01051519 941x894	Chuck Templeton and I split the photography duties. I shot him with my digital when he had the 35mm. Out-drew him, I guess, and probably to his chagrin.
The Big Surprise: at a party where Mom expects none of her kids, she gets both (plus one kid-in-law), and the grandkids. (The videotape confirms that everybody got a hug but me.)	01051513 602x483	And this is why. Let's face it, a son that she had lying around her house for years just can't compete with a shiny new grandkid that she's only seen a few times. (I did eventually get my hug.)	01051517 539x697
01051520 592x780	Sammy eventually goes exploring, in order to amuse and delight anybody else in the immediate vicinity, as well.
Mom's not the only one having a good time. Marissa (the kid-in-law) and Mildred (Mom's mom) were enjoying the party too. As was the hungry horde in back. (Friend Lil on left, husband Mike middle back (with glasses), sister Gaynel on right in black print dress.)	01051518 751x458
01051521 674x493	Photographic evidence that the guest of honor was enjoying herself.

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