Happy Birthday Brooklyn Iris.....

It's hard to believe that my journey of motherhood started 11 years ago today. Our sweet Brooklyn Iris was born on May 20, 1998. She was born on her great Grandpa Orton's birthday. If that's not special in and of itself, Brooklyn's middle name is after her great Grandma Iris. What a remarkable women she was. I'll never forget the day Branden and I asked Grandma Iris if we could name our daughter after her. She was so flattered but in the same breath she said..."but when she's born and you change your mind that's OK too" I love that I have a daily reminder of my Grandma. We are so grateful that Brooklyn is in our family. Brooklyn has so many qualities that I admire. They don't come much better then her. We love you Brooklyn Iris.....Happy Birthday!!!

I'm a Winner!!!

I'm a winner...not in the sense that implies I am a loser. But in the real sense of the word. I was the weekly winner on Gracie Lou's Quilt Shop blog. The prize for the week was the shop's scraps. I am so excited! I know that I've said this before but their shop is truly wonderful. They offered me a job to work a couple of days a month. I get to touch gorgeous fabric and get paid. Wow...I'm living high on the hog today!! Leave a comment on thier blog (gracielousquilts.blogspot.com) and you to could be a "winner"