I guess I’m a lot of things: a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a crafter, a cook, a reader, a writer, a homemaker, a pianist, and probably a lot more too. But at the end of the day, I’m just a Christian trying to find and obey God’s will.
A Christmas with slim wallets means thoughtful and creative gift-giving. Jameson and the Paladin cousins made out the best in this down economy. On Christmas Eve day, two big presents appeared under the tree, bearing the names of those much-loved little people. Inside, dozens of building blocks made by my dad. Smooth and shiny, perfectly matching, they told of hours in a workshop — and foretold of hours of play.
What a special gift.
Yup, my name is Danica. Like the race car driver, whose name I know, but whose career I know nothing about. A Nascar fan I am not. Things like reading, playing piano, gardening, cooking, sewing, writing, and keeping my bathroom bleached are more up my alley. Read more »My maiden name is Sinclair (not Patrick), and I come from good stock. (So says my husband, anyway!) I'm the oldest of 9 kids--and my parents are neither insane, uninformed, or Catholic. They're actually the best parents you could ask for. Seriously. (And, consequently, I think pretty highly of my siblings, too, whose blogs you can access from the links below.) I've joined a new clan, though, and my husband and I have been "leaving-and-cleaving" for 2 years and counting. We have a son who you'll read much (too much?) about. Oh. And there are pictures of him, too--hundreds of them--should you care to click on over to my flickr account. I'm a stay at home mom who is redefining that title--I literally stay at home as much as I possibly can. I love to be home! Home, by the way, is in Northern California, although my roots are in a lil' ol' town in Northern New York. Lastly, I take all blame for any ridiculous, outlandish, illogical posts. Anything worth commenting on or linking to is due to my husband's encouragement. In the spirit of the Little engine That Could, "He thinks I can, He thinks I can, He thinks I can,...", and sometimes, that's all a wife needs.
That’s wonderful!
I love to hear of this special kind of giving!
Homemade Blocks = BIG grandpa points! : )
January 5th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
How cool!! What an amazing gift. :-)
January 5th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Will send them his way ASAP. Today I am cleaning Carina’s apartment for her homecoming. Tomorrow we will find the perfect box and get them sent your way! A second opening — how fun!!
January 5th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Blocks are awesome! We inherited homemade blocks from a family who’s grampa made them. They are painted orange and purple! So neat! Years of fun and creativity! A+ Papa Rick!
January 5th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Yes we did blocks, books, and anything learning. We went a bit crazy but we figured with how awesome these gifts would be to learning, we decided they all were a must. The home made blocks are precious! We had to buy ours, too bad. Your dad is amazing!
January 6th, 2009 at 1:43 am
That was such a nice thing for grandpa to do. Jameson will love that idea someday, right now it is just fun. Much love goes into a gift like that. I enjoyed your pictures, keep on posting them, it is a great way for us to stay involved. Good job Ryan & Danica raising your boys, they are very blessed with their mommy & daddy. Miss you!
January 7th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
How wonderful!
January 10th, 2009 at 8:05 pm