Because.

Last time 8 videos just wasn't enough.

I had to inject a little more cuteness into your life.

I mean really, he's still totally edible.

Celery Stamped Paper

Really good Saturday

I got all of Gideon's invitations out.

On my lap before I plunked them into the mailbox.

And I found this in my mailbox from my dear friend Tori...

Wrapped in hand-stamped wrapping paper (would you believe I just did the same thing last week, both of us unaware of the other)...

She drew the design on the tea towel.
Remembered that I loved that hand cream from Anthropolgie.
And got Gideon a wooden toy, his favorite (says mommy).

It's moments like these that I feel known and kindred and I understand the proverb that says, "There is a friend that sticks closer than a [sister]." This has been a really good Saturday (much needed on the tale end of an entire week of Gideon fighting the stomach bug).

A Gideon briefing...

He eats and talks. Actually he eats a lot. So much so that I can't share a meal with him when we're out (like I vowed to do to save money).
And I'm not exaggerating. It's amazing how much this kid eats.









(Turn your volume waaay down. No really, I mean it. I am super screechy annoying in this one. But you can see his two teeth peaking through & his cute lil laugh and that's the point.)





He bathes. And loves trying to crawl out of the bath tub.
And he loves to suck the life out of wet wash cloths.






He talks. Oh how sweet these moments are lately. To be honest, I've been teary almost every day this week. He turns one year old next month and everything in me wants to stop the clock. Freeze these precious moments. (I'm totally teary eyed again.) This kind of love is too much. And I don't believe people when they say things like, "It only gets better." Not possible.

Yesterday I cried at the grocery checkout with my manager friend Traci. We talked about how fast time goes. She has boys and she promised me that they still say, "I love you so much Mama" at age 21.
I'm holding her to that.

Merry Christmas

(c) B.MoFoto

One reason to love winter...

I finally get to accessorize my boy.

DIY Infinity Scarf

I was in Anthropologie the other day and saw an Infinity scarf similar this one at Nordstrom .

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It looked super easy to make. So I went home and figured out how to make my own version. Way easier than I even imagined. And cute!

Here's my tutorial.

The first length of my fabric is 31 Inches. This is the length around. I often make this end 34 inches so it hangs down further like most of these in my previous post. 31 inches sits closer to the neck, probably good for colder climates.

by 37 Inches. This is the width. It's also flexible based upon how tall & full you want it to be.

Fold in half, right side to right side. (I put my feet in there for visual interest. Aren't they so veiny and interesting?)

Sew a straight line & close the seam

It should look like this

Turn it right side out

The other side of your seam should look like this

Now fold it in half (here are my pink feet again). This is where we make our Infinity Loop.

Sew the unfinished end shut

Trim your seam

Turn it right side out

And put it on.

And here's it folded in half.

Several people have asked for a tutorial on the jersey knit braided scarf and I think I'd rather sleep outside (and it's 43 degrees) than try that one again. Big headache. Biiiig. I tried to follow this tutorial because I liked the fact she had so many braids thus so much bulk, but it didn't happen for me. I had to develop my own rough pattern on the fly (and say mean things under my breath). I was happy with the results, but not the process.

Here's another tutorial that was too detailed for my liking but you may find it helpful. Just add a couple more braids to achieve more bulk. Now I wasn't too much help on that front was I?

My advice is just make a pretty Infinity scarf and call it a day!