This little cupcake made me a Great-Aunt! I’ll return to a story of those days, but for now I’m chronicling this moment on a summer vacation from her early school days – 2009. Here we’re traveling by train from the Hudson Valley to Grand Central Station. Upon arriving at Grand Central amidst the many vendors, we searched for a souvenir for her mom, who we were meeting up with that day.
When your niece looks like Annette Bening, because of the haircut & color.
My niece and her adorable first born daughter, from my scrapbook archives pre-digital era. ~ 5/2001
My mom with her first Great grand-daughter/child!
Born: 5/14/’01
This little niece bundle looked up at me and filled my life with sweetness & adventure! First Grand-niece, born May 14, 2001!
With early days of fall this year, I’ve been thinking about some treasured memories. This photo with sweet Morgan is during a visit to the park in Dec 2012. #matthewsmanorlongisland
Other great moments welcoming nieces
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Princess Beatrice ~ April 22, 2002 ~
My niece with her oldest newborn son, my first grand-nephew.
Born: ~ May, 29, 2007 ~
Favorite photo with my first grand-nephew in the early days.
Favorite photo of Cheryl with her oldest infant son, autumn days 2007! ` #matthewsmanorlongisland #lucas
Lucas had the best light in his room as a toddler. This photo confirms my love of natural light, and the value of natural light in photos! What a great way to wake up! #trains #dinosaurs
An aunt page would not be complete without a photo of my aunts…this one especially. My aunt Joyce is pictured here with restored mobility after hip replacement that had to be done twice on the same hip last Nov (2015). Happy to see her doing great now..Sept 2016! #82