The continuation of Cottage Blessings is dedicated to my beautiful friend, Lissa, and in loving memory of my favorite blog reader and godmother, Aunt Robertine. I do not know what will come of this return to blogging, but what I am hoping for is a permanent record of the joys of family life.
First, a major update is in order. We happily announce the birth of our baby daughter, born just this past April. Here she is with the president and vice-president of her fan club. The last time I posted here regularly, those two big girls were babies themselves. (That's Maureen on the right and Eileen on the left.)
The cottage door is open. Thank you so much for coming in.
Yeah! Welcome back to the blogosphere ... and those girls are GORGEOUS!
Hugs
Posted by: Mary G. | January 26, 2012 at 11:17 AM
So glad to see a new post from you in Google Reader this morning! I was just thinking the other day that it had been such a long time since you posted that you must not be coming back, but decided to keep you on my list just in case. So happy that I did! Welcome back, and congratulations on your new baby!
Posted by: Tracy | January 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM
I am so glad to see you back to blogging. I am looking forward to many wonderful posts about your beautiful family. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Posted by: Carole in Wales | January 26, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Thank you, Mary, Tracy, and Carole! It does my heart so much good to see your names in my inbox. It has been too long.
I so appreciate the encouragement.
Posted by: Alice Gunther | January 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM
I was happy to see your blog pop up in Google Reader this morning! Congratulations on the birth of your new daughter!
Posted by: Amber | January 26, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Yay! Yay! Yay! :) And many blessings to all of you at the cottage.
Posted by: Love2learn Mom | January 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Congratulations on the birth of your little girl. Welcome back! You put a smile on my face this morning.
Posted by: Christine | January 26, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Oh happy day!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
Signed,
Successful Nagger
;)
Posted by: Lissa | January 26, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Such pretty little babies, all around. :-) I think about you often and have wondered how you've been. Lots of love to you, Alice.
Posted by: Jennie C. | January 26, 2012 at 12:26 PM
I'm so glad to see a new post at the lovely cottage full of blessings! It made my day!
Posted by: Christine M | January 26, 2012 at 12:43 PM
I'm so thrilled that you are back to blogging -- I've missed you! Your daughters are beautiful.
Posted by: Anne | January 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Alice - You always made the Internet a better place! What a treat to find a post from you. It has been a while since I have posted to my little blog (Yesterthoughts -can't even remember the URL for my signature), I still treasure the kind comments you often took the time to leave -always brightening my day ;-).
Wonderful that your family has grown! May God continue to bless you and yours! Thank you for your beautiful witness with Cottage Blessings.
Posted by: Kristina | January 26, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Hooray! So glad to have you back here.
Posted by: Layla | January 26, 2012 at 01:17 PM
*GASP*!!!!! I am overjoyed Alice!!! The blog world is a kinder gentler place again! Welcome back and I really look forward to your posts!
Posted by: Jamie | January 26, 2012 at 02:10 PM
So happy to see you and your beautiful family again! May we all be blessed by your words in this space!
Posted by: Texas Mommy | January 26, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Hip, hip, hooray, you are back! I was thinking of you the other day and missing your beautiful posts. Congratulations on your newest blessing!
Posted by: KB | January 26, 2012 at 03:09 PM
Super YEAH!!!
Posted by: Heather - Doodle Acres | January 26, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Yeah!!! I miss your posts.
Posted by: ChristineC | January 27, 2012 at 02:40 PM
'Bout time you got back to blogging Alice!
Superp! Glad you are back.
IJM Bob & Joanne
Posted by: Bob & Joanne | January 27, 2012 at 04:42 PM
As Lydia would say, Glory and trumpets! Hoo-ray and many thanks to the dear Successful Nagger! I was recently thinking of the 'good old days' when Alice blogged, and lo and behold here you are again! So, so happy!
Posted by: Kimberlee | January 27, 2012 at 04:55 PM
glad to see you're back. Even an occasional update will be welcome as I've missed reading your updates.
Posted by: Mirissa | January 27, 2012 at 05:10 PM
So glad to see your blog back :)
Posted by: Kathryn | January 27, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Oh Alice dear it brings me such joy to see you blogging again!
Those girls are so beautiful, and so big! I cannot believe it.
I am so looking forward to reading more!
Posted by: Michele Q. | January 27, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Oh what a treat! Your posts are always so wonderful and uplifting. And your family continues to grow more and more beautiful!
I actually think of you often (and greatly appreciate your archives too), and have wondered how you've been. I hope you are able to find the time to post more. I know *my* world will be a better place for it!
Congratulations to you and your family -- and especially to your lucky little baby (what a great place she chose to land)! :)
Posted by: Eileen | January 27, 2012 at 10:22 PM
How lovely! Beautiful girls, beautiful blog!
I'd love to hear how the thatching project ended up by the way.
Posted by: Elizabeth H. | January 28, 2012 at 10:04 AM
SO glad you are back!
Posted by: Allison | January 28, 2012 at 10:54 AM
YAY!! Thank you, Lissa, successful nagger. :)
Welcome back, Alice. I've missed you.
Posted by: KC | January 28, 2012 at 10:55 PM
So happy to see that you're "back"!
Look forwarding to reading your blog again.
Posted by: Jeanne Jorgensen | January 29, 2012 at 01:44 PM
Your blog has stayed bookmarked in my favorites and faithfully every week or so I would click and hope. I'm so happy to discover the Cottage door open:-)
Posted by: Katherine | January 29, 2012 at 08:55 PM
It is wonderful to see you writing online once again. Thank you for taking the plunge! From far, far away...
Posted by: Stephanie in Germany | January 30, 2012 at 06:27 AM
Yay!! Welcome back!!
Posted by: Zina | January 30, 2012 at 02:12 PM
Good for Lissa! Welcome back Alice and congrats on another gorgeous girl :-)
Posted by: Beate | January 30, 2012 at 08:07 PM
This is the best news of 2012!
Really, I have been totally fine since you stopped blogging, except for the times I have bowed my head and sobbed uncontrollably.
Welcome back, dear Alice!!!
Posted by: Mary | January 30, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Hey Alice,
God Bless you and your beautiful family. You are always in my thoughts, my friend, and always in my heart. Lucille
Posted by: Lucille McLaughlin | February 04, 2012 at 04:56 PM
I check here every few months hoping against hope that you've blogged. I think I checked very shortly before you wrote this post so I didn't find out until I read Melissa Wiley's stream on Dickens' birthday from Google+. I am so inspired by your blog and I want you to know that it helps bring some peace to a chaotic internet experience. Thank-you so much and congratulations on your addition to your family. I hope you will include us in the joys of your family with many photos and thoughts of your day.
Posted by: Jana | February 08, 2012 at 02:13 PM
I can't tell you what a pleasant surprise it was to see that you are blogging again. I am an elementary school teacher and you have been such a source of inspiration for me and for my classroom!
God bless you and happy posting!!
Posted by: Katherine M. | April 05, 2012 at 04:53 PM
So glad to see you blogging again, Alice. :)
Posted by: Theresa | April 06, 2012 at 09:45 AM