This is were I catch the Zzzz's

well sometimes...

Back in May my hubby, Grayson and I moved to a new rented home with my little sister, its alot smaller but we are making do and the big advantage was 5 min from work, 15 from Mom and in the middle of the countryside.

With this move has come alot of ups and downs and very little time but I am finally getting round to sorting our little home out and taking some pictures.

So we start with our Bedroom, please bear in mind US citizens that here in the UK a double bedroom is rare and a good sized one very by your standards the size of a guest room, we are very lucky as although the house is over 200 years old our landlord has just refurbished so its lovely and squeaky new, we can not decorate hence the very bare walls and I have as of yet not got all my art up on the walls.

I have gone for a kinda shabby chic look with a Kara twist, I have never been a fan of Blue but that is along with Pink (of course) our accent colours due to the lovely American bedding set we received as a gift for our wedding nearly 5 years ago (1st time out) and actually the blue is growing on me. We have a wall of very drab new white Ikea wardrobes as we need maximum storage (no walk in closets here) as my hubby has a lot of clothes and I have a few pair of shoes. The wardrobes are still awaiting some pretty handles I am on the look out.

So less talking more pictures...

Here are some cute little plaques I got on sale in US last year.

A lovely little cut out shelf housing one of my perfume bottle collections at the moment, I am thinking I would rather something else here.

Close up of new bedding and my little laurie lynn sent to me as a baby from America.

View of bedroom showing Wardrobes and the gorgeous Victorian Iron Fireplace

This little Unicorn picture was made for me when I was 4 and my sister had been born it has been in all my bedrooms ever since

My little cherub peg rail showing off my Cath Kidston bag, Pearl K from Laura and some other cute goodies.

I had a space and I filled it with a spare little table I use to have as a bedside, it shows off my collection of perfume bottles, plus a great little vintage Laura Ashley candlestick I got for a bargain of 50p/$1.

Close up of my new Greengate Jug Ashley bought me to house my makeup brushes.

My bedside also acts as a dressing table as so little room, I love my new Laura Ashley lamps and coasters all on sale. The frame will eventually have a piccy of Ashley and Grayson.

We needed something on casters for our telly and it had to be as small as poss, so we found this in Ikea for £10/£20 it is just MDF so I am going to decorate it but I can't quite decide what to do as of yet, any suggestions ?

The lovely replica pink vintage phone Ash bought when I had Grayson, You can also see some of my trinket box collection.

On top of my mantle.

Ashley's gadget side of the bedroom, excuse the scary mask he has sleep apnoea and needs that to breath

Lastly the view of my side of the room and the door that leads into Grayson's nursery.

So that is part of my little home, its not how I would totally have it by choice but finances dictate. But its cozy and just got that little bit of me, if you have any suggestions or websites you think I might like to visit pass them this way, my next big spend shall be a new bed cause this one although a lovely size is ugly and uncomfortable.

Hope you are all well.

Kara

xox

PS had to include a piccy of my Grayson somewhere

8 1/2 months and counting

Wedding Day

The Happy Couple

The only picture of me I don't totally ugh at.

The Happy Couple Ushers and Sisters. My sister and I are on the end and my other brother is 3rd from the right.

Last Sat 15th August 2009 was my brothers wedding day.

It was a lovely day, a very relaxed wedding and they enjoyed themselves so that is the most important part.

My SIL wanted a shabby chic style wedding in a pink and green colour scheme, my Mom being super crafter went about pretty much designing the whole wedding, from buying teacups, helping choose the dress and suits, to making table runners/wedding invites and then doing all the wedding flowers, it looked beautiful and my Mom is so going to have to start a business.

Here are some of my fave pictures from the day, Grayson looked adorable if I don't say so myself and it was lovely to get the family together.

Grayson Rocking in his suit.

Alot more has been going on, Grayson has started a host of treatments and therapy's, we are still awaiting the most important results but I shall come back to you on that. Thanks to all for your support, Grayson sends big kisses, well more like nips as his first 2 teeth have cut (oh the fun).

Love to all

Kara

xoxox

Vote for Luigi - Please

Vote for Luigi, originally uploaded by mummyshortlegs.

Here is one of my favourite flickr friends little boy Luigi, isn't he adorable ?

Well he and I are asking for your help, he is trying to be the face of Kinder Chocolate and what more could you ask for as he has the perfect smile and cute button nose, so please hit this link and vote you will make his day.

Love to All.

Kara
xxoxx

DON'T FORGET YOU CAN VOTE EACH DAY

What lovely people there are in the world

Hi All

Yes I am still here, I know its a month to the day, what a bad blogger but honestly life has been so hectic, Grayson has had a lot of hospital visits etc and is getting such a big noisy boy he takes so much of my time now, we play a lot and have to spend time with physio at home etc trying to help his development, I will be doing an update for all you lovely ladies that have been contacting me but I shan't go on in this post.

Meanwhile I had a fab email the other day, from an absolute lovely lady called Patricia, she works forthis amazing personalized gift site which does some fab gifts but in particular she has an amazing section of baby gifts, so many things to mention including but a few

Changing Mats,

Mouse Mats,

Baby Hand and Foot Prints,

Photo Books,

Blankies

and Photo Canvas's

and at such reasonable prices, well they were lovely enough to print me a Photo Canvas of the gorgeous Grayson, so I thought I would mention their site for other mommies.


So please go take a look at their site (link on the right) I bet you can find so many gifts, if you do want anything just let them know you are a friend of mine.

So I want to say a BIG thanks to Patrica for being so lovely, I hope you are happy with the post and everyone else watch this space for a piccy of Grayson on Canvas.

Love to All.

Kara

xox

p.s. here is a recent piccy of Gray.

I am MIA

Sorry I haven't been around life is totally mad at the moment.

Basically we moved house on the 22nd, which came very quick we made the decision and moved within 7 days, as well as that Grayson has been to the hospital in London and they confirmed 99.9% that Grayson's MRI does have a bleed, it is in a bad place on the brain and they have no idea why it is there and whether it is causing damage. He has many plans and treatments booked as well as a host of tests over the next month. To top this off he saw the top physio who has said that what we had been told is wrong, Grayson can't hold his top half up at all, they say he is the equivalent to a new born and they are disgusted we have not been getting the care we should.

Its been a hard time for me but no matter what to me he is precious he smiles and laughs and has no clue as to what is going on.

So my Internet is due to come online tomorrow so cross fingers I shall be back a bit more, although I have been working time after time so who knows.

Kara
x

Magic 8 Ball Answers

I was tagged by the wonderful Kyla this week, due to hospital visits I am a little late in reply but here goes.

8 Things I am looking Forward too.....

1. Grayson being well
2. Moving house this month
3. Loosing Weight
4. Ghost Whisperer Series 4
5. More Babies
6. Meeting my blog friends
7. Hubby and My 10 year renewal - 5 years and counting
8. Being Debt Free - although this may never happen.

8 Things I Did Yesterday...

1. Fed Grayson
2. Decorated mommy's house
3. Picked my Mom's baby's up from the vets feeling very poorly
4. Ate American stylee Grilled Ham and Cheese
5. Cuddled Hubby in Bed
6. Opened my new Grayson Piccy Mouse Mat
7. Hung Curtains
8. Text everyone about baby Gray Grays's progress

8 Things I Wish I Could Do....

1. Go to NY
2. Have Triplets next so only one more pregnancy
3. Build my Dream House
4. Make my sister happy
5. Make Grayson well
6. Loose Weight and build my self confidence
7. Make my Mommy Healthy again
8. Buy a Pink Smart Car

8 Shows I Watch....

1. Hero's
2. Ghost Whisperer
3. Fringe
4. Bones
5. Numb3rs
6. Kirstie's Homemade Home
7. GMTV
8. Bewitched

Those are my 8's. My turn to tag....YOU!
Come on, you know you want to!
Here's the rules, just in case you want to follow them:
1) Mention the name of the person who tagged you.
2) Do the lists of 8.
3) Tag 8 bloggers of your choice.
4) Let them know that they have been tagged!

So who do I tag ...

1. Laura
2. Christine
3. Nikki
4. Kelly
5. Monica
6. Genevieve
7. Shann
8. Britt

:-(

Grayson's New Naughty Habit

My life has become quite difficult over the past week, once again I have just spent the past 3 1/2 days in the hospital with Grayson, it has turned out that the shadow on Grayson's MRI is in fact a Bleed and they are sure this has affected his development. 

He has now been referred to a top hospital in London who specialise in Neurology. 

Strangely this was not his reason for going to the hospital this time but I am glad we did as they are finally showing some effort, last week Grayson stopped eating pretty much altogether and lost weight, some of you may know he is already 4 lb underweight.

After ultrasounds, more bloods and a barium swallow they have found out that he also has grade 2 Gastric Reflux, so he is on lots of meds for this and a new milk, unless he has picked up by Tuesday he will have to go to being tube fed for god knows how long, which I dread, as due to his development he may forget how to eat altogether.

Well sorry for the depressing post, I just needed to say all this, I try to keep it all inside as I like to be strong for my family but I know I can vent to you girls.

To cheer it all up though look at some gorgeous pictures of my Perfect son i took in the hospital this week, I love his little face so much, to look at him he seems so happy.

Kara

xox

Bling for your Fingers

Do you fancy some, well if you do head over to the number 1 rocking blog of all times, KatyDiddy's.

My BFF Laura is an absolute angel, she is not only the most amazing friend ever she is amazing at crafting and her talents don't stop with just one craft, no sir-ey, just go to her blog and you will see her new rings she has made, they are totally awesome and to top it all off the one above she is giving away, so go enter and see whether you will be lucky enough.

Kara
xox

Hope all had a Happy Easter

Thanks everyone for all your lovely comments on the last post, Ash and I are very thankful for all your thoughts and prayers, we are still awaiting the results, thankfully Grayson has gained a little weight but his eating has dropped off so he has been reviewed again. I think the next 10 days will be a long time.

Anyone on a lighter note, I have managed to enjoy some time, have to to keep sain, for Easter I quickly threw together a batch of chocolate cupcakes, I was very lucky at Easter at got some great Cupcake goodies, check out my other blog to see.

Luckily as well the weather has been a little nicer here so Grayson finally got out of all those winter clothes and got to show his gorgeous little legs in some shorts.

Well anyway quick post just wanted to say thanks to all, hopefully life will pick up and I will get back to showing off the interesting parts of my life, I finally bought myself a scrapbook which I am going to start doing to unleash some creativity.

Oh and I want to show you this gorgeous shop I went to a couple of weeks ago, were I finally got to buy some gorgeous Greengate Goodies, so watch this space.

Kara
xox

My Little Angel - what a bad week

I haven't been here for ages,not even to wish Happy Easter and for that I am sorry but my little Family have had a bad couple of weeks, you see my little Angel was in hospital for the past week.

On Thursday 2nd April I took Grayson to clinic for his weekly weight check up, for those of you who don't know Grayson has been not too well since birth and his weight gain has been minimal and very slow, so he is checked regularly, Grayson had not been himself the past 24hours and I stressed this to my Health Visitors, who said they didn't want to alarm me but could I take Gray to the hospital to be checked over as he was not right, I agreed and went outside to call Ashley to meet us whilst they got Grayson dressed again, by the time I had walked back in which was less than a minute an ambulance had been called as Grayson had gone floppy, blue and pretty much stopped breathing, the ambulance arrived he was put on Oxygen and taken in. Which is were we spent the past week, lots of things have been said and to be honest no doctor is entirely sure as to what caused that episode and a couple more in the hospital, but in that respect he is doing better, he managed to finally gain 6 ounces this week after being changed to a now Milk Substitute which is for baby intolerant to soya, milk and cows milk.

The Bottom Right Piccy is Grayson getting high on Oxygen - lol.

But its not all over, they decided there were some underlying problems with Grayson which I have been screaming about for weeks, so they did 20 sets of bloods, MRI, EEG, ECG amongst another load of test and some still pending, the problem has arisen that his MRI is showing calcification's in his spinal fluid which they can not explain, so he has had a series of other tests on his Brain which have now been sent to London to a Neurological Pediatrician for him to look at and decide, this will take at least 2 long weeks, they are checking for a host of things including Epilepsy, Chromosome disorders and most importantly I suppose Down's Syndrome.

I believe in my heart he is fine maybe just a little slow after a hard start but I am thankful they are really checking, I know no matter what Grayson will always be a perfect angel to me and I will never feel anything less than total love and devotion for my son.

Look at this face - to me he is perfect.

So that's why I haven't been around, I have had some good times in the past month apart from all this, I wish my Dad a belated happy Birthday for the 31st March and I wish all a Happy Easter, mine has been cupcake-tastic, I have uploaded some piccy's to my flickr of other things that have been taking place for me, to do it all here would be a ridiculous mammoth post and I am sure you are all tired enough with this post.

Love to all.

Kara

xox

One quick shot a lifetime of memories

As I popped by the amazing Kyla's blog today I saw this awesome photo train idea and decided I had to do it, taking photo's has always been hugely important to me as I have a problem were I block out previous memories good or bad so it gives me a slight chance of remembrance and even more so now this is important with the birth of my baby boy.

So here goes....

1. A picture of you in your room

I was 5 months pregnant in my now living room, messy isn't it.

2. A picture of you posing with someone you don't really like

All 3 were my best friends but then they hurt me.

3. A picture with a former crush.

Did not have digital then.

4. A picture of you very drunk

Only ever happened once and I do not have pictures

5. A picture of you with a parent or two.

They will hate this picture as they were both bigger, my wedding day 2004.

6. A picture of you on your birthday, or your favorite holiday.

This was my birthday last year I was 8 months pregnant.

7.The youngest picture you can find of yourself in digital form.

This was 2002 so I was 22 just, I hated this piccy taken at 5am on Xmas morning.

8. A picture of you in one of your favorite outfits.

I love my hair and everything in this picture.

9. A picture of you making a goofy face at the camera.
Very Rare

10. A picture you miiiiiight have edited to make yourself look better.



11. A picture of you and a team or club you're in.

My Family team around the Maize Maze at night.

12. A picture of a night you regret.

I don't have regrets.

13. A picture of you showing off a new haircut (even if it's an old haircut now).

14. A picture of you truly being yourself.

Carousels are my favourite thing in the world and I love them no matter how old.

Hating medicine, I act like a little kid but that truly is me.

15. The most recent picture of you.

Taken yesterday with my little Gray.

16. A picture of you being absolutely ridiculous
Disney does that to you.

17. A picture of you with no makeup on.

In Antigua on Holiday you just couldn't wear makeup.

18. A picture of a time in your life that's over but you wish it wasn't.

Being in the new stage of a relationship.

19. A picture of a time in your life that's over and you couldn't be more thankful that it is.

I may not be in this picture but it is my Granddad's passing


20. A picture with your best friend.


My hubby and my brother and sister.

21. A picture with an old friend

My little cousin Rachel.

22. A picture of you when you were happy :)

Goofing around or being with the family out to dinner all these things make me happy, mainly whenever I am with my family.

23. A picture of you you had no idea was being taken.


I was asleep and Ash took this.

24. A picture of you when you were a different person than you are now.

Not a Mommy, now a little slimmer and a lot wiser.

25. A picture of you in a fashion "DON'T"
Disney Gillett - oh dear

26. A picture of you with a sibling
These are my brothers and sister, this was taken last Xmas, its a shame that I was 8 months pregnant.

27. A picture of you taking a shot/chugging a beer/downing some sort of mixed drink


28. A picture of yourself that you hate


29. A picture of you with someone you love

My gorgeous Hubby.

30. A picture of how you'd like the world to see you.

Fun and Natural enjoying life. Smiling.

31. A picture that describes how you'd like to spend every day.

At Disney, but now with Grayson in tow.

32. A picture when everything was changing.

Guess why ?

33. A picture that makes your heart hurt.




34. A picture that makes your heart smile



35. A picture of one of the best nights of your life (or day).


I look like crap but this is 1 minute after Grayson was born, the most incredible point in my life so far.

So come on people lets see yours

Kara

xx

2 years missed and gone in a Flash

17/3/2009* I CAN'T BELIEVE IT NOONE HAS ENTERED TO WIN, I AM GOING TO PUT A CUT OFF DATE THOUGH SO SATURDAY 21ST IS LAST DATE FOR ENTRIES

I kinda have an excuse but I am a terrible blogger, I was sitting here this morning wondering, I am sure I started my beautiful blog in January, so I take a look back and there it hits me, I am over 2 months late for my blog-anniversary, awful, I feel a pang, my blog has become so neglected, not only due to my wonderful little boy, I was terrible at blogging all of last year and I hate this, my blog over the past 2 years has done so much for me, it has given me an outlet for my crafting, chatting and general family issues, its shown people my creations and even made me a little money but most importantly it has allowed me to meet you, yes you, the wonderful amazing creative and darn right beautiful friends and for that I am hugely THANKFUL.

So I apologise to my dear Innocent Charms Chats I am sorry I have not been so good to you as you have been to me and to mark this great occasion be it 2 months late I am hosting a giveaway, a present from me and ICC to one of you.

This is a summery necklace and as Summer is on its way I thought that it would bring some nice weather, the focals are some of my own Polymer Clay work so truly one of a kind.

So how to enter, just leave a comment, only condition it must have a link to a blog that inspires you.

So love to all and hope you are having a nice weekend.

Kara

xox

My First Scrapbook Page

Scrapbook Page through the stages


Some of you may know this but my Mom is a really talented Scrapper/Card/Paper Crafter, I have never been able to do what she does but have always dabbled as I do enjoy playing with paper and pens, well the other day I decided after spending hours drooling at some of the Scrapbook Pages on Flickr I would give it a go, I knew it would not be the best page in the world but it would let me use some of my creativity that is heating inside and use some of those many many pictures I love to take and keep lying around, so here it is, my first ever page, I went simple, keeping to one colour scheme and not a huge amount of embellishments. I am not sure on it but I think its ok.

Its my fave piccy of my 2 baby brothers taken 2 years ago, they were both pretty tipsy and funny which is rare, the theme of the party was Green hence the colour scheme.

I would be interested in hearing your thoughts and whether there are any suggestions to being a better scrapper, I do think me starting this could be another costly adventure.

Hope you all well.

Kara
xox

Finished Scrapbook Page

2 WEEKS IN THE LIFE OF ME

2 WEEKS IN THE LIFE OF ME, originally uploaded by innocentcharmer.

I know I have been neglecting the blog, but honestly since having Grayson I have not had a great deal going on, I have been super busy but mainly looking after my little boy, an immense amount of visitors and trips to doctors, work and shopping.

So I collated some photo's of the most exciting things in my life over the past couple of weeks.

Green Trainers - new and super cute, Grayson cause he is the most important thing in the last 2 weeks, some great new books I treated myself too, Cupcake goodies - you know I love cupcakes hence why I have my 2nd blog, Cupcake ATC's for swapbot swap the only crafting I have managed, Cupcakes from my little sis for valentines isn't she a sweetie and lastly my brother/sister/dad and me as he took us to Belgium and France for the day last week for a family day out.

So I promise things hopefully will get more exciting once I get myslef in a better daily routine, I hate that I have not been visiting all of you, I miss checking out whats happeing and I hate you girls to think that I am a bad blogger babe.

Love to All
Kara
xox

Blog Friends Rock

If anyone ever trys to tell me my blog friends aren't really friends just people you chat to on the Internet I become very angry and posts like this one only prove this is utter tosh. My Blog friends - hopefully you know who you are, are some of the dearest people in my life, they have helped me through some awful times in the past year and also some of the best, they build my confidence when I am down, they listen to my self doubt and they just send card and emails just to say Hi, please people tell me how these aren't real friends.

More recently with the arrival of my first baby the gorgeous Grayson (the duke) I have been shown even more how my Blogger babes and friends are truly that, not only did they throw me the most amazing Blog Baby Shower with gifts and great times, but the other day when I was feeling a little down and poorly (with food poisoning) look what I opened the door too, yes a GIGANTIC great parcel from the gorgeous Christine, full with the most amazing clothes, toys and gifts for my little boy, I cried literally for about an hour at the sheer amazing-ness of it all, a lady I have never met in flesh did all this for me and my son, I don't think words can express how much this truly touched me, I then spent the next half hour crying on the phone to my hubby, my Mom and who ever else would listen about how wonderful the blog community is and how without doubt I need to save the money to visit my dear friends.

So I thought I would share pictures of the lovely gifts and along with all the great gear for Grayson there was this lovely handmade charm Necklace for me, I honestly can not take it off I love it.

Oh I don't want to forget to say thanks to Monica too as you see the piccy in the top left is of gifts from her, you were so right Chica they are so me, I swear you are in my brain, that and you have the most amazing style.

So to all and you know who you are - thanks for your kindness and friendship, my life can be very hard but I know I have you and for that I am thankful everyday, ladies go spread the blog community love, its whats important.

Kara
xxoxx

OWOH - And the winners are......

Drum roll Guys and Girls, the 2 lucky winners picked by my random generator are....

For the Jasper Necklace - Sherry Goodloe from Got Art, I hope you shall enjoy.

And for the dainty Lilac Earrings - Mo from Unmainstream Mom Reads

If both could email me your details I shall post your items out by Monday.

I want to thank all 200+ people for your inspiring comments, I have found some great new blogs and am so impressed with the generosity and community within the blog world. Thanks so much to Lisa again for starting such an incredible event.

Don't forget to continuing to spread the love, a smile and a nice comment cost nothing.

Love to All

Kara

xoxox

One World One Heart Giveaway

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED - THANKS TO ALL

******1st Feb 2009 update*******

********Due to the high number of comments already left (thanks in advance for all the lovely people I have come to meet) I have decided to include a 2nd prize so additional to the Necklace at the bottom of the post please find these gorgeous handmade one of a kind Pearl and Swarovski Earrings, keep leaving your comments 10 days to go*******

I took part in this last year and was terribly upset when I realised I nearly missed it this year but luckily I made it.

One World One Heart is a fantastic giveaway a lovely lady called Lisa started up 2 years ago, basically everyone puts up a giveaway which finishes on February 11th 2009, its a giveaway for all bloggers and non bloggers alike and was started so we could all meet new and amazing people from all around the world.

I last year made some fab friends and I am hoping even though a little late to the game to meet some more this year. Now don't forget to click on the logo at the top and it will take you to the OWOH blog where all the participants are listed - I believe there are over 400 this year can you believe it, we are such a loving generous community, make sure to take part in other giveaways and who knows what you could win and who you could meet.

Now for my giveaway, this fab Necklace with Jasper Gemstone focal and Swarovski Crystal accents, this is to date my most elite piece on a giveaway.

So just leave a comment by Feb 11th if you want to be entered into the giveaway, if you don't have a blog link then leave your email addy so I can get in touch on the 12th.

Love to All
Kara
xoxox

Lots of Goodies

I have not really had chance to show you any of the goodies I was lucky enough to receive at Christmas, so I thought I would show you quickly some of the goodies I got mainly for my home.

From Top Left

10 inch Tailors Dummy's, Russian Doll Set (you know how I love them), Laura Ashley Gorgeous Throw, Momiji Dolls (packaging), current reads (including Taschen Icon series), Cupcake Stand, Lantern, Momiji Dolls (start of my collection from Ash), Glass Cupcake Plate and Matching Trinket, Ceramic Egg Tray and Pink Spoon (bought myself from TK Maxx this week), another view of Momiji Dolls.

I haven't really decided where I am putting these items in my home yet but I thought I would give you a quick lookie.

Love to All.

Kara
xox

P.S. Grayson finally got the all clear from the hospital today, I am hoping this is the start of things to come.

Please Welcome to the World....

Grayson Quinn Max Spencer

born at 4.22pm on Sunday 4th Jan 2009 weighing 7lbs 1/2 ounce.

Hello All, well I am finally a Mommy, apologies for the delay in posting about my new bouncing boy - but he has not been so bouncing as has his Mommy.

All has not been well but seems things finally maybe on the way up, the story begins at 3.30am on Friday 2nd Jan when waters broke, unfortunately my contractions did not come and I was rushed to hospital and admitted, where until 6pm on Sat 3rd I had to wait to be induced the whole time confined to a bed with med's and irregular contractions.

Then I went through labour for a mere 24 hours with some problems which resulted in an epidural (that I did not want to have) but held of the c -section.

Grayson was born with the cord round his neck but after a minute of Oxygen he seemed to be fine, unfortunately by the next morning after only sleeping and taking no feeds he was put in Special Care Baby Unit, by this point he had Jaundice and his blood sugar levels had dropped dangerously low, they thought he had caught an infection due to me being left for induce so long. He spent 2 days in SCBU which was heart breaking as I could not help much but sit by and watch him, by this point he also started having violent Jitters,which he has now every so often and they say this shall grow out in 6 weeks or so.

After a long night and couple of days he was taken off the med's and went down to one light so he could finally be moved to the ward with me, where I got to feed him, after 24 hrs all test results came back good and the Jaundice had subsided a little so they finally let us come home.

So that's were we are now, still a little yellow, having to be force fed every 3 hours and very sleepy, with a Mommy with Back Twinges, but we are on the road to recovery.

Hope all is well with you all and the New Year has brought fresh new starts, as you can imagine there has been a LOT of picture taking but mostly he is always asleep so I will just share a couple.

Take Care

Kara and Baby Grayson

xoxox

Cupcake Blog - Come Join In

Hello All

Well its the start of a fresh New Year and I have some big changes going on this year and included in those is a spanking new blog, yes you heard right I have created a 2nd Blog called "Today's Cupcake is...." its a blog dedicated solely to the wonderful world of Cupcakes. I shall be posting everyday and if you like anything Cupcake I think it will be worth the look. I shall be showing cupcake goodies you can buy around the globe, recipes, swaps, giveaways and much more, if you know anyone that maybe interested please pass the link on.

On the subject of Cupcakes take a lookie at some of my new cupcake Christmas goodies and I mean some I was very lucky.



Well 8 days till due date so the countdown is on, I am not sure how much I shall be around but I promise you the minute Grayson is born he shall be web wide.

Love to all
Kara
xoxox

Happy 2009..

New beginings for me, New beginings for Innocent Charms, Watch this space.
Kara
xxoxx

Flickr Decorating Fave's December 2008

Flickr Decorating Fave's December 2008
Originally uploaded by innocentcharmer

I have been in my spare min's relishing in the world of Flickrm if you think its such an amazing place, not only do you meet some incredable and talented people but its so inspirational.

This month I want to redo my retro styled living area at home as it just doesn't gel with my personality, so here are so of my likes in the world of flickr that are trying to hit that muse of mine.

Just click on piccy to take a larger look.

Love to all and don't forget only 2 more sleeps, he he I am so excited.

Kara
xxoxx

I heart Cupcakes - so does this lady

Hi All

I have been gone a while I know, the bump is getting bigger and bigger by the day and more uncomfortable, but at least its 3 weeks till D-Day or B-Day should I say.

Well I am sure you have all been as busy as I have with the Christmas pressie buying etc, well whilst I was out shopping the other day I spotted a cute cupcake goodie and treated myself with my Birthday money, isn't it adorable its a Cupcake Cookie Jar from Debenhams and English shop, aren't you in love ?
Also the piccy below it is a Cupcake Money Jar my Mom bought me for my Birthday last week, I am putting it in my Kitchen though cause its sooooo cute.


Anyway on the subject of Cupcakes and all you lovers out there go and check out this ladies blog, she loves Cupcakes probably as much as I do and has dedicated a whole blog to the cause. So go show your support girls.

Thats all for me tonight as I am feeling poorly and tired, love to you all and I really miss you.

Kara
and Baby Big Bump
xox

Blog Break - well has been and probably will be

Hello All

Firstly massive apologies, without even saying anything I have I suppose been taking a blog break, this was totally not planned and I have not even enjoyed it, I miss so much blogging, I miss crafting, I miss making jewellery, but with the impending birth of my first son (for those who don't know his name is chosen) Grayson Quinn Max Spencer I seem to have no time or energy, I was not prepared for how much it would change my life before he was even born, I am always totally busy, if I am not I am tired, my health is back on track, in fact my doctor said only yesterday I need to slow down as I am one of the healthiest and full on beans 32 week pregnant ladies she had seen in some time.

So I am going to be honest, I am not going to make false promises, as much as I hope I shall start blogging again, I just don't think I will have the time, I am not giving up work you see so I am incredibly busy, I am going to try and visit blogs and make the occasional post but who knows.

But to all my dear friends and any followers if they exist please I will be back in the New Year I am sure of it, please don't leave.

Anyway all the apologies over there are a couple of things I want to show you...

Firstly here are some 3d piccy's of my son to be, some he looks a little strange in but I like the bottom left.

I finally got a tiny bit of crafting in, I made my Mom a very basic Xmas card.

Finally here are a couple of raw piccy's from my baby shower (my Mom and Sister threw me one) please bear in mind you gorgeous Americans these are unheard of in the UK, so it may seem a bit basic but it was fun.

Well girls thanks for being patient, love to you all.
Kara
xxoxx

Tagged Twice and Finally I respond

Well haven't I been the worlds worst blogger, after all you goddesses threw me such a beautiful shower and have been so kind, I have disappeared, I promise you it is purely busyness that has kept me away, I had a couple of health problems with the baby but they are all resolved and on track now so hopefully I will be back regularly.

Over the past week or so I have been tagged twice, so finally I am getting round to responding, thanks Brandi and Kelly for tagging me, it has kicked me into gear.....

Here are the rules.....


1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.


2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.


3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by including links to their blogs.


4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.


Here are my 7 randomness


1. I am pregnant with my first Child a boy, most of you know, not weird and wonderful but hey had to be there.




2. I can drive several types of vehicles including JCB's/HGV Lorries/ Cars and Vans I have been able to since a young age cause my siblings and I have always played in our fathers vehicles.

3. I have the equivalent to a photographic memory when it comes to numbers, if I am told a phone number, postal code(zip code) or bank account numbers I remember it immediately and it never seems to leave. I even know most of my family's driving licence numbers which are 15 digits long.

4. All my life I have wanted to be able to dance and play the drums and I have promised myself that by the time I hit 30 I may get the guts to go to an adult dance class, so watch this space.

5. Everyone in my family says my head is really big, so much so that one day they all sat down and measured it and it has a circumference of 24 inches, which to be honest I don't think is that big.

6. I have Blue eyes as do 3 of my 4 siblings yet none of our parents or Grandparents do - weird.

7. I love Mary Poppins, it has been my favourite film since a child and I have several DVD copies but I never watch it, I haven't actually seen the film for about 10 years isn't that just strange.

Well there you go, not really anything super exciting or interesting but I enjoyed doing the post any who, so now for the hard part tagging 7 people, I mean I don't even know 7 lol. Here goes...

1. Nikki of Whimsy Love

2. Monica of Monica Crowe

3. Christine of My Bella Colle

4. Laura of KatyDiddy

5. Shann of Paint Mine Pink

6. Mandi of Jewellery Craft

7. Erin of The Vintage Pearl

So go check out my girls answers, I bet they will be better than mine.

Have a lovely weekend all and I shall speak soon - I promise.

Kara

xx

Its Baby Shower Day - Join in all the fun

Update * Check out Brandi's post here - she was such a cutie.
Update * Check out Nikki's awesome post, she has made the most darling outfit and has a great game going on.
Update * Check out Christine's post, she as always is doing a beautiful giveaway and this is no exception so please go visit here.
Update * Sweet Monica is having a pink Tea Party in my honor, go say hello.


Woohoo the day is finally here that's its 'Baby Shower Day' I finally got to open my gorgeous parcel from Miss Laura

it has been glistening at me for over a week and I was such a good girl and waited until 6am this morning he he, lookie what it is my very own Ravenhill Russian Nesting Doll how gorgeous, Laura you know I love it and you know I love you immensely I wish you were here with me or more I was there to enjoy my pregnancy with you.





Laura has already uploaded her blog post and I am sure the other girls will not be far behind, she has a game she has up and running so make sure you go by and join in the fun.





I have cupcakes here have a bite and am giving away some free gifts but I am not showing those yet you shall have to wait and see.





Do come back through the next day or two as I will be adding links from all the blog parties and anyone that leaves a comment here will be entered into the draw for the gifts, plus if you leave comments at the other blogs I shall add your name again.








I have included some piccy's from my early childhood to get us all in the mood, lets see your baby piccy's too.
Here is me in my party dress for the occasion, with my big cousin Ben I was less than a month old here.
Me playing with one of my baby brothers.
oh look I am so excited by this party.



Don't forget leave comments with links and have a cupcake or 2.



Love you all

Kara

xoxoxox

oh and baby Duke

xoxoxox

Busy Creating - Blog Post

Busy Creating - Blog Post
Originally uploaded by innocentcharmer

Good Morning All.

Well finally here at Innocent Charms there has been some creating going on, I mean nothing of huge excitment but hey its great to see some Crafts on a crafting blog.

I have been really poorly with a cold and flu since Monday so when I could get the strength up I made the following ATC's and Jewellery.

It was nice to do this I just wish I had felt better. I love th Pom Pom Earrings in the top corner they were inspired a little from some Earrings I was sent from the beautiful Brandi and the Mushroom ATC was inspired by my gorgeous best buddy Laura of Katydiddys new blog banner. Thanks girls my brain needs some inspiration at the moment.

Well people don't forget my girls are throwing me a Blog Baby Shower on the 1st and we really want all of you to attend, I will be doing some giveaways and would really like you to all advertise the shower with the button on the right so I can get as much cheer going.

Love to all.
Kara
xox

The Aussies Rock

Well as I opened my email this morning, I had a great message from the incredably gorgeous and stupendous Shann of Paint Mine Pink.

The little Aussie Minx has once again put generosity to the max to host and get together a huge amount of very talented Aussie crafters and give not 1 but 2 beautiful parcels of goodies and can you believe all you have to do is pop by her blog and leave a comment, seriously thats it, so anyone that comes here go there cause seriously there are so many fab goodies. And if you get a minute check out Shann's wares cause if you love Shabby Chic, Handmade, Cupcakes, Pink or Glitter you have never met someone so talented, I know I have her goodies in my home.

Thanks for reading and don't forget to head back here on the 1st as it Blog Baby Shower I am so super excited.

Kara and Bump
xoxox

Tears of Joy and the worlds best friends

I am serious I have the worlds best friends, the saddest thing is we have never got to meet face to face.

This morning as I snuck around my Blogger Babes blogs for my morning reads I was in total shock and was then given away at work as I burst in to Tears, good ones though sheer happiness and excitement as my amazing Blogger Babes Laura, Christine, Nikki and Genevieve have all just realised on there blogs that they are throwing me a virtual baby shower on the 1st October. I mean how cool are they, they are going to be the best Aunts ever to the baby Duke.

I have never felt so loved and cherished from such a far distance as all my blogger babes live across the water in the USA and although we have never met I feel so close to them all.

You must go and check there blogs and see what the Shower is all about, for the Brits that visit here I know most of you wont have a clue what a shower is as we do not as rule of thumb celebrate them here in the UK.

You must pop by all our blogs for the fun and games on the 1st please make a note in your calenders, please copy the blog button to say show your support on your blogs to was designed by Christine as thanks, to my girls I shall be giving away gifts to thank all.

Message to you girls - YOU ROCK and the Duke is kicking away in excitement.

Kara and Baby Bump
xoxox

Flickr/Etsy Faves

With a twist, this used to be one of my regular monthly posts that I thought I would start up again, although this time I have picked handmade delights which I may have to save some pennies for, for when baby Boy Spencer arrives.
Some amazingly cute adorable items.