It’s been a big birthday week here in ThimbleannaLand. First off, today is TheFirstChild’s 25th (Eeek!) birthday — Happy Birthday Big Boy! I know I’m his mom, but isn’t he a cutie?
When he was little, people used to stop us and tell us what a pretty baby he was. One time, when he was out having a sandwich with TheManoftheHouse, a man stopped to say “I’ve heard of looking like your father, but that’s ridiculous!” I’m happy to say that’s no longer the case (Yay! He has my eyes!), ’cause don’t you think after all that childbirth and labor that your baby should look just a little bit like you???
And then we have MeMum, whose birthday was on Tuesday. She was a cute baby too — naked and all! Look at those curly little yellow locks. We all love this picture documenting her early days into stripperdom.
MeMum collects beaded purses, so for her birthday, I made her this little blue beaded purse.
Thanks to Marsha’s kindness — I won a beautiful little white beaded purse from her a year or so ago, and knew right then that I’d want to make one for MeMum. Marsha was more than willing to share all the info on how to get started in beaded purse knitting. I ordered a beginner’s kit from Purse Paradise and thoroughly enjoyed knitting this little purse. Super fun, and I’ll definitely be doing beaded purse knitting again.
Marsha makes beautiful purses and she shows some of them on her sidebar (I love the gorgeous white wedding purse and the black purse!) AND she sells them — you should go and check them out! THANK YOU so much Marsha for all your help — you’re a peach!
Well, I’m off to spend the day with MeMum for a belated birthday get-together. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
XOXO,
Anna
Oh, isn’t that beautiful! What a great daughter. Your mom will be surprised.
awww.
happy birthday to your fam.
& you did such an amazing job on that beaded purse.
amazing!!!
Oh wow, that is really wonderful. How thoughtful and special.
Awww….TheFirstChild and MeMum were such cute babies!!! You’re right, children should look like their mothers at least a little, since we do a great deal of the work.
The beaded purse is beautiful and I’m sure Memum will love it!
Happy Birthday to all the birthday people (it’s my Dad’s birthday this week too) Two very cute babies and what a fabulous purse!
Happy Birthday to your birthday folk! It IS a fabulous birthday week, if I must say to myself ;)
Love, LOVE that bag. Just what I need, one more craft to get involved in. *sigh* Off to check it out – because it is incredibly wonderful!
Happy Birthday to your mom and son. I hope that you all have a wonderful day. Your bag is lovely!!
Happy Birthday to them all…The purse is beautiful…You are so talented. Have a great weekend.
Hi Anna…your birthday boy was a sweet baby and from the sounds of it a great guy. Happy Birthday to your mom. As for the beaded purse…well, now you’ve really gone and impressed me. I am interested to make one, but for now it’s on the long-form wishlist. Have a fabulous weekend.
Love,
Amy
Oh, yes, he really was a pretty baby! Victor’s a really good mix of the two of us–so much that he doesn’t really look like either of us. But I think that will change as he gets older.
Love the burlesque photo of your mom! And that purse is gorgeous, Anna. I love all the crafty talent you have–you’re quite adventurous, too.
Happy Birthday all around!
XO
That is one amazing purse! Your Mum’s going to LOVE it and just may drop her jaw on the table! Wow!
Birthday wishes to your son on your Mum.
Birthday wishes to your son and your Mum!
BEAUTIFUL purse! It looks like something you’d find in an exclusive antique store!
You give me hope about my boy — I get so sick of hearing how he looks *exactly* like Charlie. THe doctor even joked that we need to have a “maternity” test!
What beautiful babies Anna! And I love your purse, great work, the clasp/closure ? is so pretty and antique looking.
I am so impressed with that bag! It is so beautiful and I know your mom will love it. 25! Wow. When my son turned 22 in January it was a huge deal for me, even more so than 21. Once they are in to their 20’s it is a different world! :) Have a great weekend.
happy birthday to firstchild and memum.
you never cease to amaze me! that purse is amazing. did your mom love it? are you now the momlovesmebestchild? i’m not, so i figured someone i know should be.
:waves madly
Happy Birthday to TFC! And yes, he is a cutie! And Happy Birthday to MeMum also! I hope you all chipped in and got her some clothes for her birthday.
You’re absolutely right Anna … there should be at least a little resemblance. Alas I think I was just an incubator for all of mine (although DD2 and I share some pretty scary personality traits lol). Happy birthday to both your son and your Mum :o)!
By the way …. the beaded purse you made is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Happy birthday to both cute babies. I love the beautiful purse and I bet you Mum did too!
Very happy birthday to all in Thimbleland!! Love the beaded purse…you are amazing!!! Oh yeah, VERY cute babies!!!!
You are one talented chica Anna! The purse is so cool looking! Happy birthday to everyone in Thimbleannaland!
Dear Anna,
You are too kind, and thank you. Your purse is absolutely beautiful! The aqua beads are my favorite – I’ve made at least three purses using that color so far. Happy birthday wishes to your mother and son. My son will be turning 24 in just a couple of weeks – time flies!
S.W.A.K.
Happy Birthday to the son and the mum and what a beautiful purse. xoxo
Happy birthday to your boy and you mum!! Yay, I just love birthdays!! Love the little purse too, just adorable.
WOW! Your purse is beautiful – I’m sure your mom will adore it! THAT must have been a labor of LOVE!
Happy Birthday to your Mom and Son!!! That picture of your mom is priceless!!! And the purse you made is so pretty. Great job on that!
What utterly gorgeous babes! Happy birthday to them both. Now I seem to have read that you have been knitting beads. Knitting beads???? Eh? I can’t IMAGINE how that works but the result is wonderfully vintage looking and very chic. Nice work!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday to Firstchild, & also YourMum! Love those photos!
Very cute purse.
You kill me! Look at that gorgeous thing you just whipped up in your spare time. :-)
Happy Birth Day to the Mother of the First Born. He IS cute! And lucky Memum to get such a lovely beaded bag from your loving hands.
It’s a gorgeous gift.
Jody
Thanks so much for your comments on my blog. I’ve tried e-mailing back a few times but it keeps coming back as undeliverable. Not sure what’s up with that.
Happy Birthday to your son and mum. The purse is gorgeous, she’ll love it.
Oh my gosh….you made that lovely purse? !!! I’m so impressed Anna.
Happy Birthday wishes to your loved ones. They are both cutie patooties, but that photo of your mum is absolutely a classic!
What a divine purse – the blue is such a lovely colour. I love the baby photos :-)
This a is a wonderful present.
You can do so many things.
You are really amazing.
And yes, your son was a super- cute baby.
Have a lovely week
Janine
Yup. No.1 was a really cute baby! And MeMum was cute too!
Great beaded purse – what a lovely daughter you are!
Lucy x
Happy birthday to your family. The purse is darling. Both babies are beautiful!
Happy Birthday all around! Your beaded purse, awesome! I love the color of the blue you chose. What a nice gift!
See, it is just like I said – you do everything well!
I never would have guessed that was knitted! She loved it didn’t she!? It’s a little stunner :)
Happy Birthday to Mom and son. What cuties they were and I’m sure still are! The purse is beautiful. You did a great job!
Your photos are gorgeous, your son was indeed an adorable baby. And your mom, oh, what a cute picture of her in all her nature-given glory. That beaded bag is simply stunning, what a beautiful piece of work you’ve done with this special gift. I am so impressed and just love it! Happy birthday to all at your house!
Beautiful babies both of them! I always crack up at the way they colored those old baby pictures making them look like they were wearing lipstick lol! That is a beautiful little bead purse. It’s knitted? Looks hard. So miss Anna, is there anything you don’t do? Amazing :)
Wow. beautiful babies run in your family! Love that photo of your mom. The beaded purse is incredible, is it difficult to knit? I think my mom would like one. Thanks for sharing the great links, I am going to check out the kits.
Happy Birthday! Wow – he was a cutie. Love the little purse you made your mum – just beautiful.
Both of those pics are precious, but you can’t beat a good cheek shot, lol. Happy Birthday to both family members and I’m sure your Mom loved her beautiful purse – once again sister, there’s nothing you can’t do with those creative hands :).
You Rock – Mrs. Farmhouse
Hope your son had an awesome birthday – his baby pic is so darn cute!! The beaded purse is exquisite Anna- is there anything you can’t do??
Oh, our little babies grow up so fast. Mine will be 37 in November! Now how the heck did that happen?
Love, love, love the purse!
Yup, that’s a cutie alright! Born on the same date we were married! ‘Cept that # was 39 this year! Your beaded purse is gorgeous. Is there no end to your talents?
Cute baby, yes, and gorgeous purse!
Happy Birthday, cutie patootie 25 year old son! Your mom is right, you are gorgeous!
LOVE the purse! All I can say is WOW!
Such patience you have!
xx
becky