• Plants,  quotes,  trees

    Happy Birthday, Chris

    A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give. 

    Laurel Atherton

    It is beautiful but cold down here and for those who are residents, it is real cold. I went for a walk Sunday afternoon with bright sunshine but into a slight breeze from the west. Let me tell you that breeze was chilly. Been here a week and enjoying the time with my parents, having them all to myself. But, this time with them brings the awareness of their increased years. Spending time with them is precious to me.

    Also, today is my oldest daughter, Christine’s, birthday. As each birthday celebration of my children or grandchildren comes along it brings an awareness of their aging and mine. The number of years is irrelevant as life is moving way too fast. Time with them is special and sometimes seems like there is not enough. Anyway, Happy Birthday, Chris! You are a star! I love you!

  • Arapaho Bend Natural Area,  landscape,  natural areas

    65th Anniversary

    Afternoon Starburst
    Afternoon Starburst

    “As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness — just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and the cool breeze when the day is warm.”

    Laura Ingalls Wilder

    Today is my parents 65th Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

  • snow

    Sleeping in Late

    Tracks

    Minus 7 degrees this morning at 5:30. By 8:00 we were up to -3 and  bright sunshine. Predicted high of 28 degrees caused me to smile. Heat wave is here today. If you notice those are the Canada Geese in the background, sleeping in late.