Black and White Wednesday: Fan Club

Last night as we were walking into one of our favorite restaurants
to meet my favorite sister,

I decided to snap some photos of the kids (big surprise, right)

along the beautiful stone entrance wall.

As I was looking through my lens and corralling my kids

I hear this thick, sexy Russian accent say,
"Are you always taking pictures?"

I immediately turned to see where it was coming from
and that's when I saw her...
Dita's Darling's

NUMBER ONE FAN!

I laughed when she put her hand out introducing herself

thinking I wouldn't recognize her.

Her reputation precedes her.

She and my sister worked together for years and are very good friends.

I knew she was a big fan of my blog and I've heard the most amazing stories about this wild, beautiful Russian with a heart of gold

and a personality larger than life.

She came upon my blog last summer and has been an avid reader ever since.

I was so flattered when I spoke with her on the phone several months ago

and she knew every single post; every picture.
She told me she was in love with my kids and, of course, JR.

Well, as luck would have it, we finally met last night in the flesh,

completely by coincidence.

She did not disappoint!
I about fell off my barstool when I said I had to get home to edit for Black and White Wednesday in the morning and she said
"I know....Long Road to China! "
I was hysterical!

Yes, my Number One Fan...today IS Black and White Wednesday
and it's only fitting that the beautiful photos of YOU are front and center for today's post.

I give you the aptly named GG

(aka Gorgeous Grandma, a moniker her grandchildren have given her).



Gorgeous, indeed.
Grandma? I think not.

Let me tell you, she's more like Raquel Welch Eat Your Heart Out!

(here she is with my equally beautiful sister!)

Of course she and JR were instant buddies....

they told me it was the immigrant factor.

I had to pry them apart around 10pm to get the kids home to bed!



GG is a colorful character for sure....right down to her brand of cigarettes and taste in jewelry.


Yes, that diamond ring is as REAL and exquisite as she is!

Raquel Welch ain't got nothin' on you, Girl!

GG, thank you for loving Dita's Darlings as much as you do!
We love you right back!

It's Black and White Wednesday
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The Long Road to China