I'm a Proud Grandma

Congratulations mirjam

Give DGD a big congratulatory hug from me!! She is a real Scottish dancer. As the old saying goes, "She did her DGM proud. " Making the dress together should be great fun for the both of you. Emily

Thanks Emily, she enjoys it very much when I tell her my online friends send along congratualtions. ;-)

I put a few pictures from today here:

> Beverly

She is adorable. Great outfit, too -- one of yours?

>> > Beverly

No this is still the borrowed kilt and vest, although I practically re-made the vest and recently let down the hem of the kilt. However, today she informed me that she would really love it if I would agree to make her a kilt of her very own. She will choose a tartan and her teacher will purchase the fabric in Scotland this summer, and I'll get started on her kilt this fall..

In addition, both my DGS and DSIL asked me today to make them kilts (or utilikilts, they aren't sure) for next year's games. Looks to be a busy summer/fall/winter. ;-}

I just added a couple of pictures of DGD in the Nationals outfit I made to the start of the album.

Beverly

Whoo Hoo! Dancing me own wild highland fling in her honour! Well done, lassie.

That's fantastic. Well done to all including the proud grandma who helps with costumes! You may have already covered this, but how did your granddaughter become interested in Scottish dancing? My daughter does Irish dance here in Australia and although she had an Irish grandfather, he had died before she was born and her interest came from watching some Irish dancers on the Wiggles. I'm curious about your link, given that you aren't in the country where the dancing originated like us.

that's so wonderful!!!!!!!!!! Tell her I am very, very proud of her. And she looked gorgeous!! Give yourself a hug for me.Sharon

Oh that's so wonderful!!!!!!!!!! Tell her I am very,> very proud of her.> And she looked gorgeous!! Give yourself a hug for me.Thanks Sharon, I'll pass along your compliment. I can hardly wait to get started on the next outfit, working with her will be fun, and she is a very apt student. Beverly

She will be thrilled to have such a complimet from a true Scotsladie! ;-)

Beverly

Thanks!

She was enrolled in ballet when she was a three-year-old. I think she first saw Highland dancing at the local Highland games several years ago, and expressed an interest. There is a very good teacher in their neighborhood (she has several students who have gone to the National and even International competitions) and DGD loves learning the dances. She practices several hours a week without any urging from her parents.

Irish dancing originated in Australia? ;-)

I have Scots ancestors and my son-in-law (DGD's father) has Scottish forebears also, so DGD comes by Scottish heritage legitimately. But *being* of Scots lineage is not a requirement for doing competitive Highland dancing, there are many girls and boys here (in the USA) of many ethnicities who compete and do very well.

Beverly

Hit send too quickly, that just doesn't look right. How about "Scotslady"? Hmm, my spellchecker doesn't approve of that either. What is a "woman form Scotland" called anyway? Surely not "Scotsman"?

B

S/B "from"

"Scotswoman"

I think I'll lie down for a nap...

Made me giggle. ;)

Have a chocolate and Banana Smoothie!

2 slightly too ripe bananas 1 heaped desert spoon of cocoa powder 1 desrt spoonful of vanilla sugar half a pint of milk

Zizz with a blender (hand of jug type) until smooth and gloopy.

Slurp up for breakfast, accompanied by 100g or so of nice ripe local strawberries.

I use skimmed milk and you can use Splenda and a dash of vanilla extract if you want to avoid the sugar. James is off out to school for the penultimate day of the year on this. I call it 'brat fuel', but it's equally good for grandmas!

So glad I brightened your day. ;-}

Sounds wonderful, I have a couple of too-ripe bananas right now, I was going to make banana bread. I'll give your smoothie a try. Sadly the best of the local strawberries are about done, we have a very short (but delicious) season.

I drink skim milk regularly, it makes the best mocha! My one and only (tall) cup of coffee every day is a double espresso, chocolate syrup, two packs of Splenda, and frothed skim milk. Yum!

Thanks!

Beverly

It's fascinating how kids get into a particular type of dance. As long as they are participating in something healthy it doesn't matter what it is - as long as the dreaded bagpipes are not involved. The definition of a gentleman - someone who can play the bagpipes but doesn't.

Irish danc>>> "BEI Design" wrote:

Mine usually come out thicker than commercial milkshake as it is, and not too cold - I don't want to freeze my old lady sensitive teeth, and son has 'tramline' braces on his uppers, so has to be careful with cold too.

But frozen is great if that's how you like it. :)