Celebration

By: kardz by kris

Mar 26 2011

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Category: celebration, postaweek2011

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My friend Jeannie celebrated her 60th birthday in a beautiful back yard last summer – with much joy and excitement – in the company of her husband, father, family and many friends including one from her elementary-school days. I have seldom seen anyone as gung-ho about an upcoming party and during the festivities as Jeannie. The more the merrier! 

Her infectious enthusiasm began the moment the festivities were being planned, and were evident throughout the celebration. And 60 looks good on Jeannie. She has obviously embraced her new decade undauntedly – since she sees life as a gift. Having had Parkinson’s for many years has not dampened Jeannie’s philosophy that any and every reason to celebrate is a good one.

This joyful moment was captured during the soiree – which happened to land on the one rainy day in August – and Jeannie is sharing some Nini-time with two of her grandchildren under the big tarp. For the uninitiated, Jeannie’s grandkids call her Nini. And rain or not – which by the way was almost gone by time the party was in full gear – the celebration went on without a hitch.

Love you, Jeannie! May blessings continue to keep you covered….

Update from December 9, 2011
Looking for more celebrations?
You can join in the festivities right over  here.

24 comments on “Celebration”

  1. 9 Dec 2011 at 20:49 aRVee

    Great capture and the cake looks very tasty. thanks for sharing 🙂

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  2. 10 Dec 2011 at 04:03 jakesprinter

    Great Celebration , I love the shot 🙂

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  3. 10 Dec 2011 at 06:58 Nandini

    Beautiful post Chris. Thanks for sharing.

    I love the photo. That little handy firework was my favorite in childhood and it still is. Great celebrations. Good wishes for more! 🙂

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    • 11 Dec 2011 at 11:57 pix & kardz

      thanks Nandini. this was such a sweet moment. all the birthday guests had one of these sparklers, and they were lit as we sang ‘happy birthday’ before the cutting of the cake. but the little girl was afraid of it and just watched everyone. after everyone else’s was out, she decided she was brave enough, and she was so thrilled with it. her Nini enjoyed this afterglow moment with her.

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  4. 10 Dec 2011 at 10:14 Amar Naik

    nice post

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  5. 10 Dec 2011 at 20:16 A.M

    love the twinkle in the lil girl’s eyes….beautiful!!

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  6. 11 Dec 2011 at 05:19 Patti Kuche

    Please let Jeannie know I think she looks fabulous! 60, really? Love every bit of this photo and how lovely for you both to have the joy of such a friendship.

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  7. 11 Dec 2011 at 07:45 Gracie Sam

    Wonderful celebration, and the cake looks so delicious!

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  8. 11 Dec 2011 at 11:16 WildBlack

    Beautiful moment.. well captured 🙂

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  9. 12 Dec 2011 at 05:04 sweetdaysundertheoaks

    A great picture Kris! And good for her, seeing life as a gift and celebrating with her grandchildren. She is a brave and beautiful woman living her life joyfully from how you describe her. I am proud to share the big Six Ohhhh with her this year! That cake is a masterpiece!

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  10. 12 Dec 2011 at 11:17 spilledinkguy

    How can sparklers not = awesome?!
    🙂

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  11. 13 Dec 2011 at 05:15 MrTheKidd

    That cake looks amazing!

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  12. 14 Dec 2011 at 05:00 Madman

    Kids and celebrations: there are always plenty of chocolate cake and many candles. Great shot! Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Greetings from Switzerland,
    – Pierre

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