Remember & Celebrate

Today is always a particularly heavy day in NYC where I work.  We all find a way to honor & cherish those lives lost in the horrific tragedy that struck 13 years ago but it is always such a somber day.

I find comfort & look to the brighter side of today by celebrating those who were born on this day in my family: my grandpa (that smiling face above this post) who is 89 years young today & my nieces Ellen & (my new niece born today!!) DemiLynn. Happy Birthday to you all!

I feel extremely blessed to live in this country & to love & be loved by my family & friends. God Bless.

Happy 87th Birthday Grandpa!

photo by Erica Lyn

photos by Erica Lyn

photo by Erica Lyn

September 11th is a memorable day for obvious reasons.  I will never forget that day or the lives lost. I hope all those effected have found peace in at least some small way.

Before it was a hurtful memory it was (& still is) a really happy day, my grandfather's birthday.  Happy 87th Birthday Grandfather! I love you!

These are some of my fave pics from our wedding day of grandpa & me. They make me smile & laugh just thinking about this moment.