Snow birds!! My two great aunts are just this. My Aunt Gloria lives here on Long Island, but come November, she escapes the cold, long winter to sunny Florida. My Auntie Anne follows her right after Christmas from snowy upstate NY.
Well, Spring has officially sprung and today my two Aunts are indeed home in NY and will be visiting us. My girls absolutely adore these two women and can totally understand, because growing up I truly just loved both my aunts.
See these two wonderful ladies are my grandmother’s sisters. My grandmother (who unfortunately passed away in 2010) was one of six children. She had three sisters (my Aunt Lucy is also no longer with us, too) and two brothers, as well.
The winter is definitely very long and I must admit we all look forward to when my aunts return to NY. My girls are truly so excited and have been talking about seeing them both now for days.
But I thought for Flashback Wednesday, I would post a picture of Lily meeting both my aunts for the very first time. Lily happened to be born in November and both aunts were already in Florida. So only got to meet her for that very first time, when they returned in the Spring of 2011.
They had already met and loved on Emma, but this was truly the first time they laid eyes on Lily and think the pictures will speak for themselves how much they adored Lily from that first meeting. By the way, Lily was still taking it all in and was in the phase of being a bit shell shocked when she met new people for the first time. But I assure you that nowadays, she doesn’t stop beaming when talking about them and in their presence she does truly melt.
So without further ado, here is Lily’s first meeting with her great-great aunts!!
Aunt Gloria, by the way, is my godmother and was almost 18 years younger then my grandmother. So, she was almost like my mom’s older sister. Therefore, I truly grew up as close as can be with her. And I truly feel she took on the role of my girls great-grandmother since my grandmother is no longer here. She really has stepped into that role so perfectly!!
And my Auntie Anne truly has also tried to help out where the void of my grandmother is concerned. And in this picture, I admit Lily looks a bit like a deer caught in headlights, but she was so truly loved on that day by both these women and still is now, too!!
Well, folks if I am a bit MIA today, you will know why. I have these two amazing and loving women visiting today and will be spending as much time catching up with them as possible.
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The Next Step says
I desperately want to be a snow bird. π
Janine Huldie says
Oh you and me both Lori. Someday, hopefully we will be able to escape the cold and snow!! π
The Next Step says
oh I will escape the cold and snow pretty soon – but then I’ll be back to sweltering summers. I want to live in New England for the summer and in Virginia for fall through spring.
Janine Huldie says
Four words, “Take me with you!!!” π
The Next Step says
“come visit!” π
Sara says
I love the close relationship your girls have with your extended family. I'm so lucky to live near most of my family and love to see my little guy with my great uncle.
Janine Huldie says
Sara, I am so with you on this and agree we are pretty lucky to have such wonderful extended family and be so close with them!! π
Leslie Streeter says
What great photos!!! I love the looks on your aunt's face when she kissed your baby, because that meant so much to her. Thanks for the SITS love!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Leslie and seriously so happy to see you here!! And I do love the looks on their faces and do know just how much they love me and my girls!! π
The Dose of Reality says
What a beautiful, touching tribute to these two women who sound simply amazing. So glad you are enjoying their company today! :)-The Dose Girls
Janine Huldie says
Oh thank you so much Dose Girls and we are so excited and happy to get to visit with them, because we missed them this long winter. My girls are already up and can’t stop talking about them now!! π
Jennifer Barbour says
What sweet pictures! And I love the book giveaway. Sounds like a good one!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Jennifer and hope you entered. Good luck!! π
Emily says
Love those photos! I too was very close with an aunt of mine (who passed away about 15 years ago)…those relationships can be so special. Enjoy your day with the 2 snowbirds! π
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Emily and I also have an aunt who was sisters with them and my grandmother, too who is no loner with us. So, they are truly missed when we get together.
Janine Huldie says
I know Lisa, I miss Aunt Lucy and Uncle John just to name a few!! But I will so tell them you were asking for them and send your love. I know we can talk for hours, because we truly are a talkative bunch, lol!! π
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Amy and good luck on the book contest!! π
Janine Huldie says
So do I Julie and thanks so much!! π
Cyndi says
Aww, such sweet photos and I love that you shared these! It’s so fun when you meet family for the first time – no matter the age. The love and hugs and fun times are priceless. Have a wonderful day, Janine. π
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Cyndi so much and I so agree. Just so glad I captured these and was so happy to be able to share them here!! π
Bill says
There is nothing more important than family. Keep them close and shower them with love, as I know you will.
Janine Huldie says
So true Bill and couldn’t agree more. And promise you they more then will showered with love today!! π
Lanaya @ Raising Reagan says
I really hope that the cold of winter leaves you guys for good. It seems like your winter was just ridiculous this year! Sending some 80 degree California sun your way! Love you mama!
Kiss those beautiful girls for me and their friend Reagan!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks for sending me that 80 degree weather Lanaya and will graciously take it!! And love you too and please give Reagan two kisses from her two little friends and me as well!! π xoxo!!
Susan Zutautas says
Awww so precious. Family and love what more could you ask for. Happy WW!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Susan and couldn’t agree more. Happy WW to you, too!! π
Janine Huldie says
Kelly, she honestly loved that pan and I so having to buy cake mix when i go grocery shopping this weekend. So I had to post it up, because it was too cute how she was walking around the house hugging the donut pan!! Thank you so much again π π
Ruchira says
These are precious clicks, Janine.
Have fun bonding with your aunts. I am sure the girls will love this time too.
voted for you π
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Ruchira and my girls are truly in 7th heaven!! π
Kera says
Awe–have fun with your aunts today! I LOVE visiting with family, it is the best. RJ and I like to joke that Florida in the winter time is where all the old Italians congregate. Lol! His grandma lives down in Pompano Beach, FL from about October until Mother’s Day!
Janine Huldie says
Kera, I love it..the old Italians congregate!! Seriously, though I hope to be this lucky when I get to be older π π
Janine Huldie says
Steph, you do crack me up and seriously love you!! π
Katherines Corner says
precious! xo
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Katherine!! π π xoxo!!
Janine Huldie says
Lol, I am so not a audio person and hate my voice on tape!! I will so do an interview, but please no videos!! π And so true my aunts would never lie about the weather!!
Chubby Chatterbox says
Lily doesn’t look too sure about this photography thingy.
Janine Huldie says
Lol, I know she was definitely not really sure how to react at this point in her life, but just posted up pictures (on my 1 Snap a Day) from today (2 years later) and she was all smiles now!! π
Michelle Liew says
Just by looking at the pictures I can tell that your aunts are awesome people to know….they’re so cheerful!! Great photo share, Janine!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Michelle and I couldn’t agree more!!! π
Char says
I hope you have a super fun time bonding with your aunts.
Cheers,
Char
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Char. It was a wonderful day, but am exhausted now!!
gigigirl says
This was so nice and it was great to see you all and the girls. They made our day! So much fun! See you soon. xxoo Aunt Gloria and Auntie Anne
Janine Huldie says
Oh it was so wonderful to see and visit with you both today. We missed you so much this winter and just so happy you are indeed back and home now. Look forward to spending more time with you in the upcoming months!!! Love you both xoxo!!! π
Melissa S. says
You are so very, very lucky to have family near to you that can love on your babies. I miss having the ability to share grandmas, aunts, uncles and especially – cousins! So glad you are the kind of mom who believes in preserving family heritage and a sense of legacy. Go you!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Melissa and to me family is truly the most important thing. And I love my family with all my heart π π
Melanie Chisnall says
Such gorgeous pictures….very special Janine. Have a wonderful time catching up with the family. π
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Melanie and it was a lovely day!! π
Roshni Aamom says
Have a wonderful time, Janine! I just love the pictures and can imagine the love that will be showered on all of you!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Roshni and can say without a doubt that it was a wonderful day!! π
Kat Biggie says
Awwww. That is so sweet! There is truly something special about a loving Auntie! And you have two!!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Alexa and I couldn’t agree more with you!! π π
Katherines Corner says
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
Janine Huldie says
Oh my pleasure and thanks as always for hosting, Katherine!! π