I’ve introduced her here on my blog more than once. This is my mom. Hi mom! (She will be surprised to see this post.)
One of my mom’s best traits is that she is a giver in many ways. Last week I posted these thoughts & pictures about taking pictures of words, particularly when traveling. A few of you recognized a name special to you in the picture of Finnish name plates. My ever-so-thoughtful mom took notice of those blog readers and tracked down name plates for them. For real. So now she has these name plates and wants to send them to those readers. For real.
She cracks me up — and yet — it really is so thoughtful. SO, cute blog readers who left a comment about one of these names — you know who you are — please send your shipping address to this email address and my mom will send you your name plate. For real.
Know what might be fun? If any of you have met my mom (she has accompanied me on many trips back when I used to travel & teach on the road) … feel free to leave a comment to say hi to her, and maybe mention where you met her or what impression she had on you. This will make her day. In fact — feel free to say hi, even if you haven’t met her. : )
(No, it’s not Mom’s birthday. No special occasion. I just love her. That’s all.)
Tags: finnish names, kindness, mom
I met YOU and your mom at a CKU session in Dearborn, Michigan a few years ago. I had the pleasure of being one of the volunteers in your room that day – such a thrill to meet you both!
Hi Mom! I haven’t met you but wanted to say Hi! I am so glad Becky recognizes the gift she has in you. You sound like a wonderful lady and you must be a wonderful mom to have raised such an amazing daughter!
Hello Mrs. Allgaier. I’ve never met you but you sound like a very nice person. I just read Becky’s blog post with the names and I was just thinking how generous you are. I had such a huge smile on my face eventhough my name wasn’t on the list
Your generosity is sure to make someone’s day and I love it when people get a pleasant and unexpected surprise. You are truly amazing just like your amazing daughter. Have a blessed day.
Good Morning Becky!! I am totally surprised to ‘see’ us here!! How cute you are!! I am excited to be able to send these 3 name plates to the recipients!! You know you have the best ‘friends’ in the world don’t you!! Truly great they are! Have a great day…..looking forward to going to the POSTI and mailing them off! I love you….:-) (and Dad sends his love and greeting too!)
P.S. AAAHHHH the good old days of being your traveling buddy!! And meeting such wonderful people. Happy memories….all of them!!
Hi Becky’s mom!! My husband and I met BOTH your parents when we were in Utah at the Creating Keepsakes location touring it with the sweet Victoria James. (miss her!!) She was helping us when we were doing research for our store and I saw your parents ans squealed because I knew EXACTLY who they were!! Since I couldn’t meet you I was thrilled to meet the next closest thing!! They were so super sweet and so cute too. Anyway, I have been certainly keeping track of their mission travels on your blog and so glad to hear all is well. Come home safe and sound and have a fabulous and full experience!
Sincerely,
Lori Simpson
Boise, IDt
I met your Mom at CK convention in Mesa, 2006. Just 4 days before I gave birth to my youngest. You (Becky) wanted to give me fair warning about C-sections. Your Mom was caring your littlest one at the time.
I think it is awesome you still recognize your Mom!!! She is pretty awesome.
What an amazing mum : ) You are truly blessed Becky.
I met your Mom at the Mesa CKC, too. She was standing in the back of the classroom, entertaining little Claire, while you taught the class. She was just so fun to talk to. What a sweet, giving woman. I remember thinking what a lucky girl you were, Becky. You get to teach something you love and you have a fantastic Mom that could come with you and help with the baby. Claire was an absolute doll. She just smiled and slept while we crafted away.
Becky I love reading your blog and I love the positive way you honor your parents. Truly, your mom is a lovely person, and I think it is fabulous that she is sending “happy mail” to these lucky ladies
I met your mom at a CK Convention in Mesa – it was at your simple cards class (I think it was 2006). She seemed so sweet. The biggest compliment I can give to her without really knowing her is that she clearly raised you very well.
Hi there,
I haven’t met either of you but wish I could. To Becky’s mum – you msound like a wonderful person and to have bought up such a tallented, caring fantastic daughter, you must be a fantastic family. I have a great relationship with my mum and she sounds very similar. I too feel so blessed to have her in my life and would love to be able to honour her in some way. Becky, this is a lovely way.
All my love from Downunder!!
Melissa
I haven’t met you, but feel that I know you LOL. What a wonderful Mum you are to your family…best wishes and hope that you are having a wonderful time in finland.
Angie
What a beautiful post….HI to Becky’s Mom…I’m sure you’re extremely proud of your daughter. She is a wonderful inspiration to us readers/scrapbookers.
Hi Becky’s mom! I have never met you, but I think you are an amazing woman! No wonder Becky is so great!! I hope you are enjoying your stay in Finland!! BTW – Becky – you keep getting more and more beautiful! God bless you!
I’ve met your wonderful mom! In fact, I was blessed by her in many ways in my youth & I’ll always remember her giving spirit–you’re right. The amazing thing is I still have little things from Young Women & Sunday School from here & even now, years later, I actually remember what she was teaching us. Miracle!
Good to ‘see’ you Joan…..all the best to your family!
I have only “met” your mom through this blog, Becky. However, I must say, with the way you have touched so many lives through all that you have done in your career and the things you post here, I feel that we know her through you. She has much to be proud of with you!
Hi Mom!!!! What a thoughtful and wonderful thing to do. Becky is a very lucky daughter.
Hi Mom, You obviously are a special lady to have raised a wonderful daughter like Becky. You are not only both talented (loved the cross stitch “pillows” you made) but you have taught her the importance of giving and WE reap the benefits of that as she shares her gifts with us. I lost my mother nearly 9 years ago and enjoy when Becky mentions you and shares a bit about you too.
Becky…can we meet your dad and brothers too?
Mrs A…..the epitomy of a Mommy. You’re what I strive to uphold and be each day as I thank my lucky stars for being a stay at home Mommy.
I love you both and miss you too!
XO. Safe travels back home!
Deanna….hold down the ‘fort’ till we get home…..and our love to your and your family!!
Very Sweet. Two beautiful ladies. I’ve never met your mom, but I first saw her on the cover of one of your layout books. I felt like I’ve known her ever since.:)
Cute picture of you and your mama! I recognized the green jacket that you’re wearing as the one you added some fun buttons to a few months back!
Hi Mrs. Allgaier!!! It’s Hope from Brunswick High!! With Becky’s latest post I thought it would be the perfect time to let you know how much your family had a positive influence on me. Becky was (and still is) such a wonderful and kindhearted soul. That says alot about you and Dr. Allgaier and your home. I always felt welcomed and loved anytime I was over or around either one of you and I thank you for that!! I feel truely blessed to have known all of you and I thank you for giving me a peek into what a positive influence a warm and loving family can have and what a blessing that can be!! I wish you all that best in everything that you do and God bless you and Dr. Allgaier for your mission work! What a gift the world has received in having all of you in it!! Much love always!!
So sweet Hope!! You are so kind……give our love and best wishes to your family for us! We miss our home and friends in Brunswick….but we will be back there before you (or we) know it!!
Hello Becky’s Mom! So sweet of you to find and send the nameplates. Becky is a lucky girl to have you as her Mom.
Hmmm…Let’s see. I met your mom 25 years ago. She was in the kitchen with her apron on, mixing 6 gallons of milk- Andy wanted to be a cow when he grew up. No, I don’t really remember the exact moment, but what a neat mama. A stick-to-it woman, no nonsense, but a lot of fun, happily willing to serve (now being felt half way around the world), delights in her family, a supportive wife, can sing one heck of a wake up song…years of happy memories.
I think of her just about every day when I lead music while driving my mini van
AAHH the ‘WAKE UP SONG’……and it DOES still exist!!! I still ‘lead’ music when I drive…..the other missionaries think I am crazy!! Fun…..great family….and of the Daniel’s!! Love to all of you…..:-)
I didn’t actually meet your mom but I saw her in the DC temple once. It was like a celebrity sighting. I would have said hello but it somehow didn’t seem appropriate in the temple.
I wish you would have come up and said hello to me!! I love talking to people and getting to know you…….next time!!!
When I read the comments of your original post and saw that your mom offered to buy the names and mail them, I thought that was so sweet! You are very lucky to have such a special, kind-hearted mother but I can tell that you already know that! You mom has certainly passed on her positive spirit and generosity to you. Have a wonderful day!
Aaaaah – so now we know where you get your generous giving instinct, Becky! Hello to your mom! Hope both of you have a great day. Thanks for your kindnesses to others, and sharing the good things in life w/ us – the readers. (I have a great mom too, and know I get some of my best traits from her!)
On the Scrapbook Cruise in March of 2006, your wonderful family was with you and your mom was helping with your classes, always feel like I know them from your blog post….
and thank you for sharing them with the world…
Laura
Grants Pass OR
I had the pleasure to meet your mom on a couple of occasions. The last was on the CKU cruise. She was so wonderful to talk with.
I love your mom and you know it
She is amazing woman.
You are the BEST Heini…..have missed seeing you this summer with all of our weekend travels….we will be back to HAAGA soon!!! Look forward to seeing you! KIITOS PALJON for everything!
Hi Sister Allgaier! It’s Erin (White) Hansen here. I like to read Becky’s blog and pretend I know famous people, like her and you. I always thought you were a super cool Stake YW pres. I felt like you knew me individually, and loved me, even though we were in different wards and had minimal contact. Thanks for all you did.
What a great young woman you were and have become even greater!! We loved your family….and still do! Give our love and greetings to all of them for us!
Your mom ROCKS!
I met your Mom @ a CK convention in Mesa where she was helping with baby Claire while you taught. I remember saying to her how wonderful it was that you could be there & not have to worry about your wee one. Your Mom told me, ” Oh Becky would never leave her babies!”
I knew she was not only proud of you for your presence in the scrapbooking world but even more so as a Mom! You have such a wonderful role model Becky & this reminds me how much I treasure all that my Mom taught me. She was a giver & I miss her each & every day.
Finland is blessed to have you Mrs. Allgaier!
Hi Sis. A–
Since they redid the wards we haven’t run into each other at church much like we used to when I came back home for a visit! I did get to go swimming with Elyn (sp?) and her kids last year when I brought my boys home with me, though. The kids had a great time. Take care! –Melanie Vandre Fulton
And the best to you as well Melanie!
I met you at CKU Indy. I think it was Becky’s first CKU after Porter was born. He was a big hit and you were his constant companion. You had that wonderful grandmother glow going. You are such a sweet, loving family. It is nice to witness such caring.
Hi Mom! We haven’t met, but you sound awesome (just like my Mom). Mom’s are so special. I treasure mine more everyday~
Hello, “mom” we have never met, but I can see where Becky gets her generosity. Best of luck in Finland!
~TanyaS
Wow, Becky. I’ve never met you or your mom but a lady who gets name license plates in Finland for strangers?! She is all kinds of awesome!
Hi Momma Allgaier! I’ve never met you but think you are an inspiration to us all! As is your lovely & talented daughter!
Just wanted to say hi to your mom Becky. I enjoy reading about her and her giving spirit. She is a great example for us all.
Hello to both of you, it is great to see that you love and enjoy your mom as much as you can Becky. Our parents are the ones who mold our foundation and morals, and giving is such an amazing trait which makes us unselfish and caring. Unfortunately I just lost my mom over 2 weeks ago and both her and my dad (passed 5 yrs ago) were the ones to mold me. It is up to us to find and copy the best traits in the people we come across.
Hope you enjoy many many more years together!!
Gloria
Hi Becky’s Mom! I met you at CKU at Opryland Hotel in Nashville once. We sat and talked while Becky signed autographs and I was amazed by how personable and nice you were. Becky is very blessed to have you!
Awww – how sweet is your Mom?! (Hi Becky’s Mom!) What a giving spirit she has.
Hi Becky’s mom! I met you at CKU in MI.
Hi to you MOM! I love my mom just like that Becky!! What a sweet thing for Mom to do for the special blog readers! She rocks!
Hi Becky’s Mom! I may be the poster who’s known you the longest. Your husband was my doctor growing up and you were a member of the Railroader’s Band Boosters with my Mom, Vivian Stone. I’ve always known you to be so warm and kind so this blog post is no surprise, but sure is sweet!!
Hi Rebekah……I posted a comment to you and it got ‘misplaced’ out of order…..I hope you saw it…..AAHH the good old days of BHS Band Boosters….what a great group of people we had and how much fun we had working together!!! Glad you remember them as well…..give our best to your family for us!! KIITOS…..
Hi mom!
You are totally cool!
I recognized “Saara” on those plates…I’m glad there are more “Sara”s out there that read Becky’s blog, and you are a wonderful giving person!
We’ve never met, but I hope that someday I’d be able to.
I met your mom at the Indianapolis CKU in 2003. Porter was just a baby and was modeling a CK onesie. I bought two of them as I was expecting two grandchildren at the time. I didn’t know who she was until she smiled and I recognized the Allgaier teeth!!
Have a great time on your travels!!
Hi to Becky’s mom! I haven’t met you, but you sound like a wonderfully kind hearted lady and you’re just too cute! For real.
What a cute mom!! She sounds like my mom, she would do the same thing! Have a great day!