SHE CAME (about a month later) and she just left, which is why I am doing this post so quick because we are sad that she is gone. Chloe keeps looking around for "Nanna Roofie".
When mom came I had a list of projects I wanted to do with her. In true "organizing-your-priorities-and-time-management-fashion" I numbered the list with 1's, 2's and 3's so we would be sure to get many things accomplished. I didn't include getting sick and losing my voice(which is still gone-5days and counting!) on this list. We still had a great time and she taught me lots.
Here are some pictures of our terrific week together.
My first dress. I really am so proud. It probably won't fit little Blue till next fall. Fine by me because then I have more time to admire it. The dress my mom is holding is just a little summer dress we made and I also bought fabric for a brown jumper. I will post when I am finished because it is my final exam to see if I actually learned and remembered what my mom taught me. A note about the dress: we had to create our own pattern because I couldn't find a pattern that was what I had envisioned.
My mom is a super star seamstress.
Ruthie also taught me everything she knows about cake decorating. We made this cake and then my mom made me another cake for my birthday. It was nice having 2 cakes around to much on. Mmmm....cake!
My Brad took me out on a very fun date for my birthday. Grandma babysat, which she and Chloe both loved. We went out to eat and then to our very first movie in Kirksville- Vantage Point. I received many wonderful presents. This is a pictures of our little family on my birthday.
My mom brought Chloe her first doll. This doll giggles and you can't help laughing yourself. This picture is priceless.
We also took a trip to the local Amish town and bought a ridiculous amount of spices and cookie decorations and baking stuff. Mom loaded her suitcase and I loaded the cupboards.
We miss you "Nanna Roofie". Thanks for all the present you showered us with. Thanks for teaching me more about love and patience, and service and sacrifice, and teaching me those darn skills that I know I need and am grateful you have to pass them on. We love you.
And finally, my hair is ridiculously too long and I am getting it cut on Saturday. Horray!
9 comments:
Oh how fun I am glad you had a nice birthday/week with your mom and by the way i think your hair looks good that way....
Cute dresses! It's fun to be able to make something for your kids to wear. Good job!
That dress is ridiculously cute. I envy people with a talent for coordinating fabrics like that! I love it! Can't wait to see your haircut :)
Great mom! I always knew she was sweet, you got it from somewhere. And Chloe looks so pretty in the blue dress. She's gorgeous.
Oh, your mom is the cutest! What fun projects! I need to get good at all those things so I can teach my kids someday!
Happy way late birthday Mel-Em P
Happy Late Birthday. I will never forget going out with your parents for your birthday in Logan. So fun. I love the dresses. I spend a lot of time at my moms making her teach me how to sew. Isn't it great having a talented mother. I remember going "shopping" with my mom growing up. She would sketch the clothes we like and would then go home make her own patterns and sew the clothes herself. She always did an amazing job. I can't wait to see your final exam when it is done.
Way cute! You are so crafty. :) Tell your mom I could use her over here.
All of the pictures from this post are awesome. Your long hair is cute, too! I especially love the picture of Chloe with her new doll. She looks so grown up! Tell your cute mom hello from me.
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