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Keira turns six today- i can hardly believe it. Yet, at the same time, it feels like she's always been here. She's more grown up these days- not looking back when I drop her at school, getting wobbly teeth, reading novels and not looking up until the last page. But she does still likes dressing up in dramatic outfits.

I finished the hat I started last week, in time for the birthday. One of K's long-term desires was to possess a hat with a pom-pom on the top. So that's what I had to make, of course. I used angora yarn, and sort of made up the pattern as I went along- I was aiming for a kind of beret/tam shape.

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I'm devastated to hear about the terrible earthquake affecting Japan in so many frightening ways. My heart goes out to all of you. The Red Cross looks like the best place right now to make donations.

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20 responses to “six years ago”

  1. Nancy Cook Avatar

    Happy Birthday Keira!
    The earthquake in Japan is occupying my thoughts too. so sad.

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  2. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Happiest of happy birthday wishes to Keira! Hope she has a fun and memorable day!

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  3. Jo Avatar

    Happy birthday to your Keira..hope she has a magical day. Love the hat. Yes all that is happening in the world makes one more appreciative of the everyday small things x

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  4. louana Avatar

    Happy Birthday Keira! Love the hat melissa, it’s slowly getting to be hat wearing weather isn’t it?

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  5. Kate Avatar

    Happy Birthday to her! Hope you all have a great day.

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  6. Miss Smith Avatar

    Happy Birthday Keira! It doesn’t seem like a whole year ago that she started at school, but I guess it must be!

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  7. Anne (I should be sleeping) Avatar

    I love that baby picture in the frame… They start out so tiny and then grow into people!
    Happy Birthday Keira- and congratulations to you, her mum, on the last 6 years and 9 months 🙂

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  8. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    Happy birthday Keira. You are such a beautiful girl. I love your hat . It would be just perfect for a canadian winter too.
    please give your mom a hug from me.

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  9. annri Avatar

    Happy Birthday to Keira! We are finding six to be a wonderful time. My heart is at once holding on to her and then watching her fly, but as she is still so young, thankfully, she doesn’t fly away too far! Pom-pons are all the rage! 🙂

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  10. heather Avatar

    My little girl just turned 4 on the 10th. It is amazing how fast they grow, and how you cant remember a time without them! My heart also breaks for japan. I’m working on a painting now to auction off and donate to the Red Cross. I just cant imagine what they must be going through…

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  11. Nicole Avatar

    Every girl deserves a beautiful pompom hat. Happy birthday Keira!

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  12. Francesca Avatar

    Happy Birthday to Keira!

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  13. Emily Avatar

    Happy Birthday Keira!

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  14. julie Avatar

    Happy birthday Keira!

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  15. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    Happy Birthday to Keira!

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  16. Mrs Bok Avatar

    Happy birthday sweet girl! Love the hat and I can’t believe you are reading novels already Keira!!

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  17. Maribeth Avatar

    All the best for a great year 6. One of my favorites! I’ll bet you got all sorts of crafty gifts, Keira – that hat is perfect.

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  18. Kate Avatar

    My son turned 6 a couple of weeks ago and I feel that this year will be one of transition into a more profound independence. And for all the joys of watching your baby grow and develop, oh, sometimes I mourn that movement to independence as much as celebrate it! Happy birthday to Keira.

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  19. Belinda Avatar
    Belinda

    Happy birthday Keira, may all your dreams come true sweet girl 🙂
    So much devastation hurts my heart. Sending thoughts and hope to those in Japan, and those in Christchurch still struggling with their devastating losses.

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  20. Ellen Avatar

    Happy Belated! I know how you feel – my oldest turns 18 in a few days. Where did the time go?

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