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Monday, December 29, 2008

The Christmas post!

Oh dear! I feel awful! I have neglected this blog for much too long especially since there have been so many changes. I guess I should start with Christmas since I haven't done a post since then! :gasp: : -)

This is our "much look forward to meal" of the year! We love to grace the table with an abundance of finger foods such as homemade cheese ball, bacon appetizers ( a long time family favorite), mini quiche's, cheese and crackers and veggies. We take great delight in this special dinner.

One half of the table.


The other half.

The bacon appetizer's! Yummy!


Then we opened presents.


And of course we get to hear the Christmas story once again!

The next morning the three little girls enjoy their new friends! Of course there is the naming process which must be taken with great seriousness. They look sleepy 'cause they were! It is hard to sleep-in when you know your little friends are waiting for you!

Daddy got to read to the kids.

Later Grandpa was able to bring Grandma to our home for Christmas dinner! It was a joy to have her and she did very well with all the busyness around her. My mom found a card that was for my grandma to give my grandpa. She didn't really know what it all meant but she knew it was special. There were tears from many eyes in the room while grandpa read it out loud. Then Grandma said "Thank you Ben! That was sweet!" She thought it was for her even though she just gave it to him!
It was wonderful to have her with us on Christmas Day!

Of course there were games to be played!

Sarah challenged David to checkers. By the way folks, it isn't always a good idea to play David! He wins too much!

Some little girl was getting sleepy after all the excitement!

Grandma and I together! She is wearing her new fuzzy jacket from her son Kevin and his family! She loves it especially now that the sleeves are not too long! I was able to fix them for her that day!

David, Keslie and baby on their first Christmas together! I just can't wait for next year! Then we can see the little one in their arms!

Aren't they cute?

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! I pray you were able to remember and thank God for His great blessing of sending His only Son to die for us, His creation. He is so good to us.

Sunday, March 09, 2008

A girl, her doll and a nightgown

I meant to get these pictures on here sooner but for some reason I wasn't able to upload them. So here they are!
In my spare time (yes, spare time, such as school, sitting with grandma and phone calls) I made this nightgown, and another like it, by hand. It is really a pleasure to be creating something while I have sit down time.
"Are you pointing that camera at me again?"

*sigh* "When is daddy coming home...?"


"Look at my new doll, Mammy!"

"See? She can sit up all by herself!"

"Oh dear, I must cover up my toes to keep them warm!"


"There!"

"Oh no! Now I'm stuck!"

"There! All better!"


Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Too Old?

Is a girl ever too old to get a doll for Christmas????
Personally, I don't think so!
I have not yet decided what to name her, so I am asking you all for ideas. What name do you think fits her properly?
This is the antique doll that I have had my eye on for a long time! She is the replica of a doll that was played with and adored by girls in the 1800's.
Her china face

The growth tucks and lace on her skirt.


Her little china hand!

Let me know what name you think fits her best!