The BESTEST birtheday ever...so far anyway

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

11/27/2005 09:13:09 PM · #1

So my birthday passed this weekend, a little older is all. BUT, I had the best weekend ever for one reason - the grandkids!

A long story, but 8 years ago my oldest daughter decided she wanted to try living with her mother. That is the last Dani (my youngest) and I ever heard from her until a while ago. Then she, April, my oldest, called Dani to tell her she was an aunt. Then a few months later she called again to say she was again expecting. Then nothing for a few more months.

Yesterday, actually all this weekend, I was planning on doing a CC marathon. But I spent seven hours, yes, seven hours on the phone with April and today she came over with my grandkids. The first time I have seen them...and they are beautiful! (Ok, so I am a grandad and I am partial and biased). I spent the day with them today and all I am sorry for now is that I didn't take out the camera. I was just so excited about seeing them finally, I forgot until the very end of the day. My grandson was not going to cooperate at all, but my granddaughter did for at least one (below).

I am just so happy to have met them and that they called me grandpa (gosh, I feel old) and that they will now be a part of my life.

Dhaysia (pronounced day-sha) is an absolute gorgeous little girl. Very smart (when she wants to confuse me she speaks in sign language, not even three yet) and her brother is just a whip (parents know what I mean).

So just had to share.

Not the best pics I know, but more will follow I am sure. I wasn't worried about the camera, I was happy to see my grandkids! Tre would not sit still to get even one focused shot, but he is cute as hell.

Message edited by author 2005-11-27 21:16:16.

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

11/27/2005 09:16:41 PM · #2

She's a cutie pie. Congrats on seeing the grandkids, ya old fogey.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

11/27/2005 09:17:31 PM · #3

Oh and the curls are all natural. Mesmeraj you are not alone!

pcody

Canon PowerShot G6

11/27/2005 09:18:50 PM · #4

congrats. Hope you have many more happy days with the grandkids. She's a cutie.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/27/2005 09:36:43 PM · #5

That is such a touching story. You have given me a wonderful smile. My children also speak through sign language (out of necessity) and it can be confusing for others but comes in very handy in noisy rooms.

I am so pleased you made contact with your grandchildren and wish you many wonderful times with them.

Treasure them!!

Judi

11/27/2005 10:06:49 PM · #6

I didn't even touch on the 'story' but am glad to have given you a smile.

Message edited by author 2005-11-27 22:35:48.

11/27/2005 10:08:52 PM · #7

Originally posted by NathanW:

She's a cutie pie. Congrats on seeing the grandkids, ya old fogey.

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You will be there sooner than you think...

mesmeraj

11/27/2005 10:11:43 PM · #8

Alienyst - nah, her curls aren't stupid, they are cute!
Happy birthday and congratulations on your newly enlarged family :DDD

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/27/2005 10:20:25 PM · #9

Well thanks Mesmersaj! And all! Her curls I never said were stupid, just that you were not alone in having naturally curly hair.

I like it btw.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

11/27/2005 10:21:22 PM · #10

Happy Belated Birthday and congratulations! Your granddaughter is darling!

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

11/27/2005 10:26:58 PM · #11

Originally posted by Judi:

My children also speak through sign language (out of necessity) and it can be confusing for others but comes in very handy in noisy rooms.
Judi

I think I surprised her by being able to answer her in kind. She tried to fake me out with a few gestures, but she ended up being surprised by my answers. I think it is an easy enough skill to learn, just not enough people interested or touched by life experience to learn it.

mesmeraj

11/27/2005 10:29:13 PM · #12

the amount (of mine) is stupid not the curls themselves hahah.
im so happy for you, nice to have such a smiley thread for a change :DDD

Katmystiry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/27/2005 10:30:15 PM · #13

Awwww how sweet and how wonderful for you Alienyst!!! Congrats and Happy Birthday!!!

Ombra_foto

Olympus E-300 EVOLT

11/27/2005 10:34:01 PM · #14

Happy Birthday...
And she is adorable!!!

And don't worry, being a grandpa isn't the end, just the beginning of something else.

11/27/2005 10:38:27 PM · #15

Originally posted by Ombra_foto:

And don't worry, being a grandpa isn't the end, just the beginning of something else.

Not worried at all...just the gray hairs have more meaning now! :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/27/2005 10:40:47 PM · #16

Shhesh! I hate spelling errors! Sorry for the title...

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

11/27/2005 10:49:50 PM · #17

I got you a kid-friendly card and some laundry money...

glad you had a great one! You have one cute little granddaughter!

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

11/27/2005 10:58:20 PM · #18

Priceless! My spelling error and all!

Thank you Ken...the smile is wide and the laughs are loud!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

11/27/2005 11:05:06 PM · #19

Good on ya! Enjoy the new phase of your life :-)

R.