Grandmama for Obama

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I'm getting ready to watch the Palin and Biden debate this evening. This is a recent picture of my maternal grandmother. Can't you tell -- just look at that round face and nose. That's my mother and cousin in the background. Anyway, my grandmother loves herself some Barack Obama. I asked her if she was going to get out and vote and she just replied, "Yea!...Obama!" I'll take that as a yes. *smile*

Comments

Anonymous said…
My you do look like your Grandma! Great pis of some of the ladies in your life! Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 03, 2008 11:46:00 AM
Babz Rawls Ivy said…
How beautiful your family is! She is wise...Obama is the MAN!
Friday, October 03, 2008 7:02:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Faith-
Thank you and happy to share.

Lovebabz-
Indeed. Thanks. This election is bringing out people who haven't voted in years.
Friday, October 03, 2008 10:29:00 PM
Rose said…
Yeah for your grandma. You, your mom and grandma really look alike. Beautiful people.
Friday, October 03, 2008 11:51:00 PM
Deb Sistrunk Nelson said…
I can't imagine how excited your grandmother must be. You have a beautiful family.
Monday, October 06, 2008 7:46:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Rose-
Thank you. Yes, my grandmother had some strong genes going on.

Deb S.-
She is very excited. Thank you for stopping by and welcome.
Monday, October 06, 2008 9:58:00 AM
Deb Sistrunk Nelson said…
BTW, I've added you to my blogroll. You have a fabulous site! It oozes with creativity.
Monday, October 06, 2008 10:32:00 AM
Kawana Aminata Oliver said…
She is so cute. Mines is voting for Obama also.
Monday, October 06, 2008 10:55:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Deb S.-
Thank you so much. I will do the same. It's always nice to have a new friend.

Kawana-
Yea!.. for grandmas! :)Good to see you.
Monday, October 06, 2008 11:17:00 AM
lyre said…
I hope my Nman does a blog oneday and puts his Gammy, that would be me, on it!
Monday, October 06, 2008 7:23:00 PM
Lyrically speaking said…
wow, you can tell that you two are family, great pic.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:52:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Yeah Grandma!
Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:04:00 PM
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