what a difference a year makes


October, 2019

two weeks old granddaughter Ella James stares at me 

December, 2019

Pretty and I take granddaughter on her first trip up the road

February, 2020

Pretty smiles at Baby Ella

April, 2020

Ella, her Mama and her Aunt Coco bring me scrumptious birthday cake

June, 2020

Summertime at the pool with NanaT

July, 2020

and she’s still staring – but standing on her own now

September, 2020

walking, trying to use remote for tv in our den

October 01, 2020

Happy Birthday, Ella James!

 Toni Morrison said, “you are your best thing” – and for your NanaT and me, as well as so many others whose lives you’ve touched in this brief first year of your life – you are our best thing, too.

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In these incredibly perilous times I implore you to stay safe, stay sane, stay tuned and VOTE.

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14 responses to “what a difference a year makes”

  1. donnajune66 Avatar
    donnajune66

    Adorable.

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      Thanks so much, Donna!

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  2. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar

    Lovely photos from the past year πŸ™‚

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      Thank you so very much – can’t believe she has grown so much!!

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  3. angelswhisper2011 Avatar

    Such a lovely post and look how she has grownπŸ’—πŸ˜ΊPawksses for a Happy Birthday to sweet Ella James and a happy Monday to all of youπŸΎπŸ˜½πŸ’ž

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      Thanks so much, Granny!! A very Happy Monday to you and Little Binky, too!

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  4. Animalcouriers Avatar

    Happy Birthday small and perfect being! You do your elders a whole lot of good πŸ˜€

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      Thank you so much, my friend! She really does us a lot of good and when she is older we hope she loves tennis as much as we do – so happy to have Roland Garros to watch for these two weeks. Many surprises!

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  5. Susanne Avatar

    Thanks for the upbeat post. Babies and their Nanas are the best!

    On a hair note, I believe my hair is now shorter than yours. I have a small tuft at the front which makes me look like a grouse, fittingly enough.

    Reporting from the Great White North (GWN), Susan Rice was on the news last night in an interview with the news host imploring the 600,000 Americans living in Canada to vote. What a sane voice. I’m almost sorry Biden didn’t pick her as his Veep though I recognize she comes with baggage. Harris has a cleaner slate, I guess.

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      I find it difficult to believe your hair is shorter than mine, but I like the sound of the look!
      Wow – 600,000 Americans living in Canada – I had no idea. I hope Susan Rice made a compelling pitch – I can only imagine the Americans who live in Canada would vote the way I just did on my absentee ballot a few minutes ago.
      If the election doesn’t go our way, a number of my friends plus Pretty and me are seriously looking to Canada for our residence. So that 600,000 may go up!
      P.S. Our only reservation is the cold weather!!

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      1. Susanne Avatar

        I wish you and America well, Sheila. BUT, if you think the north is your destination on November 4, there are warmer spots. Consider Victoria or Osoyoos, BC (a desert-like climate), Windsor, St. Catharines or Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Those are our hot-spots and you might not even need snow-tires or winter boots!

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      2. Sheila Morris Avatar

        I am writing these down, Susanne!! I hope we don’t have to take these drastic measures, but honestly, this guy is certifiable…Thank you for the suggestions – I trust you. I’ve actually been to Victoria and it’s a beautiful place. Thank you again, my friend.

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  6. cindy knoke Avatar

    You are all the best! I love this post, so full of life and love.

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      Thank you so much, Cindy! How are the twins??

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