Sometimes the best pictures you take are in the total spur of the moment. It was Emma’s first 4th of July, back in July 2010. She was not as I have shared before always the happiest of babies. In order to get her to eat, we used to sometimes give her different things to hold in her hands to keep her occupied.
My mom actually ran out of things to give her one day and handed Emma her wooden mixing spoons. It was love at first sight with Emma and these spoons became her drum sticks that she would beat and use to make all sorts of noises while sitting in her high chair, while we fed her.
Well, it was indeed the Fourth of July and I had bought her this cute, but large bow clip that could be worn on an elastic headband. Emma (as most of my followers already know) was bald, so she definitely needed it worn on the headband.
But Emma truly didn’t want to wear it and I so longed to get one good picture of her wearing it and was determined. I handed her the mixing spoons and the rest was history in the making. Enjoy!!
Happy Emma!!
Just Can’t Help Myself!!
Loved This Face!!
Victory!!!
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Hilary - Dangled Carat says
what a cutie pie! that picture is so amazing!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Hilary!! 🙂
massholemommy says
Awww, what a little cutie. I wouldn't like having to wear that, either, though LOL!
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Janine Huldie says
Lol, thanks Robin and trust me I was crazy with hair bows and the poor kid was bald!!
susanzutautas says
Emma looks adorable. Perhaps you have a future chef there the way she loves those wooden spoons so much. Happy WW and Happy 4th of July tomorrow.
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Susan and I would love it if she wanted to be a chef. She already loves to help me bake, so I guess anything is possible. Happy Wednesday and 4th right back at you!!! 🙂
Karen says
OMG Janine…the cuteness of the pic… I just can't. So funny that as long as she had her mixing spoons she didn't care what was on her head…LOVE IT. going over to check out the meal.
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Karen and I know now when I look I these pictures I just can't help, but smile at how I actually got her to put that bow on her head even if it was short lived!! 🙂
Rosey says
Look at her, awww!!! I've got a child who loved wooden spoons too….and pans, I had bent pans he loved them so much, which did not a happy husband make. 😉
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Janine Huldie says
Lol, I can imagine that would not make for a happy husband!! But seriously thanks so much Rosey!! 🙂
@kwektsuilin says
Cute little bow clip!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Michelle and hope you are having a great week so far!! 🙂
NuggetOnABudget says
Awe! Little miss firecracker sure was excited to have those spoons! I love her expressions…great moments to capture! And you're right, the best moments are ones like those! Happy Fourth of July and so excited to see you tomorrow! xoxo
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Janine Huldie says
Totally funny, but we were commenting at the same time and thinking the same about tomorrow. So excited and seriously cannot wait to meet you all finally in person. Happy 4th to you and see you tomorrow!! 🙂 🙂 xoxo!!
findingninee says
Those photos are priceless! Happy Fourth of July tomorrow!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Kristi and Happy 4th of July, to you, too!! 🙂
pictimilitude says
Those wooden spoon shots are hilarious! And that bow! wow. haha. Fun, fun! I hope you have a great 4th! I keep forgetting that's tomorrow. Dang!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Cyndi and I know crazy that tomorrow is already the 4th of July. Time just keeps flying by us now!! Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow and thank you again for the great linkup!! 🙂
another jennifer says
So adorable. It's amazing what something as simple as a wooden spoon can do to help a mom out!
Janine Huldie says
I know Jennifer, crazy but that wooden spoon was my saving grace for months on end at that time in her little life!! 🙂
Billybuc says
So damn cute!
I had almost forgotten that tomorrow is the 4th. Just another work day I'm afraid. Customers don't care what day it is. 🙂 Have a great holiday my friend.
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so very much Bill and am hoping to actually have a bit of time tomorrow off and maybe the weekend, too. Fingers crossed and hope that you at the very least get the weekend, too my friend. And Happy 4th of July to you!! 🙂
tiffani says
Such cute pictures of Emma! She has the 4th of July spirit, that's for sure!!! Happy 4th! xoxo tiffani
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Tiffani and it appeared she totally did!! And Happy 4th of July to you and your family, too 🙂
Camilleta says
So cute!! I love her expressions.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Camille and I must admit so did I and so do after all this time 🙂 🙂
mer says
love that hair bow!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Mer and Happy 4th of July to you!! 🙂
LisaAndAshley says
Super cute! She looks so happy! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks ladies and Happy 4th of July!! 🙂
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Ruchira says
loved that bow and those 2 spoons in her hand…yeah!
happy 4th of july.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Ruchira and Happy 4th of July to you, too!! 🙂
catherine gacad says
Emma looks like a rockstar!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Catherine and loved your description of her!! 🙂
Dara says
such cute pictures!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Dara and Happy 4th of July to you, too!! 🙂
Stephanie says
Those pictures are adorable!! What a little cheesy girl!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Stephanie and I just couldn't resist. These are still pictures that I look at and get such a charge out of, too!! 🙂
Considerer says
Great photo series of her. You did well to get so many. The bow is OUTRAGEOUS! What a good find to celebrate the 4th with 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Lizzi and totally agree with you on this!! 🙂
Chance of Wine says
OMG, so cute!!! Happy 4th of July!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Dani and same to you!! 😉
christyb says
HUGE smiles! I love the excited faces she has with the wooden spoons :)) Happy 4th of July to you and your family!!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks again Christy and so happy to give you huge smiles, too!! 🙂
Bekki says
She is adorable!! Love the pictures!! Happy 4th!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Bekki for co-hosting, stopping by, your kind words and Happy 4th of July to you, too!! 🙂
Kelly says
Such adorable pictures! I LOVE the 4th holiday…so much fun! Sparklers and fountains…and the kids love the show and fun. Can't wait! Have fun with your family this 4th!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kelly and you too have a ton of fun tomorrow!! Happy 4th of July!! 🙂
heathero626 says
She's adorable! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Heather and Happy 4th of July!!! 🙂
MelChi says
Happy 4th of July! Hope you're having a fun holiday. 🙂 I had a great 3 days mini holiday at home without Internet. Got to relax, focus on my recipe book, cook some recipes, watch some movies, and just chill out away from the computer. MUCH needed! Back to the land of reality today though!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Melanie and so glad you had a wonderful vacation and nice time off. That is what I am planning on trying to do for the next few days (at least through the weekend) with the holiday and our wedding anniversary on Monday. I will be on the computer, but a bit more limited then usual!! But truly happy to have you back!! 🙂
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Thanks and heading to follow you now!! 🙂
jenkehl says
Awesome pictures! Isaiah loved wooden spoons too 🙂 Hope you have a great 4th!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Jen and hope you did, too. Love that Isaiah, also loved himself a good set of wooden spoons!! 🙂
dishofdailylife says
Such a cute picture! Thanks for linking up with us at LOBS, Janine!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Michelle and seriously thank you for hosting such an awesome linkup!! 🙂
Growing Up Madison says
What beautiful pictures. Coming over from the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop. Hope you had a great 4th!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thank you so much fro stopping by and for saying such kind words about my little girl!! And hope you too had a great 4th of July!! 🙂
Kim says
How adorable is she?!!! So excited to hold those spoons!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kim and seriously she was truly so happy and preoccupied, too that I could have done anything to her and don't think she would have notices, lol!! 🙂
DomesticPirate says
Cute!!! Cabin Girl was bald until she was 18 months old, so I totally get the need for headbands!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you for stopping by and nice to know it wasn't just Emma who was folliclely challenged. And bows were truly our only saving grace at this time in her little life!! 🙂