Monday, September 14, 2009

Dog, Cousins, Rash, Rain, Quilt

My sweet baby 'Kissy Cheeks'
Will was cracking me up the other night.  To start, Will LOVES dogs.  He gets so excited whenever he sees them, & I think he thinks he's one of them. So, the other night, I kept asking him what the dog says & then "Ruff"-ing, so he'd know what to do.  He totally surprised me when he pointed at the dog (Toodles) & started barking at her.  He then got down on all fours & "ruff"-ed - a perfect 11-month-old impersenation. I can't believe how fast my baby's learning & growing up. He can also 'quack,' 'moo,' roar,' & 'baa.' He has also said his first word this week - "Ba" for 'ball.'
Playing w/ Grandma & Carter (one of Will's many cousins - they were born one week apart exactly)
Last night, my brother's family came over for dinner.  Will really liked that there was another little boy his age to 'play' with (if you can call trying to poke Wes's eyes out playing).
Say 'Cheese'
Will also got this weird rash on his back last night - any ideas what it could be from?  I'm nervous he's allergic to something I'm feeding him, but I don't know what it could be.
Last night, it started to rain - one of the first rains of the season.  It was so beautiful & it smelled glorious - there's nothing quite like the smell of freshly fallen rain. Will was also able to have his first experience playing in the rain.  He'd just barely finished getting ready for bed, but I couldn't resist letting him have his fun.
And this is what we woke up to this morning - isn't it beautiful?:
I also stayed up late last night and finished William's baby quilt.  I honestly never thought I'd finish this thing.  I started cutting out some of the fabrics when I was pregnant with Will, but set everything aside until one week ago.  After finishing my "Belle" quilt, I got a sudden desire to get this baby quilt done.  So here it is, & Will already loves playing Peek-a-boo with it.  Every time I tried laying it out to get a picture, he'd head straight for it, hence the series of pictures of him playing with my quilt . . . his quilt.
I finally just pinned it to the wall out of the babe's reach. I think this quilt may be my favorite one so far.

14 comments:

  1. I love the view from your parent yard, I would never want to leave! It looks like you guys are adjusting and having a great time you quilting queen!

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  2. Did you change laundry detergent or body soap when you moved to your mom's? That could be causing his rash. Looks like your adjusting well there. Let's get together soon! We miss you guys.

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  3. I love your baby and your quilts!

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  4. He is SO adorable!!

    I remember when you were making a quilt for your wedding present to Scott. My goodness you are so very talented!

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  5. great job liz. I love the quilt. you are on a roll that's like 3 quilts in 3 months...way to go!

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  6. 3 quilts in about 1 1/2 months - I never thought that would happen.

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  7. Too cute.
    Maybe when Scott is done with school you guys can get Will a dog of his own LOL:)
    Liz, I am so impressed with your quilts. They are amazing!!!

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  8. gorgeous baby, gorgeous quilt- what's the pattern called? so cute.

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  9. I don't know the name of the block, but I just drew up my own pattern.

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  10. You are AMAZING, the quilt looks absolutely beautiful! You are now finishing the quilts fast enough that you could start a business.

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  11. I don't think its a food allergy, unless you are rubbing it on his back :D. My first thought was ezcema as that runs in the family - cortizone cream works ok. I have some really good stuff that clears it up really well - I've only been able to order it. Its called Rex Eme cream... I have some samples that I can bring out in October and leave with your parents if you would like.

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  12. Love the quilt! You did so good! You're amazing... We miss you!

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  13. This quilt is so wonderful! I love it.

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