Here she is...

... Maisie Grace! She was born at 9:08 am on January 14th, 2010, weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long. We are so thrilled that she is finally here!

I had her by c-section, very easy, but very nerve-wracking. I imagine it's different when you go into labor, maybe the adrenaline helps? For me, it being a "scheduled delivery" just gave me a "scheduled" time to worry! But we made it! Here's my first time holding her, and also a picture of daddy & his little princess...

We were able to leave the hospital early, on Saturday, since we were both doing well. But it took most of the day to finally get discharged! Here's Maisie's little going home outfit... she's so petite that all her clothes are way too big!

I was pretty tired by the time we got home... but we've had a great few days now, and I've been getting a 'little' bit more sleep than I thought I would (not much - but a little!). She's been a very easy baby so far... keeping my fingers crossed!

Thanks so much for everyone's prayers and well wishes, you are all so sweet and I feel very blessed to have so many terrific stamping friends! You rock!!!

I'm trying like crazy to get the winner post finished up & posted later! I didn't have internet in the hospital, so I'm still going through all the entries... I'll try not to be too late!

Bye for now!

colourQ challenge #15...

Okay Miss Spring... we're waiting! While I love the rich earthy tones of fall, and the awesomely cheery colors of Christmas, I'm definitely ready for something new! Temperatures in the deep South have been in the teens this past week, so who can blame me ~ who wouldn't love to have spring sprung already?!? I saw this cute purse, although I'm NOT a purse person (I think I've been using the same one for 2 years now - lol!) and fell in love with the colors! Here's my attempt... I wish the yellow flowers (yes, there are 2 on either side of the orange one!) had come out more! (see blog for more info)

And here are two GORGEOUS cards by our illustrious guest designers this week, JuLiE & RiLeY!!! Man, they really put my card to shame... don't they?!? Please go leave them some love on their blogs... and see all of their gorgeous creations while you're at it! Just click on their names or cards below & you're on your way!

Now it's your turn! Using Mister Linky below, please add your name & the direct link to your image! Any mis-linked creations are subject to deletion, but I will try to contact you if I have to delete it, so that you can try again! If Mr. Linky is still having trouble... you can leave a link in a comment, as well! Please have your project uploaded no later Sunday, January 17th at 11: 59 pm Central, if you wish to be considered for the colourQueen of the week. You can play along anytime, however! I'll make my pick on 01/18/2010, and post the winner who'll be able to display colourQ's colourQueen badge, and also be a future guest designer!

Only 2 more days till I have the baby, oh no - what if the hospital doesn't have wi-fi? Don't worry, I'll be home by Sunday morning...

Hope you get to play & I'll see you next week!

colourQ challenge #14 ~ Winner Crowned...

WOWEEE! 30 entries this week... how wild is that? And they were ALL GORGEOUS!!! All you talented ladies sure know how to make it tough on a gal - but I love it! The colourQueen this week incorporated some awesome stitching in her card, as well as distressing... incredible little details that transform beauty into art! A big CONGRATULATIONS to...

PAM!!!

Please check out her blog by either clicking her name or the image of her card.

Really great sketches, terrific details & awesome use of the challenge colors were all accounted for in the beautiful entries this week. Just look at all these amazing snippets!!! Thanks so much to all of you for not only sharing your talent, but also to most of you for taking the time each week to play along. I have really enjoyed seeing your work every week! Please click on the thumbnails below to visit each other's blogs and leave each other some 'comment love'! You all deserve it!

Once again, congratulations Pam! Please grab your badge!!! We have 2 beautiful cards from our guest designers tomorrow! So check in later in the morning for next week's challenge!


Nighty-night!