It's Birthday Time

Both Grenville (my husband Patrick for those new to our blog) and oldest granddaughter are celebrating birthdays this week.

Patrick's celebration is today and oldest granddaughter will be 9 this weekend. It's a downer for us as it's the first time in years that we won't be there to celebrate. Everyone in her family has been safe, but her mom has recently returned to the office. We're social distancing from NH to RI — way more than 6 feet away.

Granddaughter and her brother have recently started cooking. According to their mom, she likes baking and has already made several treats.

That's why this book is one of her gifts along with assorted baking items — measuring spoons and cups, spatulas, mixing spoons, oven mitt. We may get to sample something on a future visit.

Birthday gifts have been mailed with a note to open them on her birthday. We don't expect that will happen. It's never worked other times. Her mom has invited friends over for a small party.

Recently, I asked both grands to send a recent photo as we haven't seen them since the Christmas holidays. These↑ are the selfies they sent.

Her grandfather is not only my best friend, but one of my favorite photo subjects (as you can tell). Most of these ↓ photos were from selfies taken this year in local places since we've been spending (a lot of) time at home as everyone is doing.

His birthday will also be celebrated without family members. But, we'll celebrate by going to a favorite restaurant! There may also be an ice cream treat. After all it's his special day!

Not to be outdone by penguins, this frog sent his best 🎂 wishes to Grenville/Patrick as well. As you know from our blog title, both are favorites.