Reach part 2..

Well, the goal of not going into labor, didn't exactly happen.  However - they were able to stop labor and we left the hospital after spending one night...and the baby is still baking. 
We did get to see an ultra sound.  This is the second ultrasound in a row that her face was to my back and hands over her face.  She is just not interested in photos.  Too bad for her...one of my best friends is a photographer..Southern Memories Photography.  So our sweet baby girl will have to get over her dislike for photos :)

On the flip side...I did get plenty of stuff listed on Saturday - that was wonderful.

So in my rest time, I have been watching Parking Wars on Netflix.  I started with Season 1, and I am now into the beginning of Season 2.  I must say, I do love this show.  :)

Yall have a great night!

Amy

Reach

Today I am Reaching...and its ok.  My goals today are:
1 - To not go into labor! I am just shy of 36 weeks pregnant with a sweet little girl who is apparently anxious to join the world.  We are trying to keep her baking for at least another week and a half.  Maybe longer if we can get it.  But we will take what we can get.  Our family will be 4 two legged and 2 four legged folks before long.  I just can't wait...well I can..at least a week and a half!

2 - To get some more items listed on my website, I have a slew of inventory already sewn and I am ready to show the world (and me and my fam) that I am ready to try this.  One small step at a time.  But if we don't have goals, how will we ever know if we got where we wanted to go?  I can't really physically do a ton right now (no marathon sewing sprints of every idea that comes to mind...we are trying to rest and keep a baby baking).  This has given me time that I must sit, and be still.

So today, I leave you with a lyric...and a music video.  I went to Winter Jam with a friend of mine this year.  It was a moving experience.  If you ever get the opportunity - GO! Don't think twice, just go!  Peter Furler performed Reach  (link to the music video).

You know all of my fears
Theres nothing Your eyes cant see.
When I tried to give up,
Lord, you never gave up on me.
I give You all of my hopes and dreams,
I lay them down.
Of all the place Ive looked,
Youre the one truth I have found.

So thankful that even though I am reaching.. I am right in His hands, and He will never give up on me :)

See ya later! Amy

Pinky and the Brain

So I am a child of the 80's and I have brothers that are younger...so in the 90's there were cartoons after school for us.
We were big fans of Pinky and the Brain.  Every episode started off like this:
Pinky: "Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?"
The Brain: "The same thing we do every night, Pinky—try to take over the world!"

Sometimes I think I am Pinky and the Brain (shhh its our secret)... Trying to figure out how to make a successful break into the handmade and boutique community.  Its hard.  But its so fun..  It makes my heart sing...

So anyway, I'd love to learn from Gussy Sews... She is celebrating 2 years of handmade self employment.  I can't wait to be half as successful as her one day!

http://www.gussysews.com/2012/05/celebrating-two-years-of-gussy-sews-ness/

Check out her blog!

Thanks much Belles & Boys!
Amy

Exciting!! Prepping for the Grand Opening!

Yall, This is so fun.  I am working on a new adventure.. a big goal.. something that I am so excited about. 
I have sewn for the public for a while, even had an Etsy shop - but I am ready to start my own boutique - Online!  So welcome to the first post from Marguerite Belle Crafts.  :)
I'll be sewing, working on collages and perhaps a few more artistic endeavors.  So stay tuned.  I can't wait to see where this road leads.

Today's thought.....

Energy and persistence conquer all things. - Benjamin Franklin