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Monday, January 10, 2011

A "make my heart sing" breakfast...

DEEDS, our youngest grandgirl, spent the night with us
and we were getting things ready for her
9TH BIRTHDAY !
1/10/11
We snuggled in bed and watched our favorite..
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
and both of us cried when RUTH died.
WHERE did the years go so fast?
I remember the day, exact time, she was born as if it were yesterday...
and now....she is 9.
Our baby....
Look how big her jacket looks, hanging on the hat rack...
bwaaaaaa
...and that's her LOOONG,  9 year old leg.
We have this one door facing that I measure all the kids from time to time..
Look...in '04, she was so short and tiny...
Now, look at her !
Her granddad went to the store for 
PEARS and Donut Bars...
And, I got out my VINTAGE and THRIFTED
CHEERY CHERRY DISHES
because she LUVS them and always wants breakfast in them.
I keep looking for more of these delightful dishes but....
FRUIT LOOPS, 
out of a cheery cherry bowl ...
 ALWAYS tastes better..
What a little hoot she is...
 I am sitting right across from her, snapping right and left,
and it's all she can do to keep from laughing..:))
I lit all the candles in the fireplace for a little
ambiance...
EVEN A LITTLE 9 YEAR OLD LIKES CANDLES
Coffee with CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLE and a sprinkle of cinnamon...

My daddy used to say, "I could stretch a mile if I didn't have to walk back."
 
Where's that little, tiny girl that's been replaced with 
this bigger beauty ?
Ahhh, well, I am enjoying this bigger girl so much..
and I
LOVE HER TO THE MOON AND BACK.
♥♥♥
She had 3 friends over for a sleep-over and
they had such a good time.
♥♥
HAPPIEST 9TH BIRTHDAY, DEEDS.
Linking with:
TEA TIME WITH THE LADY
2ND TIME AROUND TUESDAY
NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY
RUBY TUESDAY
REDNESDAY
My thanks to all the hosts and
THANK YOU for coming by.
LOVE,
bj
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50 comments:

  1. Terri SteffesJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    BJ, I am a lucky woman to get to work with 100 nine year olds as their principal. Your 9 year old is lovely and what a lucky woman you are to get to spoil her so!

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  2. TheresaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Happy Birthday dear Deeds! What a precious 9 year old and beautiful too! It sounds like you all had a wonderful time and you sure made the best birthday breakfast for her! I know she adores you!

    Have a blessed day dear BJ, HUGS!

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  3. VeeJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    You're so blessed and so is she. How about an interview with Deeds about what it's like to be your granddaughter? ;> I can see that you really go the extra mile and more to make your time with her very special.

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  4. StaceyJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    You absolutely must be the bestest grandmother of all! What a lucky girl to have you. Happy Birthday Deeds. :)

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  5. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a cutie she is --- and what a lucky gal to have you as her g'mom! Thanks for sharing the fun with us.

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  6. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    You are alot like my Granny, Miss Beeeeej. I loved her to the Moon and Back and she did me, just like you and your Deeds :)
    Sniff, sniff :)

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  7. LynnJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Deeds is so beautiful BJ, just like you!
    You've inspired my new mantra, "What do I have to do that's so much more important than being "in" this moment of my life?":@)

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  8. Kathy@ Gone NorthJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!
    And she is a beauty!!
    How fun to be at Grandma's house... & ofcourse you would make breakfast fun...even the fruit loops look good : )

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  9. nancyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Happy Birthday to yourt sweetie. I notice that you posted the movie "FRied Green Tomatoes". You should've play along at My other blog @ My Entertainment Corner this week too. Oh, well have a good week. Stay warm.
    Nancy

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  10. Mrs. Cherry HeartJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Aw cheerios in a sweet cherry bowl....
    what a wonderful birthday breakfast!

    Happy Birthday to grammas lil angel......


    Hugs, Dolly

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  11. DonnieJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Happy Birthday to Deeds. She sure is so sweet and so loved. Have a blessed day.

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  12. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Birthday to precious Deeds! I can't get over how much she's grown, BJ, and she's just darling. And speaking of darling, love those rick rack ties on the napkins. How cute is that! Love your tablescape, too, and all the candles.

    You are such a wonderful grandmother, and that little girl is very lucky to hae you just as I know you are to have her.

    Love you...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  13. On Crooked CreekJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    BJ,
    What a cutie of a post and your granddaughter is darling! She must feel as if she's the luckiest nine year old girl in Texas! I, totally, agree with her. . .I'd have my breakfast in those cherry (cheery) dishes, too! Thank you for sharing your granddaughter with us! Enjoy the memories!
    Fondly,
    Pat
    P.S. My grandmother taught me to drink coffee, too! If only my MoMa had known! ! !

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  14. LindaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Loved this post! She is blessed to have YOU!!! And YOU are blessed to have HER! God is good! Always love to look at your pretties.....

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Happy 9th birthday dear Deeds.

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  16. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Happy Birthday Deeds! You're so lucky to have your kids and grandkids living close to you BJ and what a wonderful way to celebrate her birthday. Deeds is a very lucky young lady to have you and your hubby as her grandparents. Hope your week is a good one.
    Maura :)

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  17. Sandi McBrideJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Happy Birthday Deeds! You are a lovely little girl but who wouldn't look that happy surrounded by all that love!
    Sandi

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  18. Carole BurantJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Happy Birthday to Deeds!! She's grown to be such a beautiful little miss and it's no wonder she loves spending time with you, look at the special breakfast you made for her:-) Enjoy every moment with her because as you say, they grow up much too fast. xoxo

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  19. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    She's a dolly, happy birthday!

    My RT entry

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  20. SarahJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Happy Birthday, Deeds! BJ, it all looks like a special time for that special little girl. What a sweet party!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    happy birthday to your lovely princess. that makes us two for loving candles, and fruit loops:)))

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    and, oh, love your dishes, your red table accessories, your decorative plates...oh, EVERYTHING WERE SO LOVELY:)))

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  23. Julie HarwardJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    How sweet she is and so is her grandma to spoil her so...what a fun evening! I have bowls from that set too, love them! :D

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Happy Birthday sweet girl!
    I have a daughter who has a 9. years.
    Agree with you and often wonder how the time passed so quickly?
    Kisses and hugs, Zondra Art

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  25. Edie Marie's AtticJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Happy Birthday Deeds!! You are absolutely darling and so blessed to have a Grandma like BJ! What a grand celebration you had... Fried Green Tomatoes is one of my favorite movies.

    Hugs, Sherry

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  26. DebbieJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Happy Birthday Deeds!

    I enjoyed every word of your Grandma/Granddaughter birthday recap. I hope to have some of those grandkid things one day. They look like ever so much fun!!

    And I like those cheery cherry dishes, too.

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  27. Hootin AnniJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    You always have such delightful posts...makes for a very enjoyable visit. But the one thing that stood out for me is the area rug....I do love that! Wow.

    Come visit me today...I have special Ruby Red Earrings to show off for Tuesday.

    Here's the direct link:
    My Ruby Tuesday

    http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2011/01/for-want-of-title-earrings-appear.html

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  28. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Happy Birthday to you Deeds! You already know what a wonderful grandmother you have! My grandmother spoiled me, and I have very fond memories of spending every other weekend at their home. She always brought out the beautiful dishes, baked the BEST sugar cookies, and "tickled" my back. And she lived to be 100!!Deeds, you are very blessed!

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  29. LaJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Clearly, you and Deeds have a wonderfully close and sweet relationship. I will keep an eye out for cheery cherry dishes.

    Happy Birthday, Deeds!

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  30. SusanJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Happy Birthday Deeds!! I miss my little girl who is now 31 years old. When I look at her I still see her at 9 years old.

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  31. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Happy Birthday Deeds!! Love those jammies!!

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  32. Pat HarrisJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What a lovely blog entry! Grandchildren are truly a blessing. What a wonderful 9 year old she is. Happy Birthday to her.

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  33. Here On Crow CreekJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    My little girl is now 15! Its kinda sad to think back when she used to jump in my lap but I am so thankful I raised a smart, sweet young lady she is today. Little girls are precious and she is a living doll. I love her little glasses. My little girl wears glasses to;)

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    BJ, Love the cute pictures !!! You sure have a fine looking Grand Daughter! Looks like you Gals had a Blast too! Don't you just love those Grands! Happy B-day to Deeds!
    By the way I love her name too! :)

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  35. bjJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    TO ANONYMOUS..thanks so so much for your sweet comment. I'm hoping you come back to read this as I don't have an email address to send you a note.

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  36. gengenJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    She is cute and cool. Visiting from 2nd time around Tuesday...See you.

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  37. Hootin' AnniJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Ps....the rug's gorgeous AND a bargain indeed!!!!

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  38. Kathleen GraceJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet Deeds! Why MUST they grow up so fast?

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  39. Auntie sezzzzzz...January 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    A belated Happy Birthday wish, to your 'sweetie-pie' Deeds!!!

    Oh those crazy Grandma's, with their cameras! -giggles-

    Gentle winter hugs...

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  40. KathleenJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    How sweet! HB to Deeds! I have a 9 y o gdau too. Fun age.
    Love those dishes and the rick rack tie up, too cute!

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  41. xinexJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    What a beautiful girl! Happy birthday to your lovely granddaughter, BJ! They grow up so fast, don't they?...Christine

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  42. PondsideJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What fun! A big Happy Birthday to your Deeds - what a sweetie she is!~

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  43. Toyin O.January 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Happy Birthday to your grandchild:)

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  44. genieJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    What a precious post. Your granddaughter is so cute and I love all of the cherry cups and dishes. This is a great post. Genie

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    BJ,
    What a delight! Your post reminded me of a quote I said to Chickie once...."I love you to the moon and back, from here to infinity, forever and ever."

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  46. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Happy birthday to Deeds! (love her name!)

    You did a great job with this post...I can feel the love you have for her!

    And, love those dishes!

    Thanks for linking to 2nd Time Around!

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  47. LVJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Nothing better than a celebration with the grandchildren. It makes for some great memories later in life. I do believe their grandmother loved and enjoyed as much as they did.

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  48. Serendipity Chic DesignJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Fried Green Tomatoes is one of my all time favorite movies too!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment...

    Have a great day!

    Lisa

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  49. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Such a great post and Happy Birthday to your granddaughter!
    I loved Fried Green Tomatoes!! I haven't watched it in awhile and now i will have to get it out to watch one more time!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  50. Sally Annie MagundyJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love this post!

    Big Happy Birthday wishes to your darling granddaughter!

    Love your saying from your daddy, so much fun.

    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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