Marlee Pie's Bowtique

Mason Eli Holden

2009-03-17T10:11:00.003-05:00

Announcing the arrival of Mason Eli Holden. Mason was born March 7th at 6:23pm, 6 weeks early. Mason weighed 5lbs 5oz and was 18 and 1/2 inches long. He spent 4 days in the NICU but is home now doing great! Doctors told us to be prepared that he would spend several days in the NICU on a ventilator because his lungs were so immature. But, through our miraculous creator Jesus Christ, Mason was born crying and breathing on his own. He only went to the NICU for closer monitoring.

Back to Blogging..

2009-01-12T13:06:00.006-06:00

Look what Santa left for Marlee & Sawyer!

Sawyer shooting some hoops!

Our family Christmas picture

Our 2008 Christmas Card picture

Oh..what a crazy December! Everything from kidney stones to all the rush of Christmas travel.On the morning of December 8th I woke up with what I thought was a bad UTI..and was assured by my doctor that was the case. But by 3pm the pain was so excruciating that I thoughtI could be in preterm labor for the 3rd time..so, I called my doctor back and explained to the nurse again that the pain was very severe and with the vomiting I thought it could be something more severe. But, I was reassured again that once the antibiotics got into my system that the pain would ease. In the back of my mind I kept thinking to myself "Ok Brandi, you are a RN, you know this is not just a UTI...but Dr. knows best". So, Monday night I went onto the ER where they sent me up to Labor & Delivery. They monitored me and the baby for about an hour..I wasn't contracting..so they sent me home...YES...they sent me home!! I kept telling them there is something wrong. I stayed up all night long vomiting and was in excruicating pain. So, Tuesday morning I called my doctor for the 3rd time and demanded to be seen. I told them that I thought that I could have a kidney stone. They sent me for a pelvic ultrasound which showed no function in my right kidney because it was blocked by a stone. So, I was immediately hospitalized and given a bolus of fluid while awaiting possible procedure to help pass the stone. But..guess what? By the grace of God the stone passed into the bladder without having to have any kind of procedure done.

Christmas was soooo much fun this year with a 18 month and 3 year old. We traveled to Alabama to visit with my family the weekend before Christmas. Then we woke up at home on Christmas morning for the 1st time ever. Then traveled back to Alabama on Christmas Day to visit with William's family. It was so exciting getting to watch Marlee and the expressions on her face when she woke up Christmas morning and saw her Kitchen that she had ask Santa for. I really think Sawyer is enjoying it as much as she. He got a basketball goal from Santa and absolutely loves it!!

I am about 27 weeks pregnant now..still no problems..Thank you Jesus!! As many of you know I have gone into labor at 30 weeks with both of the previous pregnancies. Last Thursday Marlee, Sawyer and I headed to Nashville to pick out furniture and bedding for the new baby boy. Marlee absolutely loved every minute of it...and told everyone that we saw that she was getting another Baby Brother. Well..gotta go...got 2 little ones waking from naps at this time!!

It's Christmas Time

2008-12-02T14:07:00.007-06:00

It's time to get your holiday shirts and hairbows to match. The shirts are $20 each and I can use any color combination. The hairbows range in price from $5 to $8. I have lots of new holiday ribbon. Stayed tuned for more hairbow pictures.

Marlee and Sawyer are getting a....

2008-11-25T19:48:00.010-06:00

Baby Brother. Marlee said that she wanted a baby sister because she already had a baby brother. But, I think she is really excited about having another baby brother. She was so funny today during the ultrasound. She now thinks that there is a baby in her tummy too. She is so precious! She is a great Big Sister to Sawyer and I am sure she will be great with her new little brother too! I'm still not sure what Sawyer is gonna think...

William and I are so excited about having another boy! I think he and Sawyer will grow up so close. I think it will be perfect for the 2 little boys to have a big sister to look up to. I am so thankful for a wonderful husband, healthy children and a wonderful pregnancy so far! Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Is it a Boy or Girl?

2008-11-24T10:27:00.002-06:00

Tomorrow is the day! Stay tuned...

Marlee's Princess & Pirate Party

2008-11-11T10:35:00.007-06:00

My precious Marlee Pie will turn 3 on Saturday, November 15th. My my how time flies. This time 3 years ago I was lying in bed at MTMC on strict bedrest waiting for my little girl's lungs to develop so she could be delivered. For those of you who do not know, I went into labor with Marlee at 30 weeks..and delivered her at 34 weeks when my water broke. I was on bedrest in the hospital the entire time. My little girl was delivered healthy and breathing on her own..and came home from the hospital 2 days later. She weighed 6lbs 1oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. I guess all those double cheeseburgers and caramel sundays from McDonald's that William brought me every night really put some weight on her.

We had Marlee's Princess and Pirate Party on Saturday, November 8th. She absolutely loved it! She really wanted a Pirate party..so I talked her into making it a little more girly by doing a princess and pirate party. I absolutely love the picture of her in her Cinderella dress with her pirate bandana. It really shows her personality. She can be a girly girl and a tomboy too!!

Marlee's Polka Dots & Stripes Canvas

2008-11-11T10:34:00.001-06:00

The very talented Brandie Mansfield @ Dream Custom Artwork painted this cute polka dot and striped canvas for Marlee's room. Marlee absolutely loves her "picture with her name" as she calls it. It matches so perfect!

Trick or Treating Pirates

2008-11-11T10:34:00.000-06:00

Marlee & Sawyer were pirates for Halloween..so cute!! Sawyer followed his big sister around and made every step that she made. He thought he was as big as she was. It was really hard to get a picture of them both standing still..so sorry for the action shot!

My precious Marlee & Sawyer

2008-09-16T10:45:00.004-05:00

Sawyer decided he was going to help Mommy clean the floors. I thought this was a really cute picture of my SawSaw. I also took this picture of Marlee while she was sitting at the kitchen table coloring. I love my precious kids so much and I am so thankful for the great little family (it's getting bigger though) that William and I have.

Monogramming for Bree & Ella

2008-09-16T10:37:00.003-05:00

A few months ago the Hillis family were going to the beach for a wedding.. and needed some last minute monogramming for Bree and Ella. I was very happy to do it for Wesley and Lindsey. Ella's bag is the most precious little bag I have ever seen!

Happy 2nd Birthday Kaleigh!

2008-09-09T11:05:00.004-05:00

Amy Sullivan called and asked me to made a birthday shirt and hairbow to match for a special little girl's 2nd birthday. This sweet shirt with bows to match went to Hermitage, TN for Kaleigh's birthday.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2008-01-16T08:39:00.000-06:00

Here are a few of the designs that I am doing for Valentine's Day shirts. The shirts with design will be $18. If you bring me a shirt, I can do the design for $13. If anyone is interested, I can be reached at 931-581-2645 or BrandiHolden@bellsouth.net.

Christmas Pictures

2008-01-04T12:37:00.001-06:00

Christmas 2007 was a wonderful time for my family. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family and 2 amazingly wonderful kids. Back in October I decided that I was going to make Christmas outfits for my children. I finally got them made a few days before Christmas. It was my first real sewing project..but overall they turned out well. Here are a few pics of the kids at Christmas.

Let it Snow

2007-12-05T23:39:00.001-06:00

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

2007-12-03T13:05:00.001-06:00

Marlee's 2nd Birthday Party!

2007-12-03T12:11:00.001-06:00

I promised lots of pictures from Marlee's Party...but have been so busy that I have not posted them. Susan Helms came and took pictures for party. Here is a link to her blog. http://susanhelms.blogspot.com/ Here are some pictures from the party.

Candy Cane

2007-12-03T09:04:00.000-06:00

3 Letter Monogram

2007-11-30T16:14:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas!

2007-11-30T10:03:00.000-06:00

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

2007-11-29T14:34:00.000-06:00

Shirt with design $18

Design (you bring shirt) $13

Hairbow (medium) $7

Hairbow (large) $8

Happy 2nd Birthday Marlee Pie!

2007-11-15T22:09:00.000-06:00

Today is my precious Marlee's 2nd Birthday! We will be celebrating with family and friends on Saturday. She is having a Dora the Explorer themed party. Lots of pictures to follow.

Gobble Gobble!

2007-11-14T10:07:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-12T23:03:00.000-06:00

Happy 2nd Birthday Kaylyn!

2007-11-03T21:26:00.000-05:00

Today was Kaylyn Brinkley's Birthday, her Aunt Jennifer Crocker ordered these cute little shirts with matching hairbows for her. I am sure that she will look so adorable in them. I would love to have pictures of Miss Kaylyn modeling them.

Happy Birthday Madisyn!

2007-11-02T10:49:00.000-05:00

Monogramming is here...

2007-11-02T10:21:00.001-05:00

I recently started monogramming clothing and bags. I have started monogramming T-shirts and making hairbows to match.

The 2 cutest Trick or Treaters around..

2007-11-01T20:47:00.000-05:00

Marlee and Sawyer were Raggedy Ann & Andy for Halloween. I personally think that they were the cutest Trick or Treaters around..

A Treat for Kaylyn Brinkley

2007-10-31T11:26:00.000-05:00

Kaylyn Brinkely's aunt, Jennifer Crocker, ordered these hairbows as a Halloween treat for her. Kaylyn will also be celebrating her 2nd Birthday this weekend and we have something very special in the making for her. Pictures will be coming soon...

Trick or Treat...

2007-10-15T13:29:00.001-05:00

War Eagle!

2007-10-15T13:25:00.000-05:00

Go Titans!

2007-10-15T13:21:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday 18th Birthday DeLesia!

2007-10-12T11:20:00.001-05:00

Happy 18th Birthday to my baby sister DeLesia! Marlee & Sawyer loves their "Aunt Lezee"!

Happy Halloween to Marlee's classmates!

2007-10-10T13:01:00.000-05:00

I took Halloween hairbows to 5 sweet little girls in Marlee's preschool class today. They will all be matching with their cute little pumpkin hairbows for Halloween.

Happy Birthday Maggie!!

2007-10-10T10:06:00.000-05:00

Happy 12th birthday to my niece Maggie. Maggie you are so precious! We love you very much. See you this weekend at your party.

Halloween is almost here...

2007-10-09T09:32:00.000-05:00

I have been busy making Halloween hairbows for the past few days. Here are a few that I have been working on..

The 1st finished product.....

2007-10-03T14:25:00.000-05:00

Here is a hairbow that I just finished. My Marlee is modeling the brown with pink polka dot pinwheel style.

Alligator Clips have arrived...

2007-10-03T12:39:00.000-05:00

The alligator clips that I ordered arrived today...I will put the finishing touches on all the hairbows today. Check back for more pictures!!

Work in Progress...

2007-10-02T15:57:00.000-05:00

Marlee and I have been sooo busy today making lots and lots of bows. We are making infant, toddler and big girl size bows. She has been my little helper grabbing my ribbon, scissors, wire, thread...anything that she can get those little fingers on! I am waiting on my alligator clips to arrive before putting the finishing touches on all the bows. I am currently working on Halloween bows, Titans bows, and Auburn bows. If anyone has any special request let me know. I will custom make any bow, any size for any outfit.