Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sprinkling Stardust

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

Nobody  can do for little children what grandparents do Grandparents  sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little  children. ~ Alex  Haley I love this quote.  I hope that I sprinkle stardust! I know they sprinkle stardust on me!  

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there is nothing better than grandbabies at the beach

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby
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Alpaca Kids Featured on the Sunburnt Cow Blog

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

For the first time last week, another blog did a little piece on my Etsy shop.  Not only was it a blog I admire, but it was really flattering, and I’m sure it pushed a little traffic to my site.  … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

I am back from a perfect beach vacation.  Last year we had our beach week in June and it included Greg and Laura’s wedding.  At that time we had no idea that this year’s trip would include two new grandchildren!  … Continue reading →

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Theme Nights

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

Every year at the beach we have these crazy Theme Nights.  We’ve had everything from Zoo Night to Western Night to Pirate Night, and more.  The games that we play are always ridiculously fun.  This is a picture of my … Continue reading →

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Sisters

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

This is Anne and Frances. Anne and Frances They are my husband Tom’s sisters.  When Tom and I started dating, Anne was seven and Frances was four.  So we’ve pretty much always been in each other’s lives.  When I was … Continue reading →

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Cousin Love

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

One of the best things about our annual family beach trips has been the opportunity for our daughters to be close to their aunts and uncles and cousins.  The girls have always had a bit of a grudge that they … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

Jack at the Charleston Fountains. One of my favorite pictures ever. He didn’t understand why everyone was laughing.

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Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

Jack and Laura at the Tall Ships

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Jack and Lizzie

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cynthia Kirby

This is Jack and Lizzie, the best nephew and niece in the world. They have provided us with countless wonderful, fun, and funny beach memories.  Jack has always been frustrated that he is the only boy cousin.  He is also … Continue reading →

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