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Some of today was spent getting ready for a pirate party which is happening tomorrow for K's 7th birthday- can you believe she turned 7 this week? The last weekend as a 6 year old resulted in a wobbly tooth coming out after a minor trampoline accident and so it was decided a pirate party would be fitting.

A special request from both A and K was a batch of afghans (not sure how these fit into the theme) and of course a bit of after school testing was mandatory. So tonight I will need to make about 11 or so eye patches (luckily, they are pretty simple- just some black wool felt and elastic). 

I made her the winter skirt for one of her birthday presents- I used a double-elastic waist and dark green corduroy with a bit of antique lace sewn around the hem.

I just realised that I've been blogging almost all of K's life- I think I started when she was 1 or 2. Crazy! Although this means she is quite a good poser for photographs, and she's not afraid to show her gappy teeth.

Happy weekend to you!

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17 responses to “piratey stuff”

  1. Annri Avatar

    Happy birthday to K! and to you, Momma.
    Best & Ahoy!

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  2. ella Avatar

    AhahaHA! What a gorgeous girl. And so fierce! Pirates put me to mind of Margaret Mahy books. Have you read The Great Piratical Rumbustification or The Pirates’ Mixed Up Voyage? Gold.
    The afghans look delicious. And piratey… Have a lovely party!

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  3. Francesca Avatar

    Happy birthday to your girl, and happy anniversary to you and Tiny Happy, Melissa!

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, annri!

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    cheers, ella, you have a good weekend too!

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  6. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you francesca! x

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    oh, and i forgot to say that yes! i love those MM boooks- i read both of them and i’m pretty sure the kids own them on cassette. excellent.

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  8. louana Avatar

    Happy Birthday you K! I hope she has a great piratey party! xxx (those afghans look scrummy and I might just have to make some over the weekend if I’ve got enough butter left) Happy weekend too

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  9. OhAbigail Avatar

    Happy Birthday ‘me hearties’!

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  10. Kate Avatar

    we had a pirate party last year when my husband, dressed as a snarling pirate, startled several of them so thoroughly that we had to have soothing snacks before going on! my son turned 7 in February and it feels like a distinct point of transition. enjoy your day.

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  11. Neus Avatar

    What a happy girl!! Happy birthday!!

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  12. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    happy birthday to your adorable little girl
    it has been amazing to see her grow in leaps and bounds

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  13. Littleminx.wordpress.com Avatar

    Happy Birthday to K! Hope she has a lovely day, and a fantastic Pirate Party. Love that skirt you have made her x

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  14. Emily Avatar

    Hope the party goes off swashbucklingly! 🙂 Birthday wishes to your wee one. Lovely skirt!

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  15. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    Sweetest pirate I’ve ever seen : )

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  16. farmland investments Avatar

    A pirate party, what a great idea, my 6 year old would love that!

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  17. sloane Avatar

    I hope your daughter had a wonderful time at her party. That photo of her cracks me up! She is adorable indeed. It’s good to blog them now, I think, so they see later the things they may have forgotten.
    lovely flower patterns, as usual, on your little bags.
    xo

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