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a visit with Santa...

      I was looking through some old photos the other day and ran across this one of grand niece Christian (Poison Ivy costume girl) and Santa. She (now 25) was three then, I think; no idea who Santa is or his age. 

I'm not sure which of the two was the more determined not to smile. Makes me laugh every time I look at it! Soon, ol' St. Nick will be making his world-wide rounds...

Around here, it's been really quiet today...perfect for doing an assortment of little things and a whole lot of nothing, much. Just the way I like it.

Cheers~

four on four ...

 

 

 1. Today, my friend Margaret and I went on a house and garden tour! T'was a nice way to spend a sunny, slightly warm - 87 degrees F -  afternoon. Wonders of all wonders, the first house we visited was the one whose garden I shared here. Imagine my delight that I got to see more of this wonderful garden, including the cherry tree!...

2. After the tour, I took a walk to and through the park. As anticipated, the pool was busy, busy. Peals of laughter and shrieks from happy little children...

3. Next to the dog park - no poochies playing - but the remnants of a birthday or some other celebration... 

4. And speaking of birthdays, today is my niece (the Selfie Queen) Christian's 's twenty-fifth birthday. Christian, always ready for adventure. I took the photos and made this layout in July 2013...she was on her way to South Africa  for a two-weeks' symposium on women's rights.

Happy Birthday Chris. And here's to many more thrilling life adventures.

Cheers~

Today is her day...

     This is the Queen of Selfies, Christian, about age  7. Today, is her 23rd birthday. Happy! Happy!

Lots of magic in her life right now and come Sunday, on her way to the Bahamas for a week of celebration! Lucky her!

Sixteen years ago, I'm sure none of us ever imagined  her life as it is today. But, I'm not surprised because she's always been creative, full of zest and ready for adventure. Enjoy the trip Christian. See you when you return.  

Cheers~

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the graduate...

 

            This week, my grand niece Christian graduates from Rutgers University. Go Christian Go!

Yesterday she was in the first of three ceremonies: the picture above was taken at the graduation honoring African-American, Latino and Asian-American students at the University. On Saturday, the second ceremony is for her college within the University and  on Sunday, the graduation combines all the colleges'  graduates! 

On Wednesday, she starts a new job! Go Christian Go! I have to say that "life is good!" for her. 

Congratulations Christian! You done good!

Cheers~

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now, she's 21...

Today is Miss Christian's 21st birthday! Hip! Hip! Hooray!

This has always been one of my very favorite photos of my second oldest grand-niece:

Today she's creative, resourceful, inquisitive, humorous, smart, accomplished, ambitious, soon-to-be a senior in college, sweet, a tad more glamorous...and just as cute. Happy 21, Christian...  and wishes galore for many, many more!

Cheers~

six degrees of separation...

I guess there's some truth about six degrees of separation... 

Last night, Christian was a volunteer at the President's Inaugural Ball for campaign and other staff.

She sent this picture , looking pleased as punch...

...and rather sophisticated, too.  I presume she saw the President and First Lady, live and up close. But since she returned to school (Rutgers) this morning, I've not had a chance to hear about her big event. 

I'm sure my sister (Christian's grandmother)  who met the President in October has all the details since she drove Chris to school. Guess I'll have to wait til later to learn more. Can't wait...

Cheers~