Hats

I don't think that I will be one of those Mamas who always has her kids being matchy - but I couldn't resist making one of these cute hats for H and his baby brother-to-be. It is a little hard to tell from the picture, but they have a little brim on the front. I love the texture that the pattern gives the hat. I used the Newsboy Cap pattern from Speckled From Crochet. Too cute! And they came together pretty quickly. The little one almost looks too little! I hope it will fit the new baby!

SweetHart's blankies

My mama (SweetHart for H), has made a blanket for all of us in our little family. They all somehow end up being just the right color, weight, and pattern. And we all love them!

Here are pictures of all 4 of us enjoying SweetHart's blankies tonight:



Leonard's came in the mail this week. We keep it on the bed during the day, and at the foot of the bed at night. He enjoyes playing with the tassels on it and cuddling up on it


I have written before about how H loves his blankie! My mama's Mama made my baby blankie, and I loved the idea of my mama making H's baby blankie too! We chose the colors and pattern before we knew if H was going to be a girl or boy, and it ended up being perfect for this little one, and he definitely seems to be as attached to his as I was to mine!!


This is my 'big girl blankie.' It is the same pattern as my baby blankie, but bigger! Mama made it for me for High School graduation, and gave it to me when I left for college. It is so cozy, and even has a little yarn from my baby blankie woven in. A wonderful treasure!


This blanket Mama began making before N and I got engaged, and she gave it to us right before we got married.


It is wonderful that we can literally wrap ourselves up in SweetHart's love!

We love you, SweetHart!

My little helper!

H has been such a big helper lately!!! He has helped me pick out music for the church choir that I direct. It has been so much nicer now that he can sit up pretty well by himself. I can plop him down and give him a toy (or a music catalog) and he will be happily occupied for a few minutes! But, then I don't get much done because he is soooo cute that I just simply must pick him up and snuggle him!

Could you resist this smile?

I have joined up with the local MOPS group. The first meeting was yesterday, and I think I will enjoy it. There was a lot of sitting and chatting/waiting, and I would enjoy a little more structure. But - it is a good chance for me to socialize and meet other mothers, and a good chance for H to begin to socialize a little. So, we'll see!
H went to Mopettes (like a church nursery) and the sweet grandmother that was in the baby room said that he is so 'squeezable.' Chubby cheeks, arms, legs - he is definitely oh so squeezable and snuggly!!!

An etsy order ready to go from my shop.

An upcoming project that I am very excited about!
I have been sewing so much lately that it will be nice to switch to crocheting for awhile!