Yikes! This year seems to be flying by even more than others.
So need to catch up on a few bits of news here. The biggest piece is that my brother is a dad! To three kids! Heh, went from none to 3 in the space of a few short weeks. His step-parent adoption of his wife Ady’s two older kids, Anthony and Nuni, was official earlier in November! (Pics of them whenever my brother finally sends them. Hint, hint!) Yey! Pictures!
Nuni and her mom, Ady
Anthony Gangsta
Nuni Diva
Then on the 19th, Pamela Ann was born.
My baby niece!
Baby Pam got the family nose, more’s the pity. LOL!
Baby Pam is named for our baby sister, who passed away at less than five months old. Her passing marked my childhood in ways I’m not always sure I even really grasp. I am very pleased that Paul and Ady chose to honor her memory in this way. They look a lot a like actually.
My little sister
While I’m on a slightly somber note, last Tuesday marked the day that my mother would have turned 64. I miss you so much Mom. I wish you could have met your grandchildren in this life. And here you thought the only ones you’d have were the furry kind. 😉
Some pics of my mom, who was a remarkable woman, a fact of which I am reminded with even greater clarity as I navigate the waters of parenthood.
Mom as a baby
Mom and her sister Sally
Mom and Dad
One of the few pictures from Mom and Dad's wedding
And yes, Grandma wore black. 🙁
Mom's senior portrait
I think this may have been their car in Germany
Mom's passport photo with baby Paul
Oma, Oom Jim, Mom, Paul, Dad, Opa and Tante Joyce
One of the few solo pics of Mom (I love this one!)
Mom, Paul and Nike
Mom and Paul
Mom, Paul, cousin Carrol and her baby
Mom
Mom
Mom, Dad and Paul
Mom, Paul and baby me!
Paul, Mom and me
Dad and Mom circa 1976
Mom, looks like Easter probably 1976
Dad and Mom circa 1986
Mom's 40th birthday
Mom and Dad's 25th anniversary
Mom doing one of her favorite passtimes
Mom with Darren and me at our wedding
And, of course, the obligatory cute kid pics!
Hanging around with Jo-jo
Funny faces!
Impatiently waiting for the tram at Disneyland
"I drive!"
Funny faces!
His feet finally touch!
Eating food bigger than one's head is not recommended.
Concentration!
Yes, I let my son play with a plastic bag; get over it. 😉
Waiting for the monorail
Unimpressed child is unimpressed.
Nap time! (with Uncle Kelvin)
Yes, he does love that carousel.
Watching the candle-light processional at Disneyland (with lollipop.)
Alexei is way grooving on the Xmas season again. This year we actually decorated the house – even got a small (fake) tree and hung some little ornaments. I’m looking forward to putting some actual presents under it!
More later, my friends and family.
Much love to all and sundry.
Blessings,
Janice
