There!

So this morning when I was sitting at the computer checking my email; Ellie ran towards me pointing above my head saying, "there, there !"  I looked above my head to see what was so very exciting and saw a lovely white cobweb blowing in the breeze. I asked Ellie, "What is that?" and she said, "A kite."

Sometimes I get only an inkling of what is going on inside her little imagination. But when I do it makes me smile and remember how often I saw fairies everywhere. (Sometimes I still do) I even convinced my little brother a fairy lived in our box camera and she only came out when there was no one around to see her. Can't wait til Ellie discovers fairies. Hey, maybe she has...maybe cobwebs are really tiny, fairy kites.

  

Big Stick

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."  ~Theodore Roosevelt~

Easter Tulips

My sweet husband brought these home to me yesterday. He knows I love fresh flowers. What girl doesn't?

Flashback Friday: Three Generations of Beautiful Baby Girls

Ellie 15 months old

Momma 2 years old

Grandma (on Daddy's side) 21 months old

Grandma (Momma's side) 2 years old


Flashback Friday       jen

Black and White Wednesday: Ellie Just Waking

 

Black and White Wednesday

Bed Head

 Ellie is 16 1/2 months old now. She is talking a lot. Sometimes we can understand her. When she falls down she says loudly, "I trip". When I ask her if she would like to do most anything with me, she replies, "Yeah Mom". When it is bath time she runs towards the bath and says, "a baff, a baff" again and again. She chases the kitties and kisses them when she catches them. She calls them titties. The titties are super good. No scratches yet. She will play in the cat boxes if given the chance. Which is just too gross. She is sleeping through the night consistently now. I am so relieved. She is so much fun. We love every minute with her. We love you baby girl!

Walking the Line for 50 Years and Counting

As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine,
I walk the line 

~Johnny Cash~

                                            
                                                          This is for you Mom and Dad.

Flashback Friday: My Tree Hugging Son, New Zealand 2004

Philip attempting to hug a Norflk Pine, 11 years old, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. (I think he will grow up to be a Biologist. It really is his forte').

 

Same visit: Philip climbing an old Pohutukawa tree on Urupukapuka Island. (Say that fast 20 times). He loved NZ because he could go barefoot. We saw kids running to school without any shoes when we were visiting the Bay of Islands. That fascinated Philip. I think he still dreams of not having to wear shoes...ever. Oh, and climbing and hugging those awesome trees again. Don't tell him I told you cuz now he is way too cool to be climbing and hugging. He is a Senior, don't ya know.

Playing with Her Cousin (SOOC)

My Son

     I have so much technology in my pockets; my pants are falling down.

                                                      ~ Philip ~

Sleeping through Lunch

Flashback Friday: St. Heliers Beach, New Zealand

My baby boy at 3 yrs. old at St.Heliers Beach 1995

My husband about 2 yrs. old here at St.Heliers beach. 1966 (He grew up 5 minutes walk from this beach).

Wind Blown

Ellie Beans Watching TV

I know TV watching isn't great for babies, but I really needed a shower.

The Pulling of the Earring in Cinescope

All Fancied Up

Taken two seconds before Ellie pulled my earring right off.

We got to go out to lunch today and the very best part: We bought a new mattress set. The last fairly inexpensive memory foam mattress lasted all of 3 years and then it was unbearable for another 2 years. I have spent the last 2 years with a back ache and taking ibuprofen constantly.  I am so looking forward to a great night's sleep.

Flashback Friday: Me at 12 years old

Big Brother

Ellie is looking at her big brother here. He is always doing something interesting. He looks for bugs and colorful rocks with her. He swings her around and she laughs and laughs. He plays chase with her around the kitchen island. (So safe) He rescues her from the desert when she goes too far from the patio. He lets her run up the drive and check the mail with him. He is her Bup and she loves him.    

Eating Rocks

Our rocks are tasty here in Arizona. They bake in the sun all day and taste like summer rain if you lick them.

Flashback Friday: My Family 1970

My Mom, Dad, little sis in pink, big sis in the dark blue, me in the pigtails.

I remember thinking how beautiful my Mom was that night. She must have been just 30 years old here. Her dark hair was always such a contrast with her bright blue eyes. She wore her sparkly clip-on earrings that night (as you can see).  I loved when she wore jewelry. She looked so fancy. She also had a fox fur collared and cuffed, cranberry red coat she wore when she was being fancy. The fur was so soft . I remember her wearing it in the car and I would lean forward out of my seat and smoosh my face into it before she could catch me. I am sure we did lots of face smooshing that night until she wanted to smack us. We liked when she was all dressed up and fancy because she usually waited to smack us when we got home. Love you Mom.