Pointy Pointy
It's always one extreme to the other with me! I've gone from not knowing what to write about to having too much to say.
I was going to write a post with the rest of the photo's of Lily's quilt and I want to show you some new purchases as well as having pics of some beautiful gifts we've recieved. But then a gift arrived from a lovely friend and it was sunny, so a Lily photo shoot was essential. And now of course, I just have to share the photo's with you!
Toni has always had a special place in our hearts. She was the first blog friend to ever make something for Bella and when the gift arrived both Jim and I cried at her immense generosity. I had only been blogging for a month and was so shocked when a beautiful hand made gift arrived on our door step for Bella's first birthday.
And here we are again, two years later with yet another beautiful gift, but this time for Lily.
When I saw this hat on Toni's blog I instantly feel in love with it and new it would be perfect for our little gnome.
But it didn't prepare me for just how gorgeous it is in real life! And just how much I love the way Lily looks in it - she really does look like a gnome!
Although once we put it on, we did discover that the poor thing may well have inherited her father's ears!
The cool thing about a hat is that I can put it on her without waiting for her to get a bit bigger. Everyone (including myself) tends to buy clothes for when Lily is a little older, because we all know that the newborn stage is so short. But it does mean that I only really have onesies to put her in and as hard as I try, it's pretty difficult to express any individuality with a onesie! Whereas I think you'll agree that this hat allows me to express lots of individuality and personality!
I just love how pointy it is.
Actually it's a little like Lily's head when she was born...
I love that hat and what a beautiful gnome. Hope all is settling down in the grand world of M-Ps.
Posted by: Lucy | March 17, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Love that last photo. You looks so happy and beautiful and Lily looks like she wants you to take her to your leader...
Posted by: QALBALLAH | March 17, 2008 at 09:52 AM
looks like you are all well and healthy there congratulations
sunshine
Posted by: sunshine | March 17, 2008 at 10:01 AM
oh she looks gorgeous!!
Posted by: sarah | March 17, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Sooo pretty and you look great too! xx
Posted by: pipany | March 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Ah just how cute are you guys...what a funky little family you are...as for that hat...sweet all the way...Toni is such a lovely person and her blog is a joy. You look very well...
Posted by: suziesews | March 17, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Lovely to see you and Lily looking so well.
Posted by: Bernadette | March 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM
She's just so cute I almost can't stand it! :D
Posted by: LauraJ | March 17, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Gorgeous! And that hat suits her perfectly!
Posted by: Emma | March 17, 2008 at 11:28 AM
So cute! Just what she needs to keep her little melon warm in the cool spring breezes. What a sweet friend you have.
You look fabulous, by the way...
Posted by: Jennifer | March 17, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Oooh, the last two pictures make my heart all melty. Lilly is so beautiful!
Posted by: geek+nerd | March 17, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I love you sharing your photos with us, she is such a cute baby. You all look so happy. Take care!!
Posted by: hayley | March 17, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Lily looks like a very wise and beautiful gnome. The hat is just perfect.
You look beautiful too, Manda.
Posted by: Joan | March 17, 2008 at 01:33 PM
The hat is AMAZING. And you look wonderful! (And I like how Lily appears to be doing a baby sleepwalking thing in the last photo.)
Posted by: liz r. | March 17, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Gah!
Too much cuteness!
I love a pointy baby hat - the kookier the better!
And I must say Manda, you're looking fabulous too - really healthy and glowing......
Glad to hear some news from the family!
Leah xxx
Posted by: Hyena In Petticoats | March 17, 2008 at 01:47 PM
That last picture of the two of you is wonderful. You look so pretty!
Posted by: Jen | March 17, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I keep checking back for more Lilly photos...so glad to see some! What a beautiful little girl! My daughter not only has her daddy's ears but also his eyes, feet, hair...etc... so much to the point that doesn't look a thing like me!
Posted by: Amy | March 17, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Now you are making me feel guilty because as I read this I can see a little package I should have posted but haven't.Another from Toni.I'm such a slacker.Sorry to you and Toni.xxx
Posted by: Kristy | March 17, 2008 at 03:58 PM
hark at you posting in the morning. anyone'd think you have a reason to get to bed on a night time now.
that hat really does make her look like a gnome. but in a good way.
xx
Posted by: hazeljoy | March 17, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Manda, I'm blushing right now at all of the sweet and wonderful things you've said--but wow--it does make a girl feel good. Thank you!
As for you and Lily--I so agree with everyone else, you look perfect and rosy and that baby needs to be covered with kisses--mwahhh!
Posted by: Toni | March 17, 2008 at 04:33 PM
actually, no. there is no 'good way'. get that beautiful thing off the poor girl's head right now! ;)
Posted by: hazeljoy | March 17, 2008 at 04:37 PM
What great photos!! The hat, and Lily, and you are all adorable!!
Posted by: Mrs. MK | March 17, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Love that cute little hat. Lily is precious and you look so happy.
Posted by: Wendy | March 17, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Oh she looks so adorable. What a great gift. You also look fantastic NOT like you just had a baby. Enjoy.
Posted by: sewstylish | March 17, 2008 at 06:35 PM
So adorable. Thanks for posting more pictures of cutie pie Lily :) You look adorable with her. Love the hat too.
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | March 17, 2008 at 07:58 PM