It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Four days until Makayla's first Christmas!
Yipee!

Silence.

Makayla Jo | 9 month update | December 9, 2012

NINE months! Wow! You are amazing little one, just amazing. We love this age - you are so fun! You've started saying yum yum, wow, dada, and giving kisses.

Weight: 18 pounds

Height: 27 inches

Head Circumference: unknown

 Sleeping:

 We've hit a rough patch over the past week or so. Not sure if you're teething again, afraid of the dark, having night terrors, or if separation anxiety is starting but you have been waking up frequently over the past week. Generally you are sleeping between 7 and 730.

Eating:
You're still eating about 3 purees per day, breakfast, lunch & dinner. You are down to about 4 bottles per day now, with 6-8 ounces each. Dr. Kahn states that it's ok that you only consume about 18-24 ounces of formula per day now. We also started you on Puffs. You love picking them up and feeding yourself. You've also had a few small bites of bagel, eggs, chicken, turkey, etc. We are still worried about you choking but you are doing wonderful.

Clothes:
Definitely in 9 month clothes. Some 6 month stuff is still in your drawers and daddy sometimes dresses you in clothes too small when I'm at work.

Crawling/Standing/Walking:
You are all over the place! You are going to be standing on your own anyway now. You basically do
it and then you get scared and sit down. You recently got a toy car and you push it and walk! It's adorable.

Holiday Cards 2012 edition

Happy Holidays 2012!

I had so many ideas for this year's holiday cards because it was Makayla's first Christmas. I designed 5+ cards and this is the I ordered. I had to pull the trigger and stop changing my mind.. I do love the way they turned out though, I wanted to showcase the amazing smile and dimples that I captured during our in-home photoshoot ala pinterest. I also wanted to use one of our pictures from our mini fall session last month. 

And, here is the winner! Happy Holidays to all. 

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I can't believe I just heard about Ebates and finally signed up.

You earn a percentage cash back for each and every online purchase you make. We shop online a lot. A LOT. Pretty much buy everything on Amazon.

I can't believe I didn't know about this. I've already earned $6.98 cash back in the past month or so with Holiday Shopping. I have a check coming my way in February 2013.

All you have to do is open Ebates in a browser and keep it open and then search for what ever store you are looking for and open their website through Ebates. 

It's silly not to sign up. Sign up here!

Maui Hawaii Destination Wedding Invitations & Starfish Place Cards

These pictures were never posted of Megan's Maui Destination Wedding. I designed her invitations, table numbers, menus, starfish place cards & much more! See all of the details in this post here!

Featuring How Sweet It Is | Simply Sweet Weddings

I had the opportunity to work with Linda of How Sweet It Is - Simply Sweet Weddings earlier this year in order to design her custom business logo. I wanted to feature her business on my blog because she was an amazing client to work with and I believe her website and logo turned out absolutely fabulous.
 

About Linda:
I've been designing, and organizing events for friends and family most of my adult life, and in 2005 decided to expand my talents and start my own business "How Sweet It Is".
We have been in business 7 years, servicing brides from Chicago, to the Indianapolis area. We realize every event is unique, and that's why we love to sit down with our brides and grooms, roll up our sleeves, and together design the wedding of their dreams. Whether it's a chocolate fountain, candy buffet, or a reception design that you hire us for, we know how to add the special details that will have your guests leaving with sweet memories. I have had the opportunity of meeting and working with some of the sweetest brides and grooms, and look forward to serving many more.
We are a licensed and insured, home based business. I take appointments during the week, and some evenings.

Services Provided:

Candy Buffets
Candy Buffets can sweeten up your party with a wide variety of candy and chocolates for your guests. What fun your guests will have filling their own candy bag with some of their favorite candies and chocolates.


Chocolate Fountains
Just imagine a fountain where a flowing curtain of melted, warm delicious Callebaut gourmet chocolate cascades down the fountain tiers like a chocolate waterfall, presenting you the pleasure of dipping strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, pretzels, cream puffs, cookies, etc. producing exquisite delicious chocolate covered "delicacies".


Reception Design
We carry a variety of tablescapes to fit any bride's budget. Our staff will set your banquet hall the day of your event and take it down when your guests leave. There is no fuss or tear down for you, or your family.



Contact Linda:
Valparaiso, Indiana
linda@howsweetitisevents.com
(219) 477-5116

If you are interested in a chic custom business logo design like Linda's - please contact me today for a custom quote!