Resemblance

Pat in 1960 and granddaughter Aubree 2015. 

Congrats

To my grandson Shaun Patrick who graduated from the 8th grade today with First Honors. I am so proud of you that my heart overflows with pride. Your birth thirteen years ago transformed me from a mother to a grandmother.

Happy 8th Birthday Ava

Dear Ava,

Today you became eight years old. I cannot believe how fast the time has went by. I remember the night that you were born and today as you celebrate another birthday I have had you in my thoughts all day. I was happy to talk to you this morning before you left the house and went off to school. Your voice remains the same. Your personality remains light and  filled with the excitement and wonder of a child knowing there will be a birthday cake to eat and gifts to open. In my mind you are three years old wearing a blue Cinderella dress and being sung to by your cousins Shaun & Nikolas. Remember when Nikolas blew out your candles so we sang all over again to you so you could blow out your own candles. I remember you stood upon the chair as I had my arms around you. Shaun was to your left and Nikolas was to your right. Pop Pop Bill recorded the Birthday Song. Do you remember how shy you were and how you placed your face in my shoulder?

Gifts will be arriving to you this week. Expect to receive Barbie and her sisters complete with ponies. Barbie has three little sisters and everyone has their own pony. Expect to receive a Birthday Barbie with the other Barbie's.  Expect to receive a fashion closet filled with Barbie clothes. All these items are from your Daddy. Expect to receive a birthday card with money from me and Pop Pop Bill. I am also going to take you out for a pedicure. I am just waiting for your Mom to check your schedule with a date. I was told Uncle Josh sent you a card from Aubree with a picture. I hope the rest of the family remembers your birthday as well.

Ava, I love you very much. I keep you in my heart. Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Love,
Mom Mom

Politicking at the Mayor's Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission Dinner

My First Born Grandchild, Shaun Patrick

Congratulations to my grandson Shaun who is completing the 8th grade with First Honors and will take College Prep Classes in English, Math and Science when he starts High School in September. I am very proud of him for not only his academic accomplishments but for the kind and loving young man he is growing into.

Royal Cuteness

Holiday Weekend Comes to a Close

More whimsical decor and I especially like the light house which we placed by the steps in the front of the house because the solar light rotates much like a real light house.

I told the kids the cat comes alive at night because it shines blue eyes as this is solar as well.

Raina is the newest addition to our family of children.

Sometimes divorce is good especially if one meets their soul mate afterwards. Rita is as sweet and kind as she is beautiful.

Bill loves his grill. I love his cooking.

Chocolate cake with buttercream icing.

Cut up watermelon anyone?

My grandsons are my joy!

My home is happiest when it is filled with children and since my sister lives in the neighborhood, I have these darlings (sister's grandchildren) stopping by for some goodies.

Chilling with my sister and our husbands.

Weekend project of installing solar lights around the house has paid off.

Another example of Bill's photography.

Walking along the beach with the one who has been by your side through thick and thin. I love this man.