Friday, January 2, 2009

Two weeks? or - The blink of an eye.

Two weeks have flown by.
Today Jenn will be going back to England.
She went 18 months ago for a 2 week vacation!
When she goes back she is moving in with her lovely boyfriend, Dean.
I will miss her but of course I want her to be happy and make a good life.
These are some of the happy memories we made this Christmas.

snow shovelling

Xmas Day

With Great Nanny NooNoo, Xmas Day


With Dad Xmas Day

keeping nephews & niece in line


with sistas in law

with the bros

holding a sleeping Nora

Hanging out with Julian

Saying
"cheese" with Ben

and with Me.

just the two of us.







Love you Jenny.
see you soon

:-)))

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ah, wiping the tears away.
What a nice post and lovely pics!

Anonymous said...

aww that is so nice mom

i love you so much and my heart is so heavy to leave but thank you for everything and giving me the confidence to do this.

i love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx jenn

Busy Bee Suz said...

What lovely pictures...such a beautiful family you have.
I can't imagine letting my babies go.....chokes me up just thinking about it...you are such a good MOM!!!!

Lakeland Jo said...

what a beautiful girl and what a lovely post. Thx for sharing

Stinking Billy said...

clippy (or should I say 'lippy'?) nice to see a decent photograph of you. Yep, I reckon I could stalk you with no bother at all. ;-) x

Crazy Mo said...

What a beautiful post. You can hear the pride in your typing! She's a beautiful girl ... clearly she takes after her mum!

C said...

awwwwwwwww clippy!!!! tears in me eyes, too. such warm pictures. even tho we've never met i just love ya, hon... and your kids are so nice looking. those boys of yours are hunks indeedy and your little girl jenn is beautiful. i am glad she has found love. all of your family looks well loved and happy. so sorry they have to leave. i would be very sad if any of mine lived abroad. :( for you. i saw julian and thought of my julian. i am trying to get pictures of my family on the blog. shouldnt be too long now. bless your little cotton socks as diane always says.... sending hugs your way....(((((((:()))))))))))

C

Anonymous said...

Jenn's back safe n sound -minus her luggage!! talked about your Christmas memories all morning -will look out for her, dont worry you've gotta good one there.Love always and big hugs sis xxxxxx

The Girl Next Door said...

Oh lovely photos and those kids - too cute. Glad you made some great memories to keep.

ChiTown Girl said...

aw, Clippy!! What beautiful pictures. Your daughter is GORGEOUS, just like her mama. And, the boys are pretty easy on the eyes, as well!! Too bad your family has cornered the market on good looks!!

Clippy Mat said...

thanks all for those really nice comments.
we are a lucky family that's for sure.
and i'm a lucky blogger LOL because you are all so sweet.
:-))

ChiTown Girl said...

Clippy, I just had to come and look at these pictures again, sorry! So, I figured I'd reply to your comment here :) That is the bar my family owns, and yes, it's where I spend many precious hours working my ASS off! It's now 5:25 AM Sunday morning, and I'm just getting home. Gee, I left my house at 4 pm yesterday, so that makes...13 1/2 hours!! When I look at it that way, it's sooooo not worth the money! :( I bet I'd make more if I actually ran a sex chat line, huh? tee hee!! ;-)i

Grumpy Old Ken said...

I cannot imagine life without children. We are all blessed.

Helen said...

As ever I am always envious that your grandchildren are so near to you, although I spoke to Odele on Christmas day I have soo missed out on her growing up years in the US and for some time to come she wont be able to remember me any way than I am at the mo although I did see her as a little girl. Enjoy your fabulous family and many thanks for sharing them with us. Love ya

Helen said...

As ever I am always envious that your grandchildren are so near to you, although I spoke to Odele on Christmas day I have soo missed out on her growing up years in the US and for some time to come she wont be able to remember me any way than I am at the mo although I did see her as a little girl. Enjoy your fabulous family and many thanks for sharing them with us. Love ya