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Melly Belle in the house
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 02:44PM 
Our eldest granddaughter, Melanie, is in Columbia for her summer week at Mamaw and Papaw's house.
Her siblings, Allissa and Andrew, had their weeks with us earlier in the season.
Melanie is twelve and our special needs angel baby. She had issues at her birth and struggles to communicate.
None of which prevents her from enjoying life.
On Sunday, we had a photo shoot here at the house, both in the studio and outside. The weather was mild and Melly (I've always called her that -- sometimes expanded to Melly Belle for Beautiful Melly) was greatly enthusiastic.
She especially liked the part where Rizzo joined her on the swing out by the pool. He loves her and she reciprocates his affection.
On the front porch in late afternoon shadows, I used a ring light and it reflected in Melly's glasses, resulting in what I consider a great shot.
She has the prettiest eyes, lovely white skin, and a glorious tumble of thick chestnut-colored hair.
Yesterday we had a number of errands to run. We're in the market for a certain large kitchen appliance -- the kind which provides cool storage -- and Melly had a ball opening all of the doors to said appliances at the local home improvement stores.
She really liked the one that has a window in the door. You knock and it lights up inside to showcase your provisions. We won't be buying that one but we inspected it at length anyway.
The best thing about our Melanie? You could not ask for someone who shops and shops and shops more than she, without ever a single complaint or demand.
In fact, the salesman at one store, after we'd conferred about various options for what must have seemed like an eternity to Melly, asked if he could have the honor of being formally introduced to her.
As in, he was so impressed with her behavior, he wanted to shake her hand and tell her he enjoyed meeting her. She liked that.
Later, at home, she put on a new nightshirt we'd bought for her that day, and went to bed as quiet as a little lamb.
She's a delight to have around. I wish you could know her.
Tomorrow her family will come to spend the night and swim and visit, before taking her home on Friday.
I think this calls for another shopping trip today, to buy Melly something pretty to wear. It's one of our traditions when the grands come to visit.
And that is all for now.
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Happy Wednesday
Reader Comments (10)
What a darling, that Melly! I know that she felt so special being with her mamaw and papaw for the week. She has good taste in shopping also. I love that frig that you knock on the glass to see what is on the inside. That would cut down on our electric bill, for sure, because we spend a whole lot of time staring into the frig after we open the door. All of Melly's pictures are lovely. Rizzo is getting a lot of attention this summer. I bet he loves to see the children come.
Awww! What a sweetheart. The pictures turned out cute, and I do like your little ring light reflection. I can't believe how much older she is looking - these kids are growing up too fast.
Salesmen see a lot. I bet it was a joy for him to see a well behaved child.
What a beautiful girl. Those pictures are amazing. I am sure that salesman was amazed to see a child so well behaved. As someone who words in retail, I can tell you, I see a lot of kids and they aren't always so well behaved!
Beautiful Melly....
Your photos have captured her so well...
Gentle hugs,
Luna Crone
It's always such a pleasure to see children like Melly being so well behaved. She's a sweetheart for sure, and I know you're going to be sad when she goes back home. Beautiful photos of a beautiful granddaughter, Jenny. :)
xoxo
She is beautiful and looks a lot like Dagny. I have found special needs children are very warm and affectionate and seem to love to do anything we want to do. They certainly appreciate the world they live in.
Aw... I wish I could know her too!! I wondered when her week was happnin! She looks so sweet in each of her pics. The Riz too! How in the world did you do that first one??
@Sydney ... it's a cheap backdrop, haaaahahaha! xoxo
She is sure growing up, What a sweetheart. Glad you get to enjoy some alone time with Melly.
What a special treat for your grands. I came over from Judy's blog. I already love your blog too!