Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Now Open!

Just wanted you all to know that I have officially opened my Etsy shop... Kreations by [k]!
Would LOVE your input and ideas of what to make! Do you have anything specific you would like made for yourself or for a gift?! Let me know :)

Friday, December 16, 2011

An Update on Life

It is officially winter! We have snow on the ground (that hopefully won't melt), the Christmas tree is lit, and of course our utility bill just increased by $100... yep, winter must be here! I have a love hate relationship with this season. Love the snow and the joy that comes with the Christmas season, but can't stand the windy days that give you chills even when you are bundled, and of course I never actually appreciate paying my heat bill. On the bright side, I am thankful to be living in a home that has heat, even if it can be a struggle to pay.

The past few months have been kind of rough as our income has decreased substantially.  Thankfully we have not fallen behind on any bills.  We have had to put over $100 into each of our cars, which has not been fun. I had a leaking gas line in the engine area (not something to put off fixing) and today we brought Jarrett's car in to get the tires rotated so it's ready for our trip next week and ended up having to put new tires on his car. At least I have been putting extra into savings!

We are also approaching the 3rd trimester... that means Baby will be here in 3 months! We have been working hard to hang sheet rock and get the room painted, now we just need to get the carpet put in. I am hoping to be done at one of my jobs the end of January, this will save us gas money, and since I only work 17 hours a week there, we won't be losing too much income... AND I have been saving up my paid time off that we will be able to get once I'm done! My other job I will be working at through February unless I am told otherwise, but so far it has been a good pregnancy, so we are praying that no complications arise.

After the baby comes I am hoping to be a stay at home mom. We realize that this will be tough, but do not want to have our child in day care. We have been continually sharing Shaklee, as this is how we are hoping to help support our family. Please take a look at our website! I have also taken time over the past month or so to pick up a hobby that had been pushed aside a long time ago.

As I will be taking the spring semester off and finishing my A.A. next fall, I figured I would have more time to have a hobby since I am not going to be studying and working. So I have been knitting and crocheting A LOT! I have mostly been making Christmas gifts, but in between I have also been making some items for the Etsy shop I plan to open sometime after Christmas (hopefully in time for the new year!) I will keep you all posted and let you know when it officially opens. I plan to have several knitted, crocheted, and other handmade items for sale!

Oh, and I also plan to blog more once the new year starts...maybe it will be a resolution :)

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Wake Up!


I just wanted to share this. We would love to help you make a difference in your home and the lives of your family. Let me know if you have any further questions or check out our website!



Friday, November 4, 2011

Baby: 20 weeks

We went in for an ultrasound yesterday!
Our baby is 12 oz. and the heartbeat was 148.
Going back in 3 weeks because Baby was uncooperative and would not position to get all measurements needed. That little stinker.
(I'm so in LOVE...)

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Announcing...

Yes, I have become a horrible blogger! Between school, work, and stuff to do around the house, I don't seem to find time to update my blog... I haven't felt like I have had much to write about though. I stayed away from my blog for a month or more on purpose to avoid the temptation of the very exciting announcement of BABY SCHOTTMULLER!
(Baby @ 8 wks! I am now about 16 wks!)

We are THRILLED for the arrival of our little blessing in March 2012! The preparation is a little overwhelming as we currently do not have a place to put Baby, but I have faith that it will all be finished in plenty of time. I would LOVE advice from any mothers out there as I prepare to enter into motherhood. 
Oh and by the way, no, we are not going to find out if Baby is a boy or girl :)


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Blog Makeover Give Away

Here is a great give away that I am hosting for Kelly - she is WONDERFUL to work with!

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