What We Are Asked To Do

We have been counseled to keep journals. There are some things that happen in life that should be shared and others more sacred to be kept for another time that I write in my personal journal. This blog is my way of sharing those things I want to share with all of you.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

A QUIET SUNDAY

A picture story with some words.


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A family takes a walk over an old rickety bridge to…


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Carefully climb down some unstable rocks on their way to…


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Walk up the river to find a safe place to cross so they…


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Could take a few informal family shots and…


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Indulge this 15-year-old in capturing some interesting poses and…


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Convince this beautiful girl that more pictures are needed with her glasses before she gets contacts and…



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Let this one pose how she wanted, which makes her look so sweet then to…


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Ask this one to let the mom take a picture, and he chose to imitate his sisters in posing silly but…


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but finally got this one. Then quickly turned around to…


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Capture this one of the dad watching his children appreciate nature and seeming to blend in to the scenery.


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Then thanks to a daughter we have proof this mom was there enjoying the outdoors as well. When this was done, she set them free to…


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Learn to skip rocks from their dad and…


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Run carefree in the river, sandals and all and then…

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Some of us carefully crossed the rocks back to the truck to return home.


THE END.

SHE GAVE US THE GIFT OF PARENTHOOD

M birthday

15 years ago, this beautiful young woman gave her father and I the best job ever of being parents.

Dear Beautiful M:

We are so very blessed to have you in our lives.  Thank you for allowing us to raise you.  Each new thing you bring into our family whether it is a joy or a challenge, we are grateful for what we all come away learning from it.  You with your loving, kind, funny spirit are such a joy.  Thank you for teaching me so much.  It is great to be your mama. 

We love you so much girlie!

M and mom

Right now:

~She loves to sing to her ipod.

~She draws beautifully.

~She loves to plan parties.

~She loves to cook.

~She loves to create.

~She looks forward to getting a job.

~She looks forward to driving.