Baby Brothers

Last week my baby brother turned 38.
That can only mean one thing...photo time!

That is me and all 3 of my little brothers, circa 1977.
Tommy, of course, is the newborn.
Adorable!

Happy Birthday to...

Our little cowgirl!
She is 23 today. Seems a bit crazy that 23 years have passed already, but I guess they have.

We decided to start the day off just the two of us. Together.
Kind of like the day she was born. Me and her.
Her daddy was there too, of course. But somehow the whole world just fades away when the doctor hands you your newborn baby girl. And for a minute or so, it is just you and her. And all is right in the world.

So today, just the two of us.
But today, no one was fighting her way to the surface.
And no one was writhing in pain.
We were just having a nice country breakfast.
And for a minute or so, all was right in the world.

Happy Birthday Bec!! We love you bunches.

Have A Cupcake!

Well, it's official.
I have a married daughter and I am a year older!
A brand new son-in-law and a few more gray hairs all in one week. Fortunately, the son-in-law did not cause the gray hairs!!

Between hair dying sessions and wedding planning, I have managed to get a few things done. Like a little free pattern to help celebrate my birthday! It's called Have A Cupcake and you can download it here.

Cute, yeh?

I put mine on a tea towel. But wouldn't it look cute on a bib or party napkins. Polka dot party napkins! Or maybe as a little 4 block table topper. Or......

It is about 8" square as is, but reducing and enlarging are simple enough. So change it up if you need to. And....let me know what you do with it!

Happy stitching.