Friday, May 6, 2011

Happy Birthday, Elsie!


Twenty-nine years ago today, just as the sun was coming up, I gave birth to the most adorable little baby girl.  I couldn't have asked for a better child.  She never gave me a minute's trouble growing up and she's been a joy and a delight every single day as an adult.  She knows all my flaws and eccentricies and still loves me.  She's my right hand in everything I do.  She's a wonderful wife and mother.  Here's to you, Baby Girl!  Have a wonderful birthday.

~Love, Mom
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5 comments:

  1. Ellen aka EllieMay 6, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    You two have such a sweet relationship!

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  2. JaneMay 6, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I have been so blessed having her in my life! I thank God every day for her.

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  3. Kim@stuffcould....May 6, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    A lovely relationship, I feel this way about my daughter too. No Gkids yet....I know you enjoy her.

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  4. ElsieMay 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Thanks! =)

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  5. Lady LindaMay 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    beautiful daughter and darling baby boy!

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My Crafty Projects 2016

  • 28 items
  • Jamie's Kilt socks
  • Felt Christmas Stocking for Malachi
  • Felt Christmas Stocking for Gage
  • 12 Knit Dishcloths
  • Ninja costume for Malachi (5 pieces)
  • Ninja costume for Zachary (5 pieces)
  • Celtic Cross Baby blanket for Gage
  • Celtic Crosses Shawl
  • Godswood of Winterfell Shawl

2014 Crafty Projects

  • 47 items finished
  • Mittens for the boys - December
  • 2 sets of Hitty underwear and 1 Hitty dress
  • PJ's for Zach - 2 pair
  • 1 French Fashion Dress - August
  • 2 potholders - July
  • 14 bibs - July
  • High Chair pad set - June
  • Zachary Letters - June
  • 2 potholders for Lynette - March
  • Pajama top for Zachary - March
  • Crib sheet for Zachary - February
  • 5 Bibs for Otto and Zachary - March
  • 3 pairs pajamas for Malachi - February
  • Zachary Sweater - February

2013 Crafty Projects

  • 61 Items for 2013
  • PJ bottoms for Zachary - December
  • PJ bottoms for Elsie - December
  • 1 sweater for Malachi - December
  • 13 potholders for LAs - December
  • 3 bibs for Dominique - December
  • 1 bib for Felicity - December
  • 3 bibs for Sarah K. - December
  • 3 bibs for Ethan and Violet - December
  • 3 bibs for Jon H. - December
  • Letter Discs for Malachi school - September
  • 1 bib for Zachary - November
  • 3 bibs for Lucinda - November
  • Fellowship of the Ring Shawl - October
  • Blue Wool Shawl - July
  • coffee cup cozy for Terry - June
  • Reini quilt - November
  • Sweater and Hat for Lucinda - October
  • Crib Sheet for Zach - November
  • Paradise Fibers Socks - November
  • 2 bibs for Kelly - June
  • 5 bibs for Zachary - May
  • 2 chair arms for Zach's rocking chair - May
  • 2 Green Sweaters - Malachi and Zachary - May
  • White Lace Hat for Sammy - April
  • Strawberry hat and booties for Jon Hedegard - March
  • 4 more diapers for Zachary - February
  • Zachary carrierShopping Cart Cover - January

My Crafty Projects 2012

  • So far 21 more than last year, and way ahead of 2010.<(")
  • 87 Items this year
  • 5 Potholders - December
  • 3 pairs of pajama bottoms for Elsie, Malachi, and Zach - December
  • 5 more Potato Bags - December
  • 2 pairs pajamas for Malachi - December
  • 4 More Potato Bags - December
  • 3 Potato Bags - December
  • 2 Diapers for Zach - December
  • Repair Terry's Jacket - November
  • Quilted Bib - November
  • 2 Jane Austen Dresses - November
  • Dinosaur Costume - October
  • Infant Seat Cover for Zach - October
  • Peapod Sweater - October
  • Mint Cable Baby Sweater for Zach - October
  • Aviatrix Hat for Zach - October
  • Sheep Hat for Felicity - October
  • Shower Set - Receiving blanket, 2 burp cloths, 1 knit washcloth, 1 bib - September
  • Zachary Bib - September
  • Haruni Shawl- September
  • 2 Car Play mats (Malachi, Dylan) - August
  • 2 skirts for Elsie - August
  • 3 pair summer pajamas for Malachi - August
  • 7 X-small diapers - August
  • Alterations to Leah's Dress - August
  • Zachary Quilt - July
  • Brady Quilt - July
  • Reupholstered my foot stool - July
  • 2 X-small diapers - July
  • Reupholstered Foot stool for Glider - June
  • Slipcovered Rocking Chair - June
  • Sheep Hat for Zachary - June
  • 8 Large Diapers - June
  • Brown hoodie sweater for Malachi - May
  • 9 Large Diapers - April
  • Stick Horse for the Little Guy - March
  • 2 Strings of Bandana Pennants - March
  • Flannel PJ Bottoms for Terry - March 2012

My Crafty Projects - 2011

  • 67 Total Projects Finished So Far
  • Work in Progress - Snowflake Fingerless Gloves
  • Work in Progress - Dellarobbia Legwarmers for me
  • Work in Progress - Hey, Teach Sweater for me
  • Blue/White Print Flannel Pajamas for the Little Guy - December
  • Assorted Felt Food for the Little Guy - December
  • Marine Heather Pullover Hoodie for the Little Guy - December
  • Pirate Costume (3 parts)
  • Squirrel Mittens for the Little Guy - October
  • Striped Mittens for the Little Guy - October
  • Schoenhut Doll Lavendar Checked Dress - September
  • Tasha Tudor Cross-stitch - September
  • Schoenhut Doll petticoat - September
  • Feather-stitched Underwaist for Schoenhut Doll - August
  • 3 Trainer Pants for the Little Guy - August
  • Beach Towel Bathrobe for the Little Guy - July
  • Second hat for Barb - June
  • Feather and Fan Lace Chemo Hat for Barb - May
  • Snowflake Fingerless Gloves - May
  • 1 flannel Receiving Blanket - May
  • 3 Diapers - May
  • 7 Flannel burp cloths - May
  • 5 Flannel Receiving Blankets - April
  • Pillowcase Dress - Size 12 months
  • 3 Cotton Knit Baby Washcloths - April
  • Flannel Nightgown for me- April
  • Trimsies Trainer - April
  • 3 Cotton Knit Baby Washcloths - March
  • Deer Sweater for the Little Guy - March
  • 2 Printed Organdy Aprons - March
  • 4 Flannel Receiving Blankets - March
  • 4 cotton knit wash cloths - March
  • 3 Diapers for the Little Guy - March
  • Printed Organdy Apron - Feb.
  • 3 Trimsies Diapers for the Little Guy - Feb.
  • Autumn Leaves Fingerless Gloves for Christie - Feb.
  • Apron Kit for Bunco - Feb.
  • Wine and Gray Mittens - Little Guy - Jan.
  • Wine and Gray Fingerless Gloves - Jan.
  • Marine Heather Pullover Hoodie for the Little Guy - December

2011 Book List

  • 60 Books this Year
  • One of Our Thursdays is Missing by Jasper Fforde
  • Death Du Jour by Kathy Reichs
  • A Hearth in Candlewood by Delia Parr on Kindle
  • The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig on Kindle
  • A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
  • A Lesson in Secrets (Maisie Dobbs book 9) by Jacqueline Winspear
  • Mourning Gloria by Susan Wittig Albert
  • Wormwood by Susan Wittig Albert
  • Holly Blues by Susan Wittig Albert
  • Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
  • The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
  • The Tale of Oat Crag Cottage by Susan Wittig Albert
  • The Tale of Hawthorne House by Susan Wittig Albert
  • The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree by Suan Wittig Albert
  • The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies by Susan Wittig Albert
  • Swept Off Her Feet by Hester Browne
  • The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne
  • Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs
  • Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
  • Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
  • The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
  • Love to Water My Soul by Jane Kirkpatrick
  • The Help by Kathryn Stockett
  • All Together in One Place by Jane Kirkpatrick
  • Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs
  • Down by the River by Robyn Carr
  • Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr
  • Miss Julia Paints the Town by Ann B. Ross
  • Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann B. Ross
  • Miss Julia Stands Her Ground by Ann B. Ross
  • The Mary Francis Sewing Book by Jane Eayre Fryer
  • Miss Julia's School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross
  • The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern
  • Restless in Carolina by Tamara Leigh
  • Virgin River by Robyn Carr
  • A Thread of Truth by Marie Bostwick
  • Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr
  • Threading the Needle by Marie Bostwick
  • Treasures from the Attic by Mirjam Pressler
  • The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie OMartian
  • A Thread So Thin by Marie Bostwick
  • The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt
  • The Bible
  • A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick
  • Happily Ever After by Susan May Warren
  • Seduced by a Highlander by Paula Quinn
  • Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn
  • How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal
  • At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
  • The Wilder Life by Wendy McClure
  • Insatiable by Meg Cabot
  • In the Company of Others by Jan Karon
  • Breathing Freely by Ruth McGinnis
  • The Knitting Diaries by Debbie Macomber
  • A Rush of Wings by Kristen Heitzmann
  • Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
  • Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
  • An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
  • A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
  • The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
  • Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon

My Crafty Projects - 2010

  • 49 Total Projects
  • Fingerless Gloves for Lloyde
  • Knit Hat for Jordan
  • Fingerless Gloves for Elsie
  • 2 Knit Baseball Hats for Elsie's Etsy Shop
  • Baby Quilt for Baby Lund
  • 1 Weighted Pincushion Organizer for a gift
  • 3 Reuseable Sandwich Wraps
  • Linen/Cotton Knit Dishcloth
  • Trimsies Diaper for the Little Guy
  • Knit Market Bag
  • 2 Knit Cocoons for Jen
  • French Fashion Dress (Susan Sirkis Home Dress)
  • Chenille/Flannel Quilt for the Little Guy
  • Knit dishcloth
  • Knit Hat with Chin Strap/Mittens Set for the Little Guy
  • 20 PUL Diapers for the Little Guy

2010 Book List

  • 41 Books This Year
  • Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
  • Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
  • The Mapping of Love and Death - Maisie Dobbs #7 by Jacqueline Winspear
  • The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
  • That Certain Spark by Cathy Marie Hake
  • Father's Day Murder by Leslie Meier
  • The Chestnut King by N.D. Wilson
  • Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Dandelion Fire by N. D. Wilson
  • Wild Things by Stephan James and David Thomas
  • Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
  • The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar
  • Atonement Child by Francine Rivers
  • Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
  • A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff
  • Moon Spinners by Sally Goldenbaum
  • A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh
  • 100 Cupboards by N. D. Wilson
  • Heavens to Betsey by Beth Pattillo
  • Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler
  • Seducing An Angel by Mary Balogh
  • Searching for Pemberley by Mary Simonsen
  • At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh
  • Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh
  • First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
  • Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Pattillo
  • Casting Off by Nicole Dickson
  • Needles and Pearls by Gil McNeil
  • The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club by Gil McNeil
  • The Sweetgum Ladies Knit for Love by Beth Pattillo
  • The Sweetgum Ladies Knit Lit Society by Beth Pattillo
  • Maisie Dobbs Series by Jacqueline Winspear (6 books)