This quote by Billy Crystal says it all:
My granddaughter’s birth has made me want to create things she will love.
I hope that through my teaching, I can help to create a world in which she is safe. I hope that through the pictures I take, I can create memories for her.
I find it interesting that when I’m at home, I might go two weeks without seeing my son, daughter-in-law, and my GRANDDAUGHTER. However, here I am on the other side of the world with an ocean dividing us, and I am missing them horribly after only one week; I ache a bit to realize that I won’t see them for a little more than a month. It must be horribly painful for those in our military to leave their families for a year or so.
I took this shot last Saturday night, just a few hours before leaving the country.
Ramblings 
Lovely post Mona. I can imagine how hard it must be to be away from your gorgeous little granddaughter.
It is … but I find it silly that I miss her already. It’s only been a week. I suppose it’s the idea that she’s for far away and I won’t see her for another month? I don’t know.
awww…. she’s cute. I bet she’s lots of fun and says cute things!
You bet correctly.
Beautiful! I know how you feel; I don’t get to see my grandkids very often. Makes me sad.
I am blessed that they live only 30 miles away.
Too cute for words. You should be so luck and proud. 🙂
Oh, yes, she is tremendously cute … and her personality matches. She is a delight!
what a lovely granddaughter you have…love the quote as well… Just cherish every moment you DO have with her and the rest of the family
You are right about cherishing every moment with them. I do … and I am thankful for the pictures (and videos) on my computer that bring joy to my heart.
Good on you, she will always remember you and you will always remember her
Absolutely! That’s one reason I take lots of pictures.
Mona, she is precious! …and what a lovely thought you’ve expressed as far as the world we can all create…
THANKS … I hope that I can fulfill this.
She gorgeous, Mona! I do know exactly what it means to miss those little sweeties!
I took a little time the other night to look through pics & videos of her on my computer … I love digital! …. So easy to have a record of her entire life … such joy!
She’s adorable…It is hard when you miss loved ones.
Missing them makes it even better when I return home, right?
Mona, this wonderful hobby/passion/obsession we practice is all about just that – creating a memory through photography. We then have it to recall when a distance separates or a recollection becomes a bit fuzzy. Keep creating for crying out loud!
Oh you have said it SO well. So well. I think I’ll copy your post & keep it with my favorite sayings.
Gorgeous shot!
Thank you! I think I’ll print this one.
This comment means a lot to me because I find your work to be exceptional. One day, I hope to get paid for this hobby/passion/obsession that I practice.
Why, thank you! I too, am still working on the getting paid part – hahaha! I definitely think you should print. I am horrible about printing the ones I love of my family and there they sit waiting to be framed and hung….
This is a fantastic portrait of your granddaughter..You should print this one because the expression is priceless.
Thank you. It’s interesting how a problem can turn into something good. I chose black & white because my ISO was high, shooting in relatively low light & I didn’t want the flash. The color image was OK and noisy. I like the black & white, however. I think I’ll play with it just a little, try to get a little more drama to it (but not much) and put it in a red mat.
Also love your new avatar pic you look happy!
Oh THANK YOU! Yes, it was a good day.
AAAHH!! I love this! i love the movement! It’s fun and the black and white was a great effect for it 🙂
🙂