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January 23, 2008 at 3:47 pm | In chatty |On a personal note, I am very happy to make a pretty big announcement: Andrew and I are expecting a baby girl in late April! So far everything has been going really well, and I feel very lucky. And I’m so glad that we’re settled into the new house now that I’m six months along… the last few months have been pretty hectic, to say the least!
I had such a great time in California this weekend — after a fun day out and about button shopping in the East Bay, I got to go up the coast with a group of crafty friends to hang out for the long weekend. We all originally met on the glitter boards at getcrafty seven or eight years ago, and have been friends ever since. And while we were at our rental house, these sweet girls threw me a crafty baby shower one afternoon, complete with beautiful homemade cupcakes!
It was just lovely. There was a craft table all set up with a sewing machine, stencils, fabric paint, embroidery thread, and fabrics, and everyone embellished colorful hand-dyed onesies, shirts, bibs and booties. I came home with a bag full of cute little things — I still can’t believe it.
I have been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to make anything for her myself yet… and with two more long trips and a big work deadline next month, that’s what March is for, hopefully. But now she has this beautiful collection of clothes and I feel so, so spoiled. Thank you so much, ladies.
And speaking of thank yous, I am just thrilled that people are liking the sneak peek at Bead Simple! I really appreciate the very kind comments and responses I’ve been getting. I can’t tell you how much the cool, supportive people in the online crafty world mean to me, and I feel so lucky to have a chance to return the favor whenever I can. So thanks again!
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A girl! Lovely. Congratulations.
Comment by Sarah — January 23, 2008 #
Congratulations!
Comment by Amy — January 23, 2008 #
A great big happy congrats to you! Sounds like a great party! I honestly can’t wait to see the pretty things you’ll make your little girl!!
Comment by cecily — January 23, 2008 #
How very exciting - a big congrats to you both!
Comment by Victoria E — January 23, 2008 #
Yay! A girl! How fun. The shower sounds awesome. You will love being a mom, and you’ll be a great one!
Comment by Heather — January 23, 2008 #
oh oh oh oh!!! congrats, big hug!!!!!!
Comment by crafty chica — January 23, 2008 #
awww congrats!!!
Comment by janice — January 23, 2008 #
De-lurking to say congratulations! How exciting!
Comment by Samantha — January 23, 2008 #
Congrats Susan! You are going to be an amazing mom. I can’t wait to see your cute baby soon! xoxo
Comment by Natalie — January 24, 2008 #
ME TOO! im expecting a girl end of april as well - im so excited for you (and me - can you tell?). I’m currently trying to find time to make things for her, I love the clothes on UNIFORM as well as the usual pink gloriousness. Im so pleased for you! Congratulations!
Comment by caroline — January 24, 2008 #
congrats!! such great news!
Comment by tricia of bitsandbobbins.com — January 24, 2008 #
Congratulations!
Comment by rebekah — January 24, 2008 #
Congratulations, Susan and Andrew!
Comment by Lori — January 24, 2008 #
iFelicidades! Many blessings and much joy to the three of you. And that will be one well-dressed little girl!
Comment by Monica the tiara chick — January 24, 2008 #
Congratulations! This is the best baby shower idea I have ever heard. I want one like this when we have our next baby!
Comment by Esther — January 24, 2008 #
How wonderful! Congratulations!!
Comment by Jenny — January 24, 2008 #
Congratulations!
Comment by craft blogger — January 24, 2008 #
Congratulations! You kept that project quiet for a while
How exciting!
Comment by upstatelisa — January 24, 2008 #
Thanks so much, everyone! And congratulations to you too, Caroline!!
Comment by Susan — January 25, 2008 #
Congratulations! It’s cool that you waited so long to announce because now we have less of a wait till she’s born. Also, I am so going to steal that idea for a baby shower.
Comment by Kim — January 25, 2008 #
Congrats! My second little one is due in late April as well. Want to race?
I’m happy to hear that you’re having a girl. We’re the get surprised type, so we don’t know the gender of our little one. We already have an 18 month old boy.
Comment by Jennifer — January 25, 2008 #
Congratulations!
Comment by Jessie Mae — January 27, 2008 #
So exciting! Hooray! Hooray! I have two girls, ages one and two and both my husband and I have found that after the first three months when the baby comes (admittedly, that’s a bit of a blurry, grindy but lovely time) our lives as artists suddenly started zooming. Less time, yes, but more focus (especially after 6 months!) and dedication and (for me) just WAY MORE bravery. I am doing so much more and it is thanks to my girls whom I adore and who deserve a happy, fulfilled mum (and cute things to play with and yummy things to eat!)
It’s so neat being a mom. I love, love, love it! It is the best thing I ever did and both my husband and I waited ages because we were afraid that we would lose sight of the bigger world of what we want to accomplish… and then we had our babies and made our world WAY bigger and our brains and hearts, too.
YIP!
For me the hardest part of new motherhood was NOT the sleepless nights or the worry, but my own identity crisis because for some time art seemed to fall by the wayside… looking at your fabulous site (which I love, by the way!) I think you will not have such struggles… HOORAY!
Congratulations!
So exciting!
Comment by Miss Mama — January 27, 2008 #
Susan,
Congratulations on your future arrival.
I so enjoy reading your blog & finding new links to all things crafty. I’m another expecting lady due at the end of April. While we wait, I’ll be co-hosting the granny panties craft bazaar (.com) at the aalto lounge on Sat., Feb. 9th 11am-4pm. Please stop by and say hello if you are in town. I’m thinking of restarting a craft nite ( or day ) at The Victory Bar that could be baby-friendly. I’d love to get some feedback on the idea if you ever have the time.
Sincerely,
Chrissy
Comment by Miss Christmas Snow — January 28, 2008 #
Congrats! Allan and I are thinking of you guys all the way over here in los angeles! let us know if you need anything. . .
Comment by stacy — February 5, 2008 #