Saturday, March 5, 2011

best wedding gift ever...

we got a letter from my little niece this week.  in it was the wedding gift she had made
 for us - a piece of paper with two original works of art 
featuring me, the mister, the rubber chicken i threw at our wedding,...




... and a t-rex, of course!




we got some pretty awesome wedding gifts, but i got to say, this is probably my favorite! 


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also, here are a few other wonderful things for which i'm thankful this week 
{because they happened after i wrote yesterday's post}:
* getting a phone call asking if i had time for a phone interview 
{finger's crossed i land an in-person interview next}
* the gorgeous long stem irises the mister brought home.
* the amazingly delicious apple turnovers the mister made.
* seeing my best friend's parents who are visiting 
{and all the memories that flooded back from my growing up years}.
* the fabulous people-watching at the coffee shop where i wrote yesterday 
{great inspiration for what i was writing}.
* the warm, sunshiny weather!!


i hope everyone is having a delightful weekend!
Posted by kimbirdy

30 comments:

  1. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMarch 5, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Oh my gosh that is an AWESOME wedding gift!

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  2. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I believe Taylor just may be an artist when she grows up. The pictures have a great amount of detail for someone her age. Love her wedding gift to the both of you.

    Wish I could have had one of Dannon's apple turnovers! Everything he makes is good.

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  3. ZsuzsiMarch 5, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Wow, amazing works of art :) Here everything is good: starting to get inspired in the middle of the night, as usual. Have a nice weekend!

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  4. Kayla PooleMarch 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    These are great! I have an entire box filled with pictures and notes from my students. It's one of my most prized possessions. Hope you are having a splendid weekend, my dear!

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  5. Claire KieferMarch 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    What an incredible gift! I love it--so sweet. :) As do I love all the things on your delightful list. Right now I'm loving coffee, reading, and down time, along with a wonderful girls' night on Friday at a delicious restaurant!

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  6. jenna ♥ a little blueMarch 5, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    awe sooo cute. i hope you frame these :)

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  7. Tiffany KadaniMarch 5, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    How sweet! And homemade apple turnovers sounds pretty amazing.

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  8. ag.March 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    That is absolutely adorable! I love homemade gifts! :)

    People watching is probably one of my favourite things and I am so thankful that there are so many interesting people out there!

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  9. BrandiMarch 5, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    You and the hubs look cute, but that T-Rex is the best. Ever. Congrats on the phone interview. I've got my fingers crossed you get lots more of those and a slew of in-person interviews as well.

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  10. Erin {pughs' news}March 5, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I was reading this post when Dylan came along and said, "Hey! That's a really good T-Rex..." High praise from my dino-lovin' boy!

    I love stuff like that. My fridge is covered with it!

    Happy weekend full of wonderful things!

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  11. Gabriella {sensiblyluxe}March 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Good luck with the interview!!!
    PS That is one amazing wedding gift.

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  12. KathleenMarch 5, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I love that you write down what you are thankful for... What a pleasant reminder to be present where you are RIGHT NOW instead of pulling away towards something else.

    and for you... I AM THANKFUL!

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  13. TiqMarch 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Priceless wedding gift ever. So sweet !

    For someone who has a big-kind heart like you, may all the wonderful things that you do returns a hundred folds to you. So good luck with the interview Kim ! *hugs*

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  14. Natalie SuarezMarch 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    this is too cute! enjoy you're weekend :)

    xoxo

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  15. GraceyMarch 6, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    this are cuteness overload! :D thanks for sharing this. it gave me a kindergarten grin! :)

    and about my uncut mane challenge, yep! i'm determined to do it! ;) thanks for wishing me well, kim!
    happy weekend!

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  16. Dee PaulinoMarch 6, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You threw a rubber chicken in your wedding?!?!? I love that idea, so original :) your niece is adorable.

    Thanks so much for your comment on my last post, I feel honored that you want to do a good deeds post on the story, of course you can! I would love any suggestions & tips from other people with more experience on the subject.

    "with the purchase of each cookie a child can learn to read and write"---> I love that line and will use it when introducing the idea to the donators, you rock!

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  17. The ladyMarch 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    ha that is amazing

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  18. Kaylia PayneMarch 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Aww, that is adorably cute!! And good luck with the interview, I'm sure you'll get an in-person one, sounds promising!!! xoxo

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  19. PilarMarch 6, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Oooh what an adorable niece you have! Fingers crossed for your interview and I hope you had a grand weekend :)

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  20. JoMarch 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    These drawings are precious! A gift from the heart. She obviously thinks the world of you. :)

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  21. marjorie roseMarch 6, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Hi! Your niece's drawings are too cute! Plus I found out that you threw a chicken at your wedding which, again, is way too cute also.

    I like this list of things you're grateful for. It reminds us how lucky we truly are.

    Hey, good luck on that interview!

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  22. Sandy a la ModeMarch 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    that is the best wedding present ever!! handmade and super cute!!

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  23. Emma JadeMarch 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I have to say that is a stunning likeness of you! haha! So sweet!
    Good luck with the job :)

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  24. Alicia LundMarch 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    how cute!!! love the t-rex :)

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  25. DeidreMarch 7, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    What an AWESOME wedding gift! I am always trying to get my brothers' kids to send me works of art! but so far I haven't really gotten anything yet.

    So cute.

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  26. bananas.March 7, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    so cute!!!!!!

    i love when dave's nieces draw me pictures. they're always so random yet so right on. one niece drew a picture of me and my bulldog omar. not dave, not my other bulldog bodie...just me. and omar. lol. too funny.

    anywho...i agree. best wedding gift ever.

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  27. spacey jcMarch 8, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Taylor says, "Thank you for liking your wedding present, I love you." She got the cutest sheepish grin when she saw the picture (she drew for the two of you) on your blog. When she heard me read that it is probably your favorite wedding present, she made the "home alone face"! You know, the one with her eyes wide open, her hands on her cheeks, and her jaw dropped so far you would think she had dislocated it! She is very animated, and both she and her little sister keep us all laughing with their silliness! So glad you loved it....I knew you would!

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  28. mypixieblogMarch 8, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Awwwwwww!!!! What an adorable gift :) Definitely something to cherish always.

    Best of luck with the job, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

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  29. lyssaAugust 2, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Wow really nice post and What an awesome wedding gift!!! i like it. keep it up..

    Best Wedding Decoration

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  30. jonAugust 7, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Hey, really awesome post. i like it. thanks for sharing it!!! :)

    Table number holders

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