Simple Handmade Gifts for Girls

Today I am guest posting over at Frog, Goose, and Bear. I met Emma earlier this year after we moved to Melbourne, and it was her blog that inspired me to move into the public realm of blogging after I had been blogging privately (for family and close friends) for a couple of years. She has also inspired me to experiment more with creative pursuits. I found leaving Adelaide really sad - leaving people who I had grown to care about so much, but blogging, a bit of craft and photography, and meeting some wonderful women at playgroup has slowing started filling the gaps that had appeared after leaving Adelaide. Life feels so much more positive, and Emma has played a big part in that. 
So head over to Emma's blog and have a look around - she is amazingly creative, and her blog houses the most wonderful collection of fun things for kids to do, easy recipes, simple handmade gifts and much, much more - you will love it!

Grateful - For Dogs...

Dear Bear, when we brought you home on January 15, you were a tiny pup;

You were interested in your new home, and your new family, and they were interested in you

You weren't so sure of the cardboard box we had for you to sleep in

You didn't mind the pats though,

But you were happier when the other puppies got in the box with you.

Your new big brothers were so excited to have you at last,

They had been pretty sad about leaving all their friends in Adelaide, but you made it better,

You were so loved, from the first moment.

There was even another toddler in the house to play with, who knew you preferred your food out of the bowl,

And would share her dummy with you, until you started chewing through them,

You grew so quickly, and became a close companion, part of our family,

You liked to look after Molly as she played in the bath,

and liked it when she gave you drinks of water,

We all grew to love you very much, and we are so grateful that you are part of our family

And you were grateful we took you to the beach, even if you got car sick on the way.  You are such a handsome boy!

We love you SO much! Happy 1st Birthday Bear!!

(joining in with Maxabella's Grateful List)