Let's Do It Again!

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Sewing: New Hobby, New Projects

I learned quickly that trying to complete knitting projects was futile now that I have a baby to tend to.  It took me several weeks to complete this knit hat, which she wasn't terribly excited about it, as you can see.  (This picture is from when she was 8-weeks old.  She is almost 5-months old now.)

Sewing has proven to be a much better option, which I realized after making my first baby quilt a few months before her birth.  Last week I completed my second patchwork quilt, which I made the same way, but with a border this time. 

It is for my unborn niece, who is due in October. (My brother's baby.  Incidentally, my husband's sister just had a baby girl yesterday!  Stay tuned for her gifts!)  She'll be the little sister to the cutie pie I knit several blankets for a couple of years ago. His primary blanket was a blue basket weave, but there were many camouflage blankets as well.

Here he is with his sister's blanket.  He's 2-years old!  Time just flies.

With the scraps from these first two quilts, I made a little cloth burp rag, the pattern to which I found on Sew Mama Sew, it's scrap buster contest.  I've been wanting a burp rag for when we are out in public or at church.  The cloth diapers we've been using are quite worn and tattered, which is fine for home, but slightly embarrassing when we're out and about.  I've been tempted to buy the ever popular Aden and Anais burpy bibs, but hope that my handmade one will now satisfy my needs.

Here it is with the original quilt I made. 

I found several patterns that I will make in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

First Bites

Here she is eating her first bowl of cereal, which she gobbled down like she's been eating solid foods from a spoon for ages.  I hope it's a sign that she'll be a good eater! 

Life Lessons

My mother comments regularly on how sewing and knitting abilities skipped her generation and jumped from my grandmother to me.  I just think it's unfortunate that I haven't been able to learn from my grandmother because we live so far apart.  So instead, I seek out and pay for classes or beg them off of kind, patient friends.  As a mother now myself, I hope to be able to pass along as much know-how as possible to my daugher, which I hope she continues to nurture.  I find so much joy in creating things, but my biggest frustration is how hard I struggle to find information and learn. 

Two months ago, I took a sewing lesson, and she watched patiently from her stroller.  Yesterday, I took another lesson, but my little girl was not interested in watching.  At four-months old, she's very interested in being involved.  So, the only sewing I completed during my lesson, I completed with her on my lap.  Sweet angel!  I won't complain.  I love her so much and hope she learns to appreciate the simple things in life, and I hope to teach her.

Bring on the Heat!

She's ready for the sun in her adorable Gymboree seersucker outfit. 

Her baptism gown was a little less comfy in our unairconditioned church. The day was perfect though. Thank you, Grandparents, for coming and helping make it such a special day! We love you!

12 Weeks of THIS!

I'm the luckiest mommy ever! She's 12-weeks old today, and I can honestly say that these have been the best 12 weeks of my life.

Video Post

I saw this video today and just had to share it with you.

And It's Only the Beginning

Seven weeks have past since she arrived, and in some ways it seems like she can't possibly be that old, but in other ways, it seems she's been here all along. Her personality and sense of humor are becoming more apparent every day.

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Last week, she started smiling at us. This week, she's discovered her mobile, and squeals with delight as she stares at it endlessly. I definitely know the feeling!

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A Little Late

She finally came on March 1st, and I'm finally posting some pictures of her first two weeks. I'll write about her birth later.
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