Thursday, May 11, 2006

Thursday Thirteen.....Tribute to my mother.



Thirteen Things about Lazy Daisy

13 things I admire about my mother.

(Yes, I know you thought I sprang from the Daisy Patch on my own
but I actually have a very beautiful and talented mother.)

  1. My Mom is fierecly independent ( having been a widow for 20 years!)
  2. My Mom is a wonderful cook and hostess.
  3. My Mom is a very wise business woman.
  4. My Mom is a wonderful house keeper. Her house is spotless.
  5. My Mom always knows what is going on in our lives.
  6. My Mom stays active with volunteer jobs.
  7. My Mom is a wonderful gardner.....she has gorgeous roses!
  8. My Mom is very fashionable and a great dresser.
  9. My Mom enjoys traveling.
  10. My Mom is extremely generous with her time and money.
  11. My Mom is very organized. (I think I missed that gene!)
  12. My Mom adores email as it keeps her contected with friends and family.
  13. My Mom makes all your favorites whenever we come to visit.

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50 comments:

Leanne said...

Yayyy mom! She sounds like a sweetie-pie. I dare ask, are there Yellow roses in her garden? :wink:

Happy Mother's Day to your mom, and to you!

Carol said...

How sweet! I THOUGHT about making my TT about my mom, and then I didn't. Yea for you! Thanks for visiting my TT.

Misti said...

Gotta love mom! I hope my kids adore me when they grow up.

MaR said...

Sweet TT for a sweet mom! Happy day to you and your mom, what a lovely list.

Bar L. said...

nice tribute to your mom!!!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful tribute to your mother. My T13 is now up.

Red Queen said...

Thanks for stopping by. Your mom sounds very special. I love your site. Daisys are a favorite of mine-right behind lilacs. Be blessed today

Just Me said...

I miss my mum. She lives in Australia and I live in the UK.

Have a great TT day
Elle x

Anonymous said...

That's beautiful!!

There is nothing more precious than our mothers!

Great, great tribute!!

And thanks for dropping by my T 13 and leaving the anniversary wishes for hubby and me.

Melli said...

LD, your mom sounds like a fabulous lady! You forgot the most important wonderful thing about her though! She RAISED wonderful YOU! :) And did a great job of it!

I did not play today.... But I am just visiting a few of my favorites!

FRIDAY'S CHILD said...

What else can you call her but a fabulous woman. I would say Happy Mother's Day!

Joan said...

Now tell me why I didn't think to do this topic this week?! Perfect for Mother's Day! Having a great mother is such a blessing, isn't it?

My 13 are posted.

Carmen said...

Moms are the best, aren't they?

Kelly said...

Another wonderful daughter. I just read Carmen's tribute to her mother.

Moms are pretty great!

Wonderful TT list.

Chana said...

Right in time for Mother's Day! How appropriate and what a great idea! Thanks for stopping by!

Anonymous said...

Well I do have something up about my mom from Monday and something coming this weekend. It's nice to meet your mom. Mom's are the best!!

Norma said...

I would say you are both really lucky gals to have each other.

Thanks for visiting my TT.

Becky said...

Your mom sounds wonderful. I did my TT about my mom today too.

Melzie said...

Awww... so sweet!! :)

Anonymous said...

What a lovely tribute! How lucky you are!

Unknown said...

Your mom sounds wonderful! This list could be my grandmother. She is all those things as well. What a great tribute. Be sure and share this with her! Thanks for visiting my TT!

Renee Nefe said...

It's a good thing that my Mom doesn't blog. I didn't think to do a 13 tribute to her...if I did it wouldn't be a sweet as yours.
You have a great mom!

Happy Mother's day!

fefyfomanna: Thursday 13: Cute Bunnies!

Trinity13 said...

What a wonderful tribute to your mother! Does she read your blog?

Have a great Thursday!

Sherri said...

What a wonderful tribute to your mom:)

...thanks for visiting my site with your sunshine again:)

Froggie said...

Don't you just love Mom's. Your Mom sounds absolutely wonderful!


Got my TT up.

Anonymous said...

Your mom sounds and looks terrific! What a nice T/T to do....

Sonya said...

She sounds wonderful. Great tribute. Thanks for stopping by my T13.

Pink Chihuahua Princess said...

Your mother sounds as if she is a wonderfully beautiful person on the inside. And, she looks just gorgeous in this picture on the outside! Happy Mother's Day to your mom.

Happy Thursday!

Amanda said...

Yay for moms. Yours sounds just great.

My 13 are up.

Unknown said...

see ya soon!!!

Angie said...

Sounds like you are as lucky as I am to have a great and loving Mom. My list is about Mom too!

Happy Mother's Day!

Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess said...

Great post as always. HOpe you are having a great trip. I know you are proud of your daughter now too just like you are of your mother...

-tnchick- said...

Lovely lady- I'm sure she's super proud of you, too.

Unknown said...

WHEW! Didn't think I'd ever get to the bottom of these comments! Great tribute to your mom (and to you for honoring her in such a wonderful way).

No Thursday Thirteen for me, but if you want to see my pics, check out my Thankful Thursday.

Tell Susie CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Anonymous said...

What a great post in honor of Mother's Day this weekend! Awesome!

My 13 are up!

Buffy said...

This made me think of my grandmother.

It really made me smile.

YellowRose said...

What a great list about your mother! You forgot to add one thing...She had you! ;)

Happy Thursday! Love ya!

Frances D said...

She looks and sounds lovely.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day.
Take care,
Frances

Heather said...

What a lovely post and what a lovely Mom you have.

Katherine said...

She sounds awesome! Lucky you. I'm sure she has taught you a lot.

Angie said...

She is beautiful and sounds like a wonderful mom! I wish I was a few more of those qualities myself! :)

Great TT!

Mine is up.

Geggie said...

What a doll she is! My mom makes all your faves when you come over too. And always has your favorite cocktail waiting for you.

Margaret said...

Sounds like a lucky Mom too! Happy Mother's day and T13 -Mix

Anonymous said...

what a great post, considering mothers day is just around the corner (and I totally forgot!!!)

Tina@ SendChocolateNow said...

Your mother sounds wonderful. You are very lucky to have such a great role model and friend.

My T13 is up.

amy karp | PHOTOGRAPHY said...

great Mom tribute - my T13 is up too. :) My Mom keeps up with her email also....so much fun!

Natsthename said...

What a lovely tribute to your mom!

Unknown said...

I knew you came from good genes Daisy. Congrats on having a great Mom.

Jennifer said...

what a wonderful T13!!!!! great idea since Mom's day is tomorrow... actually TODAY since it's 1am! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU!

angela said...

What a cool mom...Don't you hope someday your adult children will speak so wonderfully of you? I sometimes wonder about me...:-)

 
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