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sagas and stories of one family fancying the views while climbing the mountains of life



(or at least trying to fancy those views and climb those mountains)



Thursday, December 2, 2010

Giada's 3rd Birthday Book

Dearest Giada,  Happy 3rd Birthday! If I did not know your name was Giada, I might think this book was about you.  Although you are much more beautiful, creative and fun than Olivia.  You are a busy little one but you have a heart of gold. Your snuggles in bed are my favorite part of the day.  You are a wonderful little sister and you are going to be a great big sis! Always remember I adore and love you!  XXOO Momma

Bernina's 1st Birthday Book

To Bernina on your 1st birthday...Bernina Lou I Do Love You! 
XXOO, Momma

Bernina's 3rd Birthday Book

Dearest Bernina, Happy 3rd B-day!  You can't wait to be a dancer and like the bear you are very resourceful and a great problem solver. Most of all you are a beautiful daughter of God. I love you and so does He.  Always honor us!  XXOO Momma

Giada's 5th Birthday Book

Giada,  Happy 5th Birrhday! You are my rapping, rhyming girl.  Your poems are even better than the ones in this book.  You make my soul sing with your smile and peacebuilder spirit.  Always keep that laugh going!  I love you! XXOO Mom

Traditions Lost (reprint from blog post Sept 2009)

So, when Bernina was tiny I decided that on each birthday I would present my children with a book that represented something about their previous year of life and write a special inscription for the birthday kiddo just from their mom. I had visions of the vast library of books they'd share with their children for generations to come...
I did it for several years, at least until Slick was 3 or 4 but then for various reasons the tradition lost its punch and has not been followed consistently (okay I'll admit it, not at all). But at least some of the kiddos had at least a few treasured reminders of their younger years and their momma's thoughts on them.
Well, either they don't make books like they used to or my kids are especially hard on tomes but it seems the life cycle for picture books around our place isn't generations or even close to decades. I know I could tuck them away to be only read on special occasions but that is really not my style and therefore, several of our special birthday books are falling apart and with them my special inscriptions!

SO...I've decided for posterity's sake (again) to post on our blog those special inscriptions so they don't get lost in the book repair shop...don't feel obligated to read, it is more to soothe my worries! I'll probably post them as I come across them so don't get confused when strange book reviews pop up! XXOO