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Sunday, November 1, 2009

hello fall.

There is something so brilliant about these golden leaves...they glow so creatively. :)

Will and my Mom walking through Valley Junction in Des Moines.

Have a splendid week everyone...I promise I will get back to my regular posting soon. I have been super busy with projects and enjoying the weather before it gets too cold.

Friday, October 23, 2009

For those of you in the Des Moines area...Come visit me at the Art Market this Saturday, October 24th from 9am-5pm. This month is the Art Market Rummage Sale. In addition to the regular handmade, art and vintage stock, there will be vendors bringing rummage sale-esque things. Specifically, things that fall into the creative category: fabric scraps, supplies, tossed-aside arts projects, books, resources, etc. There might even be some food vendors available for lunch. Here is some more info below. Also just to let you know that for parking you may need to navigate around the Race for the Cure. This map might help. Hope to see you there!

Market Day Shopper FAQ

What will I see there?
You’ll see 40 local vendors with everything from baked goods to knitted goods to art, vintage jewelry, handmade furniture, toys, apparel… It varies month to month, but it’s always interesting, always local, always well made.

What payments do you accept?
That all depends on the vendor. Come prepared with cash and check.

When and where?
The remaining Market Days are the October Rummage Sale, October 24 from 9a-5p and the Black Friday Sale on November 27 from 8a-6p.
Market Day takes place at Market Street Media Foundry, 118 SE 4th Street in Des Moines. If you head to East 4th and Court and head south, we’re just past The Garden nightclub.

Click here for a map.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

My Inspiration

I found this video on Mothering tonight and was blown away by its beauty! This is my inspiration, along with all the other wonderful homebirth stories I have been reading. But Lindsey and I have something in common. I have experienced a Cesarean (as did she) and I am ready for a VBAC! (I am NOT telling you I am pregnant...sorry) :) I am getting educated and healthy and if anyone has any good reads or advice as far as VBAC or preferably HBAC, please let me know. thanks!...and enjoy the video.

My Journey to a VBAC from Lindsey Meehleis on Vimeo.

Happy Tuesday!

It has been a while....we have been REALLY busy these past couple of weeks. So, thought I would stop in real quick to say Happy Tuesday to you all. Hope the photos made you smile. :)

Sunday, October 11, 2009

My Coloring Book

I finally decided to finish my coloring book!...and I am super happy with the way they turned out. Each illustration is full of fun happy objects that are just waiting to have color added. Just in time for the early holiday shoppers. :) These would be great gifts, or just something fun for your kids to be creative with. I have printed 14 of my own illustrations. There is two of each illustration in each book, for double the coloring. (28 pages total) The cover is made of felt in various colors to choose from. Each one is hand cut and hand bound together with hemp and measures approx. 8 1/2 x 10. I have a handful for sale in my store right now...red, orange, green, blue, purple, pink, and natural. Click the link below to view a slideshow of what each of the 14 illustrations look like. Enjoy!...and be sure to leave a comment or email me if you have any questions or would like to make a custom order for a specific color.

View slideshow

Friday, October 9, 2009

Pray for Hunter!

*Thank you so much for your prayers. Hunter is doing excellent! The hole has filled up and my sister called me with so much excitement today that she was able to feed him and he did wonderful! *

I am an Aunt!! Well, I have been an aunt since I married into the Fever family a few years ago, but my sister just had a baby this week!...and he is soooo cute! Her water broke early wednesday morning and she had a healthy birth around 3am yesterday. A little 5 lb. 8 oz. boy . What a blessing! This was very unexpected because she was not due for another 4 weeks. We were all very surprised. I have never been so anxious waiting all day to know how she was doing and wondering when she was going to actually have this baby. Unfortunately she was not able to hold baby Hunter right away for he was rushed to the NICU because of his trouble breathing with being so early. He has a hole in his lung, but just keeps on improving. Kristin and Josh have been really positive about everything and seem to be doing really well, but we all know it is hard to go through stuff like this. I knew I could count on my blogger readers to be praying for this precious little babe. That is what I love about this online community; all the support and encouragement.

Thanks!