My 57th birthday was the day after Christmas. My Mom had a brunch and everyone was there except for Jules and he had to work. Deciding that I wanted to make Gavin a "Family Album" for his birthday was easy. Convincing each member of my family to pose for photos, not so much.
Then again, an empty picture frame, held in front of your face magically dispels inhibitions and provides the vehicle for fun.
This is Gavin and his "G-Gia".
Of course it wouldn't be fair to ask my family to do something that I wouldn't do myself, so I also included some self portraits.
It may seem ridiculous at first glance but life and time demand so much and before we know it we're almost sixty and memory starts to fade. This may not be the way I want to be remembered at "almost sixty"... but then again, I sort of get the feeling that there are Angels giggling at my long overdue dip in a little "happy".
All too often, mostly when I'm alone, I allow myself to wear "sad" with too much comfort. During the holidays, I miss Shannon more than I have words for... even after almost fourteen years.
So this year, on this birthday, I allowed myself to feel "happy". Little ones have magical powers. They fill you up without even trying.
In years to come we'll laugh at our silliness. But I am sure that this family album will always be one of our favorites !
(Aren't they the best sports ever?)
Counting my blessings
Has never been easier
Frame by golden frame !
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