Gramma's Birthday 2010

Something very, very wonderful happened just a few years back on February 20! Give up. Mother was born! My Mother that is.. My favorite person in the world. Me and the Birthday Girl! But this year was very, very special. While every year is special...this year was just a bit above the rest. The reason? Well, the reason is just about 32 inches tall...
.....and her name is V!
My niece, Mother's granddaughter, and the most precious child.
Oh, her parents are pretty wonderful too.
Gramma and V...two of a kind I can promise you.
V is either telling Gramma to hush or I believe this is baby sign language for something very important...cause she does this sign all day long in a series of pictures. Brilliant child.

Happy Gramma. Hungry V.

Same Sign from before....she could be telling us all to be quiet since Gramma was just about to open her card and artwork. Does anyone know what this sign is? (No, she is not picking her nose...she is too classy for such.)

Gramma immediately started crying when she opened her card.
If only I could get away with this as my card?!? This was V's FIRST artwork...are we on our way to the art classes or what? Talent for sure.Speaking of talents...guess who is walking?

I specifically asked V's mother (my sister) to halt all developmental milestones (healthy) until I'm around for the weekend, but V continues to develop.

She walks in squeaky shoes.

She laughs and walks.

She laughs, walks, and talks. Don't get me started on ALL that she can speak.

Our attempt at a picture together....

She just couldn't take her eyes off me....most people can't.

Love this little lady more than I could ever imagine.

Yet again, V is the best gift ever.

From Christmas to Mother's Birthday, V is just the gift that keeps on giving!

Happy Birthday Mother...I think you are the best gift, too!