When I was little I wanted dimples in the worst way. My sister has dimples. I'm not talking a slight, barely noticeable dimples. I'm talking D I M P L E S. She got more attention from those darn dimples in one trip to the grocery store than I did my entire childhood. Okay, I'm exaggerating that. But really, when she smiled, she was the star of the show. I readily admit I was jealous of those things. So jealous, that at about 6 years old, I had a plan. I stuck my finger in the side of my cheek and placed tape over that spot, trying to keep the indentation. I honestly thought I could "train" my face into dimples. When that didn't work, although disappointed, I got over it.
So, there was no surprise when her kids were born they had dimples. They certainly are not as pronounced as their mother's, but they are definitely there:
So, when I was pregnant, I secretly wished my baby would have dimples, too. Not that I would adore him any less if he didn't have them. Just a little wish.
I forgot all about the dimples when he was born way too early at 3 pounds. But the day after he was born, I was watching him in the hospital, connected to wires and tubes when his face twitched (I was sure it was a smile- the nurse told me it was just a twitch) and there it was. On his right cheek I spotted a dimple. I have no idea why that made me so happy in that moment. It was just a dimple. But it was the dimple I wanted so badly when I was 6.
We were taking these pictures last week before the kids went back to school. I wanted a picture with all three of them showing their dimples, but I guess I will have to try again. After about 5 minutes, they just wanted to be silly.
On a quilting note- we have exciting news. Our next collection (after Hometown) arrived this week! We are in the process of photographing the fabric, and we will give you a peek at it in the next few days!
Be careful what you wish for. I used to do the same thing - finger stuck in my cheeks because I wanted dimples. Now,(at age 60) I have dimples, BUT they are on the wrong cheeks!
Posted by: lynn | Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 11:36 AM
adorable kids and great pics. do you pretend you are going to school the week before school actually starts??? love the props. way better than the "SCHOOL" pics that we paid an arm and a leg for when my girls were little. Or the last minute pic as you are dashing out the door and your kids are saying "DO WE HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY YEAR" "YES WE DO, NOW SMILE". my husband Bryce has a dimple....could it be the name :) I'm thinking you have a bryce too somewhere in someone's family. my husband's sister's kids got the dimples.... really it's not fair.
but we did get beautiful smiles.
I have been oohing and aahhing over my new hometown fab. love every piece. have a wonderful weekend. the weather here in iowa is absolutely beautiful.
Janita
Posted by: janita | Friday, August 26, 2011 at 07:08 PM
I'm so excited... I can't wait to see what's next!!!
I've been stalking some of the last remaining jelly rolls of Sunkissed!
Posted by: Babychaser | Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 08:54 AM
Sorry i am one of those gals with dimples and yes when i was little i remember getting heaps of comments.
Posted by: Linda in Aus | Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 07:17 AM
I know what your talking about. The sister of a friend has dimples and as a little girl I want to have them. But a few years ago someone told me that I have a gorgous smile. So forget the dimples it's all about the smile;-)
Greetings for germany
Hildy
Posted by: Hildy | Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Awww! Cuteness personified! :)
Posted by: Seaweedandraine | Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 04:38 AM
MORE NEW FABRIC -- my debt will be almost as big as the National Debt -- well not quite that bad I guess! LOL Love your fabric, website, blog, label crew -- I'm hooked!
Posted by: Sharon | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Either way, your models are adorable!! Exciting news that you have more fabric coming out ... wow!
Posted by: WendyMT | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 07:22 PM
What a cute post. When my son was born he had a VERY pronounced cleft chin...he was all cheeks and this cute little chin. Everyone from the nurses to the doctors wonderd about this chin of his. Where did it come from? Later, my dad strolled in and I'll be darned, if the man doesn't have a much more subtle cleft chin! You'd think a gal would remember such a thing about her dad. I think we can agree...dimples whether on the cheek or the chin are very cute.
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 06:41 PM
I had sister dimple envy too, so not fair, plus she got the big boobs! I was totally ripped off!! Can't wait to see the new range!!
Hugs
from way down under
Jo
Posted by: Jo in Tas | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 04:54 PM
My son has such deep dimples the girls at school call them craters! He's 16 and so embarrassed by the attention that his dimples get!
Posted by: Candi | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 03:53 PM
ACK - NEW FABRICS???? I'm sure it will be love at first sight!
Posted by: CJ | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 02:02 PM
I just received Hometown and can't wait to get started on a quilt for my bed, including pillows and shams.(ambitious aren't I?) New fabric, Oh My!! Can't wait to see this new line. I might have to quit eating. Preemie babies, I've had two, Not quite as small as yours but neither one had those cute dimples.
Posted by: Diane W | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 01:42 PM
I totally did that, too! I used to jam my fingernails into my cheeks and smile and stay that way as long as I could to train my cheeks into getting the dimples my dad had.
Turns out, as you stated, that there are much more important things in life to worry about. :) Like my nose. (j/k)
Posted by: Jenn | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:50 PM
what a cute post! i have those dimples you speak of..and so do my sweet kids!
i remember checking my kids EARS upon birth they certainly didnt want my ears!!
upon finding out you had a book coming out, i requested my library purchase a copy, and they did...and i just got it today. great work! lots of fun projects.
excited for your new fabric! loving to play with Hometown!
Posted by: Jenny | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Such adorable cuties!!!
NEW FABRIC?! You just can't give my bank account a break, eh? ;) Jk!! Cant wait, I'm sure it will be AH MAY ZING!!
Posted by: Tavia corkum | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM
This post brought back so many memories! I was six when my sister was born and not only was I no longer an only child (a fact I didn't admit for at least a year)but, to add insult to injury, she had great big beautiful dimples! I'm 61 and still don't think I'm over it.
Posted by: Kathleen Sigg | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Yeah for healthy preemie babies! Mine were born at 30 and 31 weeks, 3lb 4oz and 4lb 10oz. Both are super healthy now!
Posted by: Chelley Black | Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 10:42 AM