A CRYING BABY

Baby In His Cradle (Silhouette Special Edition No. 1176)(Stork Express)

THE MOUNTAIN MAN
Samuel Evans thought he was trained for any emergency—until his loyal hound dog deposited a very pregnant stranger on his cabin doorstep. With a fierce snowstorm raging, Samuel had no choice but to bring the dark-haired beauty inside. And within minutes, this loner knew he was in way over his head….
THE MOM-TO-BE
Ellie Malone had never depended on anyone until now. And not only did Samuel save Emily's life—and deliver her baby—but his tender, caring actions during their lingering stay also helped her to trust again. But could Ellie now allow take-charge Samuel to help her face the biggest challenge of all—love?
STORK EXPRESS:
Surprise deliveries bring bachelors instant fatherhood…and sudden romance!

One of my Labor Day treasures included a baby book for a child born 81 years ago in 1930. My quest will be to try to look up his family. Most of the meaningful photos appear to have been removed, but there are lots of cards and stories related by his mother that someone in the family may want to be reunited with. He had an older brother Bob and sister Betty (Sissy), he had whooping cough and chicken pox in Jan 1935, he was chubby and of the Church of Christ faith, and was born at House of Mercy Hospital in Pittsfield, Mass; where he at least graduated from Jr. High. Meanwhile, I have enjoyed piecing together his story, and have a lovely album illustrated in soft black and white by Mabel Betsy Hill. I'll be posting her illustrations as I have posted Janet Laura Scott's for a baby album published at approximately the same time. What wonderful baby albums these were!

This tiered creation was designed for a baby shower taking place on the first day of spring. Slender chocolate twigs wrap each layer and are bundled with satin Jack and Jill ribbon, fresh spring blossoms and pale pink baby blocks spill from the top of each layer. A little infant in bonnet and blanket is cradled inside a ceramic eggshell nestled in a bed of blossoms. I wanted a shower cake that was elegant, sophisticated, soft and feminine. I think this turned out well.

PREVIEW

“Emily Gets a New Baby”
By Nancy Simons

Emily had never seen such excitement in the Anderson home. Everybody seemed to be very happy. That made Emily happy too. But pretty soon she noticed that no one was paying any attention to her. No one was feeding her, and Mrs. Anderson even yelled at her and called her a bad cat. Yes indeed, Emily was starting to feel very sad. She remembered other times when she got into trouble, when she was sad and wanted to cry. But this was not one of those times. She did not get into one single bit of trouble this time. She was very confused

Emily really, really, had been a good cat. She did not know why everyone seemed to be so mean to her. It must be because of the new little human who came to live with them. Everyone was talking about “the baby.” Emily was not so sure she liked having a baby, and she was starting to hope the baby would go some place else to live.

Just when Emily became so miserable that she thought she would burst, she discovered just what good things a new baby can bring into a home.

This is the third volume in the series “The Tales of Emily.” It is based on the true story of a cat who found herself in a great deal of trouble, but managed to find her way out of it. Emily’s adventures tell of the predicaments she gets into and the lessons she learns when she is safe and sound again.

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PREVIEW

“Emily Gets a New Baby”
By Nancy Simons

Emily had never seen such excitement in the Anderson home. Everybody seemed to be very happy. That made Emily happy too. But pretty soon she noticed that no one was paying any attention to her. No one was feeding her, and Mrs. Anderson even yelled at her and called her a bad cat. Yes indeed, Emily was starting to feel very sad. She remembered other times when she got into trouble, when she was sad and wanted to cry. But this was not one of those times. She did not get into one single bit of trouble this time. She was very confused

Emily really, really, had been a good cat. She did not know why everyone seemed to be so mean to her. It must be because of the new little human who came to live with them. Everyone was talking about “the baby.” Emily was not so sure she liked having a baby, and she was starting to hope the baby would go some place else to live.

Just when Emily became so miserable that she thought she would burst, she discovered just what good things a new baby can bring into a home.

This is the third volume in the series “The Tales of Emily.” It is based on the true story of a cat who found herself in a great deal of trouble, but managed to find her way out of it. Emily’s adventures tell of the predicaments she gets into and the lessons she learns when she is safe and sound again.

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