May 31, 2010

appreciation

doesn't this face just crack you up?  little bitty bit has definitely grown into her personality and it's soooo funny.  where her older sister is smart and witty, this one is just a clown.  and it always surprises me that they develop these huge personalities so young.  here she was practicing her "mad" face while partaking of her ice cream.  two seconds later she was singing and dancing to taylor swift.
anyway.  that was part of my weekend.  it also included movie going, more food, more cooking and more fun.
how about yours.  i hope it was fun.  i've been on the go so much that it was very nice to just have three days where i didn't think much or do many planned activities.  i made potato salad, goat cheese spread, fresh corn on the cob (picked just that morning) and had dinners with families and dinners with friends.

i sat on a back porch with friends tonight as we laughed at the dog's antics and listened to the tree frogs.  the thunder and rain sometimes heavy around us while we were wrapped in safety - it was a beautiful feeling.  that safety.  i think of what has been given to me to feel this free - the people i've never known that gave their service and their lives to me so i could sit on a back porch, full of ribs, baked beans, corn, peas and the whatnot.  and i thank them all - those serving now, those that have served and especially those that gave their lives too.  i salute you with a heart full of gratitude.

21 comments:

  1. you said it perfectly, my friend. big hugs to you! xo

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  2. Safety...such a good good feeling.

    And that little girl's mad face? Perfection!

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  3. Well said........I too appreciate them so much, so that I can do those same things and like you said...feel safe...Oh what a feeling.
    Peace.

    Blessings to you.

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  4. yes their personalities do shine, she is a sweetie pie!!

    ...your words are such a simple and special tribute char

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  5. little bitty bit shines. yes, i can see the fun and smarts. glad you had such a wonderful time.

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  6. Ohhhh...what a delicious night...sitting with friends listening to distant thunder and tree frogs *sigh*

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  7. It's just that simple life of ease that means so very much.

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  8. It sounds like yo had a perfect memorial day weekend and appreciated all that surrounds you.

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  9. reading your post is like a relaxing weekend! glad you feel full...and we are all blessed.

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  10. That is, to me, the best part of kids. You get expressions on them like you don't get from adults.

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  11. a beautiful post char....
    firs the adorable face and then the thankfulness for our troops....
    just beautiful !

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  12. life is good, we have much to be thankful for...and it really is all about the little things, isn't it??
    blessings...

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  13. I do feel lucky. Especially lucky that my little brother survived three tours in Iraq. And now it is June and the sun is shining and I can walk out my door, down the block, and do almost anything I please. Freedom is a beautiful thing. My little sis was the clown and I was the serious one. I was always a little jealous : )

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  14. Thank you for this lovely post! I love the photo--adorable!

    xo

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  15. So glad you had a chance to kick back and relax and enjoy just being. What a cute little bitty bit!

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  16. Lovely post, Char. My weekend was a bit on the boring side, but that's my own fault. I've got fun coming on the horizon.

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  17. love the picture and the words!

    i spent some time with family, and it is so fun to see the personalities come bounding out of the little ones! they are so unpredictable, and that is so exciting!

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  18. fab image - sounds like a great three-day weekend!

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  19. what a beautiful post, char -- the image and the words both touch the heart. thank you. :)

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  20. That face! So adorable.

    I love the way that you savor the small joys of life.

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  21. You have such a sweet & beautiful life!
    xxx

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