I'm so sorry guys that it has taken me so long to announce the winners for my aprons! Things have been absolutely insano-crazy over here! I will get into that on another blog post:)- but I felt since I have a minute, I might as well hurry up and let you all know that the winners according to Random.org-- are comments-- 13,7, and then 2! So, Babalisme-- you get your first choice which was Apron #3Ashley, you get your #1 choice too, since it wasn't taken first-- which is Apron #2.and Mi... Read Full Story

I have finally opened my Etsy shop-- I decided to name it A la Frou Frou- it was REALLY close from the response on my blog poll and my e-mail poll. I felt A la Frou Frou would work best, as I would love to branch out and also do some "frou-frou" stuff for more then just babies and little kids. But for now, I'm sticking with children's aprons and baby blankets.I'm doing a giveaway of 3 of my first "prototype" aprons. The kids are modeling(so happily) the aprons ... Read Full Story

WONDERFUL SEASON OF SOCCER!Ethan's cute little U5 team!Ethan trying to race after the ball... and the other players... where did they go....OH! I made it! There they are!BREAK TIME!!And how do you think the season ended, Ethan??GREAT JOB!Dante improved a lot this season. Going after the ball, no matter how many boys were crowding it. It is amazing the difference of the game with the different age groups! The U8 boys were SO fun to watch, and it didn't hurt having the best team:)And LO... Read Full Story

Well we were 110% sure VIVA LAS VEGAS.... but because of course, I decided to say we were FINALLY moving and had a solid plan of action--- it decided not to be so solid, and we are waiting. So- who knows! It is still a VERY good chance that we will be moving there- and it would be sometime this summer- probably mid-July. But I'm still holding out for San Diego or Malibu.... :) Dreams CAN come true... right?! Either way- everyone visits Vegas at some point in their life-time, and now you c... Read Full Story

These are just a sample of the reversible aprons I'll be selling in my soon to be announced Etsy shop!Here is little miss Erin modeling my first cute apron made out of tuitti fruitti fabric. It has cupcakes on it, ice-cream cones, candy, etc.... ANDwhen she gets tired of that side, she can just turn it around and have dainty little flowers on the other side! The bow ties in the front to add in an extra dose of "cute"Here is a close up! I will most likely be selling these for 15 ... Read Full Story

A while back I had posted about Dante learning how to ride a bike- and how I felt so bad that he was 7- and he still hadn't been taught how to ride a bike. So, I finally had had enough- and told Chet he had to do it now or never-- and he did it now, and an hour later-- Dante was riding like a champ. YEAH!!Well, not 3 days ago, I was outside and Erin's little friend Sophie runs up to me and tells me Erin HAS to show me something- so I start walking with Sophie to her house- and all of ... Read Full Story

I sent out an e-mail the other day, but thought that I have some readers who I don't have e-mails for-- and needed YOUR help too!:) My husband has been out of a job for a little over 3 months now- we have been getting by, but our savings are getting pretty low. A little while ago I entered a contest to win $1,000 and had to write a small paragraph on what I would use the money for if I won.I had decided to use the money for "Home Improvements" if I were to win, because we have e... Read Full Story

If anyone from my regular blog wants to know how my fitness is going- I have updated my progress pics today! It has been 4 weeks now-- and I'm excited with my progress so far-- next update with pictures will be May 15th!bertie411.blogspot.com Read Full Story

Do you remember in high school and middle school having to memorize these ridiculously LONG poems, and stories, and practically books and then having to recite them verbatim, or else you failed?? I always wondered who came up with this brilliant idea-- because it seemed like busy work to me, unless you were in drama class and had to memorize lines for a play, or speech and debate. But just for normal English class- I guess I just never saw the point. And who can honestly STILL recite anything... Read Full Story

I have had SO much fun creating baby blankets! I love the way all the soft fabric feels, and I love the fun colors and combinations you can put together. Here are my latest!This is a baby girl blanket (obviously). The back has roses carved into it and then I finished it off with satin baby blanket binding! I need to learn how to miter corners better.And this one below has been my favorite- and I'm so sad I have to give it away. I'm excited to give it away but- I was sad to see it go,... Read Full Story