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Pregnancy, Birth, and talking about the little one.

Joseph: Five Months

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Holy cow did this month fly by! This was a big month developmentally for Joe, so many changes!

I now have my two bottom teeth! I am much happier now that they broke though, although I am still very drooly. I also started eating cereal this month. I absolutely love it and have a great appetite.

I am scooting backwards a bit and starting to try to get up on my hands and knees for a few seconds at a time. My favorite thing to do is jump in my Jumperoo. Once I get going, watch out!

I laugh and giggle with mommy and daddy and love playing on the floor with Walter. I still love to go in the pool and splash in my tub. I am still fighting my naps, but sleep at night like a champ.

I am a happy little guy and every day my personality comes out more and more. I can’t wait to show you what I can do this month!

Three Oranges Photography

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When we went to my parents for Memorial Weekend, We had my friend, Angi, take some photos of Joseph. She is an amazingly talented photographer and just started her own company, Three Oranges Photography!

Angi was fantastic to work with: very professional, fun and great at making us feel relaxed and comfortable. Exactly how you want to be when being photographed. I HIGHLY recommend her to everyone in the Chicagoland area. Here are some shots she took, let her work speak for itself:

Joseph: Four Months

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This month I have really started to interact with the world. I love to sit up and see the what’s happening around me, especially while in my Bumbo seat and in my Jumperoo. I am constantly rolling onto my tummy and pushing my self up on my hands. I am getting really good at grabbing everything: toys, bibs, my bottle, fingers, and mommy’s hair. I love to laugh and smile all the time. I sleep through the night all the time now, usually from 8:30 until 6am. I am quite the morning person, just like daddy. I really enjoy swimming in the pool and splashing in my tub. I’m starting to get my two bottom teeth and hope they come in soon, they hurt! I also love to screech and talk in a LOUD voice. Sometimes, I even startle myself when I make a big noise. I can’t hardly wait to see what I’ll be able to do next month!

Baptism Quilt

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I originally had grand plans of making a christening gown with some fabric I had from my wedding gown, but I realized that I didn’t have enough fabric nor enough talent to take on that kind of project. So, I made up my mind to make a quilt instead.

The fabric was really awkward pieces because 1. some were cut on the bias 2. some were from the dress being shortened 3. it is silk-satin, so difficult to cut & sew. Because of this, I decided to do a simple patchwork top, alternating the two different colors of silk. I made rails using a white-on-white pattern of quilters cotton that I had on hand and back it in Kona white cotton. I was crunched on time, so I decided to go with a no-binding quilt and hand-tie it versus machine quilting. This was my first time doing either, so there was a bit of a learning curve (read much seam ripping) however I am really happy with how it turned out. It’s much fluffier and has a softer look to it than machine quilting.

I also embroidered a patch for the back of the quilt using some of the silk-satin with Joseph’s name and the date of his baptism. The plan is to make additional patches for the back for any future babies. Hopefully, this is something that I can hand down in the family. I imagine someone in the future saying “Your great grandmother made this quilt out of her wedding gown, and now it’s your turn to have your name added on this special day.”

 

 

**Apologies for the wrinkly photos, I didn’t have time to re-press the quilt before I shot these.

WIP

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Sneak peak of a WIP I’m making for Joseph’s baptism on Sunday. I’ve been using every spare moment to work on it, hence the light posting lately. Things will be crazy with family coming in town for the baptism and also for the Fourth, but I’ll try to post some photos when it’s done.

Try and say cool, everyone. It’s supposed to be a real scorcher for the rest of the week.

Joseph: Three Months

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Can you believe that another month has gone by? My little guy is getting so big. I have to say that each month is more fun than the last as he continues to grow and develop. This month I’ve seen a lot of physical and developmental changes.

I’ve done a lot this month. I’ve been rolling over and squirming about. It’s always a surprise which way I am facing when Mommy gets me out of my crib in the morning. I have been sleeping through the night most nights, but I still occasionally like a midnight snack.  I am MUCH more vocal now, talking to my toys and squealing with delight. I have been going swimming and love it a lot! My favorite toys are my Octopus and of course Mertle the Turtle and Spot. I am also partial to ceiling fans. I also love to sit up and I’m doing really well on my balance. I bet I will be able to do it without any help really soon.

Gratuitous Baby Photos

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I haven’t shared any photos of Joseph lately, so I thought I’d show him off a bit. He is getting so big -three months next week!- I just can’t believe it. His personality is really starting to come out now and it’s so much fun to finally have some interaction when we play.

This weekend Grandma Cathy is coming to visit and we’ll also be taking him to the pool. He went in at my parent’s over Memorial weekend and seemed to enjoy it. Hopefully, he’ll be into it again, since it is going to be a scorcher.

Hope that everyone has a great weekend!

I call this one his PeeWee Herman grin.

Rough Morning

Joseph: Two Months

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Joseph turned two months old yesterday. (Mother’s Day, how appropriate.) It is amazing how quickly time flies.

This past month, I have been growing by leaps and bounds. I am now 14lbs 8oz and 24 inches long! I am doing great at supporting my head and I love to look around at the world. I recognize mommy and daddy and love to make faces at them. I am “talking” all the time. I love to play on my play mat and go for walks outside. I am doing better at sleeping through the night, usually getting up only once for a midnight (2am) snack. Let’s see how much more I learn this next month!

Joe’s Play Quilt

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I had some leftover squares from making Joseph’s quilt and decided to make a play quilt for him. Something that I can throw on the floor or ground and won’t have to worry about it getting stained or soiled. I made sure not to use any white fabric in this one, so it will be extra boy friendly.

I used a basic Disappearing Nine Patch pattern. I love this, it’s so simple! I highly recommend you try it out if you haven’t yet. I know I’ll use it again soon. Here’s a great tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew.

I used the leftover squares made from Shawn’s old shirts, plus some yellow gingham to make the top, some Kona solid in Navy for the backing, and a smaller yellow gingham for the binding. All the fabrics were already in my stash, so I only had to purchase some navy thread for quilting. Nothing better than an almost free project!

I think that this quilt will be a part of a lot of play time, picnics, and fun in the future.

Birth Announcement

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It took a few weeks, but here is Joseph’s official birth announcement. Pretty stinkin’ cute, right? I actually took this photo of him with my iPhone. Amazing quality for a phone, huh? I love that thing. It is great when I want to snap a picture of him and send it to my mom or the rest of the family. Plus, I always have it on hand and is fully charged, quite unlike my camera.

We ordered the announcements through Tinyprints online. I have to say, they did an amazing job. I am really happy with the quality of the print and the site was super easy to use and had great templates to choose from. You can even upload your address book and they will mail them directly for you. This was such a time saver! They also have invitations, thank you cards, etc. available. I know that I’ll be using them again for Christmas cards, party invitations, and the like. I highly recommend you check them out.