Well hey, today is my sister-in-law’s birthday, so at I least can say that to her on that day now, rather than it being early or belated!

In addition, her daughter Marguerite (my loving niece), better known as Rita, was born in the Spring of the year this was posted. Her father is also my older brother, Aidan.

Rita’s middle name comes from her late great-grandmother’s first name and my late Aunt Sandy’s middle name as well.

Also, in November, she managed to say her first ever word: “Hello.”

I also recently gave her my old crab rattle for a holiday present. And man, has she been enjoying it.

Now, here are just a couple of Rita photographs from our house:

A recently born Marguerite and her father Aidan…
…and Marguerite when she is several months older.

Well, I am indeed hoping that Rita has an excellent life, or at least a lot of excellent moments ahead of her in it!

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