Session Giveaway- Northern IL

AE Photography... http://www.aephotographyblog.com/ is having a contest on their blog, Running from 11.13.09 - 11.21.09 - A 2 hour session of their choice, details are on their blog, Check it out!

Another giveaway!

Over at http://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/

There's another giveaway this week for 6-$45 off $100!

Old Navy Coupon Giveaway!

Over at http://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/ (my new most favorite blog!)

There's a giveaway for 1 $65 off $100 and 8 $45 off $100! Go enter!!! We could all use the coupons for some new fall/winter clothes! (for us, or the kids)

4 months to go..

So I have 4 more months of being pregnant.

Why when I say it does it sound like it will never end? haha.

Autumn just had her 2nd birthday, it was such a blast. A lot more relaxed than last year. We had her 2 year pictures taken and they came out so adorable. I really like this place, Portrait Innovations. They do good work and your pictures are ready in 15+ minutes!

I'm having a hard time commiting to a name for this little guy. First we had Cohen, Which I liked, but I wasn't in love with it. I suggested Jaysen after my cousin who was killed in a car accident. We agreed and I finally felt like it was all done and I wouldn't have to worry about it anymore. How I wish that was the case. The more I think about it, the more I don't think I can name him Jaysen. Hearing it everyday might kill me and I can't picture calling my child by that name. I love my cousin, I just don't want to be reminded of what happened everyday. I certainly don't want my child to be that reminder either.

Now normally this wouldn't be a problem and we'd just change the name. But at Autumn's birthday party we talked to my Aunt & Uncle and told them that we'd like to name the baby this. They were very honored and all. So I feel like, If we change it now, we're taking something away from them. They were so happy. I don't like to dissappoint, Especially if it's avoidable. I just don't know what to do. I'm at such a loss right now.

On to a brighter subject! I saw the baby move from the outside last night! So I put my hand where I had seen it and he started kicking my hand. I was in such awe. I can't believe I'm carrying another little baby. Another little child that will in no time be running around and causing as much trouble as his sister! haha. It's so worth it though. I can't imagine my life any other way right now. I have the most important people around me everyday and I couldn't be more grateful for that.

Well I should be getting going, Dishes don't do themselves around here. :)

Invites and Announcements.

So i've been making Autumn's birthday invites, and invites for friends kids. Birth announcements.. etc. You name it, I've most likely made it.

So i'm going to post some 'samples' I guess you can call them.

If anyone ever needs anything done, let me know. We can come up with a price, depending on how many you need and where they're being shipped to. I can do anything basically. So, just let me know what you'd want.

Pricing i was thinking of, but not dead set yet-
(for now they can only be done in 4x6)
Per Invite -

15-39 : $1.50
40-69 : $1.35
70-100 : $1.20
over 100 : $1.05

You'd really just have to get a hold of me to hash out the details. Anyway on to the invites!



Autumn's Halloween card.



Birthday Boy invite!

Done for my friend's sons 2nd birthday.

Autumn's Birth Announcement.


Her 2nd birthday invitation.



First birthday invite.

Like I said, I can get them done quickly and you will always proof them before I print them to tell me of any changes you want made. So if you're interested, please feel free to leave me a comment. Or if you know anyone who is looking for photo card announcements or invites.

Or any comments on my work, good or bad. Thanks!

Jordan.

10.10.07

First post.

I'ts kind of intimidating. I feel like it should be extravagant. Though, I will warn you now, it won't be.

Today was cold. A lot colder than I thought it would be. I'm tempted to turn the heat on, but I know tomorrow will be warm and I don't want to sweat to death when I wake up. Autumn is all snug in her crib, her footed jammies on and her knitted yellow blanket covering her. I can't believe it's been nearly 7 months since I had her. It's amazing to think about. This time last year, I was starting to feel her kick me for the first time. And now she's crawling, talking and trying to stand up! Where has the time gone!?

I miss my husband. Crazy as it might sound, he's my rock. We've been through a lot, especially lately. I'm making it hard, I just don't know how to let myself out there again and love him like I used to. I want to, in the worst way. But something is holding me back. He's changed a lot over the past few weeks. I can tell. I always told him he was different, something wasn't the same, he didn't say things like he meant them. And now, it's like it was before. He's amazing, he's sweet, he's caring, he trying to love me and I just won't let him. Something is just holding me back I wish I could figure out what it was.

Is it really this hard for me to just be happy? I mean if it's not one thing, it's another. I feel like I'll always be stuck. I saved a fortune from a fortune cookie a few years ago and it says "Your life will be happy and peaceful" What a crock! That's all I want, but it really doesn't seem to be working that way. Stupid fortunes.

I should probably get to bed though. Autumn has been getting up in the night, I think we might see some more teeth soon! For now, I'll quit rambling. Try to get some sleep and start a new day. I have plenty of things I think I need to bitch about. Maybe I should do that here instead of talking of my poor mothers ear. More tomorrow! It'll get more exciting, I promise!

Goodnight! <3