Last week this one lone rose stood out...in the November sun.
Last week the Maiden Grass was feathery and dry...
it seemed to glow with warmth.
~
This morning though...it is silky and wet...
and shines like ice.
~
It's been raining...that's the reason why.
~
She was wearing her older brother's shirt!
~
We were headed toward the woods...
but she became distracted.
The reason why...
There were hundreds,
if not a thousand things hopping...
trying to get out of our path....
Alivia could catch them...
but...catching a photo...
was a problem!
~
She kept at it...over and over...
and finally...success!
Afterwards,
we did end up at the top of a hill
just barely in the woods.....
deer season...the reason.
It's where a tall straight tree
that grows in a slant...
had looked like this
only a month before...
but...it did have a crack at its base...and the reason why...
it now lay.....on the forest floor!
In the forest or woods...
Some things never change though...
...but this was her favorite book for awhile...
So, on rainy days...this is how we spend our time...
with her...reading aloud to me!
This is what it looked like here one night...
42 years ago....
The rain will soon stop, they say...
but the temperature is still falling.
The last time I walked in a warm dry field
with Alivia...
was just before Thanksgiving.
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She was wearing her older brother's shirt!
~
We were headed toward the woods...
but she became distracted.
The reason why...
There were hundreds,
if not a thousand things hopping...
trying to get out of our path....
Alivia could catch them...
but...catching a photo...
was a problem!
~
She kept at it...over and over...
and finally...success!
Afterwards,
we did end up at the top of a hill
just barely in the woods.....
deer season...the reason.
It's where a tall straight tree
that grows in a slant...
had looked like this
only a month before...
but...it did have a crack at its base...and the reason why...
it now lay.....on the forest floor!
In the forest or woods...
some things are always changing.
Some things never change though...
like...
Alivia's love of books...
even in 2005,
she liked this grownups' dog training book...
don't know the reason why!
...but this was her favorite book for awhile...
Andrew and Dylan had loved it too.
So, on rainy days...this is how we spend our time...
with her...reading aloud to me!
So, here it is December 3rd...
and no snow yet...just lots of rain...
but,
we did have another beautiful full moon
Tuesday night!
This is what it looked like here one night...
two years ago...
~
~on December 3rd~
42 years ago....
~on December 3rd~
this is what occurred...
this is what occurred...
the birth of our oldest son, Rick!
Better known as Ricky...back then.
(as in Ricky Nelson)
He was deemed Mr Trustworthy in grade school!
A sample of his young artwork...about pollution!
Better known as Ricky...back then.
(as in Ricky Nelson)
He was deemed Mr Trustworthy in grade school!
A sample of his young artwork...about pollution!
~enlarges~
Here...he is glaring at his older sister...
Here...he is glaring at his older sister...
We were visiting her in her dorm room at college.
Then he graduated himself...
Then he graduated himself...
from the same school his dad and I attended.
Entered the world of grownups...
Married his high school sweetheart, Sherri...
and became Alivia's Dad....
...and he's
Amanda, Sherri, Alivia, Nick, Rick, Nathan
Six Reasons Why We Love You !!!
Entered the world of grownups...
and did well!
Married his high school sweetheart, Sherri...
and became Alivia's Dad....
...and he's
Amanda's, Nathan's and Nick's Dad too!
Amanda, Sherri, Alivia, Nick, Rick, NathanSix Reasons Why We Love You !!!
~
Happy Birthday Rick !!!
Happy Birthday Rick !!!
37 comments:
Very lovely, Wanda~
I enjoyed the walk to your house in the dry, warm air, then the rain, then the snow.
Your house is beautiful in winter~
I can feel the calm and the warmth from here :)
...then you lead us to the surprise at the end! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your son!
and what a gift he has in his family~
Blessings Always * Maria
Happy Birthday, Rick!
I sometimes feel as though I hate time passing, but then when you look at the grandchildren, it all feels so right. It's just that it all goes by so fast.
Alivia was such a beautiful baby! And now a beautiful little girl, too soon to be grown.
And I love the picture of you with your son. You still look the same!
Your family is wonderful and I can see you thrive on them! As you should, that's what life is all about, family, special moments, a walk, reading aloud, a meal shared, looking forward to a snowfall, celebrating a milestone, happy memories treasured and new ones still to be created.
Beautiful post, Wanda.
Love to you,
Eileen
Happy Birthday Rick, I hope you have a wonderful day!
Wanda, I love how you honor your children and grandchildren in your post.....and so you should my dear friend, you have such a beautiful family. Alivia is adorable as usual as are her brothers and sisters.
We have snow here now and it's very cold. They are calling for more snow Friday night through Sunday. The snow is so fresh and really beautiful (just don't like driving in it) but I have too say the cold really makes the arthritis act up. Take care my friend, lovely photo's....big hugs to Alivia.....:-)
What a lovely post, gladdened my heart, thank you.
Oh thank you! I needed that glimpse of a dry sunshiny field!
Once again I say: You have a gloriously beautiful family!
A lovely post Wanda and Happy Birthday to Ricky. Hope you get your snow soon.
Happy Birthday to your son Wanda! Every time I see pictures of you and your family I keep thinking what a goodlooking lot you are! The house looked something from a fairy tale three years ago!
I really enjoyed the walk with you through your family memories..and your daughter looks just like you..she is very beautiful, and Rick is very handsome..you have a very beautiful family Wanda..
and the rose I still have one blooming in my yard too..and you are so right we do have so many things we enjoy that is the same.take care, until next time..
Once again, a beautiful post. What wonderful memories your are making with your granddaughter. Also a testimony to you, for raising a great son; I'm sure it's rewarding to see Rick and his family doing well.
Happy birthday to Rick. I love seeing all of the photos of him but it does make one realize how fast time flies! Seeing how much Alivia has changed in just a few years.
Sarah will be seven next Thursday,
I keep thinking that she's going to be six! When is Alivia's birthday Wanda? I know they are the same age.
I love the photo of your house with the snow. It was picture postcard perfect! Love Di
Happy birthday to your son Rick and what a nice way you chose to work up to wishing him a happy birthday through Alivia and the photos of him too...a lovely family with a lovely and loving grandma too!!
Amazing that Alivia was so blond.
blessings and hugs always,
marcy
Dear Wanda, Thank you so much for your wonderful wishes and words. Really appreciate it. :)
As always,visiting your blog is a breath of fresh air,it makes the days seem brighter....and everything seems so perfect and beautiful. You have a gift. :)
A very happy birthday to your son Rick,wishing him all the luck and happiness in the world.
Ahhhhh Wanda - such sweet, tender memories you have captured here. You must be very proud of your beautiful family.
Happy Birthday to your son Rick!
Hi Wanda,
Such a beautiful post. You have such wonderful memories of your beautiful family. I am sure that your children and grandchildren are creating their own wonderful memories.
Happy Birthday to your son, Rick.
Have a great day.
Take care.
A very happy birthday to Rick. What a beautiful family he has come from and made for himself. The moon .... oh my. I love looking at feathergrass all winter. It is such a lovely addition to an otherwise bleaker landscape. Lovely morning walk. Thank-you.
Happy Birthday Rick and thanks Wanda for allowing us to see him morph into such a fine young man.
Your house is beautiful in the snow. Think maybe snow this year for Christmas??
I love the grasses in winter. I have Purple Fountain grass which is lovely covered in snow. I am hoping.
What a beautiful morning walk...coffee steaming into the fragrant moss-scented air. Lovely sentimental journey. Thank you.
Hi Wanda-
"Happy Birthday Rick" :-)
I so enjoyed seeing your Nature-land, as always it is so delightful and peaceful. I enjoyed, even more your tribute to your son and his family. Spectacular, just like you!!
Love Gail
peace.....
Wanda, I was so happy to see a new post from you...and it's another beautiful one of course! Happy birthday to Rick; he's got a very nice family there. I love the older photos of Alivia; how great that she loves books so.
A very Happy Birthday to your son. Alivia has such picture perfect looks! God bless the cherubic angel :-)
A very Happy Birthday to your son. Alivia has such picture perfect looks! God bless the cherubic angel :-)
Beautiful photos. The kids are really sweet. The scenery is stunning. It looks so inviting for a walk.
How interesting - Alivia's early interest in the dog-training book! (If I've read it, I forget....does she HAVE a dog?)
The old picture of your house lit fo Christmas (I believe it was an old one) was full of nostalgic beauty.
You did a great job documenting a few special times in Rick's life.
A joy to visit with you again.
There are a lot of birthdays this week with village children and grandchildren! OH MY GOODNESS I saw your sons birth picture and he looks like my daughter Natalie (after Natalie Wood) It was scary! Happy BIRTH-DAY to you Wanda. Since is it the day of you giving BIRTH! My mother use to call and congrat me when my children had a birthday! I think we forget who actually should be given a Hooray! so here is a big ole HOORAY for you Wanda and Congratulations! He is a handsome son and has a beautiful family! You can be proud!
Hello Wanda,
Those grasshopper pictures (both in hopping and still modes) are great. Somehow, I can't see my Amanda holding them! I'm glad Alivia has no bug phobias! Oh - the joy of reading. It makes my heart glad when a child loves books! Listening to a child read is a gift to us as Grandparents - and a gift to the child as well. Rick was winking in his baby photo - he has a beautiful family. Happy Birhtday to him!
Lastly, I can't believe you still have that one perfect rose! I am in Denver now and it's very cold - 4 degrees overnight. In Breck, it was minus 18!
Beautiful-as always. It's so nice to see your son and his family, and your daughter. Happy Birthday! Looks like you have a grand daughter who loves books!
~Blessings to you and yours~
Debra
Hi, Happy B'day to your son..what a cutie, dimples and all. It is so nice to see your grand daughter with a book in her hand instead of a game or phone. Books are wonderful and it must warm your heart to be read to by Alivia. I also enjoy your photo walks and hope you will continue to share them with us in future posts.
A beautiful blogging page as usual...and an added bonus!!
Yes!! Rick's birthday on the 3rd.
I love the 'time line' photos.
Wanda...I love the love that you have for your family.
Hey!
I randomly found your blog and really like it! Your pictues are beautiful and truly inspiring!! I am going to continue to look at them. Thanks for the post! I am realy new to blogging so I am going to follow your blog so I can keep up with it!
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Best wishes!
Brooke
Lovely walk through the woods and a lovely sentimental journey. My youngest son's birthday is the 6th and he will be 41 this year. Where did the time go? Those times when my children were babies seem so long ago, yet just like yesterday....
Oh, Wanda...this is such a heartwarming post...brought tears to my eyes...Love the repetition of your theme throughout...You are a master blogger!! Happy Birthday to your son, Rick!!! And thank him for giving you "The reason why" to create this absolutely beautiful and delightful blog post!!! Love you! Janine XO
Hey sweet Wanda!
Thanks for finding me and leaving such a nice comment. You actually guessed my age almost perfectly! :) And I saw the pictures of your grandaughter that you said is close to my age and they are beautiful. I hope you are having a great weekend!
Love, Brooke
Hi Wanda,
Wonderful post as always. I love the remembering part and the old photos.
Have a great day,
Cindy
Family is a blessing...and Happy Birthday Rick! ((((Hugs)))) T
What a happy and handsome family..you must be so very proud. Lovely post Wanda..as always. Enjoy the season.
your friend,
Janet
Wanda. The home photo should be made into a card. I love that your granddaugher is really involved in nature. I love even more that this is how she will remember your time together.
I too have a single rose that's hanging on in this weather.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Lisa
I needed a break from work this afternoon, Wanda, and stopped by your blog to have a rest and a respite. As usual, I was not disappointed and luxuriated in the tranquillity that your blogs always make me feel.
I enjoyed seeing the photos of your family and the highlights of rick's life were wonderful. Belated birthday wishes to him! You must be a very proud mum!
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