Category Archives: The world’s best daughter

Word Perfect Royalty

Her Royal Highness and her long suffering reigning husband have once again made the headlines. You can read the entire article here. So does this make me the proud Queen mother?

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Oops I did it again!

A couple of weeks ago, I fell off the wagon and purchased more fabric.  The local thrift store sells grab bags of fabric for $3.00.   Just my luck that 3 different bags would have fabric that I just had to … Continue reading

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The ah moments of Christmas

Christmas has moments that make you go “ah”…………this Christmas had many moments. the small hands of my great-granddaughter Isabella waving hello when she arrived at my daughters, followed by the biggest of smiles affirming that she knows her Mam. a … Continue reading

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I know what I am getting for Christmas

My very talented daughter, Andrea, has co-authored a book, along with four other writers. Pretty cool! Andrea comes from a line of authors on her father`s side. Her great-grandfather Thornton wrote a book on roller skating.   Her aunt Glenda, wrote … Continue reading

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Gift recycling

My daughter is great at recycling, especially when it comes to gifts for me.   Every time we get together  the topic eventually gets around to quilts, sewing and the fabric I have purchased recently.  Being such a good  mother, I … Continue reading

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Eye candy for the quilters

After the chocolate bunny and jelly bean frenzy, I thought a bit of quilting eye candy is just what we need.   This is for those of you who do not subscribe to my daughter Andrea’s FLickr account. I bought the … Continue reading

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Happy 40th birthday Andrea!

My brilliant, incredible, talented daughter Andrea turns 40 today!  You can drop by her blog and leave her birthday wishes by clicking here. Andrea, Ron and my youngest grand-daughter Emma drove 3 1/2 hours yesterday to spend the day with … Continue reading

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Green Beaver apres ski

No it is not a drink, it is what I used on my hands and face to survive this  cold, dry winter.   I find dried chapped skin very painful, not to mention ugly.  And “winter itch” is down right nasty. … Continue reading

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Didn`t get a t-shirt

Andrea and Ron have been speaking at Word Press camps (Chicago, New York) while I stay home and babysit the girls.  Andrea promised to bring back  a t-shirt for me as proof that she was at the conference  and not … Continue reading

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This one is for Sarah

My very talented and creative oldest grandchild, Sarah, gave me the best Christmas present ever. This book is perfect as it tells me `Everything I wanted to know about quilting, that my daughter wouldn`t tell me. For years my long … Continue reading

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