Friday, October 22, 2010

FALL MEMORIES

Nana's Girl
Yep, should have put duct tape on her back then!

It's morning... Thursday morning at that!
This morning I am being whisked away for a
"surprise" few days out of town... nope, don't know where I'm headed,
don't know what is in the ole' suitcase even.
Off we go...
How very exciting is it going to be I just ask ya?

Coffee is great this morning, house is
sparkly like a holiday
for the human coming in to be with the littles while gone for a few days!
Have hid the phones so that they don't call out for pizza while I'm gone, and that they don't make long distance calls to Ely MN trying to reach
Lily and HOPE the North American Black bears either.
Can't trust them you know.
As I sit this morning with my thoughts and my coffee, I'm also waiting for my cardinal/red bird to come and greet me. She's taken to coming at first light to a tree right near the screen of the lanai to visit each day.
Haven't seen her mate in a few days, and sure do enjoy her visit.

HOw bout that picture of Nana's girl?
Oh she is such a doll... we had such fun when she was a wee one, playing in the leaves. She so loved to twirl them in her little hands, to marvel at the colors and textures, to feel their "crunch" as she finished the examination of them and then crushed them well into itty bitty pieces in her hand with her face all scrunched up in delight!
Too funny she is.
She continues to marvel at the wonders of the world, but now is growing like a weed on a summer day;
exploring the world through different eyes,
she used to enjoy the quiet and didn't like the loudness of music,
but
now Paramour is her group, she sings like a rockstar
plays piano, clarinet and has marvelous rhythm that comes from within.
Just as the seasons change with all their splendor
so is she...
growing and changing with each passing season
and
"the mama and Nana"
grieve our little one!
LOL
wanting our baby back...
BUT
embracing our girl and her growth
marveling at her continual kindness and gentle spirit
while balancing those great qualities with
a
fierce independence
and ability of knowing
right from wrong
and
developing a solid sense of self
do you remember
the "look"
ah yes
she is indeed the "mama and Nana's girl"
take a look at
"the look"
YOU DO NOT MESS WITH NANA'S GIRL
and
you do not want to be on the receiving end
of
"the look"

That is NANA'S GIRL
you do not mess with US
and when you get that look
you will really get that!
LOL

Ah, but she had a look like that,
 (in a smaller version) since she was little!
But
a more gentle and wise spirit child you will probably never meet.
Those snows of last year really hit hard in Maryland
I would get phone calls about them, but it was right cold here in Florida too.
Olivia didn't do what most do in those kind of snows and build snowmen/women...
She and the "mama" went outside and built a
daggone "igloo" that could seat 6~!~~

I was ever so impressed I was!
Send me pictures of it too.
And wouldn't you just know it, the snows came again and buried the masterpiece. It was a day or two after that my phone rang with Olivia on the other end saying,
"Hi Nana, I am really really over the snow now"

So for today, I am hoping that Olivia
and
all of you are enjoying the fall, the colors of the leaves
the wonder of your memories
while making some new ones.

I think I'll just have some more coffee and wait for that sun, and wonder where it is I'm venturing off to in a moment or to!
If you don't see anything here for a couple of days,
just know this:
I'll be out of range of my wireless connection
BUT
you'll be in my heart!!!

Have the best day ever friends.

Nana & Olivia
She looks real good in my hat
with her "swagga pose" on too!

The fire is burning brightly and thoughts are being sent on the gentle fall morning breeze to all of HOPE, strength and laughter.
STOMP

Walk In Beauty
DRSES
That is the HOPE
in
Healing Heartaches


6 comments:

Irene M said...

HAPPY FALL, Y'all !!!!! Autumn / fall blog this morning, great to read. Olivia has that look, for sure. So, a mystery trip to celebrate your birthday, huh ? How exciting for you to be " out of range ". Enjoy everything the days have to offer. Will be away myself to a birthday party for cousin in Palmetto, then off to Siesta Key on Sat to park my butt on the BEACH and in our GULF.
Few days off for everyone ! Take care Sherry.
I r e n e M

viridian.com/greendays said...

OMG - WHAT A PIP SQUEEK-WHOSE BABY IS THAT ANYWAY ??? - OH , THATS RIGHT, SHE'S OURS.
SO WHERE R U ?????? TELL BB I MUST KNOW.
HAVE THE GREATEST OF TIMES- WISH WE WERE WITH YOU BOTH
XOXOXOOXOX

Anonymous said...

YOU GO GIRL, DONT WANT YOU TO MISS ANYTHING. I THINK THE ONE WHO KIDNAPPED YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT SURPRISE WAITING ON YOU. SHE DOES KNOW HOW TO PLAN A PARTY AND MAKE LIFE MORE EXCITING FOR ALL. DID YOU GIVE US A HINT OF WHAT KIND OF CLOTHES YOU ARE TAKING OR DID SHE PACK THE SUITCASE? SURPRISE, SURPRISE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE. STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY.

Kelly 2 Wolves said...

Love The little Monkey's "LOOK" lol kinda reminds me of my Look! Watch out !! Sissy is on her way to who knows where and sends her love out to everyone! She still doesn't know where shes a going, But I am sure it will be memorable!! Wishing you all and Sister too a wonder filled weekend Blessings and Love out!!

EVB said...

Olivia is a beautiful child. Be safe Sherry and enjoy!

Anonymous said...

Helloooooo.
HAVE A HAPPY..HAPPIER..
HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY EVER...
YOU DESERVE ALL SURPRISES YET
TO COME ....
LOVE TO YOU !!!
sign me,
A.