Our Oldest Granddaughter Coming for New Years
@DeborahDiane (40056)
Laguna Woods, California
December 26, 2017 3:42pm CST
Our oldest granddaughter, who is in her 20s now, went to college in Los Angeles, about a one hour drive from us. While she was in college, she frequently came down to see us over the weekends and we enjoyed having her around.
Since she graduated from college 18 months ago, moved back to the Napa Valley, and got a regular job working for one of the cities in the area, she has not been back to Southern California. We have seen her a couple of times on our trips up north, but we miss having her come down here.
When she called us yesterday to wish us Merry Christmas, she asked if she and her boyfriend could come and stay with us over New Years weekend. She wants to show him Laguna Beach, and they both want to go to Disneyland and see some of her So Cal friends.
Well, OF COURSE, we said yes!
This morning, I changed the sheets in the guest room and even bought a new comforter. I know they will be spending time doing other things while she is down here, but we are really looking forward to seeing her again!
(The photo above was taken of her and published in the newspapers when she got her current job.)
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Dec 17
That must make you feel great to be able to see her, and that she thought of you when making plans to visit the area! I hope you have a wonderful time visiting with her when she comes, even though it may only be brief!
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Dec 17
@DeborahDiane That is so awesome that you have that kind of relationship with her! I was the same way with my grandma...she was my "go-to" person for everything, and I always loved inviting her to do things with me, or I always loved stopping by her house. Such fond memories!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Dec 17
@moffittjc - I'm glad to know that my granddaughter enjoys being with us, too. Her time in college will be a memory I will cherish! Now, we still text and chat on the phone, occasionally. We both watch the TV show, "The Bachelor." This year, when they announced the new bachelor, she was on a trip to Hawaii with some girlfriends. She texted me the announcement. I couldn't believe she would do that while traveling with friends. It was very special to me!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
She and I had so much fun while she was in college. We would go shopping and out-to-lunch together whenever we got the chance. She is a really sweet young woman.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
27 Dec 17
I remember seeing this photo.That is good news!Your oldest granddaughter and her boyfriend and you will rejoice together at New Years weekend.Wish you having wonderful days with them!
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
29 Dec 17
@DeborahDiane That is exactly why it is banned.Besides that ,it pollutes air and circumstance and may cause a fire.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Dec 17
@changjiangzhibin89 - Yes, I think the massive fireworks displays around the world have gone overboard. I think having a few, public displays, handled by professionals, once or twice a year, should satisfy everyone. You are right about the air pollution and fire danger. A public fire display in our area set a tree on fire about five years ago, and the fireworks had to be stopped in the middle of the show. They are very dangerous.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
Thank you! You have a wonderful New Year celebration, too! I know the fireworks in some parts of China are spectacular!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
27 Dec 17
It would be great to have her back there again even just for a short time. Enjoy your time with her.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
@toniganzon - Thank you! I'm looking forward to seeing her.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@jaboUK - thank you! We love seeing our grandchildren.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
Thank you! Happy New Year to you, too!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
@JudyEv - We only met the boyfriend once, briefly, at a family party last spring. I am glad we will have an opportunity to get to know him better. I'm so glad that my granddaughter is bringing him down here so we can learn more about him.
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@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
28 Dec 17
@DeborahDiane I'm sure she is... Happy New Year to you too! Enjoy your time with them... 
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
Thank you! She is also a very nice young woman. Have a Happy New Year!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Dec 17
@sishy7 - Thank you so much!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
15 Feb 18
It is so special when the grandchildren want to spend time with us. My oldest grandson and first born just joined the Navy and we have no idea when we will ever see him again. I saw him born 21 years ago and cannot believe how that time has flown by. Enjoy every second you get with them.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
16 Feb 18
@DeborahDiane Is he still in the Navy?
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Feb 18
@ramapo17 - No, he has been out for about 10 years now. It was a good life for them, though.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Feb 18
@ramapo17 - The years go by so quickly. We had a son-in-law who was in the Navy, and it was so hard to see our daughter and youngest grandchildren move far away to be with him. Now they live near us, and we like that much better.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Dec 17
@DianneN - Thank you! We are really looking forward to it.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
31 Dec 17
I'm so happy for you that she's coming down to see you. A great picture of her and she's beautiful.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
Thank you! We are so pleased with all our grandchildren. More than anything, they all seem to be growing up to be good people!
@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
27 Dec 17
Great! It will be memorable new year for you, Happy new year in advance.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
Thank you! Happy New Year to you, too!
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@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
27 Dec 17
Great! It will be memorable new year for you, Happy new year in advance.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Dec 17
Thank you! Happy New Year to you, too!
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@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
28 Dec 17
@DeborahDiane it's my pleasure. Good morning
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