It was post November 13th, the day that 130 people died in a Paris mass shooting.
Driving home I hear quietly from the back, “Something sad happened”. I turn off the radio to inquire further.
“What happened sweetie?…something sad?”
“The flag was down…did you see the flag, mommy? Something sad happened.”
Yes, the flag was flying at half-staff. A somber symbol.
A heartfelt, genuine concern from the voice of a child.
I smiled silently in the rear view mirror. So proud.
I watched as the moon grew smaller, as if the cheese was being eaten by the millions taking in this wonder.
I watched in anticipation of the swiss cheese turning to a round block of cheddar; waiting for its light to go out.
I then watched it disappear. The clear night sky suddenly had haze; the cheese had melted into the background and was no longer there to enjoy.
I felt it in my stomach. I couldn’t digest the idea of missing the bloodmoon tonight. It was near anxiety as I could see the cloud cover passing as the countdown approached.
Anticipation.
Almost; …no. Almost; …no. Would the stars again shine; would the miracle be visible?
Yes! Just as the clouds moved aside, there it was. That last sliver of shine and the brilliance of the orange sphere hanging from the sky was visible. The sliver then faded to black.
A glowing round ball of lava now floated above.
I watched. I had found it.
As the lunar eclipse continued, I recalled recent star-gazing with Abby.
It was the biggest sparkle in the heavens that called her name. It was the largest sky diamond that she knew was special.
Arizona! She pointed.
The explanation of Venus didn’t really fly. She’d found Arizona in our September sky.
Put the following in order from earliest to most current:
1.) The introduction of the first Apple Watch
2.) Our Summer 2015 trip to Como Park Zoo
3.) Abby’s first dance recital
4.) Winn Dixie’s demonstration of his love for Barbie
5.) Winn Dixie’s demonstration of his love for Andy (the Bitty Baby twin doll)
6.) 2015 School shopping at Target
7.) Abby’s eye exam…dilation and all
If you answered 1, 3, 2, 4, 7, 5, 6 then you are correct.
Congratulations! (you win nothing except the joy of these fun summer photos)
Clothes as hair upon her head
Every minute, laughter shed
A new expression every day
Books and babies love to play
Humor shared with all around
My Photo Ham is my clown
Click here to take a look
A video like a picture book
Keeping up with summer 2015.
T-Ball. The activity to highlight.
…and video proof…
Video proof that you DO graduate from preschool…so sweet!
Kindergarten? I still can’t believe it!
Diamonds? So I’ve heard.
A girl’s real best friend…
Someone that is there through it all; teaching commitment.
Someone that loves her no matter what; teaching unconditional love.
Someone that snuggles even when she has been playing in the mud (likely playing in the mud with her); teaching humor.
Someone that hears her secrets and never tells anyone; teaching loyalty and trust.
Someone that needs her as much as she needs them; teaching responsibility.
Someone that teaches her without her even knowing that she is being taught.
Winn Dixie came into our lives from the Humane Society. He’s all of the above and more.
He’s one that we can both learn from.
He’s our diamond.
A future craftsman?
If making a mess is a prerequisite, then we certainly have the qualifications.
Take me out to the ball game
Take me out to the crowd
Buy me some “cheese-its” and cracker jacks….
etc.
Ironically it was during school that day that she learned the 7th inning song…but she didn’t quite interpret the lyrics as written.
That night, her first Twins game.
Slight delay with rain.
Loss.
Yet, still, an awesome experience none the less.
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