Delinquent Mama...

Since my last post, Evelyn (or Evie) has learned to roll, sit, crawl, walk, run, climb, speak, and all sorts of other wonderful things. I've not been very at all faithful to document those firsts electronically. I promise, she does have a baby book! I have been much more disciplined about making notes there. Here's my news though: I'm going to try again. This time arund I'm writing for  me. I need an outlet and the great, big void that is the interweb seems like the perfect place. I doubt anyone will read my unedited rantings (which is okay by me).

January 9th ~ First Doctor's Visit

January 8, 2013 ~ Evelyn Louise is Here!

Evelyn was born at 4:34pm after 22 hours of labor. She was born in a tub at our home in Sanford. Her birth was beautiful and peaceful. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

39 Weeks ~ Christmas!

30 Weeks ~ Maternity Pictures

34 Weeks

32 Weeks ~ Night-Night Baby

I've wanted to make something for baby before she arrives, but I could't come up with something easy enough to be accomplished in an afternoon/weekend.

Yes, that is a hole in her head. Her arms have had to be re-secured numerous times as well.

This is my night-night baby. My grandmother made her for me when I was little. As you can tell, I loved her. I didn't go to sleep without her for years. I thought it would be really cool if I could find something similar to make for my daughter. 

I didn't expect to find this on eBay.

That's right. The same exact baby. For less than $6.00.

I snatched that fabric up and waited for it to come in. When it did, I took two or three hours on a Saturday and made this:

I didn't realize just how worn the original is until the new one was put together. She isn't as soft as my original, but I'm sure time will fix that.