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The Snow Birds Have Returned–Flashback WW

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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!!

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Aunt Gloria and Lily–Spring 2011

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!!

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Auntie Anne and Lily–Spring 2011

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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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  2. 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.

  3. 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!! 🙂

    • 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!! 😉

  6. 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! 🙂

    • 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.

  7. 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!! 🙂

  10. 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. 🙂

  11. Bill says

    There is nothing more important than family. Keep them close and shower them with love, as I know you will.

  12. 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!

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

    • 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!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  14. 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 🙂 🙂

  15. 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 🙂

  16. 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!

  19. 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!! 🙂 And so true my aunts would never lie about the weather!!

    • 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!! 🙂

  21. 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!

  23. 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!!! 🙂

  24. 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!

  25. Melanie Chisnall says

    Such gorgeous pictures….very special Janine. Have a wonderful time catching up with the family. 🙂

  26. 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!

  27. Kat Biggie says

    Awwww. That is so sweet! There is truly something special about a loving Auntie! And you have two!!

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