Family

Spending time with family...



An 80th Birthday...


Morning walks...


Late night talks...


Hearing the rain in the distant trees minutes before it arrives...


Picking flowers for Grandpa...




Remembering how to play "Go Fish"...




Memories to last a lifetime...


Still 2000 miles from home. 

Thank you for your comments, 
I have enjoyed reading them while I'm away.

I'm still trying to get around to visiting all of you!

Wishing you a happy week. 

Becca  



Comments

Pamela said…
Gorgeous photos and just a lovely post Becca!!
Looks like you had a wonderful time!!
Would love some of that warm weather!

I am off to work now ...had a sleepover of five boys here last night for Sam's party! Lots of fun!

Pamela xo
July 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM
TexWisGirl said…
what a gorgeous post. loved the photos picking flowers in the garden. pulled at my heart.
July 21, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Unknown said…
These are such gorgeous photos.. Looks so green and pretty. Sounds like you having a good time..

Hugs, Linda
July 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
Beautiful post Becca, and it looks like you are having a wonderful time.
Do enjoy every moment!
July 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Unknown said…
It's me again.. I keep seeing your butterfly shot on the thumbnail of my blog.. Did I say that right.. Any whooo.. I just love that shot..
July 21, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
I always love seeing your beautiful photos, Becca...looks like a most special time of making memories...XO
July 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Darla said…
Beautiful images...Happy 80th birthday....family time is important.
July 22, 2011 at 4:42 AM
Anonymous said…
What a sweet post to go along with your lovely images Becca, Two generations, prescious moments that will never be forgotten. xox Corrine
July 22, 2011 at 4:49 AM
Tracy said…
Thank you for sharing this sweet bouquet of moments with us, Becca... enjoy your family time! :o) ((HUGS))
July 22, 2011 at 5:43 AM
Judy S. said…
Sounds like you're having a great time with family, Becca. What beautiful photos! I love the pattern in that walkway and your cute little card-player.
July 22, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Rosie Grey said…
Such beautiful photos and it looks like you're having a great time! Have a wonderful weekend!
July 22, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Elizabeth Johnson said…
Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed them. You must have an amazing camera. Such clear shots.
July 23, 2011 at 4:41 AM
Catherine said…
You must be having a wonderful time Becca ~ look at all your lovely photos!!!

Wishing you safe travels friend!
xo Catherine
July 23, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Catherine said…
You must be having a wonderful time Becca ~ look at all your lovely photos!!!

Wishing you safe travels friend!
xo Catherine
July 23, 2011 at 7:52 PM
lilylovekin said…
You must be enjoying all the green where ever you are, it looks beautiful. Enjoy your visit. Safe travels.
July 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Justine said…
what a wonderful set of shots, hope you are having a fantastic time away
July 26, 2011 at 1:05 AM
Unknown said…
We will have an 80th birthday for grandpa next month .... What a privilege to have someone in our lives for so long! I wish you a wonderful rest of the week with family time and memory making :)
July 26, 2011 at 1:05 PM
classiq said…
What a wonderful post and beautiful photos! :)
Ada
July 28, 2011 at 4:34 AM
Halle said…
Gorgeous photos... Time with family is wonderful.
July 28, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Bohemian said…
Lovely photos of a special time... my Uncle turns 80 on the 30th of this month and my Mom, his Sis, turned 79 earlier in the month... growing old is a privilege not afforded to many.

Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
July 28, 2011 at 8:55 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
Grandma has a beautiful garden!
July 29, 2011 at 8:53 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Looks like a wonderful time! I know the weather was nice...I live here! heehee! Hugs! ♥
July 30, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Katy Noelle said…
Absolute preciousness!
September 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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