Yesterday two special gals turned a year older. My sister Carol and her daughter Jennifer both celebrated the day of their births with a small family birthday bash at their humble abode, and I, the big sister, captured the event. I remember the day, 16 years ago, when Jennifer was born. Carol’s due date was early November, and she was really hoping that the baby would be born when she was still 28. But alas, that was not to be. Carol had a long labor that stretched into the night and wee hours of the morning. So Jennifer made her arrival on November 5, 1991, Carol’s 29th birthday. I was so thrilled because for the first time, I was an auntie. I had waited 31 years for this! Now Jen is well into her teens, and I have many other nieces and nephews and another due in January. I’m a content aunt.
I’ve known my sister Carol for 45 years now, and I can truly say that she is one of my dearest and best friends. It’s such a blessing to have sisters that are also your best friends. She’s been there with me through thick and thin. I love her dedication to God and to raising her kids. She’s a mom, a home-school teacher, a Sunday school teacher, a pastor’s wife, just to name a few of the hats she wears. She’s witty with words and is an awesome poetess and writer. I love her sense of humor and especially her laugh. If you ever get to visit with her, ask to hear her laugh. It’s hilarious!
Happy birthday Carol and Jen! I love you both tremendously!
Awww, how sweet. Glad you had a great celebration.
Thank you, Jana.
This is klarissa. I love the pictures of everybody. I miss you guys very much and I hope to see you one day again. I love you guys alot.
Hi Rissa. It’s so good to hear from you. Please give your mom my love. Love you and miss you too!
It was a good celebration—good food, good fun, good cake, good gifts, good fellowship. Thank our GOOD LORD! I’m blessed to know these “good gals”—one as a good sister in the flesh, one as a good niece in the flesh, and both as good sisters in the Lord! Also, I noticed Klarissa’s response above and just wanted to say, “HI KLARISSA!” If you’re reading this, it’d be great to see you & the family again one day!
Happy b-lated Birthday Ladies!!!
Glad to hear it was a good one
Happy belated b-day to both of them. What a sweet sweet post.
Hi Kiki,
I’ve been out of the loop for a while and just now saw this post. You almost made me weep. Thanks for posting all the nice pictures and for your kind words. I feel so blessed to have the wonderful brothers and sisters that God has given me. We are certainly a unique family, and I love all my siblings (and of course, our dear Matriarch)dearly. Thanks for making it a special birthday.
Love,
‘lynnie
Hi Aunt Kiki,
Thanks so much for the post! I love you too!! It was fun having you there on MY birthday!
Hey Gals, I love you both deeply. So looking forward to being with you all for Thanksgiving. In fact, I’m shopping online at safeway.com tonight for the bird.
Gobble! Gobble!