More Than Just Tax Day For Me!

For most of you reading this blog post, today is the day when taxes are due to be filed.  And in our case, checks are required to accompany the tax filing form!  As important as that may be, it's not what April 15th means to me.

Thirty-three years ago today, I gave birth to a beautiful blonde baby girl!  Even though she came into this world in a breach position, she was a blessing beyond words.  You see, I had difficulties with my pregnancies, so we were very happy she was born healthy and on her due date!

The night before she made her appearance, my hubby told her that it would be best for our schedules if she would come out on Saturday, April 15th.  (Yes, he did talk to her while she was bumping my belly with her feet and fists.) It was a long holiday weekend for him and her older twin sisters had school vacation, so they could go stay with their grandparents while we were in the hospital.  We were both shocked when she listened and was obedient! (something she found very challenging later on in life ;o)

Of course, this was all before ultra sounds, so we had no idea the gender of our baby.  My dad, who loved to write music, wrote a lullaby before she was born and it was for a baby girl.  Somehow, he knew. But the Raggedy Ann and Andy nursery theme would seem to work for either one, so we were ready to rock and roll with a new baby...boy or girl!

Wow...thirty-three years has flown, but I just marvel at the journey and what a wonderful woman Mandy Lynn has become.  As I watch her make her family her priority, my heart is happy.

I sat down the other day and made her a birthday necklace and earrings set.  It was similar to one I had made last month that she had tried to slip it on and hope that I would let her wear it home.  Nice try, but I haven't lost all of my senses yet.  Here is a picture of her necklace...

Mandy sent me a message last night saying that she received a compliment on her necklace while dining out with her family down in Florida. It's awesome when complete strangers compliment your jewelry!  This piece is really stunning in person...and shouts "SUMMER" with the aqua and white combination.  If you check out my Etsy shop, you'll find the original version available to order.  Also, if you would like some earrings to match, I would be happy to add those for only $10 more.

Happy April 15th to you, but a big, loving Happy Birthday to my dear daughter!

Cheers to you today!
Carole