“I Find you – A Day Late and a Dollar Short”
“Isn’t it terrific – – when you finally find… what you are looking for?” “I knew that I had a PHOTO of little baby “ALAN” – – but … you know how easy it is – – for just one little PHOTO – – to be somewhere – – where you would never expect – – to find it?”
“A first Grand-child”… a “GRAND-Son”… “ALAN” – – “WOW” – – and more “WOW…eees”“All the wonderful “GIFTS” that we receive here on EARTH… have been planned for us to receive – – way before anything was ever created by the Almighty.”
“I am very grateful and most THANKFUL to be where I am now and that in all of this time… that – – I have so far spent here on EARTH – – as we are all… only a part of a bigger and better purpose – – with this journey here and now – – to end with a more glorious future together… for all ETERNITY.”
“Here is that wonderful smile – – the one that I LOVE – – just so glad that “Alan” was not afraid to have his PHOTO taken – – some small children – – for some reason – – start to cry – – and carry on – – you would almost think – – that they think – – they are at the “Doctor’s” office.”
The children… when small… have to be all dressed up to go to the “Doctor’s Office” – – and then… without a word – – receive a “shot” in the arm. – – – With a surprise like that… I think that I would start to cry – – and maybe even holler… loud enough to let he WORLD know – – that someone hurt me!
“Does this look like “BOYS’ NIGHT OUT” – – or what?”
“HOLD UP” on the eating – – you are now on candid camera” – – “WOW” – – Just a few PHOTOS – – to keep track of how “TIME” flies – – when you are having FUN – – and when you are getting bigger – – just doing what comes natural – – “growing up” – – one years at a time. Nothing like a PHOTO taken – – from time to time – – just to show the smile is still the best smile – – It is the smile that I LOVE – – “Alan is… ‘A-Number -One’ … in my book!” DV
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“JULIA CHILD” in the Kitchen -with ALAN!
Have you ever seen “JULIA CHILD” … at work in your KITCHEN?
Grand-daughter JAIME was taking pictures as “GRANDMA” was putting “31” candles on a home made cake for the best GRANDSON, ALAN — – and since this “Birthday Party” was for him – – he was giving his approval – – as he over looks the last minute preparations.
When I saw this PHOTO – – I just had to die laughing – – as I remember seeing “JULIA CHILD” bending over as you see me – – because as you hit the older years in LIFE – – looks like the straight back … takes a good bend forward . That bending seems to just creepe up … on us senior citizens – – as we approach the beyond “GOLDEN” years.
Many… years ago – – I would watch “JULIA CHILD” in her cooking shows – – and always thought that she really enjoyed all of the cooking that she did. In fact – I even had to buy her book, “The FRENCH CHEF” – – and that is one of the very many books on cooking – – that I have. Years ago… when I would be in the KITCHEN – and my MOTHER would be there, too – – she would remark to me… that she thought that I would be talking like “JULIA CHILD” – – I did not think so – – but I do have one of those voices – – that when… you hear it – – you will remember me!
Getting back to “ALAN’s” BIRTHDAY PARTY… we had a very good time – and everyone liked that cake so much – – even some took seconds. Something to think about … a most important thing that is happening in our world TODAY – – I feel… that there are lots of FAMILIES – – that will not be celebrating special times with “GRAND-CHILDREN” – – as FAMILIES are cutting down on having children… so it seems to me… this world will soon have a shortage of children.
When I was a small child… in school – – there was the saying… “The FAMILY that PRAYS together… STAYS TOGETHER!” Something that I have not heard in a very long time! Every day I give THANKS to the ALMIGHTY… since HE gave to me the best children and “GRAND-CHILDREN” – – something that I wish more people could or even would say… and be grateful!
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“A Wonderful Party…Yesterday!”
What words would one say – – and or use to say THANKS – – to everyone – – YESTERDAY was a WONDERFUL DAY… for all!
Everything was just right yesterday… the weather – – was terrific – as we were outside for enough time … took photos – – including the “SUNSET” overlooking the park – – caught even a few with their Bar-b-Que fires still burning – – for the late comers for dinner.
It just seem as though the hours – – just let us have so much time – – to have a meal – – Bar-b-Que – – with so many sides – – it was as if we were having a THANKSGIVING FEAST – — so… we had to wait… till we could have room for the best part… of a BIRTHDAY PARTY – – the CAKE AND ICE CREAM – – some times the “EYES” are bigger than the stomach!
Looks like “ALAN” will get his wish… as… we all sang “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” – – “ALAN”… blew out all thirty-one candles! It sure is good that we all had plenty of time to – – eat slowly… and take time to do a lot of talking – – even… some time to talk on long distance call from Uncle Lee – – to where we could all chime in – – – – all with more “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” messages to “ALAN” as we were working off … some of what we had just eaten – – so that we could go back for seconds. Had to even have thirds of some of the “CAKES” – – just absolutely the best yet!
The most important “THANKS” – – goes to the ALMIGHTY – – since He is in charge of what weather we have – – and – – an extra THANKS – – for having such a good FAMILY – – that enjoys all the good TIMES – – that we are given to enjoy together – – now and forever!
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“This is the DAY…”
“If you want some of the “BIRTHDAY CAKES” – – You ‘ll all have to start singing!”
“While the “BIRTHDAY CAKES” are being cut… Let’s hear everyone sing nice and loud – – so everyone on “GRAND AVENUE” – -can hear and join in!” “One of those cakes is called a “Triple Chocolate Cake” – – and that is for all of you that never have enough of the good stuff – – it is also being served with your choice of “ICE CREAMS” – – since “we all scream for Ice Cream” – – and we aim to please… everyone – – – with good taster’s – – this… is where you can “laugh” a little more than at any other time!”
“Happy BIRTHDAY….ALAN….and many – many – more!”
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“Just “ONE” more DAY…”
“Tomorrow…. is the “BIG” day – – and as you can see I can hardly wait – – – Will tomorrow … ever get here???”
“Does everyone feel so excited – – like me – – just the day before the “BIG” day… my “BIRTHDAY” – – when I will be one year older… than I am today.”
“I’m crossing my fingers and my toes – – for lots of GOOD LUCK – – just so all of my friends and FAMILY will have as much FUN – – as I know that I will.”
“You know… when you are my age – – and it is BIRTHDAY TIME – – there is so much excitement going on – – decorating the house – the “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” sign stretching across one side of the wall – to the other side – – – and all the BALLOONS” – – and inside each balloon is a ticket with a prize number – – to be matched with the matching PRIZE on the PARTY display table – – as …we believe that everyone that comes to the PARTY – – should also have FUN – – by winning a PRIZE – – to take home – – – – that is a for sure gift to take home.”
“Also… GRANDMA will be here for the PARTY – – she always has a list of games and silly things to do – – as she likes for everyone to participate in having FUN – – doing some of the silly things… that will have everyone having so much – – that the Laughter will be heard down on GRAND AVENUE – – that’s her standard saying – – so… only if you know GRANDMA – – will you have an idea – – of what she is up… too?”
“Everything is ready for the PARTY – – Be ready for lots of FUN and GAMES!”
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“Waiting for your R.S.V.P.”
“My special “BIRTHDAY” Invitation… just for YOU!”
“As you can see… Alan is personally … making all of his “BIRTHDAY PARTY” Invitations – – each one is a real “keep-sake” – – as each invitation has a very special message just for the person receiving.”
Just so you will know… Alan has each invitation marked with different numbers and phases on them – – as we will be playing games – – that need some special “winning information” – – and that little extra info. – – will help you to WIN – – if you were smart enough – – to remember to bring your invitation – –
Lots of games to play – – ans lots of real good prizes – – all selected just for the person – – that should WIN – – as ALAN has a good idea… of exactly what each person coming to the party …LIKES and will want to WIN!
So… be sure to R.S.V.P. – – and plan on having a real good TIME – – as that is what a “BIRTHDAY PARTY” is for… The more we get excited – – the more we know you are going to enjoy – – and will have… so much FUN!
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