While Alison and Henry scootered about the front yard today, I sat down with my crochet needle and whipped up these little guys. The pink one (the first one) came out a wee bit smaller than the blue. Despite my rusty crochet hands, they were pretty easy to make, though now that I look at the photograph, they look more like mushrooms than cupcakes. Oh well! I think if I do a better job shaping them up, they'll look more cupcake-y. Of course, it doesn't help that my two babes tossed them around like beanbags!
Last week was surprise galore as I received this little munchkin from Yvonne. Isn't she cute? I was thinking that I should sleep with her under my pillow so that the girlie vibes would rub off on me. I just had to show front and rear view as the little heart-clad bum is too sweet to ignore.
Another Dutch blogger, Marieke, sent me an adorable postcard when she found out that I was pregnant. You can see it HERE. She even made me a cheat sheet with translations so that I could enjoy the humor. I thought I'd let you guys take a peek....and form your own translations. He he!
Yesterday Ms. Hope sent me a cute little note with a "How to Have a Relaxing Pregnancy" article. How thoughtful! It's on my nightstand for tonight's reading.
And take a looksee at this motherload of goodies from the lovable Giao. I ordered one of her fabulous scarves, and sneaky gnome slyly added a box full of treasures for me to covet (as a tagback gift.....not necessary, but certainly so much appreciated!) I've already used the bath tarts and lip balm (not pictured), and I must say that I've been in heaven. 
Tomorrow is my 18 (almost 1/2 there!!!) week appointment, and hopefully I will be able to find out the answer to the ultimate question: BOY?! OR GIRL?! What do you predict? Stay tuned for tomorrow's post!
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Wow... look at all of these fabulous goodies! So much mail LOVE. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | January 25, 2005 at 08:52 PM
Ooooh... I can't wait to find out! I'm voting girl, although we're biased in our house. We have 3 girls. So excited for you!
Love all the goodies, too. What thoughtful pals you have :)
Posted by: alexis | January 25, 2005 at 09:23 PM
Oh dear, what a goodies bonanza. I love all the goodies Giao sent you and I can read the card Marieke send you - hahaha! I like how you took the pictures outside :o)
I'm going to predict it's a girl because I haven't been thinking pink for nothing the last few weeks! Good luck tomorrow :o)
Oh and they look a bit like mushrooms - but really yummy sweet looking mushrooms ;o)
Posted by: Yvonne | January 26, 2005 at 01:15 AM
I am going to predict a girl too - I just have a feeling!
I love the treats from Yvonne and Giao - and I hope that article has some helpful tips!!
Posted by: thesoulofhope | January 26, 2005 at 04:30 AM
Oh happiness in the mail to go along with the little bun of happiness! All the best!
Posted by: ani | January 26, 2005 at 07:18 AM
I will be thinking pink thoughts all day long for you! Please let us know in a hurry. I don't know about the others, but I'm quite impatient :o)
I love your wonderful snail-mail goodies! Lucky, lucky girl!
Posted by: Charla | January 26, 2005 at 07:46 AM
I say a girl. Just cuz you had a girl, then a boy, then you would naturally go back to girl right? hehe. that's my fuzzy logic anyway. I want mail goodies! Yours look awesome.
Posted by: erika | January 26, 2005 at 08:39 AM
Only because I'm biased, I say boys rock.
Posted by: justJENN | January 26, 2005 at 08:42 AM
I'm super wishing girl vibes your way. Because there are so many ridiculously adorable girl clothes out there, waiting to be worn!!
Super stash of goodies!! Wow! I'm glad you liked my disjointed stash...I hope they made you feel a little more comfy and cozy as you are nurturing Bun. Plus, you deserve some surprises every now and again because you are the Queen of Gifty!
I am in LOVE with Yvonne's squishy pink cat. IN LOVE. And sweet card from Marieke (I can only imagine the translation) and how sweet of Hope to send along a great article!
And cute crochet cupcakes! I totally need to learn to do that!
Posted by: Giao | January 26, 2005 at 09:21 AM
Too much goodness! Cute-cute-cute! Isin't Giao the best!
Posted by: Jess | January 26, 2005 at 10:10 AM
I love GnomeG too!
Your cupcakes are adorable! (does that sound like a pick-up line?)
Posted by: Anne Marie | January 26, 2005 at 10:52 AM
im putting my vote in for girl too! can you imagine another henry running around??? so fiesty! plus, here here on the cutie girl clothes!
how awesome of giao to send such a lovely package! time to pamper mama!
Posted by: hannah | January 26, 2005 at 11:17 AM
Love the Dutch postcard (remember, I'm Dutch...) and esp. enjoyed the reference to the 'slagroom' (whipped cream). The Dutch put whipped cream on basically EVERYTHING. My son, Ross, true to his Dutch heritage LOVES whipped cream...his favorite treat in Holland...donuts with (you guessed it) slagroom...LOL
Posted by: violetismycolor | January 26, 2005 at 09:04 PM