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  Today is our 7th wedding anniversary.  Our wedding was perfect- full of family, friends, love and laughter.  And ditto for the last seven years….   This is part of PAIL’s Monday Snapshot! Check out more entries here !

First off, let’s all pretend that I wrote this post 3 weeks ago when Eliza hit the 13 month mark, instead of today, just a week away from 14 months.   Life got in the way, as did sheer and utter laziness about sitting down at the computer at night to write an actual post that involves more than just sticking up some photos of our day and hitting “publish.” Secondly, as usual I just took a look back at Paul’s “ Things to Remember, Month 13 ” and once again I might as well just copy and paste it all here for Eliza.  Seriously, it’s ridiculous how much they’re on the same track developmentally.   In fact, I really should start looking at Paul’s monthly updates ahead of time so that I know what to watch out for with Eliza (see: upcoming section on teeth). This girl, oh this sweet girl sure has us on our toes!   She’s full of spunk and mischief, sugar and spice, drama and squeals.   She yells and screams and throws things when she’s mad and then...

10 on 10: Ten photos taken during one day or event, documenting that day or event, and posted on the tenth of the month . These photos are from an afternoon at home…..   lunch, play time, dinner prep, and more play time…. Please head on over to: Rachel McCalley Photography | South Jersey Lifestyle + Modern Portrait Photographer To see Rachel’s 10 on 10!

Our backyard is currently out of commission after we had to have our septic system replaced.  At least 90% of the yard was dug up and we’re now in the process of growing in some new grass so we can’t play out back much.   Fortunately, LP is pretty into blowing bubbles these days so we’ve been spending quite a bit of time in the driveway blowing bubbles while Eliza runs around in her walker or pushing her wagon….   This is part of PAIL’s Monday Snapshot! Check out more entries here !  

Once again I was lucky enough to be chosen to test a new pattern by Heidi and Finn - this time it was a test of their soon to be released “Wonderland” dress pattern.  The pattern is adorable (of course) and went together very quickly.   I thought maybe the neckline would be a little tricky and while I did have to pick out a few stitches and redo a couple inches it was much easier than I expected.  The dress ended up being just the right length for Eliza- she can crawl around in it without getting her legs tangled since she’s not quite walking on her own yet. I also made Eliza a little pair of leggings out of an old, holey cashmere sweater I had in my “clothing to sew with” stash.   I used the arms of the sweater and a pair of her leggings as the pattern and sewed them up in about 5 minutes.  So easy and so cute and comfy!  Granted, cream colored cashmere leggings are not the most practical choice for a crawling girl but I’ll definitely be hunti...

This month at I ♥ Faces   the theme is “Shadows.”   Recently I downloaded a “softbox”app for my ipad which can be used as an easy and portable source of lighting for photography so that I can take some stealth photos of my babies sleeping. I love this one I took of Eliza curled up next to the slats of the crib.    I love how the shadows show the curve of her cheek and the pudge of her arm.  And I love how her thumb is close to her face as she falls asleep sucking her left thumb every night. Be sure to go to I ♥ Faces   to check out the other entries!

Another typical “day in the life!” Now go see what Gretchen Ceranic in Central Florida has posted!