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I am totally inspired by you. I too loved the John Adams series, but why didn't I think of reading one of her biographies? Great idea! Also love the Office of the Tooth Fairy! I am going to have to send that link to many friends. Sadly, this Lazy Mom's babies have already started losing their teeth so it's too late for me.
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Thanks for the Valentine's inspiration. Not much of a heart person but they are growing on me this year, along with pink. Must come from having 2 daughters. Watched the John Adams series last fall. Phenomenal! Love Laura Linney and she did not dissappoint. Would love to know what you think when you are done. Take it easy and enjoy your days as a family of 3. Still praying for you all. Look forward to see what "A" name you picked. I have an Alexandra Joanna. She goes by "AJ". Cheers

PBS in my area (Charleston, SC) regularly has presidential stories and I love them all! They did a marathon towards the end of 08 that featured every president from 1-44. It was fantastic. So fantastic that I added reading every president's bio to my to do list. Sometimes it seems as if I am the only person on earth that finds this stuff fascinating. So exciting for me. lol. Have a great week!

i'm lovin all the hearts too!

Watching the HBO John Adams series? I definitely recommend it! In fact, my husband and I ordered HBO only because it was coming on! We're getting the DVD's soon. It's a fantastic series, based on David McCollough's book, which was also fantastic! Hope you enjoy!

I love felt hearts! So sweet! Thanks for some fun ideas. :)

A great historical/fiction book about the life of John & Abigail Adams is Those Who Love by Irving Stone. I love this book and have read it several times. It just makes them so real, as its written as a novel.

Thanks for sharing all the projects. Now that you had read "Pillars of the Earth" you should read the 200 year later sequel, "World Without End" with the progeny of the characters from the first book.
Kate

My husband and I watched the John Adams series while we were snowed in last week. He even approved of it (he's a history teacher and super-picky about historical films). :)
Loving all the hearts here today! :)

Instead of a mobile, I stung hearts to hang in the window.
You can see what I did here:
http://e14studio.blogspot.com
(I keep checking back daily to see if your baby arrived!)
Take Care, Sharon

The mobile is cute and looks so easy to do. I love that tooth fairy certificate and stuff. So cute. More than anything I am getting excited as the baby's birth gets closer. I'm just so excited for you and Chris and Simon.

WOW, that tooth fairy thing is just perfect! It is so easy to forget those details and the kids love remembering.

That tooth fairy thing is adorable! I'm on my way to order one NOW. Thanks for all of your inspiration.

Thanks, Ali, for answering my question about cutting fabric with punches. In re-reading your post, I realized you were suggesting paper. It's a great project.
Susan

Also watched the John Adams series. It was amazing!!! It provoked the same response in me...currently about half way through an Abigail Adams biography.

You MUST read "World Without End." It was just as good.

I highly recommend Our Founding Mothers, by Cokie Roberts. Abigail Adams was by far my favorite and I did not know what a strong influence she was and what a wonderful partnership they had especially for that day.
thanks for sharing all the wonderful heart items. Love them.

Such cute ideas!
My daughter and I actually made her 100 Days of School project based on that PB mobile - here it is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27516633@N02/3248560487/
and we spotted those cute purl bee hearts earlier this weekend and DD#1 has decided that her class must have them for Valentine's Day!
Cannot wait to see the baby album!
xoxo

That tooth fairy sheet is just fabulous. And I'm having some mobile love. Too sweet!

Thanks for the idea of the Office of the Tooth Fairy kit. My 6 year old daughter just lost her first tooth tonight!!