I have 2 sons. Fortunately, God knew that I needed some girls in my life too, so he blessed me with 2 lovely nieces!
Liz, whom I featured here last fall, is currently studying abroad in the Middle East. I miss her so very much. :-(
 |
| Liz (photo by Daniel Martin) |
My other niece, Anna, just recently had an exciting milestone which I was invited to witness. She got her ears pierced! It was so thoughtful of her mom to ask me to come along.
My boys and I went with Anna, her brothers and her mom to the mall to the exact same place where I got my ears pierced about 25 years ago.
Everyone was giving their opinion on which earrings to choose!
 |
Here she is, looking brave and excited before the anticipated moment...
No turning back now!
 |
Just as quickly as it started, it was over.
Anna was all smiles...
Her mom and I were all tears! We looked at each other and both of us had no idea why we were crying!
All of a sudden, I remembered waiting at the airport to meet the energetic little girl and her twin brother who flew across the world to join our extended family. My mind tucked today's memory into the picture. Then I started imagining prom pictures...graduation...wedding gowns...
Anna is growing up.
And it's happening quickly.
Anna was all smiles...
Her mom and I were all tears! We looked at each other and both of us had no idea why we were crying!
All of a sudden, I remembered waiting at the airport to meet the energetic little girl and her twin brother who flew across the world to join our extended family. My mind tucked today's memory into the picture. Then I started imagining prom pictures...graduation...wedding gowns...
Anna is growing up.
And it's happening quickly.
And it makes me sad and happy at the same time.
I'm so glad that God chose me to be your aunt!
I love you, Anna-banana!
Oh, this is a cute post! Family is so precious!
ReplyDeleteThat's how I get my girl fix, too! Nieces!
ReplyDeleteFour boys here, no one looking to girl-talk with Mom or paint their nails. So I grab it where I can.
Smiles,
Rhonda
I so understand your heart here Kathie. I have two sons...and four brothers and many wonderful sisiters of the heart! this is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteThe difficulty, M_W, is that a person like myself who has 5000+
ReplyDeletephotographs on Picasa and suddenly finds them blocked
or who uses Fb for enterprise is getting the message loud and distinct here;
China does not welcome foreigners. Your own compatriot on
this list returned to discover his FB blocked and that i
guess he wishes he'd in no way left the USA now.
my blog - online dating tips pua