AJ's Antics

And what a lovely way to finish...with a squishy parcel for me and Aden. Aden's part consists of 2 lovely pillow cases to match his quilt from the EB ladies. Not sure who made these ones but we love them! I've been meaning to make some cushion covers to go on the pillows I use on the rocking chair in Aden's room (I pinched some old ones from the couch...and they are yuck!) but now I don't have to! Thanks Ladies! They came wrapped in the MM Cowboy print in the next photo...perfect for some overalls I think! And for me some lovely greens and yellows to add to my fabric stash...Thanks Helen.

Look at my little 'jail bird' Aden likes to sit up and see what is going on around him. When he is lying down he can pull his head and shoulders up like he is going to sit up! But he still hates 'tummy time' although he can lift his head up and look around quite well! Aaaarrrrrgggghhhh!!! A thumb sucker...Daddy's worst nightmare!! And for those of you who know me well....check out this bottom lip!! Just like Mummy!! Stats: Weight: 5.67kg (growing 300grams but dropping down into the 25th percenticle) Length: 63cms (growing 2cms - 75th percentile) Head Circumference: 39 cms not growing this month (dropping down to the 10th percentile) The last two measurements i had to do myself as the nurse at the clinic didn't bother...Aden will soon have his own personal clinic nurse...Granma!!

These are no where near perfect...but I'm really pleased with them. I probally should have started with something a little bit easier for my first actuall Free-motion Quilting on a quilt...never mind. I have learnt a few things... 1. Don't get distracted by looking at the baby...without taking your foot off the pedal first 2. Have an idea of where you want to finish before you start 3. Try and look a little bit ahead of where you are actually sewing, it makes for smoother movements 4. Don't panic when you find yourself stuck in a corner...stop and think about it..there is always a way out! So hopefully my swappee will forgive these amature attempts at FMQ and look at the big picture...It looks better when you stand back a little bit! Only the binding and a lable and it will be in the post by mid week...days before the deadline! Yippee

Aden loves books! I know he is not 3 months old yet..but he loves them anyway. He stares intently at the pages and sits so still while you read to him. I thought I was lucky getting 2 packages in the mail this week...turns out they were both for Aden! For me?? he says! My Mum sent him his first 'Book Fair' book. 'Driving Down to Grandma's' by Ian Whybrow Illustrations by Ed Eaves It is a cute ryhming book about a family of bears driving to Grandma's for cake! They pass a fire truck and a bus, stop at a petrol station and have a car wash. The illustrations are lovely and bright with heaps of things to look at and point out to Aden. There is also a bee to find on each page! We like this book. Thanks Nanny! The second parcel was from Aunty Bee (with a Brithday card inside for me). A cute little set of 4 books. Thanks Aunty Bee!

1 Year old Hayden will love this quilt! The fabric is sooo soft, from the 'Print Charming' Range Finished size: 66 inches square