Saturday, March 12, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIRTY GIRL---BEFORE AND AFTER!! Here's MUD in your eye!

I haven't been posting much
since MyHero was stricken with cancer.
However,
I HAVE TO SHARE THIS.

Remember the times you got your kids
all dressed up cute for a special occasion?

AND then let them play for just a few minutes!
So cute as she examines her well-used mower
in her special little smocked dress.
AND THEN
YOU RAN TO THE BATHROOM!
When you came out of the bathroom
THIS was standing against the garage door....
And once inside
it looked like 
THIS!
Happy Birthday,
Dirty Girl!

Your Nana loves you to the moon and back!

your photo name

81 comments:

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

Oh my goodness!!! I guess she had a lot of fun! :-)

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Oh, what a little mess, but oh so stinkin cute! Happy Birthday sweet girl!
I read the post before this one, too and I'm praying he feels better soon!!

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

oh LOL that's a choose between laugh and cry moment! :)

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

oh LOL that's a choose between laugh and cry moment! :)

Susie said...

Diana, We kind of expect this with boys...but the baby girl. The hardest thing is keeping kids clean once they are dressed for an occasion. Get some hugs form that sweetie. You are all in my prayers...Blessings, xoxo,Susie

Kelly said...

OMG! That is just too funny! She looks like a little doll but is definitely a toddler! I hope that her dress didn't get stained. Happy Birthday to her!

Anonymous said...

Oh she is too cute. Her pretty dress but who cares. She is a dolly. Giver a hugs from me and Sid for her Birthday.

Sylvia said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet,cute little angel! Hope it came clean!

Simply LKJ said...

That is hysterical!!! Keeper for sure. I grew up with three brothers so that was inevitable!!!

Jettie said...

A beauty but that dress is quite ruined, I suspect. Oh well, mom, save it and show it to her, when this happens with her own children.

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Too precious! Maybe the first indication that she is not a girly girl but a tomboy in disguise?! Either way, she is precious and will hopefully get a nice giggle if you show her that picture when she is a Momma!

Laurie said...

Oh my gosh!!!! That is hilarious!!! I love it. Happy Birthday Bright Eyes! You look just like your Nana....minus the mud. HaHa!

coffeeontheporchwithme said...

LOVE it! I was also noticing two little boys in the background. What did they manage to get up to? I believe that mud and puddles have special magnetic powers perceived only by children. -Jenn

Donna said...

She certainly must have had fun! That's the thing about a skirt or dress...you kneel down to adjust your lawnmower and the hem falls in the mud... The pictures are definitely keepers...xoxo

Celestina Marie said...

Oh she is adorable, mud and all. What a delight!! Hope she enjoyed a special 2nd birthday. Have a relaxing weekend sweet friend. xoxo
p.s. and our prayers continue!!!

Miss Kitty said...

Here's mud in Bright Eye's dress and socks and shoes! Thanks for sharing that funny photo! Hope your Hero is feeling better!

a writing place said...

Ohhhhhh! But she is just as precious, without or with mud decorations. :-)))))

Just precious......

Mimi said...

Oh, I am loving it! That picture by the garage door is priceless! Thanks for starting my day with a good chuckle. :-)

Vee said...

Oops! She sure is darling even if a little dirty.

Attic Clutter said...

oh Diana,
that is really something else huh..but she is still darling, right?
hugs..Patty

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

she's so cute, you can't do anything but laugh. Thanks for a little cheer today.

Kim said...

She is the cutest birthday girl ever!!! Love the mud!

Art and Sand said...

How adorably dirty!

Julia said...

Hahaha,God love her... this takes the cake. It should be on the cover of the newspaper. Much better picture than those politicians, don't you think? Welcome Spring.
Happy Birthday little woman.
Hugs,
JB

Sarah said...

Guess you have to laugh and make lemonade out of he lemons. The photos are too cute. I"m glad you shared, Diana. Hopefully the mud washed out of that darling smocked dress and didn't leave stains.
I like Carol's statement: Adorably Dirty!

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

Oops! Could be an oxi clean commerical... Too cute!
xoxo

This N That said...

OMG...Too funny..Thanks for the laugh...She's still adorable..

Rue said...

Just like my Annie was when she was little. I sure miss those days.

Prayers to you both while you're going through this. I'm glad he's getting great treatment.

(((hugs)))
rue

Chatty Crone said...

Happy birthday CUTIE dirty girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SImple and Serene Living said...

I was just reading that dirt makes you happy and healthy. SHe looks both to me. Hope she had a happy birthday. xo Laura

Nonnie said...

Oh no! She's still adorable. And a little mud never hurt anybody, right? Happy birthday little sweetie. I hope the dress washes up good.

primrosesattic said...

Oh how funny. She still looks cute with the dirt. I did this to my parents as a toddler except I got in the coal bunker because I used to love eating the coal.
Rosezeeta

Rose L said...

Can't take your eyes off them for a minute! You know that! LOL Kids/ I assume she was bathed and re-dressed for the party!

A Joyful Cottage said...

She's so adorable, Diana. Her photo standing in front of the garage door -- that sweet face says it all. OH-oh. Love it! xo ~ Nancy

Terra said...

There is a lot of charm in your dirty girl and she is keeping you entertained in these difficult times.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

I'm sure the antics of little Anna have amused and blessed you and John's hearts! I know that this is a tough time for you all, but I have to say that I'll be chuckling for a while thinking of all the trouble little ones can get into in a blink of an eye! She is just the most precious little thing, and that picture of her angelic smile after getting caught getting all dirty is just precious! Much love and hugs to you both today! :)

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

What a little doll, Diana! I couldn't help but laugh, and I hope the same for her mother! Can she spell OxiClean? Thinking of you, dear one. xo♥

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Priceless memories!
Continued prayers..
warmly,
deb

Linda Stephens said...

I don't usually comment, but she is an absolutely precious, beautiful child and rascal! What a blessing!

Gypsy Heart said...

She is absolutely beautiful ~ clean or dirty! :) I guess that lawn mower needed more help than anyone thought!

xo
Pat

cynthia lee designs said...

That is the cutest little dirty girl..just too sweet!!
Hugs.
~Cindy

Joy Junktion said...

It must have been a tough job, mowing that lawn! Too adorable for words, she is!! Happy Birthday to your sweet and dirty little mess (I mean Miss)! Sending Prayers! Cindy xo

Shirley said...

Good Evening Diana, She is a such a cutie and where has the time gone. Happy Birthday to precious dirt and all. She was just having fun. It gave me a chuckle which I need tonight after dealing with issues with my other half. She is such a blessing. Grandchildren help when we need them most. Hugs and Prayers from your Missouri Friend Shirley

Debby said...

That look on her face in the garage picture. She is so pretty even with the dirt. Just wondering did the dirt come out of the dress?

Blondie's Journal said...

She is absolutely lovely, Diana. Really, she could be a child model! She's angelic!! Happy Birthday to Anna!

Jane

Launna said...

Diana, how cute... I remember times like that when my children did the same thing.. Happy Birthday to her... sorry I am late, just finally catching up... she is so adorable xox

Red Rose Alley said...

Happy Birthday Bright Eyes! These pictures are too cute, Diana. They are just priceless, and that's all I have to say about that. :)

love, ~Sheri

Janet said...

She is just too cute. Happy Birthday Bright Eyes. :)

I hope you have all had a good day.

Prayers and Hugs, Janet W

Linda said...

I am still laughing/crying❣❣❣In good Dutch tradition, Happy Birthday, Bright Eyes and congrats to her whole family on this special day❣And hugs to your hubby, Diana. Linda@Wetcreek Blog

Musings from Kim K. said...

Oh my goodness!!! Birthday blessings to your beautiful granddaughter. Continued prayers and hugs for your husband!!

Jen Kershner said...

Oh my gosh that is HILARIOUS! And what a cutie she is!

Pam Kessler said...

At least she had fun :)

Julie H said...

How precious! Happy Birthday to the little beauty, mud and all!

I am keeping you and your hubby in my prayers.

God's Grace Overflows said...

Oh my goodness! It looks as those Bright Eyes had some fun! :)
Just remember dirt never hurt anyone!! Haha! Happy Birthday Bright Eyes!

Praying for both you and John!
Hugs Diana!
Amy

Diane said...

My gosh I am still laughing Diana. Keeping you both in my thoughts.

Hugs Diane

Tete said...

LOL- love this kid! I hope the dress came clean, it was so pretty! I can't believe she is this big already! I am sure the boys had nothing to do with it...just trying to keep up with them! LOL, thanks for making me smile this morning...the last few blogs have had me in tears.

Karen said...

A familiar sight, for sure!! But just as precious before and after!

Joanne said...

She is certainly a little beauty! What a blessing for you. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family as you walk through this difficult challenge -- prayers for healing!
Joanne @ Sea Glass Cottage

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

She is too precious, Diana! She has that rebel spirit just like her Nana! Happy Birthday to this little cherub and sending hugs and blessings your way. xo Karen

CanadianGardenJoy said...

OMG Diana .... this was just too cute and how REAL can you get with it ? I remember brand new saddle shoes .. I think I was 6 or so ... just couldn't stop looking at my feet .. and new book bags/pencil cases ... the smell of new leather and wood ... it was precious then .. this is precious now !
Thanks for posting on something so sweet !
Joy : )
Hope things are going better !

Jane@Bluebird1959 said...

I think I see a Diana Jr. in the making! Sooo cute, what a little lovebug! Jane

Leena Milligan Lanteigne said...

Oh my goodness! Ya lil stinker! Kids sure can get dirty fast! Thanks for sharing - it gave me a good laugh! Hugs, Leena

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...

Gosh I'm so wanting to such on those cheeks...she is simply adorable. They can get into trouble quick can't they? Did you get the dress clean? Prayer for you and John and hope his recovery goes well and his throat settles down. He's sure been through a lot, and so have you!

Carla from The River said...

Ha! I love her cheeks and that smile.
Sending love,
Carla

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Oh, Diana, how sweet!! Now, you know it was. At least she was checking to see if she needed to add oil! That's better than I ever did in my car!.Happy Birthday little one..Judy

Cecilia said...

Diana, she is just as cute as can be. That mud was just too hard to resist, I'm sure! Happy birthday, Cutie Pie. So adorable!
Hugs,
Cecilia

R's Rue said...

Aww

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

Oh, this is so funny and precious at the same time! She's a doll and I love her expressions!

Preppy Empty Nester said...

I can't stand how cute she is!!! She should be a model - dirt and all!! Thinking about you and keeping you and your hero in my prayers.

Wild Oak Designs said...

Too cute!! Adorable, even with the mud!! Pretty funny, but adorable anyway....
Nancy

Karen@Southern Gal Meets Midwest said...

Oh Diana!! How adorable! That just brought a HUGE SMILE to my face and a lot of memories back to my heart. Thanks so much for sharing and continued prayers for your HERO :)

Sweet Tea said...

The photos say it all. LOL!!!

Jill said...

Love it!!! How awesome it is to be a child and just get to explore experiment and learn :-)

Blessings,
Jill

RachelD said...

Say that was right before the party!! I know you all got a well-needed laugh out of that. And her knees seem to be relatively clean---how'd she dip that hem so neatly? So to speak.

Been thinking of you EVERY day,

rachel, veteran of many many a before-Sunday-School muddy shoe, knees, britches legs, dress bottom, entire BEE-hind squatted into the ONE mudhole in 2000 acres. And once, I walked out to see DS2, whose head was a riot of spiky curls, with his hair on fire. glowing on the tips like one of those fiber-optic lamps, while his slightly-older brother tried to beat it out with a broom.

I think they wanted to burn the trash-barrel while we were away from home, to avoid the smoke, you see.

love you!

Kay G. said...

Dear Diana,
She is such a cute girl even if she is a dirty one! HA! Hope you know your hero and you are in my continued prayers. xx

The Polka Dot Closet said...

LOL...She is so adorable clean or dirty, I swear she could be in commercials she is soooo cute. Hope all is going well with your Hero, it is a long road, but a year from now it will all seem like a bad dream as you run around and preparing for Easter

Hugs Carol

Barbara said...

Ha ha ha. I love this to the moon and back. My girls did the same this weekend and I had to scrub the tub after they were out. Looked like 2 miners instead of grand girls had bathed in their.

amazingsusan said...

C'mon girls - let's get dirty!

Loved it to bits and posted it on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/AmazingWomenRock/

Feral Turtle said...

I laughed out loud reading this post!! She is just so adorable. Thanks for sharing this my friend!

cynthia lee designs said...

Too cute...all dirty!!
~Cindy

Candy S said...

How wonderfully adorable she is all covered in mud!