March 28th, 1958 two very special women were born. First came Tina Marie followed just 3 minutes later by Lisa Ann. (Go Grandma!!) These women have shaped my life in so many ways. First because they are my mother and my aunt, but mostly because they are the women that have shown me what unconditional love truly means. All my friends growing up have said that they always feel welcome around these two. Everyone feels the warmth and instant love that wraps around them like a big metaphorical hug from the instant they meet these two special ladies. Thank you both for being my mentors, my friends, my heroes. I love you both very much.
I couldn't make it home for the actual day, so a few days later we celebrated with a small gathering of family at my Aunt Lisa's house. Here are just a few pictures of the evening followed by the only other picutres I took during this trip.
Mr Camber James, always with a full fist in his mouth. Meanwhile, poor Trish tries to hide.
The lovely ladies of honor. Lisa on the left, Tina (mom) on the right.
A couple of my favorite people in the whole world. Grandma and Grandpa were so great to come home early from down South so they could be here for the event and time it with my visit back home. I couldn't think of anywhere I would rather be than sitting around that table sharing stories with them. It's one of my favorite pastimes. Especially after cracking open the presents I brought back for the birthday girls... home brew 'Ole Smoky Moonshine from TN.
Everyone says they see a whole lot of Trish when they look at Camber... I see TJ. Such a cutie!
I have a tendency to tickle people to get them to smile in pictures. Maybe I should stop doing this, but it always yeilds such results!! Plus there is nothing that tugs at your heart-strings more than a giggling baby.
The newly engaged happy couple. They are the greatest and always feed me for dinner and let me drink all their wine. We stayed up late and discussed wedding details. Can't wait!!
At a quick dinner the night before I left town with the fam. Miss Jayda has come to the age where she loves to be in pictures and then stare at herself in them. Looks like she'll turn out like me!
Such a smiley baby, he is. Love it!
The closest it looks like I'll get to Chicago for a while... guess that slice of deep-dish pizza will have to wait a little longer.
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