1. The kids returned from a sleepover at my parents' house proudly telling me all about the crazy, stuffed-animal creatures they made with my mom. I knew Whitney had been working on one, but was surprised that Landon ended up making one too. I love it that she's teaching them to sew and that they're doing fun projects when they're together.
2. This is one of the pictures I found on my camera; I'm enjoying seeing Landon behind the lens.
3. Whitney has this sign hanging from her bed (along with a crazy key chain/toy Lori brought back from Spain). The sign says, "Clean before TV or anything". It cracks me up that she made this for herself, and I'm really hoping it works!
4. Landon wanted to make me lunch (how delightful) yesterday, and this is what he came up with...not too shabby, I've never had mustard as text before.
5. And finally, how do I blog about the most amazing and unexpected birthday gift (from a blog friend who wants to be anonymous) ever?! Seriously?! I only opened it early (I'm usually a stickler about opening gifts ON my birthday, and actually have 2 from Kristi that have been sitting on the kitchen dresser for a couple weeks!) but knew this person was excited for me to get what she'd sent so I opened it as soon as it arrived. Here are a few words that fit the moment--dumbfounded, amazed, humbled, excited, wowed and unworthy. I'm now taking suggestions for an adequate way to say thank you, please help!
**Who taught you to sew?
Ever used mustard for text?
Do you have any Kindle tips for me?
Any genius thank you ideas? (Email me if so.)**
Ever used mustard for text?
Do you have any Kindle tips for me?
Any genius thank you ideas? (Email me if so.)**
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20 comments:
That is a seriously cool gift from a seriously generous friend!! I'm cracking up over you saying you don't have technology – apparently you do now. And you deserve it!
My mom taught me some about sewing, and I took home ec. in junior high. I still don't have mad skills, but I can get by with the basics. I think it's adorable that your mom is teaching the kids and that they made fun softies.
Love that Landon's behind the lens.
Holy Crap is right! That is awesome...a KINDLE!!! And you TOTALLY deserve it. You are a HUGE inspiration to me in so many ways. What a wonderful piece of Good (no, GREAT) mail!
I love the sewing creations! I regret that I never learned to sew when I was younger and had the time so that's cool your children are learning now.
Mustard for text-- cute! Even more so that Landon made you lunch, what a kind son.
How nice for you to get an early birthday gift. I like to stretch my birthday celebration out for as long as posible.
My mom taught me a little about sewing, then in college my roomie and I took a class through the YMCA. I still just know the basics, but somehow manage to get by(with a trusty seam ripper). I wish I was a better sewer. Or seamstress.
Landon and Whitney look SOO proud of their creations--they turned out cute. Kudos to your mom for teaching them.
My husband always draws a face on his bread with mustard when he makes a sandwich.
What a wonderful (and generous) birthday present!! I don't have a Kindle, so you'll have to share what they are like. I worry I'd be hurting my books' feelings, plus I like the feel of a book. But I can see where the Kindle would come in handy. Enjoy!!
Your title completely fits the post.
Marge Coleman taught me to sew. I've never much cared for it since. She made me sew a curler bag and repeatedly rip the seams out. I had short hair.
The kindle? I'm speechless for you. What a generous and thoughtful gift. I say your sincerity will certainly be gift enough. You are very gracious and sincere and it is felt.
Wow. You are SO spoiled! lol That is an awesome birthday give. Crazy awesome. I wouldn't even know how to thank anybody for something like that... unless it was my boyfriend. haha
Mr. Zeiler taught us cross stitch in 6th grade. Then there was home-ec in HS. But really, Mr.Zeiler started the bug for me.
I've done mustard pictures, but not text.
Landon took a very good pic. Way to use the Macro, kiddo!
Hi Jill!! Happy Birthday! Is it today or was it yesterday. Mine was yesterday. Happy Happy day to you!!
I love the Critters that the kids made at Nana's house. I think they are SO cute and I love that they're learning to sew and also being creative. Did they come in a kit or what?
I cannot believe you got a Kindle from a blog friend! Seriously, you must teach me your talent for receiving gifts b/c I have never seen anyone who is so showered with so much generosity! I hope you know how lucky you are!!!
I love the mustard for text- Landon is a sweetie. I'm not so much a fan of mustard... I like dijon though.
Mom taught me to sew and I think she's amazing b/c it takes a lot of patience to teach something like that.
oh great. now you will have to return the Kindle I got you.
Just kidding.
Oh that is the greatest gift. I wish i would have thought of that.
Jill I really believe that there is no better thank you to your giver than what you have already written and the fact that they all know how much you will use it..
But i know you will come up with something really great too.
Your birthday is just in a few more days.
Just kidding.
Oh that is the greatest gift. I wish i would have thought of that.
Jill I really believe that there is no better thank you to your giver than what you have already written and the fact that they all know how much you will use it..
But i know you will come up with something really great too.
Your birthday is just in a few more days.
I love those monsters your littles made! So cute! What a fun project to do with your Mom!!!
My Mom taught me - but I wish I would have listened and learned more when I was young. I can do costumes and curtains - that's about it....
Kindle tips? Have none. I love that you received that from a friend! That is so fantastic!!! That is the perfect gift for you!!! How fun!!
wow...wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow now missy you are for sure ions away from moi....I still don't have an ipod, and everything i I own is in my last name rubalcava i martell......heyyyy and the little technology I come across somehow makes it to the swimming pool.......in an unexpected way...congratulations on your amazing gift....but you opening anything before your birthday is unheard of.....
Kindle tip: Zip-lock bag at the pool/beach or in the bath. I like the quart size since my Kindle (1st generation, so not sure if there is a size difference) fits perfectly. However, you cannot scroll in the 1 quart size. If scrolling is a must go for gallon.
Happy Birthday and congratulations on the amazingly generous gift.
What a perfect birthday gift for you! I can't wait to see what you do with it. My SIL got an iPad and it has a Kindle-type feature, too. It looked really cool and I was thinking of how nice it would be to carry with me on all of the kid errands that I sit there waiting for them to get done.
I was checking on grocery deals after reading your blog and saw this -- free Kindle books!
http://dealseekingmom.com/amazon-free-books-for-your-kindle-now-for-android-too/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DealSeekingMom+%28Deal+Seeking+Mom%E2%84%A2%29
That is so nice about the kinndle! What a perfect gift for you-can't wait to hear how you enjoy using it. Your mom is great for doing those cute sewing projects with your kids. Unfortunately no one taught me to sew! Tyler is the seamstress at our house!
Just back to say that I have a feeling the reason you are showered with generosity has a lot to do with the generosity that you send forth to so many others...
Could Neighbor Jane just write my name on her comments- I always love how she says things!
That is an awesome gift Jill. Happy birthday!
I'm afraid I would have had a hard time graciously accepting lunch with all that mustard on my plate. But a way clever idea!
Ha! I hope the note worked!
I am still loving the faux-olive sandwich decoration.
About the Kindle -- Holy Crap! That is so stinking awesome! What a fitting gift for you. I played with my friend's Kindle and it was so much fun. I didn't actually do any reading, I was just turning pages and pressing buttons...ha. Doesn't it come with free wireless or something? Now you can blog on the go!
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