The Story of the Two Princesses

This is a tale of two princesses - one flat and one chubby.



First of all, we have a new little princess in our family.  We welcomed a new granddaughter yesterday afternoon.  All 8 pounds and five ounces of her will now join her mom, dad and big brother to make a perfect little family.  She is gorgeous and good as gold (so far)!!!!

The second princess story is about the Flat Girl that came to visit Southern California from Tasmania.  It was such a delight to entertain her for two weeks.  I hope that she enjoyed her stay as much as we enjoyed  having her.

She received lots of attention, oohs and awws wherever she showed up so I have decided that she should be called a Flat Princess rather than a Flat Doll.  She was so beautifully made by Nerine and if you have not checked out her blog you need to do so.  Her work is just stunning. 

While the princess was here she was spotted all about. 

She attended the wedding of my nephew and enjoyed a little champagne.

She went to the farm store with some of the grandchildren,

attended my 45th high school reunion and

joined me on the Southern California Quilt Run.  She was even lucky enough to get her picture taken with the Quilt Run Raffle Quilt.  The shop owner, Eileen, loved her!

Do you think she was looking for a house to live in??

She loved hiding in the fabrics.  I think she wanted to stay there.

As well, I saw her popping her head out at the weaver and spinner's 40th anniversary party.

She did join me in a little yard work when I planted an iris garden.  I will have to send her a picture when they bloom next year.

Can you spot her hiding in the iris????

The princess enjoyed taking in the smell of orange blossoms and picking her fruit for her breakfast each morning.

She absolutely loved Toy Story 3 while wearng her 3D glasses.  I think she shed a tear or two as well.

The time flew by and she joyfully packed her bags and headed off to Canada to join Peas Corner.  It will be so much fun to follow her adventures as she travels about the world.   She bid her farewells and left without her friend who accompanied her on the first leg of her journey.  I will constantly have a companion to always remind me of the fun I had with the Flat Princess.