We are so excited about spring - Emma and I went for a lovely walk this morning.
Hope you are enjoying spring!
Emma is busy learning how to stand up and we think she will be walking by 12 months which will be so much fun this summer! I kinda missed the mark with her 8 month pictures.. but here she is at 9 months.
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I have been busy learning embroidery, and LOVING it. I started with a simple hoop design for Emma's door, and now I am working on pillows for our bedroom. If spring gets here fast enough I might have to postpone this "winter" craft and finish the pillows next year, but we will see. Check out my pinterest "Embroidery Love" board for fun and inspiring ideas :)
I have been busy learning embroidery, and LOVING it. I started with a simple hoop design for Emma's door, and now I am working on pillows for our bedroom. If spring gets here fast enough I might have to postpone this "winter" craft and finish the pillows next year, but we will see. Check out my pinterest "Embroidery Love" board for fun and inspiring ideas :)
This year Andrew and I decided to make homemade gifts for family. I designed some "Hodgson Homemade" labels and we made Carmel Corn, Nuts & Bolts and Chocolate Almonds :) I found it hard not to keep these treats for myself, but it was lots of fun designing and package everything so pretty for our family!
For the labels, I made up the font and label shape, printed it off, drew the leaves and details, and then scanned the whole design. I then added the colours in photoshop. After a few drafts, I finally ended up with a design I loved - with a round "Hodgson Homemade" stamp look.
For the labels, I made up the font and label shape, printed it off, drew the leaves and details, and then scanned the whole design. I then added the colours in photoshop. After a few drafts, I finally ended up with a design I loved - with a round "Hodgson Homemade" stamp look.
Recently we found out
that both my sister and sister-in-law are expecting. We are thrilled that Emma
will have two very close cousins :) And of course how great is it that I will
get to snuggle newborns soon again!
As I was searching for my trusty "Baby
Wise" and "Baby Whisperer" books (these were my GO TO books
during pregnancy and still now) to pass along to my sister,
I came across a large baby names book that Andrew and I purchased when we found
out I was expecting.
I've been asked since Emma was born what the
meaning of her name is... and the funny thing was I didn't even know! I felt so
ashamed, but it was so hard for Andrew and I to agree on a name in the first
place, so the meaning of her name was really just an afterthought. I never
anticipated so much negotiation would go into finding the right name for our baby, but it
felt like the hardest detail when preparing for Emma’s arrival.
We landed on Emma (with much objection from me – I hated how popular it was!) but
because I could pair my mother’s middle name, Lynn, so beautifully with it, the name grew on me quickly. I
was given my grandmother’s name as my middle name, and always cherished it, so
I wanted Emma to have the same sentiment.
As I looked through this huge book of 100,000
plus baby names, I noticed we didn’t even have Emma's name circled. This 20-dollar
book was pretty useless to us it seemed.
To ease my earlier guilt I decided to star the
book and make a mental note of what Emma meant, so that I wouldn’t be so caught
off guard next time.
In the end, Emma Lynn is the most perfect and most beautiful
name we could have ever hoped for. So to my two sisters, I say good luck, I
can’t wait to hear the cute little names you choose! Xo
Woah. That went fast!
Emma is 6 months old, and getting cuter by the day. She likes to Jolly Jump, blow bubbles, chew toys, eat carrots & peas, smile, and most importantly hang out with her hip parents ;). We hope you've had a great past 6 months, ours have been filled with happiness and laughter over this little bundle of joy. Happy 6 months Emma Bean!
Emma is 6 months old, and getting cuter by the day. She likes to Jolly Jump, blow bubbles, chew toys, eat carrots & peas, smile, and most importantly hang out with her hip parents ;). We hope you've had a great past 6 months, ours have been filled with happiness and laughter over this little bundle of joy. Happy 6 months Emma Bean!
There are three fabulous crafts that I would love to create before Christmas!
1. Mini Wreath Garland (cute little Christmas decor item)
1. Mini Wreath Garland (cute little Christmas decor item)
2. Printable Labels (if you follow me on Insta, you will have already seen a glimpse of my version)
3. A button monogram for Emma's room. (So easy and so cute!!)
Click on each picture to see a full post of the craft mentioned at three great blogs!! merrythought, liagriffith, & spearmintbaby.
CAMPING with babe TIPS :
1. Bring a play yard.
2. Hammocks are key.
Emma LOVED laying in the hammock with Andrew or I & it gave us some relaxing down time too.
3. Stay close to home.
We were able to call it quits a bit early (as there was a massive heat wave going through all of Ontario). It was important to be no more then an hour from home, so we could make a quick escape if things got rough.
4. Make sure your site has good access to the water & washrooms.
5. Bring a good stroller.
6. Have warm pjs for babe.
1. Bring a play yard.
2. Hammocks are key.
Emma LOVED laying in the hammock with Andrew or I & it gave us some relaxing down time too.
3. Stay close to home.
We were able to call it quits a bit early (as there was a massive heat wave going through all of Ontario). It was important to be no more then an hour from home, so we could make a quick escape if things got rough.
4. Make sure your site has good access to the water & washrooms.
5. Bring a good stroller.
6. Have warm pjs for babe.
My desktop background has always been important to me. This past year I came across the blog Design Love Fest - Bri has a series called Dress Your Tech where she features beautiful wallpapers that are always free to download. Love it. Next time your due for a new desktop background - check it out.
For more links to pretty wallpapers - check out my pinterest board - I like a pretty desktop.
For more links to pretty wallpapers - check out my pinterest board - I like a pretty desktop.
