some more pics

My attempt at a fall "photo shoot"

Help...I need some feedback on these photos..

Pictures for Skylar and Lydia!

Here are some pictures for you!

Attempt at photoshop

Okay so I spent waaaayy to long trying to use photoshop today. Seriously, can it really be that hard or am I just not the brightest bulb? Anyway, here are my attempts at photoshop. The top pics are the photoshopped ones..ugh..what a time sucker!

I hate shopping...for myself that is.

Seriously, it's really no fun at all. I'm not sure what is more difficult..parting with my money (I've become incredibly cheap er frugal that is) or being forced to look at myself in those awful dressing room mirrors.

I went to Old Navy to replenish my supply of t-shirts. Every year the material gets thinner and thinner. Seriously, pretty soon I'll have to layer like 3 of them!

I then went to the mall and found an amazing purse at Macy's--I'm in love, but unfortunately it's a bit $$$. I'm thinking of returning everything else and getting this purse. THen I'll have a kick-a$$ purse but nothing to wear. I'm really think I'm due for a new purse though...my current purse is a 50 cent find a church rummage sale! Oh well, I'll keep dreaming.

Of course when I got home, I began to have second thoughts about my purchases and in true Jamie fashion, half of them will be returned!

Happy Birthday to you...and you!

Today is Skylar's 11th birthday (oh crap she's almost a teenager!!!) and cousin Ally's 8th birthday. Happy Birthday Girls!!

Mother of FOUR!

This photo was taken a week ago. It took 3 weeks to get all my kids together so I could take their picture. Being a mom to four kids really hit home after seeing the four of them smooshed together on the couch.

4 weeks old already....

Today Ethan is 4 weeks old! I can't believe it..time goes by so fast. The last month has flown by and my memories of it are vague..must be lack of sleep!

still more photos....

MOre photos...trying to decide which ones to use for a birth announcement. #1 and #3 are almost identical, except for the focus...I have a bunch of B&W photos as well.

Some more pictures of the new babe...

Welcome to the world Ethan William...

Ethan William Cook was born Tuesday April 7th at 2:14 pm. He weighed 8lb 6oz and is 21 inches long. He even has hair! He's perfect.

Nesting??

The countdown is on...one week until the big day. So these last few weeks you would think that I've been busy cleaning my house and organizeing baby stuff right? Wrong. I somehow decided that I had to SEW baby burp cloths and changing pads!

I couldn't help myself. I saw lots of ADORABLE things on Etsy that I really wanted, but alas my budget does not allow for such frivolous spending! So off the the fabric store I went (with coupons of course) and purchased fabric to make my own. NOw don't look to closely b/c you will see my seams are not straight, but other than that, I think they are pretty darn cute. They are fun to make as well. I can't wait for people I know to get pregnant so I can make cute little baby gifts!

Now, with a week to go I had better get cleaning!!

Could I get any bigger??

Why yes, yes I can because these pictures were taken almost 3 weeks ago! And I am bigger! Walking is becoming a chore, nevermind trying to roll over in bed! But, I'm going to stay postivive because this is my last pregnancy after all.

I've had a few people ask me if I'm carrying twins...really twins? No, there is just one in there.

P.S. the photos are terrible but you get the picture

Snips 'n Snails and Puppy dog tails...

So, I've finally started to gather my baby things and get ready for the arrival of Baby E as we like to call him at our house. This whole boy thing is new to me and I am rather starting to like it! Although, I will admit that shopping for a baby girl is a bit more exciting. I've found some pretty cute things though and after several months, I no longer head straight for the girls department!

Missing Williamstown....

It's been 2 1/2 years since we moved from Williamstown, but I still miss it! It holds a special place in my heart even though we only lived there for less than a year. It's where Chris, the girls and I started our "new" life together and where Abigail was born. It was such a sweet little town and we were always doing something! Here are some pics from our time there...