Ceylon

I'm raaather excited as I just ordered the Ceylon dress from Colette Patterns last night. All my outside sewing obligations are finished up so I'm happy to have a fun new project to work on! It is much-needed, from my point of view, since none of my pre-pregnancy dresses currently fit me. I'm losing weight steadily but it will still be a few months before I'm back to "normal." I chose this particular pattern because of the multi-sizing, the cute '40s vibe, and the BUTTONS DOWN THE FRONT (nursing access!!). I'm off to the fabric store today -- hopefully I can find something great and I'll be able to show you the results before too long!

Some Edmund...

...just because!





Edmund turned six weeks old on Thursday. He has grown so big (over 11 lbs.) and already his newborn clothes are too small. I'm putting him in 3-6 mos. onesies because the 0-3 mos. sizes just aren't long enough anymore! He's started making more expressive cries -- more whiney at times, rather than just the "scream-your-head-off" type -- and has begun to give us some sweet smiles, too. His favorite activity is nursing, but he likes to be in his swing, on his changing table with a space heater blowing on him, or in the bathtub. He seems to have a fussy period most evenings when he needs a little extra comfort, but then he's usually in a happy mood in the mornings.

It's so fun to see his personality develop. I can't wait to find out what his interests will be and what activities he will enjoy!

Highlights from Christmas

We were blessed to be able to spend over two weeks at my parents' home in Nebraska over Christmas. Edmund was a great traveller and slept in his carseat the whole trip. We'd stop every few hours to nurse and change his diaper, and then be back on the road again. Edmund's now been in six states before he was six weeks old! His geography-loving daddy is quite proud of this. :-)


Because my mom spent the first part of December elsewhere (ahem), she was behind on her Christmas decorating. We all pitched in to get the tree up and decorated, the lights strung outside, and multitudes of Christmas knick-knacks distributed throughout the house.


Edmund with Uncle Nathan and Aunt Chandra
While we were in Nebraska, Edmund was able to meet all his aunts and uncles for the first time.


Edmund's Aunt Louisa is only 12.5 years older than him. She loves to hold him, and Edmund loves to be held, so everybody's happy!


Since I now live a cat-deprived life, I was quite glad to see my cat Basil again. Nothing is quite so cozy in the winter as a furry feline curled up in your lap. :-)

We are thankful to the Lord for the chance to spend so much time with our far-away families! Next visit, sometime this summer...?