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2014: Babies and weddings!

Of course 2014 was definitely not all about sewing!

***warning - lots of baby photos****

On 24th February, baby Amelia Lily arrived, weighing 9lb 1oz and it's been a whirlwind ever since: I've tried to narrow down the photos to just my favourites....

4 days old with Granny

1 month old
Christening: 25 May

One of my absolute favourites: 3 months old

4 months old
4 months old (taken by Aunty Michaela)
With Grandad at Sidmouth: August - matching hats!!!

9 months old
There have also been two family weddings: Michael's cousin Vicky married Karl in August

Vicky and Karl

Hubby's family in all their finery!

And my brother Robin married Michaela in September

Rob and Michaela

Mia and Daddy

And we've just celebrated Mia's first Christmas


Mia did not like her pudding outfit from Aunty Steph!


Thanks for sticking with the baby photos! I'll follow up with a quilty review of the year shortly (and possibly a couple of final finishes for 2014!)

Comments

Leanne said…
Mia is adorable, and all the photos are lovely. All the best to you and your family for the New Year.

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