He's One-Year Old

A boy with a toy, a girl with a curl
  each more precious than a necklace of pearls
Birthday boy's face all covered with cake
  blew out the candle, then took a break

Mommy is hopping from kitchen to table
  Dad's helping too, as much as he's able
But grandma and grandpa are the stars of the show
  Playing 'Happy Birthday to You' on dueling banjos

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Date: 3/27/2022 8:07:00 PM
Grandma and grandpa should always be "the stars of the show" - their time is probably more valuable.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/27/2022 8:26:00 PM
Agreed, Caren... Strummin' on the old banjo...
Date: 3/26/2022 6:19:00 PM
Gershon, Sound like you made some enjoyable Birthday memories with you grandchild. Enjoy those memories. Be blessed ~ Debra
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/26/2022 8:57:00 PM
Yes. Very enjoyable birthday memories. Thanks, Debra. ~ Dear Old Dad
Date: 3/25/2022 1:12:00 PM
Sounds like a fun Birthday party. Hope you took many photos. Have a blessed day/weekend............
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/26/2022 8:52:00 PM
Many, many photos. Too bad I forgot to put film in the camera, eh?! ~ Phil the Photographer
Date: 3/24/2022 9:07:00 PM
Ah, I love this one! I can hear them plucking!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/26/2022 8:44:00 PM
Grandma and grandpa plucking; siblings clucking; friends and relatives chuckling. Thanks, Milt.
Date: 3/24/2022 8:31:00 PM
Awesome, enjoy the day!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/26/2022 7:56:00 PM
Jeff, thanks 'some for the aw(e).' lol. Here's to your weekend, Gershon
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