Welcome to my party.
I want to tell you a little bit about myself.
I am a wife, mother of 11 children (6 boys and 5 girls), and grandmother to 13 beautiful grand babies. My passion is sewing, cooking/baking, and just about anything that I can make with my hands. I am in my 40's and have loved every minute of it. I just hope my 50's will be just as good. After raising 11 children, and with one left to raise, life is getting so much easier. We still have 3 living at home that "need" me sometimes. I guess it's always good to still be needed.
So come on in and visit awhile.
The table is set, there is even a spot for the little ones, there always is in this house.
Can I serve you up a slice of cake? Here is the recipe for this wonderful Pastel Cake.
I would like you to meet the newest addition to our family....Sadie our Chocolate Lab. She has been just a joy to have. Here she is in her favorite spot, by the wood stove.
I'd like you to meet my me and my girls.
I'd also like you to meet my boys (my DH is the one with the hat). Sorry this picture is a couple of years old, I didn't have a recent photo of all of them together.
If you want to see everyone including in-laws and grandchildren, go to My Family Album on the left side bar.
Thanks for coming to my party.
Sadie is too cute. Thanks for the party!
Posted by: Kristen M. | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Mmmm yummy cake. You are such a great hostess. I am in my 50's and enjoying every minute of it. I have found that the kids don't really leave, they just keep bring back more people!
Come by for a visit I have a lovely cup of tea waiting for you.
Posted by: a woman who is | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Very nice party and I love your blog! I will take that little puppy from your hands! :)
Posted by: Betsy | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Ooh, cake - yum! Happy blog partying! :)
Posted by: Deb - Mom of 3 Girls | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 08:59 PM
11! 11? Hmmm...11. I suppose I'm almost half way there. ;)
I love that there's no "crisis" here, only "bliss." Very nice, indeed.
Posted by: Stacey @ Happy Are We | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Wow! 11 kids?! You must be a great mom to handle that.
Nice to meet you. Happy blogging!
Posted by: Storm | Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Sadie looks so sweet! Lovely chocolate lab pup!
I'm inviting you to party with me!
Win some chocolate from my-sister-in-law and I...we blog about CHOCOLATE...me from Australia...and her from Michigan. Here's the link: http://thechocolistas.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
What am I doing in Australia? I married an Aussie...and moved to Brisbane, leaving my family and friends and all the right-side-of-the-road drivers in America.
Win a handmade pocket place mat from my blog Comfort Joy Designs. Here's the link:
http://comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
Want to know more about life in Australia? Visit my A Cup of Joy site where I keep up with my family and friends in America. Here's the link:
http://acupofjoy.wordpress.com/
Happy Partying!
Posted by: Deborah | Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Cute puppy! I enjoyed your party. The cake was yummy!!!!!!
Blessings,
Kim C.
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 03:47 AM
What a great looking family! It's nice to meet you!
Posted by: Heatheraynne | Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 07:59 AM
I enjoyed your blog! You are so talented to be able to sew. I can't even thread a needle - even with my reading glasses on. Please visit my blog, too. Thanks.
Posted by: margaret | Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Wow, Judy, we could be friends. My name is also Judy, I love to sew, do it for a living, and I also love to knit and crochet. My kids (only 3) are almost grown. We have one left at home, she is a senior. Love your party!!!!!
Posted by: Judy @ In His Grip | Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 08:10 PM
11? I couldn't imagine having another after my triplets. God Bless You.
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 09:51 PM
What a lovely family you have! Hope to get to know you better. Thanks for inviting us to your party.
Posted by: Mandy | Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Hello, it's nice to meet you, and wonderful to see that you have such a big family... welcome to the party even though we are coming to the end... it has been fun, hasn't it? Hopefully I will see you again soon.
Posted by: Scrapping Servant | Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Sadie, come here girl for some loving. Good girl. such nice manners. Sit. good girl.
Now for a slice of that cake. I brought some tea to relax. Rose green tea, my creation. Rose jelly (instead of sugar) in a cup of green tea or if you would like black tea.
Very relaxing as the fragrance takes you back to a quiet corner of rose garden.
Goes great with your cake.
thank you
Posted by: Theresa Shafer | Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12:24 PM