See this adorable boy?
That is my nephew when he was 3 years old. Oh that face......those eyes that disappeared when he laughed......they still do.
Although we'd been close over the years....in the last couple of years we've been out of touch (much to my sadness) but recently he contacted me in a very loving way and I have been over the moon ever since!
He also had news that he and his lovely wife are expecting their first child come November ............and again..........I have been over the moon! BohoMan and I both are completely overjoyed.
Yesterday he called to let us know it's going to be a BOY! They are so thrilled and excited and he is already a mush about this baby(it's so cute).........I know they are going to be great parents! I am SO happy and thrilled we get to be a part of this journey, I almost feel like it's a grandchild not a great nephew that's coming.
Sadly they live out of state but luckily with email and phone we can be kept apprised of all the progress and come the first part of next year (after they've had time to settle in with the wee fella) we'll be flying out there.
I cannot express to you what this has all meant to me..........meant to us. We dearly love this guy and to have him back in our lives is beyond words.
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On a different subject a trip to Michael's (with my coupon in hand for a specific item) resulted in a complete turn around. As I was walking down an aisle I just happened to glance up and saw this on the very top shelf. I looked about but it was the only one so I called a clerk over who went for a ladder and I knew I had to have it the minute she handed it to down to me. Like a blank canvas it's calling out for imagination!
A doll house.
I told BohoMan the way I reacted to it there may be a chance I am regressing....hahahahaha! He laughed and said pretty soon I'll be 5 years old and he'll be holding my hand saying "come on now, let's go" to which I'd respond "NO, I DON'T want to".
Could he be right?
I have plans in mind......a cottage perhaps.....a whimisical cottage where some things aren't as they seem! It first needs windows and some shingles on the roof. I also bought wood trim for it as well as some paint. I'm taking it slow though so it comes together just right.
It got me to thinking it could be perfect for the sisters.
BUT when I gathered them together Fia was missing.
She's the one on the far left with the dark hair in the above photo....and she's MISSING!!!! I have searched everywhere and now have put out an ADB on her (All Doll Bulletin). I cannot imagine where she could be, she's the one who keeps all the sisters together, she's the artist among the group. She starred in the Halloween Party story last year. She is admittedly my favorite!!
The search is on!
Is it possible I'm like Benjamin Button??
HA!
I'll let you know about Fia and will show you the dollhouse when it's complete.
In the meantime how is it humanly possible it is JULY already? While at Michael's one of the clerks was putting out all the Halloween stuff down one aisle........I actually stopped and said to him ........ "you've got to be kidding!!!"
Please, time goes by fast enough as it is! If I see ONE Christmas item before summer is over I am going to SCREAM!
I am still working bit by bit on things around here.....I purged so many shoes and I'm not even done yet. WHY do we keep things we NEVER wear?
In between I've been redoing my blog and banner a bit, I like it I think.....for now. *wink wink*
Hope you're all having a lovely week!
Love,
Lisa
XOXOXOXO
That is my nephew when he was 3 years old. Oh that face......those eyes that disappeared when he laughed......they still do.
Although we'd been close over the years....in the last couple of years we've been out of touch (much to my sadness) but recently he contacted me in a very loving way and I have been over the moon ever since!
He also had news that he and his lovely wife are expecting their first child come November ............and again..........I have been over the moon! BohoMan and I both are completely overjoyed.
Yesterday he called to let us know it's going to be a BOY! They are so thrilled and excited and he is already a mush about this baby(it's so cute).........I know they are going to be great parents! I am SO happy and thrilled we get to be a part of this journey, I almost feel like it's a grandchild not a great nephew that's coming.
Sadly they live out of state but luckily with email and phone we can be kept apprised of all the progress and come the first part of next year (after they've had time to settle in with the wee fella) we'll be flying out there.
I cannot express to you what this has all meant to me..........meant to us. We dearly love this guy and to have him back in our lives is beyond words.
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;
On a different subject a trip to Michael's (with my coupon in hand for a specific item) resulted in a complete turn around. As I was walking down an aisle I just happened to glance up and saw this on the very top shelf. I looked about but it was the only one so I called a clerk over who went for a ladder and I knew I had to have it the minute she handed it to down to me. Like a blank canvas it's calling out for imagination!
A doll house.
I told BohoMan the way I reacted to it there may be a chance I am regressing....hahahahaha! He laughed and said pretty soon I'll be 5 years old and he'll be holding my hand saying "come on now, let's go" to which I'd respond "NO, I DON'T want to".
Could he be right?
I have plans in mind......a cottage perhaps.....a whimisical cottage where some things aren't as they seem! It first needs windows and some shingles on the roof. I also bought wood trim for it as well as some paint. I'm taking it slow though so it comes together just right.
It got me to thinking it could be perfect for the sisters.
BUT when I gathered them together Fia was missing.
She's the one on the far left with the dark hair in the above photo....and she's MISSING!!!! I have searched everywhere and now have put out an ADB on her (All Doll Bulletin). I cannot imagine where she could be, she's the one who keeps all the sisters together, she's the artist among the group. She starred in the Halloween Party story last year. She is admittedly my favorite!!
The search is on!
Is it possible I'm like Benjamin Button??
HA!
I'll let you know about Fia and will show you the dollhouse when it's complete.
In the meantime how is it humanly possible it is JULY already? While at Michael's one of the clerks was putting out all the Halloween stuff down one aisle........I actually stopped and said to him ........ "you've got to be kidding!!!"
Please, time goes by fast enough as it is! If I see ONE Christmas item before summer is over I am going to SCREAM!
I am still working bit by bit on things around here.....I purged so many shoes and I'm not even done yet. WHY do we keep things we NEVER wear?
In between I've been redoing my blog and banner a bit, I like it I think.....for now. *wink wink*
Hope you're all having a lovely week!
Love,
Lisa
XOXOXOXO
A new baby is always exciting! I love the painting of the mother and babe....that would make a great gift for the new parents-to-be.
I know you will turn that plain, bland, house into something truly special and I can't wait to see it.
I hope Fia is found soon. I'll keep a watchful eye although I doubt she would wander this far south!
Posted by: Janet | July 02, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Wow!! I love the blog banner .Those are some very intense eyes.. I'm with you , I dont even want to think about christmas yet ,I feel like summer is just beginning.Can someone slow this down already ? Especially when you have so many ideas and plans it goes to quick.
Hugs,
Jackie
Posted by: jackie | July 02, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Ohhh a boy baby - what fun!!!!! I too got back in touch with a dear cousin that I hadn't seen for about 40 years. We were living in the same town and didn't know it - but every time I would pass a certain street I would wonder "what is down there that is so interesting?" We found each other on the internet, doing geneaology research - and we've had such great times since. We've moved away from that town, but we keep in touch and he and his wife came up for our daughter's wedding a few years ago.
Enjoy - cousins are the greatest.
Posted by: JoAnn | July 02, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Aloha Lisa..
Babies are in blossom...
I'm glad you're touching hearts with your nephew again..
peace, Kai xx
Posted by: kai | July 02, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Your Banner looks lovely Lisa,
Your eyes are beautiful!
So cool to know that your Godson is having his own son!
That is wonderful!
Fia is MIA, but I have faith!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | July 02, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Your nephew is adorable! So very glad you have reconnected and now there's a baby on the way!!!!
Joyful hugs all around Lisa!!
MUAH!
Posted by: gemma | July 03, 2009 at 09:47 AM
If I were you...I'd check with te cats about that MIA doll..meowwww. I am thrilled to hear that your nephew is in your life again, because I know what that means to you! Peace and love to you and the Boho Man!
Posted by: pam aries | July 03, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Happy fourth Lisa!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | July 04, 2009 at 08:14 AM
I just LOVE your blog because of the way you connect so well to your child within... something we all need to be better at. I think going backwards like Benjamin Buttons would be fantastic!!
Posted by: Michele Patrick | July 05, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Wonderful to get caught up here...is this a gift for the new parents? So special when you are able to reconnect with loved ones...
Posted by: Stephanie | July 08, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Lovely painting of the mother and child. Congratulations!
Posted by: jeanie | July 08, 2009 at 10:45 AM