Treasured Handmade Gifts

I haven't posted recently. I have been distracted with getting my house in order for Baby Daniel. Two weeks or less left to go, and his daddy will be able to hold him. I am afraid he may be a baby hog, as excited as he is. We have been preparing for Daniel's arrival for months now, but with the end in sight, it is like a mad rush to finish everything. Our family and friends from church have thrown us a couple of showers, giving us everything we needed from clothes to diapers. The wonderful encouragement and support they have given us has doubled our excitement. The nervousness I was being to feel has vanished into the excitement! It wasn't really the gift that touched our hearts as much as the love behind the gift.

Some of the items we will treasure the most were the handmade gifts from some family members. My sister made Daniel a Georgia Bulldog bib, a pacifier holder, and burp cloths, knowing that the Bulldog fan in Wesley would love it. My Aunt Kaby made him a large white and blue blanket; I still have the blankets she made for me growing up. My cousin Jessica sewed some cute little boy burp cloths from cloth diapers. My Mema cross-stitch a sheet and pillowcase for him. There is something about handmade gifts that are extra warm and cute. You know the love that went into each stitch and each minute.

I wanted to take a minute to brag on my family talents, because I may not be able to squeeze in another post before Daniel arrives.