today I found a scribble that spoke to me once again on the back of my work paper covers.....
"vapors of memory
nocturnal mysteries
give all my Love
obey my heart
everyone wants a miracle
fluttering ...breathing in life....
bliss
inspire
dream
time is of the essence
hands
create a sea of lace
among Nature."
My heart literally slowed down on Saturday morning....
I remained calm...rested...slept...and felt in time I could have more time. Time is the greatest gift.
Sunday
together...
that is all one needs...
a cuddle on the couch...
a sweet nuzzle on my neck for a two year old spirit
a new game of cards at the dining room table...
refreshing salad...and homemade lasagna made for a father she loved...
and an ice cream sundae bar ...simple childhood pleasures...
a moment in time.
I documented the moment in simple photons of life and light...
this man is such a wonderful father....sharing America's Funniest Videos ...laughter........ I love you Chance.....
of that must have hurt............
Mom's very special Sunday Sundae Bar....your wish is her command....banana splits and ice cream cones with sparkles...
a little of this...and now add this... and look at that watermelon!!!
SWEET!!!
tickle time with Dad and Lyndon....
my heart is smiling through and through...I love you Miss Morgan Elizabeth....
a waffle cone...then Dad added a the hardening chocolate sauce....
baby dinosaurs on top of her favorite....vanilla ice cream.....
now for the M and M's......
Cole is almost ready ...........
completed with whipping cream..........
Dad is a professional with the additional chocolate....
now for little brother Lyndon.... he has the best Mom in the world...
Yummy moments............
look at this huge watermelon ....special order for Father's Day..............
Mom can help Dad put the bike back together.............
this is a great photo of a father daughter LOVE!!!!
the 10 year old Beagle Conkle wants her 10 minutes of fame and hugs..............
a new card game......War!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this family has many traditions with playing cards............
Conkle is worn out .....and dreaming.........
I can never have too many of these moments...............
sister is very curious...and on Grandpa's loving lap........
Grandpa advises her ...and now we will....play WAR!
Sunday wrestling and tickling matches...........
YES!!!!
YES
YES.....more please...............
Boys will be boys...with wonderful whipping cream....
little brothers love ice cream too Grandpa!!!
serious eating now...
boys will be boys....
all gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
now can we go out and go fishing?????.....
the sun is out... and girls like to fish too.......
You can't see me Grandpa!!!!
serious digging for worms.............
a welcoming Clematis...........
this looks like a good spot Dad...........
Grandpa gives casting lessons......
Dad puts the new worms on the hooks.............better him than me........
ready set ....patience...................
you do have a nibble my young man ....
Morgan waits patiently for her turn...we are one rod short for this family...Grandma will get one tomorrow...........
Lyndon Allen is completely engaged with Dad by his side.......
Morgan got the first nibble...and then she hooked it!
This is her first capture....and she is very proud of her blue gill or maybe even a sunfish....
now...another lesson.....after the catch...a humane release ....
the curious questions begin....and patiently Grandpa answers with great details.........
Conkle waits patiently ...maybe there will be cookies when we get home....I did my job on the walk down to the pond..........
Lyndon is just beginning to get the hang of this fishing experience........thank you Grandpa!!!
Morgan was waiting...so she made a beautiful nest...for some little duck or goose................between my legs..........I could not move for fear of disturbing her design.......
each element was carefully chosen............
Big Brother caught a catfish...look at his smile...........
the men collect and gather ...before the humane release for a catch on another day................
the day is slowly slipping away from us all.............
but we are together ...together.....
the men capture one more heart memory...........Happy Father's Day!!!!!!!!!!!
now we are home...and Morgan promises to paint my nails on our next visit...........
Life does not get better than this...............
Thank you Erin Elizabeth ...you gave your father a real Happy Father's Day!!!!
Love always wins.
"We can do no great things, only small things with great Love."
Mother Teresa
Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
What a beautiful post. It's so marvelous to see all those smiling faces and the palaple love on your family. Big hugs. xox
ReplyDeleteSo many WONDERFUL photos. I feel like I was part of your family, for a moment. Thank you so much for sharing that moment of time with us. :)Bea
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyous family together day. Memories and love will always be there for all the participants, how wonderful. Oma Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Chance for sharing your limited time with your beloved family with us. Together we can accomplish just about anything! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart....Grandma
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see all the love you have in your life.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it so much.
XOXO - Cindi