Esmae 0-15 months

Carried on from my last post i wanted to upload a video of esmaes photos from birth to now.
I can't believe how much she has grown and changed. And even though they play up together, you can see the bond of esmae and caleb. i love the photos when they are together.
I hope you enjoy.

Faye xx

iMovie

The husband has a iMac computer so I wanted to try and put all the weddings photos onto DVDs. It's very confusing. In total I spent about 2hrs trying to get it all together. I couldn't work out how to clip music and clip the time of the video. I just kept adding the photos and didn't realise the time creeping up. I got to 30 mins at one point.

I really am not good with computers. I finally figured I could put the clips to one set time . It's so simple once you figure it out. I then managed to add the audio after deciding what songs I wanted.

I finally chose ,

Train- marry me, thousands years ( from twilight) on if my favourite films and this never happens before by Paul McCartney also for a favourite film lake house . So all the songs had meaning.

This was all done and I thought I would finalise the movie. To my shock it's taking an hour :-o . So I have out the telly on for half hour and hoping it will whizz through so I can out it on a cd for my parents house tomorrow. 

So now that I know roughly how to use my next project is esmaes best photos as she's grown from now and maybe update it on here so you can all see.

This is defiantly going to be used a lot . I think if I had of had a book how to I would of got even more lost. At least now I know how to use it and hope I can do a section of movie clips of photos.

Wish me luck. Maybe I can update it when it's done .

Faye xx

Diabetes back on track

I've noticed over the last few weeks I haven't been as strict with myself as I should. So I need to get back on track . I don't think I need to adjust insulin much as before this my sugars were pretty normal . My average on my monitor it 11 at the moment and about 3 weeks ago it was 7/8 so I need to get it sorted . I know I should be constantly getting the right sugars but at times it's so hard juggling everything it passes me.

So my main goals are,

Eat better

Check sugars better .

Not let it get the better of me. 

Fingers crossed to not many hypos :-)

Faye x

All hooked up.

I've never really said a lot about my insulin pump or the setup so I though as I need a set change plus more insulin I decided to take a few photos and explain my site changes.

Here's a pic of everything to get me setup. Pump, infusion set, insulin and cartridge for insulin.

Roughly ever 3 days I change my infusion set which is called silhouette . This set is one where I have insert the set manually instead of using something to help me. When I first started I had the quickset kit but because I have stretch marks on my belly the tube wasn't going into skin so I wasn't getting any insulin. 

The top left bit is the needle and tube. The needle is roughly an inch. Once it's gone into the skin you barely feel it being inserted into the skin. 

After this is done the needle is pulled away and the tube connector is attached. This is one pies now and then put into the pump. 

This is the pump connected . I do have a skin that goes over the set just incase I pull it or catch it on something just for a bit of security . I will have to change this in about 3 days and will start again.

I would be lost without my pump. I have more control over my diabetes. I just need to have it controlled. I can do it and will do it.

Faye x

Thanks.

I Just wanted to say thanks to who ever is reading my blog. I know half of my posts  probably doesn't make sense or is boring but I must be doing something right.
I just want a place to put my ideas , creations and thoughts. Also a place to look back on the things I have done with myself,family and friends.


faye xx

Thanks

Christmas Ideas.

I want to make the kids an advent calendar this year but not quite sure how it should look. I need to buy a pad so I can draw all my ideas onto instead of a scrap piece of paper.
My ideas so far are,

• ask my dad to do a box shape for me but without a fron and lid. Then i was thinking of doing it as a room with fire place. I would then make 2 little stockings with names on for a daily toy/sweet. The was thing of having 2 blocks that will count down the down the days to christmas.
• A big piece of fabric with 25 pockets which will have the sweets in for each pocket. will have some christmasy fabric.
• maybe a stocking each then will put something in each day. Will have a countdown pocket on the front. Maybe use magnetic numbers to put on front or velcro them on to change daily.

So many ideas. Will get my book later and do some sketches. Then will update here with my pictures. Maybe you can help me decide??

Fayexx

Friends

This post is a bit random but need somewhere to write my thoughts down.

I don't have that many friends well close ones but I am so grateful of them. I've got a couple of really close friends and I don't think I would want many more. 

With kids you tend have just a couple that you can trust and know that no matter what you tell them they understand and don't judge what's going on or how naughty you kid is. 

I just don't understand how silly people can get though. It's right what the say some people just aren't happy matter no what you do.

I know as you get older and your kids go to different schools or meet new friends things change , but surely you should never loose touch with them or feel like your the one in the wrong yet they are the one twisting things.

I try my hardest for caleb to see his usual friends but sometimes it's hard telling we can't see  friends all because you are apparently in the wrong .

Is it necessary to want to be the centre of attention all the time. I just can't handle the drama of it all.

I know it will probably well hopefully blow over but it's just the fact that I'm not in the wrong yet I'm made to feel I am. I'm not sure if I want to try so a certain degree.

From now on its the friends I've got I'm sticking to. My number one priority is family but friends are needed to.

So the friends you have that mean a lot keep them close and don't try to hard as it really isn't worth the stress feeling crap over. 

This photo of a poem sums it up for me .

Faye xx

V festival continued.

The day finally arrived :-)
My freind picked me up about 10 and we drove to my parents as they live opposite weston park so all we needed to do was drive up the lane and park up then walk back down.
The roads were perfect and we got to there before 11 so had lunch at left just before 12. We eve followed the V fest bus on they way.

We planned on walking down but my dad drove us down so all we need to do was enter the park and find out where we needed to go.
We had 2 camping tickets so could of camped I'm sure that would of been fun. The tickets needed to be exchanged for wristbands. we finally got wristbands by about 12:40. The whole place was a maze.
I had managed to screen shot the times of when everyone was on.

As we were walking in we heard the fratellis on the main stage. We just didn't know where to start. The channel 4 music stage was the place we stopped at and listened to Conor Maynard.

We took a wonder for a bit and took it all in. The grounds were huge. My wellies were starting to rub so was glad when sat down for a bit and took them off.
Our first sit down was labrinth and he was really good.

Looking at photos from v festival and the crowds watching labyrinth , I cant believe how many people were watching and how close we were. Our next stop was Jessie J. As she was on the main stage, she looked so tiny. 

Toilets weren't too bad and we came prepared with loo roll and bin liners for the seats just incase. I cant believe though there was actually women just squatting by fences with no care in the world. The men had what looked like compost bins with holes which was funny.

After Jessie J we grabbed tea. The time was going so quick it was 7 by this time. Prices were high and I paid £6 for a burger. Bottles of pop weren't to bad at £2.20.

There was stalls and vans everywhere.

Examples of prices.

• to charge your phone -£15
• face painting from £5-£20
• milkshakes -£5
• various clothing.

Once we had eaten we went to see the script and we saw majority of the set . They were interactive with crowd which always makes its better.

Labyrinth even made an appearance and it was amazing. the crowd was getting involved.

The script finished by 8:30 I think and we decided to stay where we were. As 9pm started to approach the pushing to get to the front started and we were slow getting to the stage but the screens were slowly disappearing with heads and bodies in the way.

I wish we had stayed at the back now .

Beyonce was late and crowds were getting restless and booing.

I think finally at 9:50 ish Beyonce finally arrived. The crowd went mad but I was honestly disappointed . It was a fairly big opening but I was expecting fireworks. The crowd were happy but so many people were still trying to get through to the front.

I didn't get many photos of Beyonce as my phone decided with the screens and light it would take pictures very well. 

The show was good,but too many breaks and costume changes. We started to walk out by 10:30 I think. We made our way out and managed to find out way out. I wouldn't of liked to have camped.

My dad was waiting for us to drive us back up to car. We left about 11:10 and got home about 12am. Roads weren't to bad and moving quite freely.

By the time I got home I quickly showered and went to bed ready for work at 8.

All in all the day was amazing and as much as I love the kids, it was just nice to worry about myself and sit down every so often.

Definitely something I would do again.

Faye xx

All ready for v festival 2013

Tomorrow is the day I go to v festival :-)

My friends coming at 10 and we will be leaving not long after. I've just got a meal deal so I can eat before we get there . We are parking up at my patents as they live 5 mins away from Weston park. We've got our driving pass for the closed off roads. 

It's probably a 15min from my moms but saves the hassle of car parks and getting stuck. 

I found a guide to see what's on so we can plan what we are doing.

I'm not sure what I'm more excited of, the v festival or the chance to do my own coke bottle label .

I managed to get some wellies , a size smaller but I really needed some. I've been after a mac but I couldn't find one. 

This is what I plan on wearing ,

I'm hoping it doesn't rain too much.

I'm keeping my bag stuff minimal and this is all I'm taking plus lucozade.

The yellow tube is liquid glucose. I'm hoping for no hypos.

It will be a day to remember thanks to my  dad. 

Will update with pictures tomorrow .

Faye x

A trip to great Nanny's

Because I don't drive and with the kids I don't see my nan as often as I should .

So I thought as I had a bus pass I should see her. The buses to Bridgnorth only run every hour so I planned on getting the 1st bus at8:45. The weather was horrible but we managed it and got the bus on time.

Having the two kids I have make sure my bag is prepared. Today we had

Pop

Crisps,

Cereal in bags

Sweets ,

Computer and

Felt tips.

Luckily the journey there wasn't too bad.

Caleb was a little bit grumpy but by 9:30we were off the bus.

We got there and caleb was excited to see the dog.

Unfortunately sooty jumped up at cal and he now has a claw scratch on the onside of his face.

Esmae was happy to be held and have some attention from nanny.

I was Hoping the bus journey on the way back would help esmae to sleep but we had no chance.caleb was occupied by an Easter egg and then fell asleep.

We Finally got home about 3:30 pm. Not bad for a day out. Hopefully visit soon .

Calebs elephant , part 2

So I have done a bit more sewing tonight. This bit is getting a bit tricky. I have sewn the main seems like it says and I'm starting to pin things together. 

So I have started to see the legs up the paws bottoms to. I had to un stitch the head as I had sewn it the wrong way and wasn't looking right. I have left a hole by the legs so I can sew up the head properly and stuff it better. I defiantly need practice especially reading patters. I need everything step by step. Maybe next year I will look better and see I was doing ok just need improving, there's a few little holes that need sewing up where the fleece hadn't met each other . 

This is the last picture before stuffing . I have taken of the take as it hasn't made much difference. Need to buy some more stuffing yesterday them sew up the last bits.

Part 3 will be the add ons and details and final pictures. Hope it's ok so far.

Faye x

Calebs elephant / step by step part 1

I'm trying to get better at sewing so that maybe I can make a go of it when the kids are in full time school.

So here's my tutorial for this pattern.

The pattern I'm using is burda 7904.

I don't like to cut up the pattern if I can so I'm using my trusty friend grease proof paper to trace the shapes I need. 

I've marked each shape with the number and how many I need.

It's a lot bigger than I thought.

I think I will have to split this post. This is the section where it's the making of the shapes I need and the little things without the sewing machine.

I'm using fleece for this pattern.blue and cream with some spotty cotton for detail, like claw shapes and stars for the blanket.

I need 24 of the claw bits and 6 stars so I need to see these on before i do the proper sewing . There is eyes but I'm thinking of using buttons as I think they will look better and now that caleb is older its not a big risk.

So here's all the pieces cut out. I'm giving myself a week to finish it as I want it to be secure and look fab.

Tonight's job in front of tv is the claws and stars. Will attempt the sewing tomorrow night.

Faye x