We gathered for my sister's 69th birthday ... this is her beautiful family. Wee ones are Katie, Benjamin & Joseph. Her hubby Mike is a real gem ... her children are David, Michael, Gregory &
Cherie & dilove Kristine far right.
I took Joe's finger & stuck it in the cake ... boy, did I start something now. Dad David holding that little dynamite fella ...
These roses are from bilove's entry garden to the house. They will steal your heart away with
the fabulous bushes full & scented.
We had a wonderful dinner party for Carolyn. It was fabulous seeing all the children & chatting about the family history they knew nothing of (we did the genealogy). Always nice to bring forth history of our family to others, & straighten out misconceptions.
Tho a whirlwind trip, it produced strong holds in our relationships that will last a life time.
We shall share more of this trip as we go along. There is much history & beauty to spread around for you all to enjoy ...
The air lingers with the scent of pine & fir in the dewy morn ... the soft glow of sun arising over the mountain top(s) ... bringing forth another of God's awesome days to cherish.
Thank you David & Kristine for having us in your home. It was delightful, moments we will treasure forever ... love you to the moon & back. The lunch we had with you David was so enjoyable ... TYSM. Loved the tour of your company.
Michael we loved our eve's with you before you had to go to work, you stole our hearts.
Greg, we were so fortunate to have you with us once again ... bringing back warm snuggly memories of our time in Cleveland with you.
Cherie, you were such fun to be with ... had a great time sightseeing & chatting up a storm.
Kristine, what a delight you are. So wish we were closer to enjoy one another.
And to my precious loved bilove Mike ... you are such a sweetheart. TY for all the running us around to various sights we have missed over the years. Just being with you was fabulous.
Happy birthday Carolyn.
Hi Mary, Glad you had a wonderful trip... Even though it was a fast one, you got to see so many special people and develop some new memories....
ReplyDeleteLOVE those roses.... Awesome!
Hugs,
Betsy
Such lovely roses. Happy birthday to your sister.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous roses and a fun trip! Nothing like visiting with family to lift your spirits! Enjoy your weekend! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeleteMarydon, I love your assortmant of beautiful roses. I wish I had them. Hope you and yours are all well and feeling great. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun, filled trip. What joy it brings to get together with family. Beautiful roses. Hugs, xo
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous roses! Sounds like you had a wonderful time with your family! How great that you have researched and shared the family history! Enjoy your weekend, I bet you have tons of catching up to do!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Looks like you had a lovely time with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are so beautiful to look at. You truly have a master thumb!
Marydon, your photographs of flowers are so beautiful. I wish I had a green thumb, but alas, it would keep me out of my studio. I'll appreciate your gardens (and those others that you share) instead. Happy Weekend, friend. Rest and heal. xo Donna
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell the wonderful scent of those beauties. I must do a drive by of those beautiful gardens! Loved meeting you, can't wait until we can do it again and spend more time. I love you Marydon and Harold, thank you so much for your kindness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip to celebrate a birthday! I know that you had a wonderful time with family! Love the beautiful flowers! Have a blessed and restful week dear Marydon, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteMarydon dear, you are just so fortunate to be able to travel and meet so many of your blogger friends. Your pictures are delightful. I always have to enlarge them! :) Makes me feel like I am right there.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs!!
Mona
LOVE those roses..goodness. Just beautiful!