not so sure about the sheep.
Anne on the Farm
She looked very Dorothy in Kansas...
Beth Mess #6
The other day while Beth was devouring her McDonald's hamburger, she came up with a new invention....a burger bun bracelet.
She put her hand the top of the bun top and then proudly ate around her wrist...very convenient.
Beth Mess #4
This was a somewhat frequent scene in the days leading up to Christmas.
Beth opening up other people's gifts....she caused much re-wrapping to occur.
The People I Give Great Thanks For
I am thankful for so many loved ones. Dear friends and family whose relationships fill my life with joy, encouragement, laughter, wisdom and hope. But these are the faces that I am especially thankful on this Thanksgiving Day.
Dolly Party Tea
The Birthday Girl.
Pink tulle draped in the dining room (totally reusable)...and a hand-crocheted tablecloth made by my grandmother, who recently passed away. It was my wedding gift.
White gloves for each young lady.
The tea ladies with their dolls and fabulous hats.
My vintage hat collection by the front door. Each girl got to select one to wear at tea.
China dishes that belonged to my other grandmother. Love that both my dear grannies were part of this day.
Dollies have their tea.
They were so giggly....but also trying to act very "proper" and "ladylike."
The party was so much fun. It was especially great since my mom and dad were in town over the weekend. Papa took Jack to the train museum. Memaw was a tea servant with me at the party. I LOVE that she is always game to get dressed up and play the part. Memaw and Papa left last night back to Calif...we already miss you.
Happy Birthday, Anne!
Today, my first baby turns six!
Dear Anne,
Today you turn 6 years old. I am so thankful for you and for the special part you play in our family. You were my first baby...the first to make me a mother. I could not have asked for a better girl to fill that role.
You are a wonderful friend to your girl pals.
You are a helpful and tender sister to Beth.
You are a playful and tolerant (most of the time) sister to Jack.
You continue to be a joyful and enthusiastic girl who thinks positively and looks for the good.
You are a hard worker.
You have a tender, teachable heart.
You are compassionate.
You LOVE fashion and are fabulous at coordinating outfits.
You are a girlie-girl, but a true nature-girl, too.
You love to craft (can I get an Amen!).
You love American Girls, Hello Kitty and Wonder Woman.
You are courageous, kind, inventive and confident.
Happy 6th Birthday! I love you more than words can express.
Love,
Mama
Good bye, Grandma....for now
Today, we laid my Grandmother (my dad's mom) to rest. She went home to be with the Lord last Wednesday.
Today we celebrated her life with family and friends in my hometown. She was 90 years old and was married to my Grandather (now 92) for nearly 70 years.
This are pictures of when my granny taught me how to make granny squares five years ago.
I love you, Grandma. You will be missed. But I know I will see you again in Heaven.
Matt, Beth and I will fly home tomorrow.
Baby Girl Gets Inked
No, she didn't get a tattoo. But she quite literally got inked. She broke a black fountain pen. I was out of the area for like 2 minutes and this is what i came back to.
Bath time, please.
Friday Night Lights 2011
Just in case you were wondering.....this is typically what we do every Friday night.
Cheering on the Faith Christian Eagles and our favorite coach.
And Baby Girl enjoying her nacho cheese Doritos that we had with our walking tacos (last Friday night).
She was kind of having a bad hair day....
