These two are fifteen months apart… And they are as different as night and day. Well, superficially. Truly, they are alike in all the ways that matter. And I’m so grateful. *** Sweet Shot Tuesdays Communal Global Inspired Tuesday 52 Weeks of Happiness *** Also, please join me here of Fridays for the 1440 meme. It’s all about...
Handsome sons and a beautiful mama!
Such good looking guys! Oh how wild and wonderful it must have been with them growing up.
My daughter promised me she would get back in her dress so that I could do a proper photo of her…they all met at someone elses house and it was a nightmare trying to get a good picture! 
So handsome he is…
Good looking boys. My son has his first Prom this weekend so I’ll soon be in the Prom pic mode as well. (so, SO much easier than his sisters – and a lot less expensive).
Oh gorgeous photos and such handsome young men! You must be so proud. 
Hope they had a great time!
I struggled this year with the idea of Grace. Not God-grace, but maybe God-given grace… Unconditional love and acceptance and non-judgement of the human kind. Which is all lovely, until you meet someone who is mean to you or someone you love. Or for me, when untruth hits you in the face. When disappointment rolls...
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Love the realness here. That’s why I keep coming back. The pictures are fabulous, by the way.
Patty you are perfect when you accept the imperfections and embrace the lessons you learn from them… Love your pictures and the true glimpses into who you are. It is easy to see your beauty. It is much more difficult to show people your soul…Thanks for sharing those raw and unrehearsed moments!!!
Good for you. Grace can be challenging at times. Something for all of us to rmember.
Happy birthday to you!! ou look so happy! Enjoy your year around the sun!
Oh my. I struggle with Grace all the time. I know what I WANT to do…but can’t seem to achieve it when it would prove to be the most useful. Happy birthday to you, there is beauty in the everyday…and you illustrate it wonderfully
Oh you are the real deal Patty! You are one of the most sincere authentically beautiful people I know. oxox
Thanks Patty, been struggling a bit here lately and this was a wonderful message for me to see. You inspire hope. Thank You again,
Heather
Oh it is so wonderful to meet you…..visiting from Em’s. I love the real, the authentic and the pure joy of this post. And happy birthday to you.Your photos make my heart pitter patter and your smile is captivating. Hoping to see you again at Emily’s place. Wishing you JOy.
there is nothing wrong in being imperfect and trying to embrace it!
wonderful post with such real photos!
The 1st thing I noticed were all the smiles! Such a lovely post…and happy (belated) birthday, my friend!!
Happy birthday! Looks like a great one. I love these photos! They really capture the moment. You look so beautiful and happy
Beautiful!! Happy belated birthday
Heartwarmingly beautiful Happy Birthday!
oh, what a gift, to receive the REAL you, and on your birthday too! happiest of days, friend. you are so, so beautiful.
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Thank you for the shout out and the link. I have reopened the page so you can add you link… and anyone else who wants to join as well!
Mollyxxx
Oh how I love this post Patty! Happy birthday again dear friend! And yes, let’s get together and have lunch VERY soon! I miss seeing you! oxox
Patty – you are such an inspiration to many! Your list for the New Year is ambitious and is something we all should concentrate on doing. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience with us. Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY (again)!!!
This looks like so much fun! Do they allow non-divers? How did you hook up with this group? Hope to read more about it
Inspiring! Love. This. Post.
Wonderful! I have been wanting to waste less. I think I’m fine with having as much as I don’t waste. if that makes sense. Anything extra is bad.
The photographs really speak for themselves but I really enjoyed your very thought provoking post.
What a beautiful post…and people!
What beautiful pictures – love those smiles!
A beautiful heartfelt post, with beautiful photos of beautiful people!
As I drove him to the marina to pick up the truck, we talked like old friends. I am so grateful for this man who chooses to love me as I do him. We decided that a day on the lake can only be rightfully followed by a night of roasting marshmallows, so I continued...
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What beautiful pictures and words. And now, I want one of those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars…
Patty, I have often felt this is one of the ways we honor God. By simply taking a moment and being thankful for all the beauty he puts into our world we truly honor him. How many people are unable to see the things around them to be thankful for is sad because there are a lot of them. Thank You for the reminder and I hope you have a blessed day.
Heather
Ditto, Patty.
Perfect words…may you recognize your blessings each day.
Nothing better.
Great post, Patty! I love the country side photographs.
I found this quote yesterday:
“Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You’ll find what you need to furnish it – memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you wherever you journey.”
beautiful!
Gorgeous pictures! Love the one of Times Square!
Oh I think this new life is the right one. Beautiful. New York is fun to visit I imagine but country life is the best. Awesome pics. B
What a beautifully written essay with gorgeous photos!
You have a lovely family, Patty, and a beautiful home. Do you ever pinch yourself?
what a beautiful way to sum up the life we have lived, are living, and will live. we are indeed blessed and let us not take it for granted.
So beautifully said! It certainly is a lovely place to soak it all in.
Indeed, we do not know where life will lead us, but it is most definitely where we are supposed to be. Thank you for the reminder.
Sigh…what an amazingly beautiful post, in photo and words and the meaning behind the words. You certainly have a very special place to call to home.
I love this post. You live in utopia!!! OH wow…breathtaking for sure. Thanks for sharing these lovely photos and enjoy your beautiful life.
I am coming by way of deb duty’s this and that link.
Very well said Patty and true blessing indeed. There are days when I really miss that small town life, but then God reminds me that I am exactly where he wants me and that is enough. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures:)
Wow. To your amazing words and photographs.
I love the line about waving at strangers only once…
Looks like you are blessed beyond measure.
Looks like you live in the exact right place. Gorgeous photos. My favorite is the close up of the grass, but they’re all amazing!
“May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.” Have you noticed, sometimes, that the world seems to conspire to position you in a particular place at a particular time with a particular set of skills or knowledge? You don’t understand why you need to endure something, or what purpose an...
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What beautiful photos and thank you for the encouraging word. Visiting from TATT.
Deep thoughts today! I think the challenge to nurture your daughter’s confidence is an especially interesting one.
I’ve always thought the same thing, the morning dew looks liek glitter!
These are fantastic shots! Beautiful post too!
Lovely photos and message! I really love your glitter. And that’s one of my favorite prayers
What a beautiful and uplifting post…and your photos are stunning!
Wow, as usual!! Glitter, especially the natural kind, both seen and unseen…sometimes it is just a feeling…is what keeps life interesting and meaningful, no? Thanks…as usual!
Gorgeous shots – I love the light and the raindrops.
Your blog site is fabulously serene. Your Rural Thursday link is inspiring.
Gorgeous photos! I love the water drops on the grass!
A lovely collection of small, but powerful vignettes. Wonderful message, Patty.
Thank you for sharing at Rural Thursdays this week.
just breath taking!!
Yes and amen – I needed to hear this too x
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