So, I had this big plan to draw some fantastic drawing all over outside… but, then it rained. Such is life in the North West.

This meant we did our chalk photo inside. It’s our menu for today.

{Ruari crawling at 9 months.}

Ruari is! And, we’re in trouble! Every little piece of dirt… fuzz… hair… dog (poor Angus can’t hide now)… goes in her mouth! She is a little trouble maker.

{Ruari crawling at 9 months.}

We tried to baby proof as much as we could for now… I guess it will probably have to be a trial and error situation. We’ll see what she really gets into. I guess it’s good that it’s a VERY slow crawl right now. I’m sure it will speed up fast!

{Ruari crawling at 9 months.}

My pick for this Monday:

Hand knit baby leg warmers. So, I know you guys know I’m ALL about BabyLegs (which you can still get a 20% discount with this code: PAPERMAMA through Oct. 31st.), but these knit leggings are adorable. I love hand knit items. I have MANY partially finished/started knit projects. I usually get them started… then get frustrated… and move on to something else. 😀 So, instead of knitting my own leggings, I think I’d just buy them from this shop: Morava

{Morava}

You can really find a ton of sweet hand knit creations in this little Etsy shop. Give them a visit! Support handmade this holiday!

My baby has the prettiest eyes.

This weeks guest judge: 

Jess from: irocksowhat
This weeks challenge: Fingerprint.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. We’ve done this challenge before… And, I really loved it. Lets do it again! Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) fingers or toes. Or both!

•   1st: Captivus Living.

Why Jess chose this photo: “I LOVE THIS PICTURE! It’s so sweet. I love how the shot is taken at the child’s level, her curious face, and the beautiful countryside. I love how the father is teaching her how to pinky swear (because this is a serious and important lesson that all children must learn).“

Congrats! Please feel free to grab a “fact: I’m awesome … #1 winner” button below. Because: you ARE awesome! And, thank you SO much for participating! (I know you already have one of these! You’re so good.)

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• 2nd: A Pile of Pics.

Why Jess chose this photo: “So random and totally unconventional. Very much my style. I really appreciate how the cake and the hand is really the important focus here.”

• 3rd: Not Always Picture Perfect.
  

Why Jess chose this photo: “To me this is beautiful. It really represents motherhood/sisterhood/womanhood. The legs and toes and feet and hands seem endless.”

4th: A Sorta Fairytale.

Why Jess chose this photo: “When I look at little Bennett’s hand it seriously reminds me of an actual KID. I mean, he’s growing up so fast. I love the colors and the fact that he is simply placing his hand in his mother’s palm. So very sweet.“

• 5th: Life with the Lyngs.

Why Jess chose this photo: “Great shot! Again, nothing really needs to be in focus here except for the hand, and the photographer did just that. It’s really great to see how he’s controlling his hand, yet completely enthralled by the fish.”

Congrats to the top 5 winners! Great job, and please feel free to grab the top 5 button below! You’re all awesome!

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The Paper Mama’s favorite photos (in no particular order):

• A Sorta Fairytale:

• Unforeseen Gifts:

• Mommyland:

• From mel…:

• A Pile of Pics:

• Harper’s Happenings:

Although I did not pick the winner this week, I did want to share my favorites. So hard to choose! ESPECIALLY this week. If you’re one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a “Paper mama hearts me” button below!

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And, just for fun… we have a couple of honorable mentions:

• Three Peas and a Bean:

• Us? Parents?

• Ashley Sisk

• Cositas Bellas

Seriously so many great fingerprints!

Please check out this weeks photo challenge: “A hint of color.”

Winners so far:

• Fingerprint: … Captivus Living …
• A hint of color: … no one yet …
• Confusion: … no one yet …
• Me and Mama: … no one yet …

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If you have an Etsy shop and would like to give away an item as a prize… please drop me a line! I ♥ sponsors and will show your shop some love for your contribution. 🙂
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Do you want to know more about Mandy from Harper’s Happenings?

Shoot, I DO! I will be conducting a little Mommy interview so we can all get to know each other a little better.  

Please post any questions you have for her below in the comments (before this Friday 10/1/2010. I hope to get the questions to her by then!) So, let’s see those questions!!!

This is the ultrasound where I really realized I had a little baby in my belly.

I was just over 12 weeks pregnant. We could see her little hand. That’s what did it. She went from a little parasite making me VERY sick to a little human that made me VERY sick. ;D She was all twitchy and alien like. It’s so crazy how they go from that to this:

Happy Friday everyone!