Life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quickly you hardly catch it going.
Tennessee Williams
I love taking pictures, and do try to capture different moments in my life, but sometimes it's nice just to "be" and that's what I'm sharing today, plus only one photo. My son, daughter-in-law and grandson arrived late Friday night. It was wonderful to have them around for a couple of days; the cliché "short, but sweet' fits perfectly.
Saturday and Sunday: We visited, went to their favorite ski shop to find a new pair of skis and boots for Carter (growing, growing)! We went to REI, one of their special places they like to shop because they don't have that store where they live now. We went out to dinner at a favorite, kid-friendly place nearby and my daughter and her family joined us. They live nearby. We traveled over to my daughter's home to see their new renovations. We made a quick trip to Trader Joe's so they could see what it was like. They went to lunch with old and dear friends. There is more, but I'm hoping you understand that we were together again, feeling lucky to have spent all that time also at the beach in late July. This time, with Labor Day sending us all back to our regular lives, for two days, it was a great time.
Son taking the pic-sorry we didn't include all of us! |
Sounds wonderful. So funny the commonalities we have: food, Trader Joe's, REI and family. Just being is perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful way to spend your Labor Day weekend! So glad you were able to just" be" and savor this short, but sweet visit. I love the pic of the family, so many happy faces!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing pictures of you surrounded by your family! The love is evident!!! So glad you enjoyed your time together! :)
ReplyDeleteYour weekend sounds perfect, Linda! So happy you had such a wonderful visit with your family!
ReplyDeleteJust being...we need to do that in all our lives, Linda. What a wonderful photograph, the kids' smiles say it all!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect weekend, Linda! I can see the happy on everyone's faces in the photos, too. Sometimes a small dose of family time is all we need to re-energize us for a little more real life...glad you had a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese moments are the best! When people coming visit us, I love taking them to Trader Joe's. (I recommend the sun butter.) :) I'm so glad you were able to have this time.
ReplyDeleteI had that same feeling yesterday, it was the being together that was so important.
ReplyDeleteBeing with family is the best! How lucky you were to have these precious days.
ReplyDeleteWhat better way to spend time than with family. Glad things worked out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy-looking group. Glad you enjoyed a special weekend together!
ReplyDeleteAh, don't you just want to hug that day!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...I don't even want to think about winter and ski boots yet!!! Such a great picture of you with your family. Have a great week, Linda!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
You have a special family, so supportive and loving!
ReplyDeleteGreat to fill that table with family, my friend. Happy Labor Day and back to school :) Here's to another great year in words and images :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful to spend time with family! Creating memories for years to come.
ReplyDeleteYour joy is oozing through this post. Yes, family time in indeed pretty special.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! It was a wonderful weekend and I'm glad you enjoyed hearing about it. Hope you all have a terrific rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteYea for family time! And Denver has Trader Joe's??? You're making me want to move :) Our closest TJ's is about 30 min away. Not too bad, we try to make it out there every 2-3 weeks and stock up. Hope it's a great short week!
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