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You at 6 months Just learnt to blow raspberries

Can roll onto, but not off your tummy

Have worked out your cot is quite fun to play in

Love to see who is talking

Don’t like Mummy eating or drinking while you are feeding

Are 8.6kg and bigger than Emily at 1 year!

Love getting your hair brushed

Are a little cautious when visitors first arrive

Try to crawl by swinging arms and legs (it looks like swimming)

Are happy and love to laugh at Emily’s escapades

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Cold porridge, cold tea, warm heart

Some amazing things that happen when you become a mum.
Somehow all the important things have to wait, and you can learn to survive, and even thrive, without them.
You may never actually finish a cup of tea in one sitting and it's a very rare to actually eat meal while it's hot.

I saw this dedication in my own Mum, but now I have my own children, I too love watching and playing, learning and creating with them.

...And I'm thankful for the microwave

Emily and Edward it is a blessing to spend each day with you. Posted by Melissa Shanhun at 8:33 AM No comments: Labels: 2012, Edward, Emily, Life


GIVEAWAY: Scrap Chic with Ali, Cathy & Friends

Did you know that as part of the Ella Publishing Friends team I’ve got another fabulous giveaway!
Ella Publishing have just launched their latest eBook  - Scrap Chic: Tricks for being trendy without sacrificing story. Read on to learn more about the eBook and how you can win your own copy. Learn how to avoid “trend takeover” with help from 14 of the biggest names in scrapbooking, from Ali to Zielske!
Honoring trends can make you feel inspired and energized, truly reinvigorating your scrapbooking. The trick is to keep the trends in check and make them work within your own personal style, so they don’t overwhelm the story you’re trying to tell.
In 36 inspiring pages, you’ll learn insider secrets for showcasing your best stories using today’s top trends. You’ll also enjoy plenty of bonus tricks, from design ideas to product tips to journaling solutions.
See our designers’ takes on: clotheslines, hexagons, ombre, sunburst, wood grain and more—plus a dozen bonus trends to add to your scrapbooker’s toolbox. The 14 contributors to this eBook were all featured in the 2012 Big Idea Festival atbigpictureclasses.com. They include: Ali Edwards, AmyS orensen, Angie Lucas,Becky Novacek, Cathy Zielske, Courtney Walsh, Karen Grunberg, Lisa Dickinson, May Flaum, Nichol Magouirk, Rebecca Cooper, Stacy Julian, Stephanie Baxter, and Wendy Smedley. Scrap Chic Giveaway!

I’ve got one awesome copy of Scrap Chic to give away – just leave a comment by 12 midnight US EST on the 26th of October to be in the running! I’ll do a random drawing and contact you later that night (morning my time!) with your access to the eBook. 
Use the Rafflecopter widget and leave me a comment letting me know what trends tend to take over in your scrapbooking!


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Too much colour? via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Qn1TnVHoe4/
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You at 3 You wanted to help sweep up the circles (aka skirting board)

You love your baby brother, especially when he laughs! You call him My baby Edward

Asked for my ‘activity box’ (nativity scene) and remember about the advent calender a few weeks ago. You asked me for the doors that open up with Jesus and Mary and Joseph and presents for the baby in them.

You have taken well to your new glasses, though we are just not so sure how much you can’t see without them, for eg hats on the floor in the games room!

Eye patching is a challenge, but you eye are growing stronger every day!

You were so thrilled to head to the beach at 7am this morning with Daddy, you got dressed in record time. You have been so happy telling me that you got to build 2 sandcastles and go into the beach water two times!

I love you sweet girl

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