By now I have finished 3 of my 5 Christmas albums between Georgia and Michigan! The "important" ones, with all of the kids, are done. And while working on them, I couldn't help but be all philosophical about them!
How can we NOT be mindful of our children! They are our future. They are the ones we need to teach...to be all they're meant to be and NOT like the rest of the world.
Here's the batch from my side of the family in Michigan (NOT the ones of Nicholas here in Georgia, yet!! That's another album on its own, of course!!)...the wee ones from my niece and nephews (in no particular order):
How can we NOT be mindful of our children! They are our future. They are the ones we need to teach...to be all they're meant to be and NOT like the rest of the world.
Here's the batch from my side of the family in Michigan (NOT the ones of Nicholas here in Georgia, yet!! That's another album on its own, of course!!)...the wee ones from my niece and nephews (in no particular order):
Greta and Audrey
Lydia and Audrey
Aden
Aden and Lydia
Audrey
Asher
Audrey, Lydia and Eli
Lydia
Asher
Aden
Lydia and Audrey
Aden
Greta
Lydia
Lydia
Asher
Eli
Eli
Aden
From Donica's side of the family there are these two cherubs from a cousin:
Joey
Joey
Abby
Abby
How, pray tell, can we not teach them well? You tell me!
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Donica left for Europe this past Sunday and is in the snowcapped Switzerland mountains, as we speak, on a team-building trip. I fly to Amsterdam tomorrow, arriving on Friday morning. Donica will join me on Saturday for the rest of the month.
HAPPY NEW YEAR again!
HAPPY NEW YEAR again!
It's wonderful to see the little one's getting on so well together in creating and playing. It just makes you want to smile at their innocence, not a care in the world.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured this beautifully Ginnie.
Safe flight back to AMS.
SEE YOU SOON!!HA
This is just some picture album, all those kids, I think it is fun to have them around, yes aren't you blessed with them, like Tracy said, their innocence, the happy look into the world, these are wonderful gifts, may they grow up in health and joy, have a safe flight to AMS, see you soon too, hartelijke groeten!
ReplyDeleteWhat a heritage to take care of. That's important. But what I've seen and read from your blog, all your family are aware of that responsability.
ReplyDeletebtw. wish we had the chance to meet you in Am'dam, but this winter it seems impossible. alas.
These are such beautiful portraits, Ginnie! I hope you have sent them on to the appropriate parents. Anyone would be proud to have those in their collection.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous portraits of beautiful children.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward so much to being able to take pictures of my own family, now that the first grandchild is on the way.
Thanks for sharing the batch from your side - it so great to see children and in them hope, trust, future, joy, happiness, and everything great for the future!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to Europe this weekend and give Donica a big hug from me when you finally meet her again :-)
Lurch: The cousins just love getting together at the cottage! My kids remember when they were this age and did the same. And YES. SOON you will be here with us in AMS. I can hardly wait.
ReplyDeleteAstrid: And YOU, TOO. We will have such a hoot together once Tracy comes...and Scarlet, too. In the meantime, enjoy your weekend on Texel!
Tor: Yes, you know about heritage! It's a big responsibility and privilege for us all. Maybe 2008 will be our year to meet! We can always hope! :)
Karen: Your words are very kind! I sent the albums to the families, so they can do with them as they wish.
Ex-S: You just wait. You won't know what hit you! Have you seen the bumper sticker: "If I had known being a grandparent would be so fun, I would have done it first?"
Renny: The children really are our future, aren't they! Thanks for your welcome back and, YES, I'll give Donica a hug from you. :)
Each one is beautiful, so sweet. I especially love Audrey looking through the glass, Aden playing with the remote, Greta's profile and Lydia's play-dough smile. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou take such incredible photos!
ReplyDeleteWow - she's in my paradise!
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I love the way their personalities shine through your photos!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute, Ginnie! Nice to see Donica's Rellies as well :) And those tu-tu's are pretty sweet! Looks like you had a nice holiday :)
ReplyDeleteRuth: Each one is precious, Ruth! What a heritage we have!
ReplyDeleteET: You're a sweetheart, Jenn. Thanks.
SH: They each do have their own personalities, Rachel. So glad you can see them in my images. That's Magic.
RRD: It was just a fabulous time with one and all, Stacey. Gotta love the kids!
It was yesterday when their parents were this age, right? And Katy, Emma, Laura?
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!
How beautifully you've captured them all! (Aden is my favourite, I think - can't help it - what a character!)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to Europe!
oh to be a child again. such beautiful children the Hart cousins make. i remember sitting on the banister like Lydia! might look a bit odd if i did that now....
ReplyDeletedid Donica have a fun trip in the Swiss Alps with her new boots???
happy new year!!