from the 16th St Bridge on Sunday Oct 2
Happy Birthday to my DIL Erika
from the 16th St Bridge on Sunday Oct 2
Tag: daughter-in-law
from the 16th St Bridge on Sunday Oct 2
1984 Ceramic Pumpkin saved from the Trash
About 18 years ago Erika, my daughter-in -Law, was pitching this little ceramic pumpkin she had created in elementary school. They were cleaning out the basement. I said No, no no and took it out of the trash. “You have to save it and give it to your children, show your kids someday.” Well her eldest is 17 at the end of this week.
I found this in the back of my China closet. I can’t wait to give her daughter the little ceramic pumpkin her mom made circa 1984. Hoping it doesn’t end up in the trash again
And
Happy Sunday Birthday to Erika.❤️
A Sweet Gift from my DIL
Drove back to Pittsburgh Friday and unpacked the car. Placed my new Christmas gift pillow on the couch last night. Thanks, Erika. ❤️
Happy Birthday Dear DIL
Love to you on your birthday dear DIL
From your MIL in Norway
Here’s a fun pic of you I took in July. Birthday Greetings from Norway
Beautiful Inside and Out
Wishing my DIL Erika a wonderful birthday. May it be the beginning of a very happy year. You bring a lot of joy! And you make me laugh.
(Just look at the photos below and know how much everyone loves you ❤️)
Love, your MIL
Ruthie
Happy Birthday dear DIL
Got the four together this afternoon to wish you a very happy birthday. They were bike riding around the cul de sac but took a moment to pose. You are a good mom! Xxoo Love your MIL
Happy Birthday to my DIL
You’ve seen her featured on the blog if you’re a follower.
This blog sends lots of love from your MIL on your special day! Erika is a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, friend and DIL and a beautiful person, inside and out. She ‘s really good to me and I’m so fortunate. That whole “in-law relationship” can be tricky, eh Erika? I try to be a good one, too.
(You watch, she’s going to let me know that Henry and Josie, the Airedales, would have liked their photos on the blog today, too!)
It’s a Girl! Erika is born
Aunt Georgeann’s Wedding
at the Zoo
Not quite Paris!
with Maura
With the boys
After church
with Beth Ann
Watching firewords
Going to see the Steelers
Besty from childhood
The Whole Family is Getting in on this Guest Blog Thing
\The number of Jelly Beans in the Jar is _______ so Gloria came in as the winner tonight as she guessed _______and didn’t go over the total amount.
Thanks everyone for looking and guessing.
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This is a team effort. Blogging through a four year olds eyes. Could that be a stylus at the foot of the mat on the left?
I’m on the left and Maura asleep on my iPad on the right. You can see the computer hinged lid. Maybe an iPad, too.
(corrected by Maura, what is really happening in the picture she drew)
Here’s a photo I received from my DIL on Thursday. My youngest granddaughter Maura (4) drew a picture. There is another version where we have ears, and I mean EARS!!! Maybe I’l lost that one, too.
When I visit in Ohio, I sleep on a mat in Maura’s room. She gets her Hello Kitty Sleeping bag and camps out, too.
So she drew herself sleeping on the right, while old Grandma(me) is next to her on the left, BLOGGING on the computer! She always says, “you can do the blog in my room.”
It is cool that everyone wants to contribute to the effort. Thanks supportive Family!!
love,
Ma/Grandma Ruthie
How I Became a Mother-in-Law! To my DIL
Mark married Erika. What a beautiful bride. But more importantly, a beautiful person. That was ten years ago.
Bill McC gave me lessons on how to to be a mother-in-law, or how to NOT be a bad mother-in-law…
The very words (MIL) can send a shudder through you-there I said it- mother-in-law!
We all know how the older generation (me) can annoy the younger generation.
Even if you try your best to not be annoying or try to not give unwanted advice or commentary. Joanne B suggested Duct Tape.
But this post is really about my daughter-in-law, Erika.
She is a lot of fun and tolerant and loving towards me, teasing and trying to update my wardrobe and style constantly. In a good way! She is one terrific mom, too. An organic gardener whose specialty is Japanese Eggplant, Kale and tomatoes and now has a new found interest in photography.
Today’s her birthday.
I wish I had the photo of her in the hot air balloon last May with my sister. She is brave and adventuresome.
Here’s Erika as an amazing mother to my four grandchildren and a loving wife to my son Mark and a terrific sister to my daughter and son Laura and Matthew and James. She’s really patient and is always thoughtful and kind to me, calling me up and telling me about the family happenings, keeping me up to date.
Love to my DIL Erika from your MIL!
(MIL sounds less awful than Mother-in-Law) and thanks Bill for the handy tips. You’ll have to ask Erika is I learned from you on how to be a good MIL.
Windsor the Rescue Horse – Guest Blogger is my D-i-L in Hardy VA
You are the guest blogger today, Erika! Surprise. I received your photo(s) of the horse while I was at dinner with Laura and James (who are in town for a wedding this weekend) and we all agreed it was really good picture of the horse. I said it looks like Mr. Ed’s cousin, a talking horse. Laura said it might be, Ted. So I texted to ask his name and you said Windsor. Once a race horse, now a rescue horse. The grandchildren fed him apples and carrots. He’s happy in his new home and well cared for and well fed now. He and Murphy seem to be communicating in the third photo. Thanks for sending the pic updates of vacation. Looks like a great time and I miss being there as I start the new school year. 
