I was returning a few e-mails right now, and noticed things were awefully quiet behind me. Turned around to this:

Ah, sleep.

I miss you, friend.

Welcome to our newest addition:

We were blessed with another boy on April 9- Bryce Xavier. We are adjusting, but my work time is now my bed time! So, if I am a bit slow to respond via e-mail, this is the cause! Thanks for all your congrats and also your understanding during this exciting time!

New Items

I cannot even tell you how many blankets we have had stuck in the stroller wheels. Now that my son is a little older, and his blankets are bigger, it is inevitable that the blanket slips down into the wheels after a short time pushing. Living in a place like Michigan, we definitely need the blanket, too! This just in to MiniMe BabyGear: the Secure2Me blanket. What a great invention! These ingenious baby blankets clip on and stay on keeping your baby warm, comfortable and protected from the elements. They make a wonderful shower or baby gift. But most importantly, it makes a mom's life a bit easier.

Features:

• Stays on your baby! - Built in baby-safe clips keeps your baby covered• Perfect Fit - Unique baby blanket shape to fit your newborn to preschooler • Luxurious - Styles in cuddle-soft fabrics your baby craves • Versatile - Fabric styles and weights for every season

Retails $36-$42. So Soft and cuddly for your little one- you will love this blanket!

Also new to MiniMe BabyGear- I have put up some sets to make mixing and matching products easier for you! Simply look under the gifting section, and you can see all the various "favorites", combine and save!

Contest Winner!

Sorry for the delay! What a crazy weekend between getting ready for taxes and illness.

Drumroll Please.....and the winner is:

Congrats! Please contact me via e-mail so I can get your address to ship the prizes to. Thanks to all who entered--it was fun to hear from all of you and see just how many of your kids inhale Disney movies like mine does!

WINTER WOES guessing game contest

It is cold here. And snowy. Being cooped up inside has left me longing to do something fun. Enter: the Winter Woes guessing game contest. Partially because I have excess inventory, partly because I enjoy viewing videos from when things were a bit more...warm. Over $300 in prizes will be awarded, view them here.


For this contest, you need to guess what MiniMe is saying in each video. The videos range from easy to very difficult. Under each video, the amount of entries you receive for each correct answer is noted. Please send your guesses for each of the five videos to info@minimebabygear.com and I will tally up the amount of entries you receive (and yes, MiniMe does wear clothes in the winter!)



1: What is MiniMe saying as he gets out of the water?
Difficulty: Easy
Entries earned for correct guess: 1





2: What is MiniMe saying in this video?
Difficulty: Easy
Entries earned for corrrect guess: 1



3: What video is MiniMe watching that is so funny?
Difficulty: Extremely hard
Entries earned for correct guess: 4



4: What movie is MiniMe reciting in this video?
Difficulty: Hard, if you have not seen the movie
Entries earned for correct guess: 3



5: What does the mama say to Sylvester in the Tweety Bird movie (sorry for the sideways video)? A special thanks to Grandma for the excellent cupcakes all over MiniMe's mouth

Entries Earned: 2

Final Question: Do you prefer the boy or the girl set(s)?

Did you enjoy this contest? Please share it with your friends! Link to this banner on your website or blog and you will receive five more entries. Please send link URL when entering. Thanks for playing!

Details, Details:

Contest open to anyone 18 years of age or older within the 50 United States. Sorry, no international players unless you want to pay shipping. Contest is for fun only, so rules/prizes can change at any time. Special thanks to AllyZabba for the great idea.

99 Balloons

In case you have not seen it, there is a wonderful video that I came across on another blog:

See it here

Have a kleenex box ready for this inspiring video of parents dealing gracefully with a journey none of us wish to face. Read his full story here (start at the beginning, under 2006 posts). You will be forever touched.

Website Woes

I could do exactly this and not feel one minute of regret this week. Please excuse my website-broken links, pictures missing, categories out of sync. I am working endlessly to get it back up and running smoothly.

My apologies to all of you trying to order! Thanks for your patience as this non-techy tries to work the kinks out.

Geek squad....come save me!!

Lexie Barnes

Lexie Barnes Diaper Bag up for grabs at Parents with Style!

You gotta love the Lexie Barnes Diaper Bags- so cute and functional. I personally love the Dutchess- it has a sturdy design and colorful fabrics, and is the perfect size for everything that needs to be stored inside.

Check it out and don't miss your chance to win! See Details at Parents with Style.

I just got back from the Helen DeVos Children's hospital, where I am guessing some little girl's going to be very happy! Five new robes were donated to the Child Life Program, a very worthy cause and one that I have supported since the beginning of this year. For more information, read here. Thank you for allowing me to give back to the community I live in! There is nothing better than bringing joy to a child stuck in the hospital facing a serious illness.

If you have been thinking about giving back somehow, I encourage you to make a plan for this new year. It is good for the soul and really makes you appreciate everything we have been blessed with. Have a wonderful New Year!

Merry Christmas...a little early!

The holidays have already been in full force around here. Parties, making Christmas angels with my husband's 4th grade class [see below], buying presents, and sending out last minute orders has left me with little time to blog!

I wanted to make sure to take the time to express my sincere gratitude for this past year. MiniMe BabyGear has seen tremendous growth, and has turned into something I am very proud of. I owe that to you! I thank you from the bottom of my heart and wish your family a very Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Jamie Bird

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23 (KJV)

New Items at MiniMe BabyGear

Perhaps it is because winter has finally arrived in Michigan and I am longing for the long green grass and pool days, but these hats make me want to be outside and in the sun!

Of course, I also carry wonderful and adorable flower knit hats and headbands as well for all those long winter days.

Not to be left out- I just added boy's knit hats with adorable and fun appliques as well.

Also new:



Cuddlebugs! Introducing a unique and adorable take along blanket- the Minkee Tab Cuddlebug Lovey! Still soft even after you wash it!


With wings made of soft minkee and then lined with satin, the tabs are added at the side to give your child something to play with. The chenille terry top is lush and thick, giving your child different textures and shapes to touch and rub. It is sure to become the favorite lovey! Offered at MiniMe BabyGear for $22.95. Qucik! Order by Friday for Christmas Delivery.