Above is yet another unfinished family portrait. This time of my daughter, Tenpin, aged about 12. Unfortunately it's a photo of a photo of a photo... and the quality doesn't improve.
Yesterday Tenpin graduated from The Central Queensland University with a Post Graduate degree in Management. Her day-job is working for the university; running one of their large extra-curricular departments. She also has a husband and two lively small boys to cope with, so where she found the time to study, I really don't know.
She's a very busy bee, but she ain't stopped yet. She will complete her Master's degree next year.
So, congratulations my darling. Papa's very proud of you..... but then, he always has been, and always will be!
That's a nice post, Cro.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations indeed Tenpin.
Behind every successful child are successful parents. Congratulations to your daughter on all her accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the lass...quite an achievement.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, indeed, to Tenpin!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that portrait, you are talented Cro.
ReplyDeleteWell done Miss Tenpin, you did good.
She looks a lot older than 12 in your picture but it is a lovely portrait nevertheless. I hate to ask but why is she called Tenpin ( I am guessing it's a nickname)!
ReplyDeleteIt's reasonably similar to her actual name. I think it must have been how she pronounced it when she was tiny... and it stuck.
DeleteCro - that's excellent news. Well done to your lovely, talented daughter.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Cro.I imagine you and Lady M are just so thrilled for her.it is hard work,our daughter has 3 and long working hours and doing her masters too..I think they must have good husbands,i do not think I would have been able to do it...I can imagine how proud you are and the painting is lovely...did you ever finish it?
ReplyDeleteNo it was never finished, and I'm not even sure where it is!
Deleteto have a piece of art of a loved one... classy!
ReplyDeleteI always think that Chris would make an ideal sitter... his expression seldom changes
Lovely post, and a lovely portrait, irrespective of however many times it's been photographed! Congratulations to Tenpin, that's quite an achievement with a young family to look out for.
ReplyDeleteIt was hard enough for ME to get my degree, even without the job and children!
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