Trip to Toronto & Lainey's is 8 months

What a busy couple of weeks. I can not believe that it is almost February, that Lainey is 8 months and that I have to go back to work in 4 months. I think maternity leave should be at least 5 years. We are back from a great visit with my parents. We had such a great time, it was so relaxing. We even got to visit Melissa and family:) Oh and my mom helped me sleep train Lainey although she got sick and it is all out the window now:( I am hoping when she is better that she gets back into it;) Here are a ton of pictures from our trip.

 Lainey meeting George.......I think she liked him because they are the same size.

 Lainey loves grandpa, didn't make strange at all. Looks like grandpa is really enjoying Lainey's company.

 Lainey doing laundry. She sat in there while I folded all the laundry.

 Her new toys from grandma. She loves these wooden stackers. 

 Peek-A-Boo

 We went swimming for the first time. At first she was not sure but then she loved it.

 Lainey hanging out with grandma.

 Food-face.

 She wants to get moving so bad. I think it will be any day now that she starts crawling. 

 8 month family picture, too bad my face ruined the picture:(

 Check out my new swimsuit, don't I look cute, maybe runway cute?

 Colins famous line, "No thank you". 

 My little man looking adorable

 Cousins hanging out. They look so much a like and seem to have similar personalities, they both hate to sleep.

It was great to see everyone and we miss you already:) 

As soon as I take a picture I will show you all the beautiful fabric that came when I was away.

Two quilts for two great MEN!!!

I wanted to make a quilt for my grandpa! Although I don't see him often I think about him everyday. I thought it would be nice to make him a quilt to keep him warm on these cold winter days. So I made it and sent it off. I'm glad you like it grandpa and it was really nice talking to you the other day:)))

This is his below.

 I love the warm colors, it screams "snuggle me"!

 The other quilt was for my dad! My mom thought it would be nice if I made one for him for Christmas, so I did. This one is the pattern from Cherry House. I have never done a quilt in solids before but I love how it turned out. It can almost be a wall hanging. I think I will try doing more quilts with solids.

 I also love the way the back turned out, I have always wanted to do a back like this.

 Lainey has been using it as a play mat while we are visiting grandma and grandpa.

I have a tone of pictures of our visit and will post more later. The bowles family arrives tomorrow and we are so excited!!!! We are having a great visit here, we are not going to want to leave:(

Getting Ready!

We are packing and getting ready for our trip to Toronto. Being home all week with a sick Lainey has left me tons of time to do laundry. I also got the 2 quilts finished:))) Now I just need to get Lainey better before we fly. Anyone have any ideas of fun stuff I can keep her busy with on the plane?

For those cold days!

Lainey loves her jumperoo she has started really bouncing in it, so much fun!

 We are headed to Toronto on saturday to visit with grandma and grandpa!!! So excited, I hope Lainey feel's better by then. She once again has a cold:( Anyways I thought I should make an ergo cover to keep her warm when we go out. I made it with an Amy Butler print from her Love collection. It is insulated with batting and has a soft minky on the interior. I also put a hand cozy for myself and a little pocket that I can but my phone, money or keys in. I am happy with how it turned out. I did it saturday night when Lainey was sleeping so I only had a pillow for reference. There are a few minor changes I would make next time.

 Here are some pictures of Lainey in it. We went up to Grouse for brunch and a sleigh ride and she was nice and cozy.

 Lainey and Trevor having a stare down. lol New fav picture of mine.

 And behold a quilters dream, fabric in the mail. A late christmas present from my sis:) I just love these prints from Anna Marie Horton's collection Folksy Flannel.

Another view! I already know what I am going to do with this, now I just have to find the time.

I have been really busy quilting 2 quilts. They are presents so I can not show any pictures until the 2 special people receive them. I will post pictures in the next couple of weeks.