Remember me?
Hi, my name is Grace, the person who formerly posted to this blog. That's me in New York. On a trip that I took and really want to tell you all about.
Computer. That's all I have to say. It's still dead (I suppose that's kind of redundant), and I don't always have access to the laptop, since it isn't actually mine. And I hate editing photos on it anyway, because despite your reassurances, I think they look bad.
So. These are the things that I think still need some updating on this blog. I am making a list so that you can hold me accountable. Although the timeline might be sketchy depending on computer yuckiness.
1. Trip to New York. Very quick summary: It was so awesome. Too short. But then, I wouldn't have wanted to leave my children for any longer. The opera was the best part. By far. (Although getting to see a very dear friend for the first time in six years and meeting this lovely blogger for the first time ever were also incredibly fantastic.) For now, here is a photo of the Grace building on 42nd Street, just because I had to share it:
2. Elisabeth's birthday doll
3. Another doll that I completed and mailed off recently
4. James's birthday gifts
5. Completed messenger bag (Here's a photo of it for now.)
6. Catching up on my 52 Weeks, My Kids and Me photo project
7. My Virtual Quilting Bee square for April, which I completed about three weeks ago
8. Other various and sundry projects completed sometime in the recent past
Whew! That's really a list! OK, nothing to do now but begin to tick it off. Slowly. :)
PS: Reader Anne left a comment to my last post that a set of birthday ring characters made by the same company as mine (though not the same exact set) can be found here.
Glad it was an awesome time! And....you look great and your photos are fabulous so there, I'm reassuring you again!
Posted by: tiennie | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Hello! :) What a cute photo and messenger bag! Can't wait for your computer issues to be fixed. Miss your frequent posts... xo
Posted by: miss chris | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:38 AM
WElcome back!! Lovely pictures :)
Posted by: Bluebirdbaby | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Great photos! Glad your trip went well. Do you make and sell the dolls? They are lovely.
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:15 PM
OK - I have to ask, are you selling your dolls or messenger bags? They are SOOO cute! You do an awesome job. Let me know, as I would love to buy some.
-Jodi
Posted by: Jodi Weelborg | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:21 PM
I am not sure if my other comment went through, so I will try again... are you selling your dolls or messenger bags? I LOVE them - let me know... they are just soooo cute! Nice work.
Posted by: Jodi Weelborg | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:23 PM
beautiful picture of you, grace! oh, and i'll be patiently waiting as you tick off the list. :)
Posted by: shelley caskey | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:47 PM
hey beautiful! sounds and looks like you had a great time in nyc. can't wait to hear more. love the messenger bag!
Posted by: erin | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:26 PM
What a great photo of you, Grace!!! You look like you had a fabulous time on your trip. I have missed your posting so much - if I could send a new computer your way I would do it in a second!!!
Posted by: Hope | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Glad you're back and the trip was fun.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 02:04 PM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the doll with the matching sling and bag you made for your daughter. It's all beautiful. Also, the messenger bad turned out great. I was hoping you would pick those fabrics :).
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Gorgeous photo...are you sitting in Asti's Italian restaurant perchance? I'm swooning over your messenger bag too, it turned out beautifully! and that's Quite a list of pending posts....pace yourself girlfriend!
Good luck with your computer troubles :)
Posted by: Kate | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 04:19 PM
What a cute bag! I have that pattern but haven't yet looked through it... One of these days.
It looks like you had a fun trip!
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Grace, you look stunning! I love love love the haircut.
Posted by: patience | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Awww....thanks for the mention! It was so wonderful to see you again & to meet your mom. Glad to hear the rest of your trip went well, too.
Love ya!
Posted by: Jessi | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Oh, its all so lovely. I adore the bag, and the doll with the sling and matching bag, and the grace building. By the way, I've finally moved over to blogspot! Gypsy
http://domesticallyblissed.blogspot.com
Posted by: Gypsy | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 03:13 AM
hi grace! gosh, that bag is incredible - excellent fabric choice.
Posted by: heather | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 04:10 AM
yay!!! I missed you! And do I recognize that something around your neck in the New York-- picture??
Love the messenger bag. Can't wait to hear more about your list, especially your trip! how fun. I know that feeling though--the trip was too short, but don't want to be away from the kids any longer....
xo.
Posted by: molly | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Love it all!!!!
Posted by: Suzanne | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 06:49 PM
I'm glad to "see" you again, Grace, and glad that your trip was great! I can't wait for some more regular posting... Your blog is one I check regularly. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bag!
Posted by: Caren | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Welcome back Grace! Such a nice surprise to see you when I checked in this morning.
Posted by: Iris | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Ahhh! I love your hair...its so flattering on you! Glad you had a fun time in New York...
Oh...I love Elisabeths dolls hair too. So Cute!
Posted by: Emily | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 10:14 PM
love the messenger bag, great fabric combination!
Posted by: Péitseoga | Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Hi Grace!
I popped in here last week but didn't have time to comment.
That pic of you is the sweetest!
It's been playing on my mind since I first saw it & I just had to come back & tell you lovely I think it is.
Seems I'm not the only one that thinks so...;)Xxx
Posted by: bex | Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 10:20 PM