Do you have a photo (or two or ten) of a loved one that seems to capture exactly who they are right down to their soul? I'm lucky to have several of these cherished pictures. They're framed on my bedside table or displayed prominently in my office where I'll see them every day.
This is my newest photo. It's of my Big Sister and was taken shortly after her first grandchild was born....
This photo is of a perfect moment in time for a very proud Grandma-- A moment when all the cares of the world were suspended and the joy in her heart completely surrounded her. When I see this picture I bounce between tears and smiles because I know how very happy she was to meet her daughter's daughter.
Today, September 15th, is my Big Sister's birthday. I won't mention her age but lets just say there will be a lot of candles on her cake. *ahem* She's loving being a Grandma and celebrating with all things girlie and sweet. Although she feels her age on the occasional early morning feedings she helps out with, "Grandmotherhood" suits her beautifully.
My Big Sister knows how blessed she is and her baby granddaughter reminds her of that on a regular basis. Life is good despite the ups and downs of aging.
Please join me in wishing my Big Sister a great birthday and all the happiness her heart can hold.
Welcome to www.TheFiftyFactor.com - Joanna Jenkins
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Happy birthday to your beautiful sister!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY to your awesome sister! I recognise that look...it's called INSTANT LOVE.
ReplyDeleteHappy happy Birthday dear sister!! May your celebration be fabulous and joyous!!
ReplyDeleteThe picture of her holding her new granddaughter is so amazing! You captured pure bliss and love there!!
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SueAnn
The warmest of birthday greetings to your sister, Joanna. I just love that picture of her with her precious granddaughter. I can't wait till I can experience the joy of my first grandchild. My granddogs are great fun and everything but I get a little tired of having my makeup licked off when I'm napping and they are pretty fickle!
ReplyDeleteyou are so right.... what a photo. instant love, I like that.
ReplyDeleteas someone who love loves baby's I so look forward to being a grandma.
Happy Birthday to your sister.
Happy Birthday to your sis! I love the picture!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday big sis! hope she has a wonderful day and it is easy to see the joy on her face int eh picture...smiles.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to the happy Grandmama! I would be the happiest chick on earth if my son someday gives me a grand-daughter. Our family seems to produce about 90% boys (I'm always swimmming against the current, lol) and I would spoil her rotten. Everyone knows so, too. Ha!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! The look of love and adoration in her eyes is a beautiful sight....
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday, Sister! Congrats on the day, on your new grandbaby and on being the big sister of Joanna. All the best to you.
ReplyDeleteThe expression on your sister's face says it all. Her love for her little granddaughter is glowing all over her dear face. Happy Birthday to your big sis, may she enjoy many more filled with love from her siblings and her own family.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sister, and that is a perfect photo!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Big Sis! Smile is priceless!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Big Sis Of Joanna!! You wear your age well. I'm guessing that you are a young granny.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely birthday tribute to your sister. Her expression so clearly shows that she is totally in love. Beautiful. Wishing her a very happy birthday, with many, many more to come.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful moment captured! I hope she has a wonderful birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your beautiful sister. I hope she has a most wonderful day and gets to do something that she loves. Yes, this picture does capture the happiness and love she is feeling. How wonderful that you have such a great sister!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Wednesday!
Happy birthday to your dear sister...yes, that photo captures the moment so beautifully! ox
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sister! I love the photo of her holding her grandchild. So sweet. I really love that top photo of the candles, though! Amazing colors.
ReplyDeletepure bliss, sugar! what a perfect photo. here's to many more birthdays and much joy to your big sis! happpy birthday! xoxoxox
ReplyDeletewhat an expression on her face! Many happy returns to such a loving woman.
ReplyDeleteThat totally needs to be framed and hung in the baby's room. Gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteAND, not all photos are "worth a thousand words" but this one. The photo of the baby and your sister...there just aren't enough words.
All the joy in the world shows on her face in that beautiful picture and that joy is ageless.
ReplyDeletehappy happy day to your beautiful sister!
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My, I love the look of pride and happiness on her face.
ReplyDeleteWish her a happy birthday from all of us, regardless of how many candles there are.
Happy birthday, big sis. I LOVE that picture of you holding your new grandbaby. I FEEL the look on your face. So cool.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Big Sis!! Have a wonderful day. One of my sister-in-law's shares her birthday with you!
ReplyDeleteA huge happy birthday from me! And that photo is priceless - I can see her joy! So lovely.
ReplyDeleteHere's sendin' 'Big Sis' a giant HAPPY BIRTHDAY from the Ozark hills and a huge CONGRATULATIONS on that precious beautiful baby!
ReplyDeleteMy birthday was yesterday, bittersweet day...my daddy is no doin' well. {{{SIGH}}}
God bless ya and you have a great time celebrating your sweet Sis! :o)
Delightful photo! A Happy Happy Birthday to Big Sister :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, JJ, your sister is beautiful and the picture is one that speaks volumes. There's no greater love than the love of a grandmother and her grandbaby meeting each other face to face for the first time.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your big sis! My oldest daughter is 23 years old today as well. We have plenty of reasons to celebrate from afar!!
Happy Birthday to your sister. From what you wrote and the picture I know that life has given her precious gifts. Having grandkids is a very special gift.
ReplyDeleteHey JJ, I want to let you know I did something that you did once. I first discovered your blog when I read a guest post of yours on Lilly's Life. Today I did a guest post. I have a link to it on my blog.
all the best.
Happy birthday to your sis, great photo, it really shows her joy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great picture. Happy Birthday Joanna's sister
ReplyDeleteJoanna this is a very beautiful post and the photo of your sister is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA big happy birthday to her and thanks for sharing the love.
x robyn
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ReplyDeleteWarm Aloha from Honolulu
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This photo made me smile....thank you~!
ReplyDeleteThis photo made me smile....thank you~!
ReplyDeleteThat's a photo full of love right there. I hope your sister has a wonderful birthday.
ReplyDeletethanks for your visit.
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Happy Birthday to your Sis....yes being a Granma is one of the best things about getting older...
ReplyDeleteLove the picture and Happy Birthday to your sister..a few days late :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture. Happy belated Birthday to your sister!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! And what a wonderful birthday gift! Happy Birthday to your big sis!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sister. That's a really cool photo of her. You can just see her beaming with pride.
ReplyDeleteWonderful story, hope she has a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photograph! Hope all is well with you and yours JJ.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo! Your sister's expression encompasses a thousand words - such happiness, love and joy.
ReplyDeleteSending very happy birthday wishes to her. This year has brought her one of the greatest gifts ever.
Lovely photo! Your sister's expression encompasses a thousand words - such happiness, love and joy.
ReplyDeleteSending very happy birthday wishes to her. This year has brought her one of the greatest gifts ever.
Two beautiful girls in that picture!
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Birthday.
Oh that is a perfect picture of a wonderful moment, her expression is pure love! Happy birthday to your dear sister (smile).
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday to your sister!
ReplyDeleteThis picture captured your sister perfectly. I love the moment. I can feel her joy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful moment captured! Happy Birthday to your dear sister.
ReplyDeleteI'm late with my wishes but please extend my belated wishes to her for a lovely year ahead. The love in her face says it all. Beautiful and what a sweetie you are to honor her this way. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Big Sister, from another Grandma.
ReplyDeleteOh how very sweet. That is a WONDERFUL picture. Happy birthday to your sister, and I hope she has a great one!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is the look of love. Just a beautiful, timeless photo.
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