Congratulations Julia of Elated Exhaustion, you’re the winner of one StoryPillow™ from movingstories! Thank you all for linking up with us. Next month’s Memories Captured is February 11-15, and Galit and I have news!
I had grand plans to show off a gift my lovely friend Ado of The Momalog gave me for my baby shower, back in April last year, for this month’s Memories Captured. I was going to take amazing pictures of the boys with it, and tell you the story of how it came to be.
Alas, we hit some shipping snags and the gift is still in the US. As to why the gift is not here after 9 months, it’s all my fault. I’ll explain why.
Ado gifted me this – the amazing StoryPillow™, created by movingstories LLC, sewn by Kate Albus (so talented!).
Front, back and additional details of the Pillow. Names of my boys and their details have been changed to protect their privacy. For more details of the StoryPillow™ I created with movingstories, please go to their website.
Isn’t it special? The StoryPillow™ has their birth details, photos, and little scrolls with quotes I chose for each of them. It has pockets, and additional toys that can be kept on and inside of it. This was literally a labor of love for me, Michelle of movingstories, and Kate, the seamstress. That is part of the reason it took so long – I was collecting photos for MONTHS before I submitted them to Michelle, who was ever-so-patient with me.
And?
Galit and I are so pleased to be giving one lucky linker this month, the gift of their very own StoryPillow™!
So instead of pictures of the boys with their pillow, this is what I’ve got.
The boys on their playmat, NOT fighting. Hence, a picture was required.
I did not misspell ‘sunshine’. It’s deliberate, sonshine. It’s just adorable and true. These two boys make my days so much better (even when one has a meltdown and the other is crying along because he doesn’t know what’s going on – ah well). They are playing together which is such a joy to watch (although a few minutes after this picture was taken, they were fighting over the drum). The little one is enamored with his brother, and wants everything he has, and do everything he’s doing. Which results in, well, fighting. No one gets hurt, not to worry. Mama is here to referee!
Watching them together – it reminds me that although this parenting is hard, oh-so-very-hard on some days, it’s worth it. Giving them the gift of each other. Making memories together.
And now, they’re on a StoryPillow™ together. Hah! Love. It.
Your turn to link up! Galit and I can’t wait to see what gorgeous memories you’ve created so far in 2013!
I was not compensated for mentioning and praising Michelle, Kate and movingstories. The StoryPillow™ was a gift, and I just loved the idea so much, I approached them for a sponsorship of one StoryPillow™, for our Memories Captured linkers, to which they generously agreed. The winner will receive a basic StoryPillow™ worth $250 and pay for their own shipping, within the US. movingstories LLC makes movies and mixed-media art using film, photography, songwriting, collage, fabric and more.
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Hi, I'm Alison. I write. I mother. I make wishes. I keep memories. Founder of Little Love Media, social media consultancy. I get by on copious amounts of chocolate, cupcakes, coffee, blogging & social media.
beautiful pillows. lovely idea! How you chose to decorate it is so special. does it matter that I’ve won a prize before? because i’d really like to win this one. and yes, you’ve definitely given them the gift of each other. sweet sons!
p.s. my blog should be functional by the week’s end! yippee!
sarah recently wrote…the sunday spill–about nodding yes and being matched up
You can definitely win again if you’re lucky!!
Happy to hear about the blog, yay!
awwww! so cute. And for half a second I was like ZACH AND TYLER? Those CANNOT be the boys’ real names! And they are not. Not that they are not lovely names just…not YOUR boys’ names
What a lovely gift. So thoughtful and unique. I love it!
Katie recently wrote…Project 365 {week 2}
Hee! Yes, names changed. It is a lovely gift isn’t it? So awesome of Ado.
That pillow is adorable! It also helps that those 2 gorgeous boys of yours are on it, too.
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And me, don’t forget.
Your boys are adorable. And watching the relationship develop between brothers? It’s amazing and makes it worth it.
Christine recently wrote…A 28th Anniversary
It is the best thing, truly.
I love how you spelled sonshine. It speaks volumes about what those perfect little moments captured do to your heart.
Thanks so much for hosting this link up! It is one of my favorites! xo
Thank you Kim! We do love Memories Captured, so glad you do too!
So sweet!!!
Maggie S. recently wrote…Thirteen for ’13
What a great idea–love the pillows!
Asianmommy recently wrote…Build-A-Bear Year of the Snake
That is fabulous. And I, too, had a moment’s pause about the dudes’ names.
keely recently wrote…I’m Sorry, WHAT Was A Weekend?
Hah! You’re my Facebook friend now, so you’re privy to their real awesome names.
What a cool gift! It would take me a while to choose things as well.
And the fact that they fight already kind of freaks me out.
But yes, oh so lovely, those boys!
Robin recently wrote…Connorisms
About 6 months!! I just wanted more pictures of the baby when he could do more rather than just of him lying there.
i am going to link, i am going to link
Sisters from Another Mister recently wrote…Fork in the road
Oh yeah, YOU BETTER.
OMG it is BEEYOOTIFUL! I LOVE it!!!
It helps that your family is so gorgeous, probably! (-:
And: what a great idea for you and Galit to do a giveaway!
Love-love-love this.
These StoryPillows are amazing, and Michelle and Kate (my two friends!) are so very talented. Yay!
xo
Ado recently wrote…The Birth Plan, Revised
Thank YOU for the wonderful gift, my friend. It truly is unique and special.
Now, I just need to get a hold of it.
That is absolutely adorable! (The STory Pillow!) I love it! And BIG congrats on your article at BonBon Break! I will go read it as soon as I link up!!!
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What a wonderful gift! I think JDaniel would look to look at memories as he goes to sleep at night or rises in in the morning.
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It’s so special! You should get one for JDaniel.
What beautilful pillows – such a treasure! I love ‘sonshine’ – I am raising brothers that add so much of that to my life, too. (But they fight sometimes, too.)
Kim recently wrote…Super Boy!
The fights! It’s every day. But they always play nice too.
What a great and beautiful idea! I love that pillow!
And the photo. And BOY (ha ha!) you know I know about boy siblings and wanting the same toy, oh yes I do! ;D It will be amazing to continue to watch them grow up and play together as they get older though. My boys LOVE to play Legos together. It’s so cute.
Elaine A. recently wrote…They Were Just So Dang Happy To Be Outside (and so was I)
They always want the same toys. Or rather, the baby wants what his brother has. It is adorable.
Very cute pillow. I know I’d also take forever picking photos!
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Especially when you have thousands, like me.
I love to see your memories captured. And sonshine is cute!
What a fab StoryPillow!
Lady Jennie recently wrote…Life in the Trenches – Chapter 2
It is! Now, I just need it in my house!
I love your word “sonshine” – and those two cuties really do shine bright
What a great idea that Story Pillow is!
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Thanks Kerstin!! It is awesome, isn’t it, the StoryPillow? Such a unique gift.
That pillow is AMAZING!!! What a very special gift. It’s perfect!!
The Dose of Reality recently wrote…The Top 10 Movie Moments You Will Want To Play On a Loop
It is perfect!
Oh, your two boys together remind me of my girls at that age. The youngest wanting so much to do what the oldest is doing. And I love the pillow – so cool!
Katie E recently wrote…Memories Captured: Siblings Photobooth
It’s rather cute to watch the two of them
So cute! I love it! And I’ll be back to link up!
Natalie recently wrote…Santa. And Physics.
Yay, awesome!
Aww! I totally know what you mean when you say “Sonshine”! Parenting – being this family of four – is so SO worth it!
Laura at Mommy Miracles recently wrote…Little Girl in the Big City
It is, even with all the hell-long days
OK – I LOVE the word “sonshine.” LOVE it! I have 2 girls and a boy and my son really does shine! I am going to borrow that – and I love your story pillow and hope it gets to you soon!
ilene recently wrote…Three Things That Make A Difference
Yay for sonshines! I hope we get the Pillow soon too.
This was so worth the memory captured! It’s great that you captured them together without fighting. I have to look to see what I have to add to this memory captured linkup.
KalleyC recently wrote…Do You Know When to Bend?
I have pictures of them fighting, but usually, I have to break it up before someone gets hurt, hah! Yes, do link up!
Awww what cutie patooties!
That is awesome!! I love your little ‘sonshines’…especially when they aren’t fighting
Runnermom-jen recently wrote…The Sun Always Rises…
Sometimes, the fighting is pretty funny. Well, unless someone cries
How sweet! I have never heard of a story pillow before, but I LOVE this idea! I’m so glad you will have one to share with your boys and cherish.
Julia recently wrote…Burnt Out…Somewhere Else
It is such a beautiful gift, isn’t it? I have the best friends.
That pillow is so cute and creative. I’m sure the boys will love it when it arrives. I love seeing siblings play together, it almost makes me think it’s time for another. You are right, parenting is hard but worth it.
Julia recently wrote…You Only Live Once
When you think it’s time to have another, IT’S TIME TO HAVE ANOTHER!!
What a cute idea! And I love the picture of the boys together. Definitely some SONshine going on there!
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I LOVE the Story Pillow! How have I never seen that before?! What a fab gift idea! Also, love your Sonshines. Such lucky boys to have an amazing momma like you! xo
Amy recently wrote…Memories Captured: This little girl
I know, isn’t it awesome? Thanks for linking up!
That pillow is awesome! And your boys are adorable as always!
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Thanks Adrienne!
I just love how bright and colorful your home is. And those boys….well, they’re handsome little men!
Greta recently wrote…Bicker Like Sisters #iPPP
If we take the toys and the foam floor mat away, it’d be pretty bland.
And thank you!
Love the idea of a story pillow.
Except I have a dumb dog who loves to chew pillows.
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Ah, damn dogs.
It’s perfect Alison!!
Stasha recently wrote…Wordless Wednesday
Totally late but wanted to stop here and tell you that I love this idea! I can just imagine the labor of love it took to get them done. My favorite part? Knowing Monkey and Scrumplet’s names. Love that.
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It was true labor
Also? Those are not their real names, heh. Names have been changed to protect their privacy.
That pillow is a great memory keeper. We have one that we just put pictures inside of and has a button to record the kids voices. So often we forget their little voices.
I love yours!
Congrats to Galit!
My kids often fight too. However I think the 8 year age gap is closing as there are days I see them happily sharing.
Alma recently wrote…Giveaway Winner
Yes, it IS a memory keeper! I love the button to record their voices, that’s so cool.
Oh my goodness, look how big your baby is getting! They are beautiful boys.
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I know, he’s already 8 months old! Sigh.
What great pillows. Perfect for my own kid and awesome gifts for friends too.
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They are perfect as gifts!