Random stuff & Belle

Belle is 19 months today! :)

I brought Belle to the doctor for her physical about a week ago. His assistant asked questions for her growth/development...& I tried not to laugh hard when I answered:

Can she run?

(HA! HA! Can she run?...she doesn't even walk anymore..she runs. No she doesn't run, she sprints!)

MHMM, yes.

Is she social with other children?

(HAA HAA! She hugs kids when she first meets them! I think she's ready for school already. Really!)

Yup

Does she scribble?

(Is this a serious question?! All our notebooks, newspapers, magazines, floors & now our walls are full of scribbles)

Yes, she definitely scribbles.

Oh geez, that was pretty funny to me!

Few days after the physical, Belle had to go get blood taken out. For some mandatory state nonsense. I think they needed 4 tubes.

OH BOY! I think this is the most dreading thing to look forward to.

We already tried a few months ago. Can you imagine?....

Belle screaming bloody murder while 3 phlebotomists hold her little arms down. NOT finding her vein, & poking her around about FIVE times and no single drop came out?

We left & nothing happened. UGHHH!

So we went again. At a different office this time. & I was really dreading it.

I brought Aris so he could hold her.

The phlebotomist tries to stay her put. No luck. Then she yells out the door, "Can I please get an arm holder?!"

A large, strong, woman comes in, holds Belle's arms down. Belle is hysterical once again.

The strong lady tries consoling her, "aww it's ok. It's ok..umm what's her name??"

Phlebotomist: "Goliath. Her name is Goliath!"

HAA! I think that was the only time I smiled. That visit ended up being a success.

Next thing I know, 4 tubes of blood were all done. THANK GOODNESS!

If you ever see us at church...don't ever sit near us. Belle is a distraction.

We always sit at the back room, where most of the kids are.

All the kids sit next to their parents. But of course, not Belle!

She wanders around, smiles at people, hugs random kids.

Then, all the other kids end up joining her and walk around & play.

& I'm so relieved when the other kids join her.

So it's not only my child being a distraction!

Me: I think Belle's ready for school. She's likes being around other kids...so social.

My dad: Yeah, & after 30 minutes, I think the teacher will surrender. The teacher will call you to pick her up cause Belle is too much!

Me: Ha, maybe!

& here are a few more bubbles pictures from my post on Mother's Day!

Our Mothers Day

We spent the weekend with Aris's family in New Jersey.

And this is Belle on Mother's day morning!

This pic is for Stef....because I believe that's where Belle gets her outrageous sleeping habits!

The nonstop moving, kicking, shoving, hogging of the bed, waking up in weird crazy positions...SO Belle & Stef!

signing her Mother's Day card for grandma.

Then we spent the rest of the day at cousin Leila's!

The weather that day was a big bummer...too cold & windy to go out with the girls.

We ended up staying in, ordering food, watching Baby Einstein, Nick Jr, & ate!!

A very obvious fact: Belle loves cousin Leila sooooo much....

Leila's looking! & they are both so naturally tan.

Already holding her own bottle!

Then Belle wanted to get in Leila's "hammock."

She also demanded a drink (like Leila) while she was in there. hahaha!

A blurry picture..but it cracks me up. Cause the dads are on duty!

Belle makes this face every time Leila cries.

And pictures of Lenee's homemade vegetable tempura. Yuummmm..

Mango cake from Red Ribbon. Again...yummmmm!!

Thanks for having us the whooollleee day Lenee & Mike!

Can't wait for next time.

Happy Mothers Day!

Blessings to my mom, grandmas, friends who are moms, new mommies, & the rest of the motherhood world out there!

I kind of never really cared for much about this day.

Until I became a mom myself.

And I still can't believe that I'm a mom! Weeeiiirdddd.

Have a GREAT day!!

And the giveaway winner is.......

Comment # 10!

(I used the random number generator in random.com)

Which is my friend, Mary! She said:

Kae you are very talented you have cute stuff, kathy and i were looking thru it and its beautiful the stuff you make! God bless!

MAY 5, 2010 9:05 AM

Mary is an old neighbor of mine when my family still lived in Queens. I haven't seen her in...like..9 years?! I miss you Mary & CONGRATS!

Thanks for all who entered! I enjoyed the comments especially this one:

Krystal said...

So I saw your post on Fb and got extremely excited about this contest. Thus, here is my attempt to be chosen...

Reasons why you should pick me:
1) I currently do not own any of your original Kariselle paraphernalia (but don't worry, I was planning on changing that when I get back to NY.)

2) I have always been a fan of your innovative shoe bags, as I've always been one to use old, boring plastic bags, then forget that I put shoes in them and reuse them to put food. yuck.

3) I have shown you my appreciation of your lovely artistic abilities in the past (aka remember when I asked you to design my guestbook for my Sweet 16??)

4) I miss you and you miss me. =)

5) Lastly, here is an illustration of our friendship that I put up just for you! [ http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs560.snc3/30609_870905940360_931068_48822585_3007183_n.jpg ]

OK, I think I have made my mark here. anywho, love you ate kae! congrats on the art fair and i'll be sure to attend your next one in the future!!

love,
Krystal

P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ATE STEF!!!!!

MAY 4, 2010 12:14 PM

HEHEH..Krystal your comment..or essay is so funny! Thanks for the effort anyway!

I like this giveaway thing....I'll definitely be having more! :)

A GIVEAWAY!

I still have some sewing goodness left over from the fair.

& I decided that I want to have a give away!

Today is also my best friend, Stef's birthday!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

ahhh!...it's Stef's birthday..it will be Mother's Day this week...there's so much to celebrate!

It's only fitting that I do my very first give away this week!

Here's what I'm giving....

A matching make up brush roll & a gadget pouch.

Yup...BOTH!

This make up brush roll holds up to 11 brushes, & lined with tiny black & white polka dots.

This gadget pouch can fit all PDA cell phones, Iphones, Ipods, flip video & cameras!

Your stuff will be safe since I included fleece for padding :)

OR..you can just use this for all the little stuff scattered in your bag.

You can keep these for yourself, or give it as a gift.

To win, all you have to do..is leave a comment.

Say whatever your heart desires..even a "HI" will do.

And there will be one winner that wins BOTH.

ANYONE can enter. Whether you're family, a dear friend, etc!

If you never left a comment before.....Now is your time!

I'll pick a winner on Friday NOON, May 7th using the random generator.

Sooooo......Good luckkkk!!!

Spring Craft Market

The weekend is overrrr!

The craft market was a good experience! It was my first time being a vendor, & I didn't really know what to expect.

It was nicely organized, LOVED that it was indoors. It was always crowded, & I met plenty of sweeeet people.

I was surrounded by nice vendors & was impressed with their goodies.

There was plenty of food. Can't complain!

Don't laugh! This was when we just finished setting up & I look like a dork.

See?? You know it's me once you spot polka dots.

This was a perfect weekend to have the craft market......Right before Mother's Day!

I noticed plenty of my customers were shopping for their moms, mother in laws, & wives.

How perfect is that??

& my favorite customer was a 5-6 year old girl who begged her dad for a cell phone pouch. Her dad said they'd walk around the entire market first, & if she's still committed to it, they'd come back & get it. An hour later, they came back. Her dad said they were already walking on their way home. They were 3 blocks away, then the girl said, "Daddd, I really wanted that orange flower bag!"

So they came back for it :D

So it was a nice experience!

THANKS to EVERYONE who participated. My visitors, helpers, family, & friends, etc etc!

Wouldn't have survived without you people (seriously!)

And also to Aris. He stayed with me the whole weekend..drove back & forth..& carried all my baggage!

& I have stuff left from the fair. And GUESS WHAT?

I'm planning on doing what all my favorite other blogs are doing tomorrow.....

A GIVEAWAY!

A giveaway to celebrate :)

So come back!

I will be here...

The spring food & craft market is THIS WEEKEND at the Brooklyn Lyceum!

11am-7pm.

Here's the address so you can type it into your GPS:

227 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11215

Find me.

You'll know it's me once you see all the polka dots! :)

Here's a little peek at what to expect...

These are new... cell phone/gadget cases.

See you there!