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| BackyardTreasures |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 3:40:44 PM
Patrick, my mailman, was my hero yesterday because he delivered a very special package to me......the apron from Kathie that was my prize for being the winner of her "Guess who Kathie is in this photo" contest.
Picture this, if you will....
My oldest daughter, Abby(20), and youngest daughter, Eliana(6) come in with the mail. Eliana's shouting, "you have a package momma, can I open it?" I look to see who it's from, realize what it is, resist the urge to tear into in myself, and and sweetly answer, "sure honey."
She tries her best to open it, but Kathie really, really used LOTS of tape and she was having a hard time. I come with a knife and slit the tape and hand it back to her. She ever so gently removes a package wrapped in tissue paper and tied with a yellow ribbon. By this time, 14 year old Raquel and 2 year old Mark have come to see what the fuss is about. Eliana unties the bow, starts to unwrap it and we're all standing around anxiously looking to see what it contains. The oohing begins as we get a glimpse of something that is yellow and green...ooh, here it comes...a bright cheery apron with lemons is what I see. I take it out and hold it up to myself as the oohing and aahing continues. Eliana says, It's an apron...you already have enough aprons, to which I remark, "a girl can never have too many aprons."  And in reply she says in her cutest little 6 year old voice, "you're right, and I only have one."  What a sweetie she is!
Anyway, without further adieu....here is a large picture of the apron so you can really see the wonderful print and detail of the apron. Also, the bowl of fruit salad that I'm holding is from the recipe that Karin shared here. http://maryjanesfarm.com/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11268
I hate having my picture taken, but this is me modeling the apron...
And if the apron wasn't enough of a surprise, Eliana noticed that there was something in the apron pocket. So what did I pull out? The cutest little mini apron...my very first!! So here it is. Notice the little lemon on the front...it's a tiny pocket...oh so cute!
Kathie, thank you, thank you so very much. I hope you can tell how much I love it. And my oldest daughter was so impressed with it, that she wants to use it as a pattern and make a skirt from it. She really likes the zig-zag edge.
Thanks again,
~~Anne
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| Kathie |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 08:57:08 AM
ANNE!!!
How the heck did i miss this post???
WOW!! I am so glad you like your Apron !!!!
I had alot of fun making it !! I really love those Zig zags at the bottom too!!! This patteren is so much fun to match colors with.. I like it..
You are so adorable!! 9 kids?? Holy smokes!! You look fantastic woman!
And i just loved your story & the build up of opening the package!! that was terrific.. You had me anticipating what was going to happen..& i knew what was inside!!! That was great!!!
I am so happy you like the Apron(s) & you all had a good time with it!
Congratulations again!!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| Lavender Cottage |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 06:08:27 AM
Yes Anne, you look great and I love the apron-what a fun surprise. And, then to find a mini one tucked inside-thanks for sharing.
Ellen :) |
| junkjunkie |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 05:52:28 AM
You take a very nice picture, Anne...no reason not to like having it taken, you look great! The apron is adorable and I love the pattern and colors. Very cute! |
| katmom |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 11:00:49 PM
Oh Wow!!!! how cute are those 2 aprons.....a very lucky receiver & a very talented sender.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 10:19:57 PM
Anne, what a darling apron(s) that Kathie made you! Her work is wonderful and you look sweet wearing it! Thanks for telling the story of the unveiling of the package. Sounds like you have some precious children!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
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| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 9:59:41 PM
That apron is tooooo ca-ute!!! And the mini too...and great picture, Anne, and great job on the aprons, Kathie...so much fun to share the excitement! (And Anne, you better get to work on some more aprons for your DD!) Judy
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 9:53:36 PM
adorable apron..and fun to see what you look like too!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 9:36:18 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the apron! Kathy you are so sweet to have done this!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 7:10:59 PM
Anne,
First of all you look wonderful!! Secondly, congratualtions on winning that precious apron!!! And last but not least, that is a precious apron! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 5:28:07 PM
How very fun just what you needed for the day. Beautiful.
Carol Sue
Life is short, enjoy every moment. |
| Love-in-a-Mist |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 5:24:17 PM
What a sweet apron. I can't believe you have 9 kids!! You look fabulous!! Specially with the apron on:)
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| BotanicalBath |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 5:21:35 PM
What a cute apron! I just love it..... and hummmmmph! I did guess correctly too!
E-
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 5:09:17 PM
What a wonderful prize. And the mini apron on Lamby is so sweet. MB
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Lavendar fields dreamer |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 4:42:43 PM
anne,
i can see why you love the apron its gorgeous.
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 4:31:28 PM
ANNE,
What a nice prize to win and you and the LAMB? look perfect in your aprons.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| BackyardTreasures |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 3:51:16 PM
Well Jess, I'm not too far ahead of you...I have 9!
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| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 3:50:00 PM
omg, is that the cutest apron ever!!! I am so jealous!! I should have guessed a bit better!! And you look great for having how many kiddos? Congrats to you for guessing which one Kathie was...she is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet!!!! |
