Monday, January 16, 2017

Sigh...

Good morning and a-little-sad Monday.  Sigh.

Dropped Baby Boy at the airport last night.  Miss him already.  Sigh.

His visits always go fast.  We try to pack as much into the day as we can, but sometimes, we just sit and talk.  I think I miss that the most.

So, our blow-out family day was Saturday.  Took a trip over to the beach.  My son loves the diversity of our state.  He likes Iowa, but misses our hills and trees.  And the ocean?  Of course...

It was an absolutely beautiful day.  Not a cloud in the sky.  This is the boardwalk in Cambria, California. The sky was so blue!

                         

                                                  

Due to the storms, lots of driftwood.


The all-important family portrait...


My son is so patient when I am on a photo hunt...


Driving around, found another cow from the cow parade.  Love the colors in this one.  It is named Moo-n Drops and Moo-Maids.  LOL



And a picture head-on...isn't this color luscious?


No real knitting or stitching while Baby Boy was here.  Once I finished the scarf that was going home with him, set everything aside to spend time with him.

I know that I will be feeling up in a few days.  I go back to work tomorrow, that will keep my mind occupied.  LOL

A wonderful week to all, be kind to one another.



15 comments:

  1. Great photos of you all. I love, love the beach photos. I miss the ocean so much. I think if you grow up near the ocean it never really leaves your blood. Hold onto all the happy times, he will be back soon. ((hugs)) and blessings to you sweet friend. :)

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    1. Thank you. I have lived within 30 miles of the ocean my entire life. I can remember that in while high school, I would save my money for gas and take a drive to the ocean. I would just sit in my truck and listen to the ocean...you're right, it never leaves your blood. SMILE

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  2. Wonderful photos. So very pretty. Did you start counting the days til your son comes back yet?! ;)

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    1. Well...MY next vacation is in June. LOL He is already submitting fellowships and such all over the country. Who knows what state I may be visiting? LOL The day was so beautiful, there was no way I could take a bad picture.

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  3. Love that cow! I'm glad you had a nice visit with your boy. You know today is Blue Monday? Coincidence.......

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    1. LOL They made an entire holiday just for ME? LOL I took a nap, talked to him in Iowa...it will be okay. SMILE

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  4. What a handsome young man! It's always hard to say good-bye!!!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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    1. He is a cutie! But I am sort of attached to him. LOL My first real good bye was 6 years ago. I'm a bit better now. I only cry for about 5 minutes instead of an hour. LOL

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    2. When I dropped my son off at the airport in December, I was crying on my way to Trader Joe's. Well, the way to TJs lead me past the animal hospital where I had to have my Ellie euthanized last March after she was attacked. Then I was sobbing and could hardly see to drive :(
      I'm better now.

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    3. There are places and songs that tug at my heart...loss is still loss, no matter how much time has passed. Sigh.

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  5. Lovely photos!!! The cows are fun :)

    Hope your son's friend likes the scarf!!

    Have a great rest of the week.

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    1. I talked to his friend on Monday. Yep, she gonna keep it! LOL Son was a bit sad...he was started to get attached to it.

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  6. Ooh it looks so beautifully sunny! It's grey, grey, grey, snowy, grey...here. What a nice time you had and everyone looking well and happy. Both my daughters cry but one is a sobber and we endured some brutal goodbyes at times. What can you do; they have to go and make their way as tough as it is on moms.

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    1. When my son was little, I was crushed every time he went away to camp. As tears streamed down my face, he just jumped on the bus, not even a backwards look. LOL He is definitely comfortable on his own.

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  7. Great pictures from your son. I'm sure you had a wonderful time when he was home. And great pictures from the ocean.
    I love to see all these cows. They have funny names, lol.

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