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Monday, November 30, 2015

A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DARLING SWEET CHEEKS

This should have been yesterday's post-
but-alas-Nana is usually a day late
and a dollar (or two) short!
My Little Fairy Princess is Growing Up!
Look how cute!

Let me take you on a short journey
that started NINE YEARS ago..
The angels sang the day you were born.
You were so small when you were born-
You came early and spent 15 days in the NICU.
Nana visited you everyday 
and held you close to her heart.
Then-
When you got home your sisters loved on you
and you grew strong and healthy.
You were a cute toddler-
even when your mom 
thought you were a chicken.
Sometimes you were a hot mess.
And one time at the 
Christmas Tree Farm
a bush jumped out and grabbed you.
Instead of rushing to rescue you 
your mom had the 
presence of mind to take a  picture 
so that we could all laugh!
One day you ran away from your 
pretty princess outfits
and showed up
dressed for a magazine cover
for downtown Green Bay.
We were so proud of you!
You love the Packers!
You love to dance!
And you love school!
And 
WE LOVE YOU!
Happy Birthday, Honey!
I hope I live long enough to see you 
wearing something like this someday!
Even though you told me I can't 
SIT UP FRONT IN THE CHURCH
because I might
ACT UP!
Seriously?  Me?!!!!
Okay- Okay-you have me pegged 
but just remember
THE NUT DOESN'T FALL 
FAR FROM THE 
GRAND-PARENTAL TREE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sweet Cheeks!
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59 comments:

  1. Alex November 30, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Oh, how sweet! I am not surprised you love her to bits!

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  2. coffeeontheporchwithmeNovember 30, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    I just love the picture of the three girls together! Everyone looks so happy (even the wee babe!) -Jenn

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  3. Stephen AndrewNovember 30, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Happy birthday! Omg the bush attack!!! Hahaha too funny. Is sweet cheeks also the pumpkin dropper?

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  4. DebbyNovember 30, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Happy birthday Sweet Cheeks. You are jusy getting prettier every year.

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  5. Celestina MarieNovember 30, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    Happy Birthday to SC. She is a darling and a beautiful girl. Great pics from birth to now! Lovely birthday post Diana. Have a special week ahead and Happy December tomorrow. xo

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  6. LindaNovember 30, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Those dimples! Happy Birthday for Sweet Cheeks, Diana! Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  7. Estelle'sNovember 30, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Precious!!! Hope this little Sweet Cheeks had a very special birthday! Hugs!!!

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  8. SylviaNovember 30, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Happy Birthday,Sweet Cheeks, you are such a pretty girl. Love your smile!

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  9. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 30, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    What a cute post. She's been a darling her whole life- love the chicken suit! Happy Birthday to your Sweet Cheeks!

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  10. Julie's LifestyleNovember 30, 2015 at 7:53 AM


    I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. Sending birthday wishes to sweet cheeks. Enjoy your day.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 30, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Cheeks.....I love these pictures!

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  12. LynneNovember 30, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Sweet Cheeks is 9? Wow! When you and I met, she had just celebrated her 4th Birthday.( I was not yet a grandmother.) Now I am a grandmother to three.Your grand girl is adorable! It's been a joy watching her grow from my little corner of the world.
    Happy birthday, Sweet Cheeks!
    ~Lynne
    w/L

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  13. chateau chicNovember 30, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    This is such a cute, sweet and wonderful Happy Birthday for your darling granddaughter!!
    Mary Alice

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  14. Patty PattersonNovember 30, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    LOL..... I hope you live long enough to see that girl get married, too. And if you do - please behave yourself. Okay! LOL And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to SWEET CHEEKS! I think the whole world loves her. At least it should! :-)

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  15. KellyNovember 30, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Cheeks! She is such a beautiful girl and I know how spoiled she is from her "Nana"!!!

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  16. Wild Oak DesignsNovember 30, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I hope to have a grand-daughter someday!! Yours is adorable...hope she has a great year!
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  17. Row homes and CobblestonesNovember 30, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Ahhh Diana another birthday cake ... Please give Sweet Cheeks a birthday hug from me. Happy 9th you beautiful girl.
    xoxo

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  18. TrishaNovember 30, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    What a sweetheart-Happy Birthday pretty girl!

    ~Trisha

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  19. Tessa~ Here there be musingNovember 30, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. Art and SandNovember 30, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Adorable!

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  21. ConnieNovember 30, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    What a lovely post . . . I am sure that Sweet Cheeks loves it, but not as much as she loves her beautiful Grandma :)

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  22. Sonny GNovember 30, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Happy Birthday Cheeksipoo.. you get cuter ever year...

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  23. Pom PomNovember 30, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Aw! What a little live wire! She's adorable!

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  24. Lisa @ Texas DecorNovember 30, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Happy birthday, Sweet Cheeks! Hope she has many blessings in the new year! I used to have to tell my grandmother to behave too...now my boys tell my mom the same thing! Lol!

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  25. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 30, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Child trapped by bush / Mom leaves her there for awhile to get a picture. LOVE IT...LMAO that's my kind of mom! :)

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  26. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 30, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Child trapped by bush / Mom leaves her there for awhile to get a picture. LOVE IT...LMAO that's my kind of mom! :)

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  27. Musings from Kim K.November 30, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Happy Birthday, Sweet Cheeks! I can't believe all the changes. I see my Josie in her. Hugs!

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  28. VeeNovember 30, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Happy Birthday to a real charmer! Are these birthdays coming faster these days? Love the magazine cover...and the baby pics, and the caught in the bushes pic. Too funny!

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  29. BarbaraNovember 30, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    That is so cute. Feel like I've been there all along. Sweet tribute.

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  30. Chatty CroneNovember 30, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY
    Sweet Cheeks!
    Another precious grandchild.
    How nice she has two sisters - they will be close forever.
    Love, sandie

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  31. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryNovember 30, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Oh Diana, what a special little granddaughter. That SC is beautiful and to have two loving sisters. Happy Birthday to SC and may she have many many more and all her wishes come true.
    Have a great week - stay warm.
    Hugs to you dear friend.
    Mary

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  32. AnonymousNovember 30, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Oh my sweet Cheeks. How could I forget her. I came on here to see what she was up too almost everyday. Funny comments and her real questions kids are not afraid to ask or tell us. And oh yes her puckered face at times. When she was under the weather. Oh wow she has grown up. Love her. And it is true. Not to far from the tree her whole disposition. The Nutty part is Like Grandma. Ha-ha. Soon you will be writing a book. You watch Nanna.
    Yes and she is blessed to have sisters.

    Happy Birthday Sweet Cheeks. Love ya girl.

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  33. This N ThatNovember 30, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    What a wonderful post Diana..I could feel the love...You need to have your posts printed for posterity..They would love to be able to read them when they are grandparents...She definitely has a lot of you in her...Happy Birthday cutie!!

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  34. LaurieNovember 30, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Too funny....you sure do have a lot of fun memories. She is the same age as my grandson, Sawyer. And, she is a beautiful young girl. Happy Birthday, Sweet Cheeks! And for sure, don't let your Nana sit up front in the church. On second thought, cut her loose. It will surely be a memorable wedding. Lol!!

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  35. Launna November 30, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Diana this is so sweet... I love this post... your granddaughter is adorable ♡

    It's awesome that you wrote a book, I've wanted to write one for the past few years... I just have to sit down and start... I have most of it written on my blog, thank you for suggesting it ♡

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  36. Rose LNovember 30, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    She is adorable! They grow up so fast and we grow old too fast!

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  37. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenNovember 30, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Happy Birthday, Sweet Cheeks! Diana, this is such a sweet post. Sweet Cheeks knows you should never sit up front in church---That is a priceless statement from a child. So cute! xo ♥

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  38. Debbie - Mountain MamaNovember 30, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    What a cutie patootie!!!! I don't know how you didn't squish the heck out of her when she was a chicken - I can barely stand it!!!!

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  39. Brenda PruittNovember 30, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    I've said this before: those girls inherited the most beautiful smiles! She's such a sweetie.
    Brenda

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  40. Gypsy HeartNovember 30, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Love seeing all the early photos of this cutie! She's really growing up. She and I are almost birthday twins! Tell her I hope she
    had a wonderful birthday and next year will be double digits. :)

    xo
    Pat

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  41. 20 North OraNovember 30, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    What a doll! Happy Birthday to her.

    Judy

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  42. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaNovember 30, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Too sweet! I love how your grandchildren just know you so well! She is a precious girl. I loved the look back. They really do grow up too fast!!

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  43. ReneeNovember 30, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    What a sweet post. She is a doll. Hope she had a very happy birthday. And that picture made me laugh, too.

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  44. Sweet TeaNovember 30, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Sweet.Sweet.Sweet.

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  45. Cozy Thyme CottageNovember 30, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Hi1 Happy Birthday to your pretty little Sweet Cheeks!! Nancy

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  46. living from glory to gloryNovember 30, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    Oh I am so glad I did not miss my chance to comment! I love that sweet cheeks! She is sweet and funny and talented!
    Happy Birthday to a very precious young lady...
    But, really very smart too, as she has already told you that sitting in the front pew at her wedding, would we be trouble... haha
    Your a blessed Grandmother!
    Hugs, Roxy

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  47. UnknownNovember 30, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Diana, I want you to be my grandmother, please! Ok, you're too young to be my grandmother...but one can hope! ;)
    Your granddaughter is cute, cute, cute! And that picture in the bush, ah ha ha...OMG...my warped sense of humor thinks that is funny...ah, will that photo turn up at the wedding shower? ;)
    You, act up in church? Say it isn't so...can I sit next to you? ;)
    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs, Kimberley

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  48. cards4ubylouise and other treasuresDecember 1, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Oh what a cute post about Sweet Cheeks....I can tell you are a proud grandma!!!

    Can you believe???? I can finally leave comments.....oh my, pick me up off the floor!!!

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  49. AdamDecember 1, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Happy Birthday

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  50. SusieDecember 1, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Diana, I want to wish SC a happy birthday. She is growing up. Get all the hugs and kisses you can . She is a cutie pie for sure. Blessings to all of you, xoxo,Susie

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  51. Anne's Attic - DesignDecember 1, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Hi Diana, your little sweet cheeks is really growing. She is so beautiful just like grams. Have a wonderful day. Jo

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  52. CeciliaDecember 1, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    She's a beautiful young lady, Diana! Happy birthday to your granddaughter!

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  53. AnonymousDecember 1, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    What a wonderful tribute to an adorable girl! She is growing up fast! I love seeing her pictures as she has grown through the years! We feel like we know her because of your stories about her. She's so pretty and very talented! I can tell she's a chip off the Grand-Parental block! Happy Birthday, Sweet Cheeks!

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  54. LVDecember 1, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    You made her very proud with this. She is a darling little lady. Thank goodness for wonderful memories.

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  55. Karen@Southern Gal Meets MidwestDecember 1, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    She is gorgeous Diana...and very photogenic! Happy Birthday to your special girl!
    Karen

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  56. tammy jDecember 1, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    you are two peas in a pod.
    both adorable!
    happy belated birthday sweet cheeks!
    xo♥

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  57. NellieDecember 1, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Happy belated birthday wishes to Sweet Cheeks! How lucky she was to be born into such a loving family! xo Nellie

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  58. Red Rose AlleyDecember 1, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Oh, I missed this! Happy Birthday to wonderful SweetCheeks! I absolutely love that picture of her with the red and white scarf and hat. She's getting so big, Diana. Where do the years go?

    love, ~Sheri

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  59. Carla from The RiverDecember 1, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    What a sweetheart. She is so pretty. I love her on the cover of the magazine. :-)

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