I am so excited to officially announce the I am an independent designer with a company called Origami Owl. If you are looking for jewelery that you can personalize, that's beautiful, and unique then you should check out Origami Owl. Follow me on Facebook for special offers and giveaways!



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Our newest addition made her appearance into the world last night at 8:10. It was a super quick delivery lasting less then an hour. Let me back up a bit though. So, I was 40 weeks going on 41 weeks pregnant. I was getting huge and super tired since sleep had been non exist ant the last few weeks. My mom suggested we tried castor oil, and so we made up a concoction that my mom got from her friend Stephanie. I drank that around 2:15.

I ended up throwing up the castor oil drink, and thinking that was that. I'll just have to wait for the baby to come on its own! So, I went about the day feeling good. No contractions, nothing! At 7:15 I started to get intense contractions. We started timing them and they were coming 2-4 min. apart. I called my midwife around 7:40 to let her know that things seemed to be progressing. The contractions were getting more, and more intense. I moved over to the couch to kneel and see if that would relieve some pain.

My water broke with the next contraction and my body told me it was time to push this baby out. I crawled from the couch to our bedroom scared that I wasn't going to make it. As soon as I got on the bed and Ruben checked me he could already see the baby's head. I pushed two times and she was here! Ruben caught her and was able to announce to my surprise that the baby was a little girl.

It was an amazing labor and delivery with no stitches and a healthy mom and baby. So thankful to The Lord that He protected little Olivia and I. I will admit I was a bit scared having an unexpected unassisted home birth but grateful for my husband being there for me.

I interrupt this blogging break for a short message! No baby yet, but having lots of braxton hicks and rib pain.


I have recently become a Lilla Rose Independent Designer. I am sure most of you have heard about Lilla Rose, but if not they have some beautiful hair jewelry. 


A few of my favorites are the Flexi Clips and the bobby pins. The cut off for guaranteed Christmas shipping was the 7th of December, but that does not necessarily mean that you won't get them in time. I ordered a Flexi Clip for myself and received it in just a few short days. They make wonderful stocking stuffers ;)


Be sure to 'Like' my new Facebook Page Lilla Rose - Amber Ravatsaas to receive the latest offers and news! And stay tuned for my newest venture Next year!

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Taking a short blogging break to prepare for baby number two, and Christmas! I'll be back in the new year with some fun stuff that I can't wait to share with you all.

If you would like to keep up with labor updates, and see the new addition to our family when he/she makes their arrival follow me on Facebook.Want to take a guess when the baby will be born, the gender, and name? Click here to play our baby game!

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The first one is the Christmas Blessing Giveaway put on by Woman to Woman ministries. We are giving away a blessing of $320 in PayPal cash. The winner will have the money transferred to their PayPal account where they can use it for Christmas celebrations, groceries, bills, whatever they need.


A few of my blogging friends, and I have teamed up to giveaway an iPad Mini. The iPad Mini Christmas Giveaway is presented in appreciation of you. We are so thankful for the time you spend with us, the thoughtful comments you share, and the encouragement you've given. We couldn't do it without you.









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