Guess Who's A Blogger...

Josh finally started a BLOG about his photography venture. I am so excited for him. He plans to use his blog to showcase his photography sessions.

I am so impressed with the beautiful pictures that he takes, not only of Maggie, but also of others. He has a great eye and a true skill.

Hop over and say hello...

jdharrisphotography.wordpress.com

These pictures were captured at our nephews, Isaac and Luke's, baseball practice yesterday. Brea and Jonathan couldn't take them to their practice so my dad, Poppy Eddie, and Josh took them. Josh said it was great! The boys are getting so big, it is hard to believe.

There are many other pictures to look through with more that will be added with time.

I am so proud of you honey!

Help! I am a SLOB...

I hate to admit it, but my sewing area in our bonus room is out of control! It is quickly taking over the whole room, which is a HUGE room. Here are some pictures to back me up.

Check out that little cutie, Maggie. She loves to be apart!

Don't worry, JuJu, I am turning into Captain Organization today!

Check back soon for updated pictures with a nice, neat sewing place for me to craft!

Have you been over to my sewing blog lately...LOTS going on with Spring Fabrics galore! Be sure to check it out...You can link to it HERE!

Maggie and Mommy...

...Maggie and Mommy...

...What a sweet little girl...

Baby, It's Hot Outside...

It was a beautiful day here in Hendersonville. I haven't been out of the house since last Saturday (unless you count hospitals and doctor's offices), so we decided to go outside and enjoy the nice warm weather.

We went for a short walk as I am still working up my energy and just enjoyed some time together.

I loved these pictures of my two favorite people in all the world.

Alie's New Baby...

So, long story...but the good ole' Brother sewing machine that my wonderful hubby, Josh, bought for me bit the dust last weekend. I LOVE my sewing machine and use it more and more all the time. We still had the receipt, because we are just that organized...we took that bad boy back to the store and got a cash refund. We then headed over a local sewing shop to check out a new one.

I got a BABY LOCK! I LOVE it. It was a really nice machine and best of all...it was on SALE!

I hated to see the ole' Brother machine go, but I am thrilled about it's big sister!!

Alie is a sickie Chickie...

Some of you may know that I came down with the stomach bug on Sunday. Seems like I haven't been too healthy since my recent Gallblader surgery.

Still waiting for some blood work, etc. but just wanted to ask that all of my loyal blog readers to be praying for me.
I am still not well. Not sure what is going on. Hoping to know more over the next couple of days.

Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Love you all.

Great sign...

So I do a lot of driving throughout my day. I pass the same places everyday as well. I never really take note in much, just get to and fro as quickly as possible.

Yesterday, I was driving past one of my favorite spots in good ole' White House and passed a sweet little country church. I got a quick peek in at their church sign that was out by the road and thought it was pretty great.

It read...

"When in doubt, God always answers knee-emails"

I thought it was good stuff.

Introducing Lola the Ladybug...

This was a custom order for a little sweetie named Norah. Her mom, Alison, is good friends with my sister, Brea.

She contacted me and asked for a ladybug design for her little and oh so adorable daughter, Norah. This was a great project and so fun to work on.

...Alison, I hope you love it and I can't wait to see Ms. Norah in it...

If you haven't been over to my sewing blog lately, there is a lot happening. I signed up to sell on http://www.etsy.com/ under the username Maggie Moo's Mom.

I am loving it. I am so excited to see what the future holds for me and my sewing machine!

What do you think?

Happy Love Day from the Harris Home...

Happy Valentine's Day to all those that we love...

Beautiful Maggie...

I just love this picture. Josh captured this last Sunday while I was resting and left it on my computer as a surprise.

You just can't find anything to complain about when you see something so precious.

Sweet Maggie...6 1/2 months old....

Please pray for the Harris Family...

Hello everyone! Thanks for checking in on us.

Today, I am asking for prayer. My gallblader surgery was a success, happening last Thursday. I took it very easy over the weekend with lots of help from my WONDERFUL parents, in-laws, family, friends, etc. I returned back to work today with a dr. appt. set-up for this afternoon because last night I notcied that one of my eyes was really glassy and pink...thinking, great...pink eye.

My appt. today was a little too much. I am still recovering, obviously, from surgery. I am sore and just taking it very slow. By the time I got to my appt. I just didn't feel that great. I just thought to myself...okay, I have overdone it for the day.

My appt. proved differently. I have conjunctivitis in both of my eyes which is really contagious by touch, an upper respiratory infection that is going down into my lungs, likely to end in bronchitis, fluid behind both of my ears, and a terrible sore throat and cough. But, NO STREP. That is the one positive out of the visit.

In all honestly, I probably should have stayed home and rested today, but I felt okay and didn't start feeling so rough until the end of the day. I don't have a temp, but he did prescribe some antibotics both by mouth and for my eye.

Maggie is returning to the dr. tomorrow for her ear check-up (since her double ear infection two weeks ago) but the dr. looked at her and noticed that she probably has conjunctivitis in her eyes as well.

Josh is doing okay. Just need to be praying for him also. With a sick wife, a some-what sick baby, and pulling a full work load...he is tired.

We have the best family and friends in the world. I can't thank you enough for the phone calls, food, etc. that you have provided.

We just really need your prayer right now...
I know the Lord will take care of us, just a little stormy right now.

...Who really needs a gallbladder anyway?

...apparently, not me.
After a trip to the ER yesterday from school via ambulance, I found out that I have gallblader stones...Yeah!

My grand ole' gallblader is coming out Thursday morning at 10:30 at St. Thomas...

Prayers would be appreciated as I am very nervous and scared about it.

Poor Ole' Gallblader...

The Launch of Maggie Moo Designs...

So after a lot of talking, praying, talking and praying some more, I have decided to launch my own design logo for my custom items that I sew. I have LOVED making items for friends, family members, etc. over the past couple of months.

It has been a WONDERFUL way for me to release some stress, especially after Josh got sick.

Ms. Maggie has been such an inspiration to me and I love being able to go buy a yard of fabric and make something unique for her.
Above you will find my new logo that my ever so crafty husband made for me. If you know me, you know that I have a complete obsession with birds...I always think of Maggie as my little birdie...that is where the love began.

I plan to specialize in custom unique clothing and baby accessories. I want to do custom work for others to give as a gifts or keep for their little sweetie. My goal is to stay at home this summer and sew full-time. It would be awesome!

I have created a seperate BLOG for my line. You can find it here...

http://www.maggiemoodesigns.blogspot.com/

I would love for you to check it out often. I plan to post items that I have made for Maggie, for others, and for custom orders.

I am happy to create something for you. I am happy to work within your budget and with your ideas with a touch of me, of course.
I like funky and fun...that is what children are all about!

I thank you for your support for this project. I am happy to be doing something that I love for others that will love it as well...so if you want to order, purchase, or chat...let me know! I would love to hear from all of you!

Thank you again for loving me and my family!

Guess Who's Six Months Old...

Ms. Maggie turned 6 months old on Thursday of this past week!
I can't believe that so much time has already passed. We went for her 6 month check-up on Wednesday...only to find out that Maggie had a double ear infection! She was still a trooper through her shots and all.

She weighed in at 15 pounds 14 ounces and was 26 inches long.

I feel like she is more beautiful with every day that passes. Josh and I love her so much and feel so blessed that we have such an awesome little girl in our lives. She is so much fun!

Here are some photos that Josh took today of Mags.

She wasn't feeling the best so we didn't do all that we wanted, we just decided to wait on some of them. Even with her ear infections, she still gave us some really cute ones.

Hope you love them...

Maggie's Taggie...

I have been sewing a bit more here lately working on some presents and orders/requests that a couple of people have placed with me. (thanks girls!)

Yesterday, I decided that I wanted to make something special for Maggie!

She is getting bigger everyday and absolutely LOVES buttons, ribbons, and zippers. She has one Taggie Book and seems to really love it. So, I thought I would try making a taggie blankie for Maggie. I used some adorable pink dot fabric on one side and a super duper soft chenille on the other.

Of course, I spiced it up with some ribbon and button flowers and a cute little birdie on the back.

I thought it turned out really great for my first attempt. Of course the bottom is not as straight as I would like, but hey, that is what gives it personality!

I haven't given it to her yet. I do think that Mags will love it!

What do you think? Would love your opinion!

Josh's First Photo Shoot & Maggie's New Friend...

Today, Josh had his first photo shoot.

It was at our house and it was so much fun.

It was with Heather, Peter, and sweet little Isabella. Heather is a great friend of mine from one of the schools that I teach at. She liked Josh's work and asked if he would be willing to shoot Isabella's 6 month pictures.

Here is a little sample of some of the adorable shots from today!

Maggie for sure found a new friend today. Maggie and Isabella are only 13 days apart and they really seemed to take to each other.

They are such a neat family.

We hope you love them Heather and Peter!

...If you view these, Josh would love your feedback...

Do you like them? Which one is your favorite?

So, I like to Sew...

Last year for Christmas, my wonderful husband surprised me and said that Santa had brought me a present. We had both agreed to not exchange gifts that year, so I was really surprised when there was something under the tree from Santa. It was a huge box and very heavy. I had no idea what it could possibly be.

It was a sewing machine!

I had been playing with the idea of teaching/reteaching myself to sew. I took Home Economics in High School where Mrs. Fentress and Mrs. Williams taught me how to use a sewing machine. I will never forget that I made this adorable fleece pullover jacket in that class. It was really well made, I remember...I just picked a TERRIBLE pattern of fabric. I was really proud of myself though. My grandmother tried to teach me how to stitch, but I just liked what a machine could do better.

Anyway, he got me the sewing machine and I have been teaching myself every since. I love to make things, even if they are ugly. The first thing I made was a shirt for Dexter...It was bad. But I loved that I could "make" something out of a roll of fabric. That is where the love began.

Josh had been talking to me about finding a hobby. I honestly think he just wanted me to find something to do that I enjoyed like he enjoyed playing paintball. I started working on a purse at that point...I still haven't finished it, but I am working on it.

So, I sew. That's my story.

I made some curtains for a wonderful friend, Beth, for her new home. She gave me the nicest compliment saying that every time she pulls in the driveway, she can see the curtains and immediately thinks of me and how much love I put into them. They actually turned out great! I was proud! I personalized them on the bottom, which I love to do.

Recently, I made some burp cloths for my beautiful new niece, Mary Elizabeth. I adored them and I know that Brea did too. She hugged me and immediately said, "OH MY...Did you make these!!!" I was so touched by her reaction.

Currently, I am working on a couple of dresses for Ms. Maggie and a Valentine's Day shirt for Ms. Anna. I will include some pictures of them, but they are not finished at all. I will update the pictures when I am done with them.

(Not of Anna's shirt...It is a surprise!)

Sewing has been a great way for me to relax and make something beautiful all at the same time. Even if it is ugly and I am the only person that likes it, I still made it from the heart.

~Please excuse the terrible photography...That is not my talent!!~

Sick Ole' Maggie...

What a crazy past couple of weeks here at the Harris Home...

Maggie and Josh have both been sick here lately. Josh came down with what we thought was the flu but just turned out to be the "funk" and was sick most of my break from school for Christmas break. Maggie got sick on New Year's Day and is just now starting to feel better. She had the "crud" with some nasty drainage out of her nose and eyes. Thankfully, they are both getting back to their happy and healthy selves!

Here are some pictures that Josh captured of her this morning.
Mom and Dad got her these adorable PJ's...We love them.