: salty=boy

5. Pendulum test: back and forth=boy

6. Model hands: palms down=boy

7. Even and odd numbers= age and year odd=girl

8. Baby's heartbeat: high= girl

9. Chin test: no line=boy

10. Child test: if a child pays attention to belly=girl (Faith told baby hi an bye) 

So it was pretty half and half...no help lol. 

As far as my family goes they all thought boy except my dad. My friends Susan and Jess guessed girl and Faith was sure it was a girl too. 

Derek of course wanted a boy. I didn't wish either way because honestly I just want a healthy baby boy or girl. I was convinced however that it was a boy because everyone kept saying boy even the nurse (because the baby was so active ALL the time. It was always hard to hear the heartbeat cause the baby wouldn't stop moving around). 

Our appointment was set for Tuesday afternoon, but we told everyone it was on Wednesday. I called the bakery I used to work at and ordered cupcakes a couple weeks before, and filled them in on my plans. I roped one of my best friend's Jess in on the plan too. When we found out I called the bakery, they filled them with the color and Jess picked them up and delivered them to my parents, brother and sister. 

First stop... Mom and Dad's house (Cruzz was at this stop too) Jess told me when she was close and we FaceTimed my parents. It was so much fun seeing their reaction. My dad was so cute, he had the biggest smile on his face I have ever seen. My mom said he hasn't stopped smiling yet.

The next stop was Channing. We FaceTimed her as well. Channing is funny she HATES pink. She has never been a girly girl and was hoping it was a boy because she said she had no hope of making it a Tom-boy with us living so far lol. We are complete opposites I LOVE pink and all things girly, bows, glitter, and monogrammed. Her exact Facebook status was "Aunt Channing does not do pink, thank god for red and black." Lol

Well I am so excited and can't wait for my last day of work Monday so I can start working on the nursery. I have so many ideas. I love all the crafts I have in mind. Pinterest  is my friend and Etsy is going to get me in trouble lol

Anna Faith Pitts!

Well most of you that know me know my god daughter Faith. For those of you that don't know Faith, she is the daughter of one of my best friends and we along with my sister lived together when Faith was born. (Best roommates ever :) lol) anyway Miss Faith has had her Aunt Krystle's heart and wrapped around her little finger since the day she came into this world. She is such a strong and spunky little girl and always has been. She has grown so much from that little 3.5 pounder to long legged big girl she is today. I feel very blessed that Jess allowed me to be a part of her life because it has been such a joy to see her grow up.

 The week she came home from the hospital

She was our little cheerleader

When I took the job here in the Savannah area I was so excited for the opportunity but also sad to be leaving my girl. When mommy had to work Faith and Aunt Krystle got to have all kinds of fun and spend time together so I knew by moving all of that would change.


I cherished the last few days we had together because I knew it wouldn't ever be quit the same. We went to the park, had ice cream... You know the fun stuff. Lol ;) leaving that day was so hard it just broke my heart.

one of our dates :)

Of course I came home, we spent time together, they visited and we talked on the phone and yes she is still my girl.

another date...I think we have issues with sweets lol

When Derek came into the picture at first Faith was NOT a fan! She did not like someone else coming in and taking away her Aunt Krystle. Jess would tell her "Aunt Krystle is coming this weekend" and Faith would say "not Dewrek right? " lol. But as time went on and she came to visit us here they became friends. Now she loves Derek.

See she loves Derek

and her Aunt Krystle

Well now we have reached a couple new mile stones.... Faith is about to graduate from pre-k in 2 weeks. I can't believe it, where has the time gone? She was just our little baby and now she is graduating pre-k. She is also turning 5 in less than a month...5? We where just waiting for her to get to be 5 lbs so she could come home from the NICU not 5 years old :( And last but not least, now I am expecting a little bundle of joy of my own.

Faith was never jealous of my other niece Lillian, I think mainly because Lillian was older and around when she was a baby. Lillian lives in Charleston now so they don't see each other much. At our wedding they were friends!

Anyway... I have been ecstatic about the baby since we past the 12 week mark and have wanted to tell everyone and it was so easy. I will tell you I had one person to tell that wasn't so easy....yep you guessed it...Faith. I was so nervous...yes nervous about telling a 4.5 year old, mainly because I want her to be excited like us, I want her to love this little baby like its her cousin. I don't want her to be jealous :(

I went by to visit the last time I was in town, it took me forever to get up the courage but I did and I thought it went really well. She wanted to see the ultrasound picture but she didn't understand why the picture wasn't in color lol. At the time I told her that the baby was only the size of a lemon and she thought that was cool. I asked her what did she want the baby to be a boy or girl and she said girl!

I hope they will be best friends!

It's been awhile and soo much has been going on...

Well it looks like the last time I posted was back in November, I am horrible about keeping up with this blog lol. Oh well I promise that is all about to change because I will be super busy doing lots of crafty things for our little bundle of joy!

Bundle of joy at 13 weeks

Well I guess I will play catch up and show you the crafts I have done since my last post...

It is so hard to find cute stocking that don't cost a fortune so I decided I would just make us some.

I made all my girls towel wraps for Christmas. They were a big hit!

One of my BEST friends is getting married. I am so happy for her. She has found such a wonderful man that loves her and her little boy more than anything. She is such a wonderful person and deserves nothing less. Anyway the big bachelorette weekend was in Nashville, TN I was not able to make the trip but I wanted to still help with the goodies.

Personalized tumblers for all the attendees!

Michelle is such a classy lady so we didn't want to do anything too cheesy. So I made this great sash that matched her personality perfect!

The beautiful bride to be!

Well I got to go home a couple weeks ago and spend a fun filled day and night with 3 of my favorite girls!! We had tickets to see Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan in Sanford Stadium. It was probably one of the best concert experiences I have ever been too. I was worried this preggo lady was not going to be able to hang like I used to at concerts but my girls took good care of me! We cooked out in a GREAT shady spot and they let me go up the elevator instead of climbing the million stairs to our nosebleed seats lol. I love them! We had such a great time!! Just like old times! I miss my girls!

It has been a while! +baby shower

Well it has been like 4 months since I have posted last. I have been so busy with work that I really haven't had time to do much! I did get a little craft over the past couple months and I wanted to share with you guys. Well my best friend had a little boy in August...

John Thomas Christopher only the cutest little baby boy I know! 

Aunt Krystle couldn't leave out the big sis!! 

With the wedding this summer and Susan's traveling restrictions we did not have time to throw her a shower before the baby arrived so we had it after he got here so everyone could see him and he could enjoy it too. Well if anyone doesn't already know Aunt Krystle LOVES her babies all of them and I can't wait to add some cousins for them to play with :) But anyway I was so excited when baby John arrived and couldn't wait for the shower. Everything came out so cute and I think everyone enjoyed it!

I made this for them to hang in his bedroom. 

(made the same way I do the photo coasters just added ribbon)

his room is done is giraffes so I made him a little tag blanket

Since this was their second child and they had everything they needed we did a diaper shower. I even made the invitations into little diapers. 

Diaper motorcycle

 Diaper Wreath

Blue Velvet Cupcakes with Diaper Pins

 Blue punch with floating bath toys!

String Art

I actually did this a while back but am just now getting around to posting. I had a friend move to Mississippi so I thought this would be a great going away gift. Very easy too!

Photo Coasters

This is a project I did at Christmas as a gift. I just love it and did it this time for a friend that was moving away.

What you will need:
Pictures 4x6
white ceramic coasters
Mod Podge
Felt circles
Foam brush
Newspaper

I first you want to measure and cut the pictures to fit the coasters.

Glue the pictures to the coasters with the Mod Podge and let it dry.

Once the pictures are secure onto the coasters you need to do a coat of the Mod Podge on the top. It
doesn't have to be a thick coat but just even. Let this dry completely (at least an hour). This step needs to be repeated 7-10 times. Make sure it is completely dry between each coat.

Once this is complete it needs to dry for at least a day. You can spray a gloss coat (clear gloss spray paint). This will just make sure it is protected and shiny. Make sure to put felt circles on the bottom so they won't scratch any surface they are put on.