When I announced my pregnancy, the Trample Herd immediately decided they needed to shower the baby-to-be with gifts.
They put me to work embroidering some baby basics - onesies and bibs - with Trample Herd inspired animals. They wanted Taco to have wearables that represented them. Naturally, it was Dragon the Hippo and his sidekick, Milkshake the Cow, that instigated the whole thing.
I worked on this on-and-off while pregnant and since Taco was born, and I even embroidered the giraffe while in labor. This is still an ongoing project. I need to find a bunny pattern so that Hopscotch can be represented.
All of the designs are from Urban Threads. I'm not particularly skilled in the embroidery department, but with a few simple stitches, these came out very cute.
And now Taco can wear the herd right in time for his 3 month birthday, which they are very pleased about.
I can't believe it's been 3 whole months since Taco was born! He has officially passed the 4th trimester and is now an infant instead of a newborn. He has doubled his weight, learned to laugh and coo, and in the last week has started holding his head up and rolling from his tummy to back during tummy time. It's amazing. But what's even better is seeing the beginnings of Taco's little personality. He seems to have Phin's laid back, calm attitude - nothing is a big deal. And he's chuckley. He seems to be a happy and social little guy.
Now, I'm not going to lie and say that he is sleeping thru the night and that parenthood is a picnic. He isn't and it isn't. But I think we are doing pretty great for a new little trio and figuring things out. And now that Taco's attention span seems to be growing, it is easier for me to begin getting back to some semblance of normality. On Wednesday I went to the gym for the first time and then on Friday Taco was happy to be in his carrier long enough for me to bake. So, I hope there is more of that to come.
Anyway, here's a shot of each embroidered item.
Next up: A knit top for me or a new hat for Taco, depending on what we can get photographed!
They put me to work embroidering some baby basics - onesies and bibs - with Trample Herd inspired animals. They wanted Taco to have wearables that represented them. Naturally, it was Dragon the Hippo and his sidekick, Milkshake the Cow, that instigated the whole thing.
I worked on this on-and-off while pregnant and since Taco was born, and I even embroidered the giraffe while in labor. This is still an ongoing project. I need to find a bunny pattern so that Hopscotch can be represented.
All of the designs are from Urban Threads. I'm not particularly skilled in the embroidery department, but with a few simple stitches, these came out very cute.
And now Taco can wear the herd right in time for his 3 month birthday, which they are very pleased about.
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| And Milkshake the Cow jumped over the moon. |
I can't believe it's been 3 whole months since Taco was born! He has officially passed the 4th trimester and is now an infant instead of a newborn. He has doubled his weight, learned to laugh and coo, and in the last week has started holding his head up and rolling from his tummy to back during tummy time. It's amazing. But what's even better is seeing the beginnings of Taco's little personality. He seems to have Phin's laid back, calm attitude - nothing is a big deal. And he's chuckley. He seems to be a happy and social little guy.
Now, I'm not going to lie and say that he is sleeping thru the night and that parenthood is a picnic. He isn't and it isn't. But I think we are doing pretty great for a new little trio and figuring things out. And now that Taco's attention span seems to be growing, it is easier for me to begin getting back to some semblance of normality. On Wednesday I went to the gym for the first time and then on Friday Taco was happy to be in his carrier long enough for me to bake. So, I hope there is more of that to come.
Anyway, here's a shot of each embroidered item.
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| Dijon the Giraffe |
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| Dragon the Hippo |
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| The Trample Elephants |
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| Milkshake the Cow |
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| Sriracha the Dragon |
Next up: A knit top for me or a new hat for Taco, depending on what we can get photographed!
He is growing up beautifully.
ReplyDeleteTaco is sooooo cute! Your embroidery is fab!
ReplyDeleteA thre month old who sleeps through the night would be pretty miraculous. As would it being a picnic! But with any luck, you're through the toughest bit.
ReplyDeleteAnd he is a rather beautiful little bit, but you know that already.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! And actually a really great idea for gifts. I was just hanging out with a baby maybe only a week older than Taco and he was doing these same things!
ReplyDeleteI always think your critters...members of the 'herd' are adorable. Now to have them embroidered on onesies and bibs is over the moon. Forever keepsakes!
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! Cherish every moment, they grow up so fast.
ReplyDeletethis is fabulous! love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I feel like things will get easier from here and we're thru the worst.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's amazing how quickly they learn and grow.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. This will probably be a go-to baby gift for me.
The herd has really taken on a life of their own! 😀
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome gifts from the herd! I love them all. Taco is darling - such a handsome guy! This is one of my favourite baby stages - hearing them learn to coo and 'talk' and chuckle. Makes for fun conversations with them. Enjoy this time as much as you can!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo much cuteness in one post, lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are SO cute, but not as cute as Taco!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! And he is such a cute little guy wearing them.
ReplyDeleteLucky Taco! Especially loveills hake hanging off the moon. So cute!
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