As we near the middle of November, some days are filled with treasured sunshine (like Thursday), and then it is dreary, overcast, foggy, rainy much of the rest of the time. Here's the view I am seeing right now out our dining room window.
The maples in the foreground are losing the last of their leaves in the winds and rain. Right before I took this photo, big drifting sheets of fog moved between us and the mountainside...which made me wish I could send you a video (if I knew how).
Grandson Jake and I spent Thursday hauling loads of huge branches (many 20' long) from the woods where we had some thinning done. He drove the 4-wheeler, we bundled the large branches, pulled two chains around them and off they went to an area where they can be reached when we rent a chipper. Hard work...but the sun was shining, it was perfectly still and about 55 degrees with a blue sky.
Every couple loads we would lie back to rest in the beds of small branches still covered with needles, look up at the sky and talk. It was exquisite.
Wednesday I celebrated granddaughter Gigi's first birthday with her. Her mommy had bought a mylar balloon for her and we need not have bought other presents. She spent about 30 minutes bouncing the balloon up and down, giggling hysterically the entire time. There is nothing like a baby's laugh, is there?
(Daughter Kolya and Gigi)
So, simple pleasures...but the very best kind.
I did some more studio work today, so in a few days, I have some more photos of what is finishing up and what is getting started.
Go Getter
7 months ago
2 comments:
I know the sound of baby giggles and the pleasures of the first birthday for a granddaughter, as mine turned 1 on October 19th. Isn't it a wonder to behold? I get to babysit for a few hours once a week, and that is a special, but tiring, time. Enjoy every minute!
Oh, Jackie, I do! My oldest granddaughter is nearly 18, my grandson almost 12, and now Gigi. I have spent endless hours with each one (as they lived nearby) and truly count it as one of the great gifts of my life.
I found it a special relationship...for them and for me. I am more patient and easy-going than I was when my 3 daughters were small (3 kids age 3 and under) when I was frazzled most of the time.
So many adults I talk to still mention the most important relationship of their life as having been with their grandparents.
I'm so glad you have a little one to enjoy too!
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