Monday, 2 December 2019

The perfect gift…

 The sweet little girl in my care has just turned six months old and was christened this past Sunday…

I have grown so fond of baby Mia and the two of us have a special bond…  I love the big smile she gives me in the morning when I arrive, and how she laughs when we play peek-a-boo.
Or how excited she is when I hold her wee hands and let her stand for a bit on her wobbly legs.

Thus, it was a true honour to be invited to attend her christening service.
I had actually never been to a baby’s Christening before – as babies we were dedicated, and as we grew older we made our own decision to be baptised.

After talking with my mom, I realised it would be proper to take a gift.  I knew I didn’t want to buy anything, but had no idea what I could make that would be special enough…
Thankfully my mom again came to the rescue and suggested I make Mia her own Miss Lettice Rabbit for the occasion.

I set to work straight away…
It was lovely making something with a specific person in mind, especially this little girl whom I have become so attached to...

 
 I embroidered Mia’s name on the rabbit’s ear…

I am so pleased with how this Miss Lettice Rabbit turned out and loved being able to give a handmade gift.

When I first started looking after Mia as a three month old, I had no idea what a blessing this au pair job would be...
True, it has been extremely challenging and tiring at times, but it has also been a great joy playing a role in Mia’s life, and I am making the most of the time I have left with her!

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Happy first week of December, dear friends!
Summer has most certainly arrived in our corner of the world and we are enjoying the warmer days and the delights they bring!
I spent this weekend in my happy place preserving the lovely fresh blueberries and apricots that arrived!  

What have you been up to lately, sweet readers?

Blessings,
Kelly-Anne

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5 comments:

  1. Oh my - Miss Lettice is so adorable! I know baby Mia will love her, and will know she was made with love!

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  2. Oh! Baby Christenings are the sweetest...and your handmade gift is adorable. I know it was made with such love and care and I'm sure little Mia will cherish her for years to come.

    I hope you're having a lovely start to the week, dear friend! We've been working since last Wednesday evening decorating our home for Christmas and are nearly done, just a few more things to do. Oh, how splendid it is to see twinkling lights again!! Many of our decorations are winter- themed instead of just Christmas, so they stay up all season, and I'm so glad for that! They add such a cozy feel to our home {{smiles}}

    Chat soon! Much love always ♥

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  3. Definitely love your handmade gift, you are amazing!

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  4. So cute!! I really like it, indeed a perfect gift!

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  5. Hi Kelly Anne;
    It always nice to read your posts. The gift of the rabbit for Mia is lovely. We have been decorating and have put the tree up. We always buy a live one. The packages have been bought but not wrapped.
    Wishing you and yours A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY,BLESSED NEW YEAR.
    Marilyn and Marion

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