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Hold My Little Feet

03 Monday Nov 2014

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Daddy and TJ

When we looked into our child’s eyes for the first time, we were in love. And ever since we brought our little Bundle home from the hospital, my husband has been in love with his little feet. I often watch them cuddle… Dad holding baby snugly against his chest, soft bare little feet in his hands.

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Today is Tony’s 35th Birthday.  And being that this is his first birthday as a father, I wanted to make him something special that would pay tribute to this precious time in his life, and memorialize these moments that he holds so dear with his baby son.

This poem, written by yours truly, and these small prints are what I came up with.

So for the first time, Sweetheart, here is a gift to you from “your family.” Happy Birthday.

Footprint Final Project

All Our Love,

Leonie & AJ

Hello World!

22 Friday Aug 2014

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Dear Bundle,

Welcome to the outside! Your due date was today, August 22nd, 2014. However, you were so excited to be here that you decided to be born early and came into this world on August 5th, 2014! Weighing in at 6.25 lbs and 19 inches in length, you are healthy, happy, and every ounce of joy that a little bundle like you was meant to be.

B-Day Bump

We decided to name you Anthony Joseph, after your father and mine. May you be blessed with their eternal love and devotion, and may you carry on their names in wisdom and in legacy of those who came before you.

Hello TJ

Sweet Baby,

Your journey in this life has begun, already fleeting, ever so short. The world is full of things to do, to see, and to learn. Explore it with integrity, compassion, mindful observance, and a healthy sense of humor. Travel this road with a full heart and an open mind. There is no limit to how far you can travel or how high you can climb. I cannot tell you where all the roads will lead or even which ones to always take. But I promise to always be here for you, and I will do my best to help guide you along the way. You will forever be a part of me. Good luck on your journey, my Bundle, my Boy, my Anthony Joseph.

Love You Forever,

Mom

Happy Birthday Tony!

03 Sunday Nov 2013

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Mission complete! I finished it just in time to present to Tony at his Birthday Party, complete with camouflage wrapping paper and tissue. You can see how the stain took to the burned areas, adding warmth and another degree of life.

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He loves his gift and all-in-all I’m pretty pleased with it as well  (especially having never done wood burning before). The only thing left to do now is find the perfect spot to hang it!

Here’s a picture of my baby with his present (yes, I made the banner as well).

Thank you all for your love and support throughout this pilot production of my first blog-cast project! I enjoyed documenting my experience and perhaps it will help inspire someone else to take on a new and challenging craft. If wood burning is one you decide to give a shot, I’d be happy to help or answer any questions. Or if there is something different that you would like to see me try, throw it out there! I just might give it a shot.

Till Next Time,

Leonie Marie