2018 Calendar

Anne,  You are going to be a wonderful babysitter.  I love to watch you with your younger cousins.  Lucy and Lyra love your attention.  Oz likes that you have a similar interest in books.  Charlie loves to play games with you and Henry thinks you belong to him.   Thank you for your love and kindness to them.  Diva Anne, your great-grandmother ( grand Jan) still remembers your kindness to her.  When I tell her stories about you she smiles and says, “ She really liked me.  I don’t know why, but I am so glad she does. ”  Thank you for your kindness and love.  I am so proud of you.   Diva Anne, Poppa and I want to come and visit you.  We need to get our cold weather gear on and visit you and Poppy, see your new room and meet your friends.  Poppa calls it the Polar Bear Plunge.  Keep warm.  We miss you so much.  Diva and Poppa Don’t forget your crazy American family.  We love you and miss you.  I love being able to talk to you even though I know you are very busy.  Please be kind to your mom and take care of her for me.     Diva  and Poppa Anne, I need some new artwork for my refrigerator.  I love that you let us peek at your sketchbook on Skype.  You have real talent.  I am glad you have found so many ways to express yourself.  I love that you let me proudly display your work and brag about you to my friends.  Your Diva

Dear Anne, Your momma tells me that you wish to be called Anne.  I fully understand why you want to re-invent yourself and choose another name.  I have several names.  I'm Kate to Poppa, Mom to your momma, Diva to you and your cousins, Daisy to my blogging friends, Kathy to my friends, and Janet on all legal documents.  Please forgive me if I slip and call you Emmalee.  That is the name I called you when I first held you in my arms and fell instantly and hopelessly in love with you.  Diva

Anne, some girls are just born with glitter in their veins.  Remember you were born to shine so don't let anyone dull your sparkle.  Diva

Anne, this is your Auntie Anne, Poppa's big sister, and greatest fan.  She remembers all birthdays and sends cards and encouragement to all who know her.  She is your momma's favorite aunt and my favorite sister. (just don't tell my sisters Bobbie and Bev). I love the name, Anne.  Her official name is Cordelia Anne Bennetch Carpenter.  I hope you get to meet her one day.  Diva

Anne, " Beauty isn't about having a pretty face.  It is about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart and most importantly a beautiful soul."  I loved how you took care of your younger cousins this summer.  You made each of them feel special.

Anne, if you were a flower you would be a wildflower in the most beautiful meadow.  I am so glad you like to camp and be outside.  Diva

Anne, Smile!  Happy looks good on you.  You are sunshine, mixed with a little hurricane!   Diva

Anne, I love your blue hair.  You are an excellent builder.  It was fun watching you play 3 dimensional Jenga and beat both Poppa and Oscar.  Who knows, you might become a great engineer.  Diva