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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Belated Birthday

Yesterday it was our eldest daughter, Carol-Ann's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 
She lived in England for many years and loved hiking with her husband, David.

She loved visiting Australia and her family. 


She calls herself, "My father's daughter." as she has many similar traits and habits as he.


She is a happy person.


She was sad to leave London.

I was overjoyed to have her back in Australia.


Now she is happy to be an Aunty but not sure about being a mother.

24 comments:

  1. She looks every inch a fun-loving aunty & daughter! You and Bill are to lucky to have such conteneted children.

    What a fun set of photos Diane!

    And BTW, I ain't no lady! (Python "Lady" comment!)

    Cheers,

    Cindy

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  2. That should read "Contented". I've done my shoulder and am typing with one hand!

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  3. She would be a wonderful mother!

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  4. Thanks for the peek into the family album! She's a lovely young woman.

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  5. THere is such a big difference between being an aunt and being a mother. She needs to take her time. The photos and the poses are just terrific. My kids refuse to pose like that for me, or maybe I am just not fast enough. She may be her father's daughter, but golly she is the spitting image of you.

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  6. What a lovely family you have - the famous ones and the not-so-famous. It must be odd to see someone you know so well plastered all over a magazine (yesterday) - you'll be keeping that edition to show to Fox when he grows up.

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  7. It does the heart good to see such unbridled joy.

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  8. She's a light, that's for sure! And, she has your amazing smile - so Happy Birthday to Carol-Ann and happy anniversary of your first born daughter!!

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  9. Carol Ann is such a beautiful young woman. Happy Birthday to her!!!! She always has a smile on her fact---just like her Mama....

    Love the photos of her.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. Happy Birthday Carol-Ann and
    congratulations to you all.
    Diane it is lovely to to have you share these treasured memories with us.

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  11. Happy birthday to Carol-Ann! She sounds very much like my daughter. :-)
    I'm sure you are all enjoying having her closer to home.

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  12. I'm with Julie Carol-Ann looks very much like you. And what a cheerful set of images ... she obviously likes to smile.

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  13. She is her father's daughter because she only has her father's good traits, he he.

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  14. Your daughter looks like a fun person. You have a wonderful family and a beautiful grandchild, Diane. I know must really be proud!

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  15. A very happy birthday to Carol Ann !
    What a nice selection of pictures, she looks so cheerful and full of life !!
    I am still enjoying 38°C now, but at the pool it's so wonderful. And at home we have 11 °C ! I wonder where the summer is ! Tomorrow evening we are flying home !

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  16. Happy Birthday to your pretty daughter. She looks like a positively happy person.

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  17. OK, so I Googled "doona" (from your comment on my blog) and learned that's is Australian slang for blanket, comforter, duvet cover - is that right? I love it! I ALWAYS learn something of your country, your surroundings and your language from you..so thank you!

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  18. Happy Birthday Carol-Ann!

    She has a beautiful smile and seems to have the attitude to match. Great photos Diane.

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  19. Happy Bithday to your daughter...lovely happy pics...makes me smile

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  20. Lovely photos Diane.
    Happy Birthday to your daughter.

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  21. Happy Birthday to your daughter!!! She looks like a happy girl! I love the picture of you two together.

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  22. Happy Birthday to Carol-Ann! Even if the wishes are late it doesn't mean they are meant any less. Great photos!

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  23. Wow! Thanks Mum for my Birthday Blog! And thanks everyone for the lovely comments and birthday wishes! I'm ashamed to say that I missed this blog when it was posted!! But it is a nice surprise to find it today! :) Makes me happy.

    Carol
    xxx

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