Saturday, February 9, 2008

Birthday Wishes

Some of you may know that my grandpa is very special to me. As a child my parents were very good about making sure that my brother and I got to see my grandparents on a regular basis. Sometimes we made the four hour drive twice a month. Oh, geeze...I don't want to bore you with the memories of that time but just typing this little but has brought that time right back...I love it! My grandma died about 11 1/2 years ago now (wow!) and my grandpa remarried a wonderful lady who loves him and takes care of him. Anyway, this coming Wednesday is his birthday and I send him a card every year. Grandpa and Fern have a little room in their house that they have their two chairs and a t.v in. Knowing I had this MFT's set called This One's for the Boy I knew I had to make his card with it. I struggled and struggled and I'm still not "in love" with it but I think it suits him well. Speaking of that side of the family if you would all please pray for my aunt Cindy. Something is going on that has her in ICU. Not sure what it is but I know it is tearing my grandpa up inside (he's already lost one wife and a daughter). So please prayers for her.

I also wanted to show you how I'll be signing the back of my cards this year. Grandpa's card was the first one to receive this signature (because I just mounted the stamp...lazy Lorie!). I really think it suits me well.

Anyway, I hope you all have a fantastic Saturday! I'm going to try and photograph my heart tins so you guys can see them tomorrow!

9 comments that make my day!:

Amber Porter said...

I think your card looks great! I always have a harder time with masculine cards!! Love the stamp for the back of your cards too! Perfect for you!

Katie Skiff said...

That is a cute card!! Now you just need to incorporate the CREATE...Created by Lorie! ;)

QuiltNut Creations said...

great card and i love your stamp!
thoughts and prayers with your aunt

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Such a sweet story. . .thanks for sharing! LOve the card!

Cristina said...

That's a great card. I love the stripes. How did you get that look? And the signature stamp is perfect!

Diane said...

I'll be praying for them for sure Lorie!!! Your card is gorgeous!!
Ain't nothing wrong with that girl!
And that signature stamp is sooo you!!! That is so cool!!

Unknown said...

wow!! What a great card you have made!!! Love it! Hope all is well with you! We have had some trouble with our internet... but now i'm back in buisness...LOL!

Kristine said...

Nice card--especially love that brown ribbon. Sorry to hear your Aunt is not well. I'll be praying for her and the family. {{hugs}}

tyrymom29 said...

I Think your card look awsome !! And i never get bored hearing about FAMILY memories !!! My 2 boys never got to meet My grandparents on my moms side of the family But they still Know them by My stories and I still go and take care of their gravesite!!! They may be gone BUT NEVER FORGOTEN !!!!! I will pray for your aunt HUGS TO YOU !!