Circle of Life

Every May 14th, I prepare for a big sulk.  All my friends and family prepare, too.  They either send me hugs or run and hide.  :)  Seriously, it's the anniversary of my husband's death from cancer in 2005, which was a very traumatic experience for our family.

I have now realized that he or Fate or some higher power has determined that I shall not be allowed to sulk any longer.  That's probably a Good Thing.  Last year on May 14th, my beautiful niece married her Prince Charming.  It was a wonderful wedding.

This year, my second granddaughter, Eliza Judith Carr, came into this world just before dawn on May 14th.  She's perfect and beautiful and a shining tribute to her grandfather's memory.

So now instead of sulking on May 14th, I will be celebrating my granddaughter's birthday.  I'm confident her Grandpa is somewhere giving her a big thumbs-up.  :)

Welcome to the family.

Love,
Grandma Deb

Starting Young

In reviewing Annabella's first birthday party photos, I made an amusing discovery.

Here she is with the piano I bought her doing her honky tonk or Elton John imitation:

Then she's caught foisting a shot glass in her high chair--which she handed me a moment later for a refill.

Then, to top off this day of celebration, she's caught on camera selecting a lottery ticket, of all things. Gambling at the tender age of one! I hope she wins, so she can support her grandma. :)

Her mom's favorite nickname for Annabella is "Treasure." It's easy to see why.

Happy reading, everybody.

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~Deb, AKA, Annabella's Grandma