A simple something today, because sometimes I just feel like it.
Oh, and because I think the sentiment is the cutest, sweetest thing ever.
Everything from the Basic Grey True Love collection here except for the Baker's Twine which is from Craft Spot.
I've been trying to snap photos of random, daily occurrences more often...things that make me smile, things that make life what it is. Toys scattered, piles of favorite books, picnic parties with her dolls, her beloved stuffed animal, finding my scrapbook supplies used as kitchen must-haves for Blythe (notice the Jenni Bowlin Tart Tin above), little traces here and there of what makes my life so complete right now. I love finding signs of my little one as I go about my daily routine, as with each stage of her life, these signs change and won't happen this way again, and so holding onto them with photos will help me hold onto them as memories.
I love that she loves to read. Her favorite store to pick out a treat at when we go to the "big city" is Barnes & Noble for a new book.
Her bitty glasses which are so much a part of her right now.
And, Daisy...the two of them have been inseparable since she was 4 years old. She sleeps with her, travels with her, tells Daisy her secrets, feeds her, teaches her how to read, you name it :).
And, the little things like insisting that she put 38 candles on my cake this year, they barely all fit :) I just wanted the cake and was happy to forget about the 38 candles, but candles are oh, so important to a 9-year old. Life through her eyes is sweet. I'm so glad she exists.
One photo I wish I had taken was of finding her in her closet today, in the dark, on the floor, with her head under a blanket, crying. She was forlorn and distraught...and it was all my fault. I told her it was homework time, and today, the world came crashing down. My heart melted at the sight, and all of the sudden 9-years old didn't seem as old as it sometimes does. I crawled in with her, sat down, and we had a nice little chat, and then it was time for homework.
Happy Sunday.
Melis
BEautiful post .. Belated Birthday wishes ... such a lovely photo
Posted by: Ros Crawford | January 27, 2013 at 02:38 AM
Thanks for sharing this little pearls in the life of your daughter. And your card is a beauty! Something totally different than we are used to see from your crafty hands, but it's lovely! Thanks for inspiring and happy belated birthday!
Posted by: Gerdine | January 27, 2013 at 03:02 AM
Love the card and sentiment. It's good to take the photos like you shared to remember these times. I never thought to document the little things when my son was small--I thought I would always remember them which I do to an extent but I'm sure not most of it. Comes back in flashes every once in awhile! I tell him no matter how old he gets, he'll always be my little boy. Sweet birthday photo, too, of two beautiful (inside and out) people.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | January 27, 2013 at 05:08 AM
To be so loved, cared for cannot ever be taken for granted!
This post brought tears to my eyes!
I'm adopted myself (from South-Korea)and I can relate to your stories.
I do love your craftwork by the way, they are sooo inspiring, but also because you create with your heart!
Thanks for sharing.
Your daughter will also remember the times you sat down in the closet next to her and had those little chats with her when she felt so miserable.
You're a great mother!!
Bye and a Big Dutch Hug from the Netherlands,
Marjolein
Posted by: Marjolein | January 27, 2013 at 05:10 AM
A beautiful post. Love your photos:-) The photo of you and your daughter is precious:-) Happy belated birthday and thank you for the beauty you bring when I click on your blog. Blessings!
Posted by: carol | January 27, 2013 at 05:25 AM
what a wonderful post! These are the daily things I try and stop and absorb like a sponge. 9 is awesome. TFS My 42 candles did not fit LOL. Card is beautiful.
Posted by: dee | January 27, 2013 at 06:15 AM
I love your sweet and lovely card and the precious picture of you and your daughter. Happy belated birthday!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | January 27, 2013 at 06:40 AM
Beautiful card - love the sentiment. I always took pictures of my children when they were yound. So glad I did- I lost my firstborn 10 yrs ago when he was 22 yrs old and I am still always pulling out those pictures! One day I hope to scrapbook some of them!
Posted by: Nancy | January 27, 2013 at 07:09 AM
I love this post! As I have mentioned to you before I am the proud mom of 3 grown sons and 2 precious grandsons. I have longed for a girl for so long. I am waiting for a granddaughter someday. Love the doll picture. The Lord gave me boys for a reason but my oh my I do love girls. Have a blessed Sunday!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | January 27, 2013 at 07:18 AM
Awww! I love your little still shots of 9-year old life! I have a 9 year old too...and a 7 year old (she's the drama queen at our house). They are upstairs playing "Big Eyed Stuff Animals" (have you seen those Beanie Boos? I think they are ugly, giggle!!) Can I just say that Sierra looks SO much like you...whenever I see her picture I think THIS was meant to be :) XO
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | January 27, 2013 at 07:46 AM
Happy Birthday! Your pictures are wonderful and ideas to keep your memories fresh are great. Thanks for posting. Love to see you both in a beautiful picture together.
Posted by: Nancy G | January 27, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Who wouldn't want to receive a card like that! There is the love you spoke of on a recent post!!!
Posted by: jan m | January 27, 2013 at 10:21 AM
You two are so cute!! :):) Happy Birthday Melis!!!
Posted by: Rachel Greig | January 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM
I hope you had a wonderful birthday!! I loved the picture of you and your daughter!! You both are just too cute!! Loved the sentiment on the card too. My favorite thing about every one of your creations is they each come from your heart. Love that!!
Posted by: Marci C | January 27, 2013 at 02:25 PM
What a beautiful photo of you and your daughter. Hope your birthday was wonderful.
Posted by: Sheila R | January 27, 2013 at 03:36 PM
Beautiful post Melis. Happy Happy Birthday!!! I hope you had an awesome time!
You two are SO beautiful!!!!! I gotta say, she looks just like you, so precious!
I wish you all the love, health and happiness!
Xoxo, Ale
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | January 27, 2013 at 06:04 PM
A darling card and a darling post Melissa! Love the photos and Happy belated Birthday wishes to you ;)
Posted by: Lisa | January 27, 2013 at 06:17 PM
You know, I really need to take your cue - Emma is always improvising with her toys, and setting up plays and shops (today she was setting up a library), and I don't take nearly the number of pictures I should.
What a beautiful photo of you both, and she is adorable! I love reading your posts about being her mother - it's inspiring. I love my baby girls so much, but you really remind me to cherish the moments that are so easy to miss!
Posted by: Meredith | January 27, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Such a sweet photo of the two of you...
Posted by: Holly Saveur | January 28, 2013 at 02:15 AM
Love your sweet and simple card!!! It is the perfect sentiment and the buttons are adorable! Love the everyday photos too! I need to do more of this too! My Tim was not into his homework today either...so hard to do it when he could be playing.....
Happy birthday Melissa! I celebrated my 47th on the 14th! We are both January girls! :)
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill norwood | January 28, 2013 at 04:21 AM
What a SWEET post, Melissa! I've been through "9 years old" twice now, and it's definitely a golden age (the pre teen attitude hasn't set in yet, ha ha). Good on you for taking pictures of the everyday moments. I (and my children), treasure the pictures I've taken over the years. Because we do forget, sadly, many of the little blessings and tidbits and moments that make up the fabric of our lives. Capturing them allows us to hold on to them and look back again and again. The photo of the 2 of you is beautiful, btw! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | January 28, 2013 at 06:01 AM
Beautiful!Both of you...
Posted by: eleftheria | January 28, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Oh Melissa, reading your blog brings such sweetness to my life. Love the picture of the 2 of you. You are such a special Mom. Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | January 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM
The card is so sweet!! The fact that youa re sahring your photos with 'snippets'of your daily life is lovely to look at. I really enjoyed reading this post. Beautiful photo of you and Sierra. And reading about homework...ahhh
Posted by: Stella | January 28, 2013 at 01:29 PM
sorry for the bad typing:)
Posted by: Stella | January 28, 2013 at 01:30 PM