HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVELY DEA!!!! ...Her Rainbow Bridge story...and the winner is...

My girlie is an official teenager!

Dea turned 13 today! She has been so excited for this birthday!!!! We were all up until midnight working on her birthday cake with her best friend, K. It was the first time she had been awake to see in her birthday day.



We'll be taking the cake to Huz's boss's annual kick-off BBQ(It's raining. swell) and in a couple weeks when her other BFF gets back from vacation we'll celebrate again and camp over night at Eklutna Lake. They will have their own camp site and Huz, Lo and I will get one nearby.

My sweet girlie~

I can’t believe that little baby that I first saw through the nursery window with her Daddy standing above her, protecting-whose wondrousness made me cry with joy- is already13 years old. It’s scary how fast time goes by when you are a parent. I’ve watched you grow from a smiley joyful baby,

to a smiley, joyful, inquisitive, bright, loving, funny, girl,

to a smiley, joyful, inquisitive, bright, loving, funny, responsible, maturing, moral, silly teen.

I am so proud of you and who you are becoming. And although there are bumps in every parent/child relationship(the Universe’s plan for both parent and child to learn from and teach one another) You, as well as Willa, have been the mirrors in which I see myself-the best parts and not so best parts-and that, along with my unending love for you is what pushes me to always try to be the best parent I can be. (How’s that for a run-on sentence!!) I’m so very proud and honored to be Dea's Mommy.
What a great time to celebrate the awe-inspiring creative force that is manifesting within you! This time in your life is when the heart awakens into a deeper feeling life, and your emerging “adult” begins looking into the larger world to sense the individual destiny that awaits, beyond the immediate family. You start looking at the world to see what the future holds for you as a women/grown up ~~~ your awakening dreams have a place in the world! Don't worry-you have plenty of time yet to learn everything you need to know. And there is so much! Later you will surely grow into a wise woman.

I love you so much, my big girl, that it takes my breath away sometimes.

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* Sharpie Tie-dyes! The finished product! (Lo can't decide if they are flowers, lollipops, or fireworks.)

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** I was so touched by all the loving comments regarding my Tuesday rant that I decided to just put ALL the names of the commenters in a hat(box, actually).... And the winner is...............

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DEA' s RAINBOW BRIDGE STORY:

(Some of the illustrations for her book can be found HERE)

High up in Heaven in a place that angles call home, there once lived a heavenly child. This little angel went forth happily exploring her heavenly home. She gazed at the beautiful colors and listened to the lovely music of the angels. She loved to leap high and fall into the big puffy clouds. Most of all she was passionate about gathering up as much love and light as she could as she went about. Then one day as the little angel flew from star to star collecting warmth and light, the clouds of heaven parted below her. The angel saw the most beautiful sight-a round, green and blue jewel below! But just when she wanted to see more, the clouds came together again. She called out to her guardian angel and told her of what she had seen. You have seen the earth, “said the guardian angel. “May I go down there?”, asked the little angel . Her guardian angel replied, “Yes you may, but it is not yet the right time.” So the little angel went on about her work amongst the clouds and stars.

Sometime later on earth a woman and a man were dreaming of a baby. The guardian angel saw their dreams and went to the little angel who was longing to come to Earth. Her angel showed her the earth once again. This time she saw children climbing trees, running and jumping in the meadows, swimming in the ocean and walking in the warm sand or the crunchy leaves. There were butterflies visiting flowers and birds flying in the air. There were fish swimming in the sea and many different stones and plants covering the earth. It was all so beautiful!
She saw all the earthly people playing and doing their work. Some were farmers, builders or bakers; and still others were teachers, artists, or shopkeepers. So many people! She saw mothers and fathers caring for their children.

Then suddenly she saw a lovely town nestled amongst majestic mountain ranges. When she looked closer, she saw a man playing his guitar in the sunshine. He was a kind and musical man who loved the gifts of the earth and cared for nature with a big heart. He had a big smile that lit up her own heart. “What a wonderful Daddy he would be!”, said the little angel. The guardian angel knew then that it was time for the little angel to go and share the love she had gathered. “But first you will have to find a mother, as well.” The guardian angel was very wise and although it would be up to the little angel to decide, the guardian knew who that mother would be. The little angel looked lovingly at the man in the mountains again. She also saw two figures standing nearby, but they seemed blurry. The little angel could tell that they were female but could not quite make out their features. Although she could not see them well, she could see a colorful aura extending from each woman, connecting to the man. Then she felt her own loving aura extending out to all three people. Confused, she turned to her guardian angel. “I don’t understand” she said. “There are three”.
“Yes.”, said her guardian angel,” for you will have two mothers. The first is able to give you your first life and unlock the rainbow bridge for you to come to Earth. However, she is unable to give you the love and guidance you need in life. Your second mother who will first be your Auntie and spirit mother will be right there with you on Earth, loving you from the day you arrive. She will be ready in a few years to give you your mothering and guidance in life. The little angel saw that mother then, and it was as if she could feel that mother holding her arms out and saying, “please come and be my child!” This mother was a loving and creative person with a giving heart and embracing arms. The little angel almost burst with the all love they had to offer! She whispered to them,”I want to be with you!” Then the little angel turned to her guardian with a wide smile and said, ”They should be my parents! Oh, how I want to go to them!” “First, you must come with me to prepare for your long journey over the Rainbow Bridge to the Earth.”

Together, they went to the house of the sun. It was there that the little angel received the gift of courage, which was placed under her heart. Next, they visited the house of the star and she was given the gift of wisdom, which was placed under the soles of her feet. It was from the house of the moon that she received the gift of the twinkle in her eye so that she might always see the humor in life. And so, the guardian angel told the child that it was time to go. “The gifts you have received from the sun, the stars and the moon will help you with the work you have chosen to do on the Earth. Now you are ready and I shall accompany you on your journey! ”

The little angel felt a bit anxious about leaving her wonderful heavenly home but with courage in her heart and her angel by her side, they travelled over the Rainbow Bridge that stretched forth from heaven to earth.

It was a summer morning and everyone was waiting at the hospital for her to arrive. And then…a little baby was born upon the earth into the strong loving arms of her Daddy. The little baby opened her eyes and saw everyone for the first time. “My little baby” said Daddy. “Your name is Dea, for that is the most perfect name for you.” And so, the little angel received her first gift on the earth, the gift of her name. Her Daddy bathed her and sang to her and stayed right by her side.
Everyone was filled with elation! Mommy felt the love that the angel had sent forth as she looked at Dea for the first time through the glass of the nursery. Tears of joy welled in her eyes. She could see tears in the eyes of Daddy who was standing right by Dea. And their auras grew strong and bright. Dea looked around with bright eyed wonder. Soon, she was taken home, and with everyone went a feeling of warmth and joy.

Many loved ones came to see the new baby! Granma R and Grandpa W, Grammie, Leslie and her friend Lisa, her Auntie RunninL8, and more....
Baby Dea began to grow and was constantly amazing her family. She was a happy active baby who smiled and smiled. She was also a very quiet baby, watching the world around her, absorbing all the wondrous new experiences. She learned many things. First she rolled on the floor, and then crawled and then walked! She even grew some teeth! She ate yummy food like Daddy’s muffins! She enjoyed her favorite toys Baby, Baboo, pots and pans and her doggie ATTU! Dea loved to spend time playing on the floor with her Daddy and her Auntie RunninL8 who loved her very much. For a bond was made in heaven between them, and her Auntie would someday become her mother. Dea also loved all the gifts of the earth and enjoyed being outside walking, exploring, and learning, eating veggies from the garden and going to the Farmer’s Market on her Daddy’s shoulder’s.

And so the bright hot days of summer came once again and it was Dea’s first birthday. It had been one year since the little angel crossed the rainbow bridge and was born upon the earth.
And now, today, 13 candles will be lit to celebrate the birth of Dea, who loves to share her light and her love-brightening up our days. 13 candles for Dea’s 13th Birthday!