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Guess Who's 2 Years Old Today? <3 :-)

Posted by
Denny Jump (Bellevue, WA, United States) on 15 August 2012 in People & Portrait.

Our little pride and joy, Aurora Jean Jump was born on this day, August 15, 2010! She is already a "techy" with an acumen for keypads and computers. I am saving for a piano so she can use those long fingers. She is cute as a button, sharp as a tack, and a delight to all of us. Happy Birthday Aurora! We Love You ;-) !!!

** Staples Singers - "Respect Yourself"

- " We do not move forward from a middle opinion, which is undemocratic but mediocratic.
We advance from a creative passion "- (Edgar Morin)

- "To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at
that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy."
- Henri Cartier-Bresson.

::Words from Denny:
- My beliefs, and values, have always been strongly tied-to music, especially Jazz, and Blues.
- The following artists and lyrics seem to "sum-up" where my spirit resides:
EARTH WIND AND FIRE;
"HOLD ON TO YOUR SPIRIT,
ALWAYS FEEL YOUR SOUL....
HONOR THE MAGIC IN YOUR HEART"
; Earth Wind and Fire

Céline from New York, United States

Happy Birthday Aurora! and to everybody else in your family born in August! My best to you and yours!

15 Aug 2012 5:40am

@Céline: Hi Celine :-) Thank you so much for your wonderful comment here. I hope you areprogressing ok...It was so nice to get your note the other day - Always thinking about you...Say Hi to Sebastien for me :-) Be Well <3

ursulakatariina from Leixlip, Ireland

Happy birthday Aurora!

15 Aug 2012 6:05am

@ursulakatariina: Hi Ursulakatariina! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment here and all the time, even though I am not always able to answer (especially lately) I DO really thank you for your kindness and comments :-)

k@ from Paris, France

Ha, already ?? Time runs and Aurora grows up like a lil' flower - i remember so perfectly the day she landed on Earth !! ;))) Really ! Super day to share with the family & hugs to the cutie, Denny ! I love th 1st image in particular, the man (dad ?) in distance and the walking sweetie, maybe you'll post it one day ? Have a superb celebration, folks !

15 Aug 2012 6:29am

@k@: Hi Karine :-) - Thank you so much - I like that shot too...I did not take any of these photos, I guess i should have said that...Actually Barbara took some and some were by my daughter in law...Yes that is our son, David waiting for his pride and joy Aurora to arrive at his side..She is such a sweetheart - just like her mom - and her dad, David, is totally in love with his little girl AND her mom :-) Thanks so much, Karine :-)

franz from Baden, Austria

happy birthday, little one! it's so clear to see why you everyone's apple of the eye! have a wonderful day with your wonderful family!!!

15 Aug 2012 7:22am

@franz: HI Franz - Thank you so very much - I really owe you a visit - I have not not taken time to do that yet l - I say that because I want to spend some quality time reviewing your magnificent Iceland (and other) images and I do not want to rush through them - so please "stand by" LOL...Love to you and Irene and all the kids and grand kiddo!

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Happy Birthday Aurora. I love that top right photo too :))

15 Aug 2012 7:44am

@Christine: Thanks Christine - I like that one too - it sort of shows her personality - she is a happy little girl and likes to yack and sing...now she can count to 10 as well........... Thanks dear friend :-)

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Beautiful montage Denny and Happy Birthday Aurora

15 Aug 2012 7:48am

@Doug: Hi DOug - Thank you so much. I am so sorry that I have not visited your blog lately - I promise I will soon...I love your work - Nige's too ;-)

Tamara from Aarschot, Belgium

Two years already !!! I agree with Karine, it seems to be yesterday... A very beautiful collage of your little star. Happy Birthday Aurora !!! Many many hugs to you and to the rest of the family... Enjoy this very special day :)

15 Aug 2012 9:00am

@Tamara: We think the same thing about the time....it goes..and like the song, Who Knows Where the Time Goes...we all ask How...But here she is..growing every day and so full of light and spirit and sunshine...it just beams out of her body...just like her mom. Thaks so much t@m ;-) hugs and best wishes...

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

A good fun selection of shots to enjoy Denny. Don't you wish we had so many things to excite our imagination when we were that age?

15 Aug 2012 9:01am

@Curly: I certainly do wish that, Curly! Thank you very much for your wonderful comment - you are SO very right about that - ALl the Best, sir!

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

How time flies, when we'd really like it to slow down a tad ... the grandchildren grow up before our eyes. Aurora, you are a sweetheart; happy birthday!

15 Aug 2012 12:37pm

@Judy aka L@dybug: Yes it does fly doesn't it Judy? Thank you SO very much for your very kind comment. I am feeling "majorly guilty" for not having the time to comment on other blogs but as soon as I can I certaily shall..In the meantime, I thank you very much from the bottom of my heart Judy! All the best - DJ

Rick from Toronto, Canada

What a sweet loving post for this little cutie on her birthday :-) , and I must say again how much I love her name !

15 Aug 2012 1:24pm

@Rick: Thanks good buddy -I hope you have a good time taking time :-)

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Wonderful selection pictures. Happy birthday Aurora !!!...:-)

15 Aug 2012 5:25pm

@Lena: Hi Lena -Thank you so much :-)

RBL from Oxford, United States

Great collection of photos of your sweet granddaughter ... Happy Birthday!

15 Aug 2012 5:43pm

@RBL: Thank you so much Ruthie...Really sorry I have not traveled by on your blog yet but I will soon ;-) All the best to you all and thanks again :-) <3

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Happy Birthday Aurora! It seems like just yesterday when your grandfather was proudly showing off his new granddaughter! Your pride is showing through Denny! Well done! ;-)

15 Aug 2012 6:13pm

@Eric Cousineau: Hi Eric - Thank you so very much, sir. I really appreciate your kindness through the years...Your little guy is the cutest young fella I have seen and he is growing like a weed too, isn't he? Thanks very much sir and I shall be "visiting" soon :-)

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

happy bd

15 Aug 2012 10:33pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

Happy Birthday to her! A sweet collage.

15 Aug 2012 10:38pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Happy Birthday Aurora! She has really grown! Absolutely adorable!

15 Aug 2012 11:51pm

Don Levesque from Saint John, Canada

Happy Birthday Aurora!
Beautiful collage!

16 Aug 2012 12:55am

MissT from Chicagoland, United States

Happy Birthday your little one - She's a very lucky little girl, and you are very blessed!

16 Aug 2012 3:48am

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Cute! Happy BD.

16 Aug 2012 1:40pm

LauraS from Chico, United States

Fantastic collage and message for her birthday, Denny.

17 Aug 2012 2:18am