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• This super sweet heart mobile from Pottery Barn kids. This could totally be made on your own using some cute red/pink/white fabric (or use up some of your paper stash). You could cut out your own hearts or use this new scalloped heart punch from Fiskars or the Giga Scalloped Heart Punch from Marvy.

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 If you don't want to make a circle mobile you could also just string some on ribbon and hang them from the ceiling. I started punching out some hearts last week and am thinking about making some simple hanging hearts that could attach to the light fixture in our dining room for a simple Valentine decoration.

I am also considering doing a fabric one with some scraps I have in my stash if I have time (or making some of the pins that I link to below). 

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The Office of the Tooth Fairy (via Oh Happy Day) kits or recording the loss of those precious little teeth. I ordered this and received it in the mail on Friday - it is super sweet with great design. Simon currently still has all his baby teeth so I am keeping this in a safe spot for later use.

Hula's list : she always has the best ideas. 

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• Karen Russell's A Year In The Making class kit. Seriously awesome use of slide page protectors.

• Completely love these little Valentine heart pins (and the tutorial on how to put them together) found at The Purl Bee.

• Delighted by Kristybee's photos on Flickr. I am especially into one's like this.

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Thanks to those of you who recommended I pick up The Pillars of the Earth
again after my 16 Things post. I plowed through all 900+ pages over the last couple of weeks and finished it up yesterday. Definitely a good one.

Chris and I started watching the HBO John Adams series this weekend so I am thinking about reading one of Abagail Adam's biographies next.

And finally, I got started working on a little hybrid-baby book this past week. I am keeping it simple and hope to share some of my ideas on that later this week depending on how things go. The focus is on reflections and creating a space to jot down thougths as we find our way through those first few weeks.

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  1. Joy Buss says…
    02/02/2009

    Always love the ideas you post! truly insprirational. We missed seeing you at CHA this past week, but know you are where you need to be caring for you little one. Saw Tricia on the last day. Love her! Take care and we can't wait to here the baby news!!

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  2. Michelle says…
    02/02/2009

    My daughter lost her first tooth yesterday! Go figure, how cute that kit is! Wish I woulda had somethin' like that for my son....I may just have to copy some of the ideas. As always, thanks for the inspiration. =)

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  3. Tara Kelly says…
    02/02/2009

    OH! We JUST finished the john adams series. It was SO good! You will love it and be so inspired to learn more about our founding fathers.

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  4. Leslie says…
    02/02/2009

    That is too funny!! My husband and I are watching that series, too. We start 3 & 4 this week. Abigail is amazing!!!

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  5. Heather says…
    02/02/2009

    I love that heart mobile, so cute. And the tooth Fairy kit is awesom my son is three so he hasn't lost any teeth that would be so cute to get for him and put away till we are ready.
    thanks for sharing.

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  6. Deanna says…
    02/02/2009

    I'm so glad you decided to try again on Pillars of the Earth. It's such a wonderful book. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  7. Davinie says…
    02/02/2009

    Oh my goodness, Ali. I just read Pillars of the Earth on recommendation from my dad a couple of months ago. Right now I've moved on to World Without End and it's another book I cannot put down. Another long one. Check it out!
    Lovely inspiration!

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  8. Davinie says…
    02/02/2009

    Oh my goodness, Ali. I just read Pillars of the Earth on recommendation from my dad a couple of months ago. Right now I've moved on to World Without End and it's another book I cannot put down. Another long one. Check it out!
    Lovely inspiration!

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  9. Susan Wilson says…
    02/02/2009

    I didn't realize you can cut fabric with punches.
    Does the fabric need to be a thin cotton?
    Susan
    PS. Love the heart mobile.

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  10. Ali Edwards says…
    02/02/2009

    Susan - I don't think you can cut fabric with punches. I was suggesting using it for patterned paper for a different twist on a project.

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  11. Beverly says…
    02/02/2009

    Saw the John Adams series a while back - was really interested in it since I had read the book. Really humbling to see what the men and women went through to bring about the Freedom we now enjoy. Abigail Adams rocked -wanting to read her bio too.

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  12. Emily says…
    02/02/2009

    I was absolutely in LOVE with the John Adams miniseries -- we bought it on DVD, too. Fantastic acting, just a riveting time in our country's history.

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  13. Sherry (MidniteScrapper) says…
    02/02/2009

    My hubby and I were just talking about how we haven't seen the series yet. Definitely going to go pick it up. Abigail Adams is amazing. I love the letters between her and John. Inspiring!

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  14. Suzie Q says…
    02/02/2009

    Are you going to make a little brag book for Simon to take to school for when "baby A" arrives? Just an idea while you're nesting. When she is born just print a few pictures to put in the book for him to show off.
    Enjoy your time of rest right now (as much as you can comfortably).

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  15. Sara Schneider says…
    02/02/2009

    Ali,
    I wish i could sew when I see things like this heart mobile! I know it would be easy but still won't attempt it. Now PAPER, might be an option!
    Wanted to share with you two things. The first was what the commentor before me, Rachel Smith, said so I won't repeat it. I had a 13 month calendar as well and it helped. I also used it to track feedings and changes in those early weeks.
    The second that is a little less cumbersome was to keep a tiny hallmark purse calendar with me to track little things I might miss -- dr appt info, special "firsts" and things like that on the run. I'm sure you already have a way to track these things but this one worked for me and still does into the older years as well!
    Getting anxious for your arrival and wish you well!

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  16. Lazy Mom Leslie says…
    02/02/2009

    I am totally inspired by you. I too loved the John Adams series, but why didn't I think of reading one of her biographies? Great idea! Also love the Office of the Tooth Fairy! I am going to have to send that link to many friends. Sadly, this Lazy Mom's babies have already started losing their teeth so it's too late for me.
    http://www.lazymoms.com

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  17. Nikki M says…
    02/02/2009

    Thanks for the Valentine's inspiration. Not much of a heart person but they are growing on me this year, along with pink. Must come from having 2 daughters. Watched the John Adams series last fall. Phenomenal! Love Laura Linney and she did not dissappoint. Would love to know what you think when you are done. Take it easy and enjoy your days as a family of 3. Still praying for you all. Look forward to see what "A" name you picked. I have an Alexandra Joanna. She goes by "AJ". Cheers

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  18. Shere says…
    02/02/2009

    PBS in my area (Charleston, SC) regularly has presidential stories and I love them all! They did a marathon towards the end of 08 that featured every president from 1-44. It was fantastic. So fantastic that I added reading every president's bio to my to do list. Sometimes it seems as if I am the only person on earth that finds this stuff fascinating. So exciting for me. lol. Have a great week!

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  19. Jung A says…
    02/02/2009

    i'm lovin all the hearts too!

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  20. Rachael Allen says…
    02/02/2009

    Watching the HBO John Adams series? I definitely recommend it! In fact, my husband and I ordered HBO only because it was coming on! We're getting the DVD's soon. It's a fantastic series, based on David McCollough's book, which was also fantastic! Hope you enjoy!

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  21. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says…
    02/02/2009

    I love felt hearts! So sweet! Thanks for some fun ideas. :)

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  22. cristalfab says…
    02/02/2009

    A great historical/fiction book about the life of John & Abigail Adams is Those Who Love by Irving Stone. I love this book and have read it several times. It just makes them so real, as its written as a novel.

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  23. Kate says…
    02/02/2009

    Thanks for sharing all the projects. Now that you had read "Pillars of the Earth" you should read the 200 year later sequel, "World Without End" with the progeny of the characters from the first book.
    Kate

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  24. Bekka says…
    02/02/2009

    My husband and I watched the John Adams series while we were snowed in last week. He even approved of it (he's a history teacher and super-picky about historical films). :)
    Loving all the hearts here today! :)

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  25. e14studio says…
    02/02/2009

    Instead of a mobile, I stung hearts to hang in the window.
    You can see what I did here:
    http://e14studio.blogspot.com
    (I keep checking back daily to see if your baby arrived!)
    Take Care, Sharon

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