One of my very favorite shots with gabby taken when she was 12~How time flies~
My grandaughter Gabriella turns 14 today. I can't believe how the years have flown & how grown up she is. She's my first grandchild & we are connected in a way that makes me feel like I've grown up right along with her. Probably because I was a very young grandmother when she was born. She is an honor roll student, has an amazing group of close friends & except for the occasional fresh outburst (so 14 ish yes?) we enjoy her more than she will ever know. She has had to deal with some challenging things in her life but all in all it's been good & she continues to make her family proud & to make her grandmother smile (more than she even realizes.) HaPpY BiRtHdAy to my darling girl...........
Gabby & Her BFF Nicole~
Aaah how I do remember those days when my daughters were that age...
How sweet your grandaughter looks with her best friend...
To have such a special bond with her makes it all the more poignant...
Something about us November babies .... we can be a piece of work and steal your heart all at the same time
HUGS TO YOU ... Hope the knee is doing ok... I decided to stub my toe for the heck of it... LOL
JO
Posted by: JO | November 14, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Hi Chris,
Your granddaughter is beautiful! My birthday is this month too :-).
Hugs,
Penny
p.s. your mosaic piece should be arriving today :-))
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | November 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Happy Birthday Gabby!!! She is gorgeous Chris! What a sweet post for a sweet girl. Gabby, I LOVED being 14 :) I hope you have a wonderful year!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage | November 14, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Happy Birthday to Gabby!!
14 is a wonderful age.
Enjoy it!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | November 14, 2008 at 03:43 PM
She is beautiful. Happy Birthday to her.
Posted by: Wendy @ Pink Slippers | November 14, 2008 at 04:27 PM
What a beautiful girl; you must be so proud of her. There appears to be a strong family resemblance there!
Janet
Posted by: janet | November 15, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Happy Birthday to Gabriella !! Chris, I am thinking I remember seeing that picture when it was taken ~ I can't believe it has been 2 years ~
xoxo,
Lori
Posted by: Lori | November 15, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl and congrats Noni(?)!
I'll let you know when I head out your way so we can catch up Chris!
Love your very thoughtful presidential post.
My sentiments exactly.
Posted by: Roberta | November 16, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Hi Tutts and Happy Birthday to the beautiful Gabby. Does she know how lucky she is to have you for a grandma...I hope so! XOXO to you both, Janet
Posted by: Janet (Shabbyfufu) | November 16, 2008 at 06:47 PM
I stumbled onto your Blog. I too Love Lucy!! Come visit my blog!! I think your Blog is Beautiful!!
Hugs,
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | November 18, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Gabriella is beautiful! Granddaughters are so special... mine just turned two.
Posted by: Diana | November 18, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Happy Birthday Gabriella! There is nothing better in life than being a Grand Mother. How wonderful that you are able to be there and enjoy these great times with her. Such a blessing!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Posted by: Michele | November 19, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Happy Birthday Gabriella! There is nothing better in life than being a Grand Mother. How wonderful that you are able to be there and enjoy these great times with her. Such a blessing!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Posted by: Michele | November 19, 2008 at 09:48 AM