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“I have noticed that youngsters given to the climbing habit usually do something when they grow up.” Elbert Hubbard
I climbed trees when I was a young child. I remember getting to the top of a particularly tall tree (to me anyway) when I was about 7 or 8 years old. I was absolutely stunned by the view. We lived on the North Shore of Lake Superior at the time on a ridge about two miles from the lake. There was no development of any kind between us and the lake. Climbing that tree and seeing that completely unobstructed view made a huge impression on me. My world was quite small until that moment. It really hadn’t occurred to me that there was a lot more “world” out there. But here was my proof!
In that tree – I could see “everything”. I was on top of the world!
And here is my Grand Daughter learning to do the same thing! She’s a natural climber – just like her Grandma.
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“I just think that giving a child a chance and sharing what you have with a child is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, as well as a child.” Hillary Clinton
We arrived at my Son’s today.
I promised Chloe that we’d spend New Years with her, and have a fondue party. We did that last year at our home in Canada – she remembers it and wanted to do it again. Since we didn’t spend Christmas with them, we opened presents shortly after we arrived. I have to say that I think this particular present was perhaps the most special one I’ve received this year. Her Mommy said that she did this all herself . . . no prompting from her at all. She wrapped a sheet of stickers in kleenex, taped it up with more stickers, and wrote Grandma Beth on it. I love it!
Truly from the heart.
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“Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.” Eleanor Roosevelt
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Mahatma Gandhi
The quote that I have chosen for today really resonates. I completely, totally and one hundred percent agree that happiness is a by-product of your daily choices and actions. In fact, I had to include a second quote to underscore the first quote . . . I’m a very happy person these days. So much of my life is in harmony with who I am deep inside. It has not always been so. I’ve been on a journey to harmony in my life, and have seen healing and happiness in the lives of those around me as a result. There was a time when I had division, discord, depression, unhappiness ruling my experience of life. I am so fortunate to be in a place now where I am happy, healthy, and able to share that with the people I love.
This photo was taken with my iPad as hubby, baby girl and I were out for a walk on a beautiful sunny Bay Area day. I took it with an App called HDR Pro that creates the HDR right when you are taking the shot. Thus it is a little fuzzy. That’s Ella’s curly mop on the lower right.
The little one was so happy to be out in the fresh air, walking, picking up sticks and playing with acorns that have fallen by buckets off the trees. It’s one of those afternoons where everything is right with the world. The birds are singing, the air is clean and crisp . . . and our only concern is keeping her from falling in the creek!
Happiness.
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“I think when I was two years old in the sandbox, I think I formulated my basic philosophy there, and I haven’t really had to alter it very much ever since.” Boyd Rice
I don’t even know what to write for today’s post. I’m just having so much fun following my little Grand Daughter around with the camera. Today’s 365 is another DNA shot – totally allowed by the guidelines set out at the beginning. Way back in January. And here we are at the end of October. And I’m still going strong. Wow! Sure there are days when I struggle, and just have no clue what to do. Somehow though, I get inspired – usually from my fellow 365’ers who are all still cranking away with me. In fact, many of us are meeting up in Las Vegas mid-November for a few days of Photography goodness. There’s probably about 25 of us that are still posting regularly – and about 15 of us that are meeting up in Vegas. Including the guy who started it all . . .the very amazing and talented Michael the Maven himself!
It’s gonna be a blast! Anyway – that’s it for today.
I’m off with my camera again – more “Little” photo-ops!
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“I think children learn from example. I don’t believe in raising them in an authoritative atmosphere.” Kent McCord
I did a photo shoot with my Grand Daughter this morning. She is going to be Shirley Temple for Halloween. My Daughter had this completely adorable red and white polka dot dress made just for the occasion. She’s an incredibly curious almost-2-year-old – so after doing a few different shots with her – I decided to get some shots of her “interacting” with one of my camera’s. I ended up putting it on the Gorillapod as I was afraid she was going to drop it. As expected, she was fascinated – especially when I put it on timer mode and had it shooting in 6-shot increments every time the shutter button was depressed. I love the intent expression on her face in this one.
I love seeing life with a whole new perception – through the eyes of my Grandkids. Being a Mom was amazing and I was quite involved and active with my kids growing up. However, there is a whole other dimension to experiencing life through the eyes of a Grandchild.
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“Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.” L.M. Montgomery, The Story Girl
I am reveling in the blessing of having my Daughter and Grand Daughter visiting from California for the week. Today we spent some time in Vancouver at Stanley Park. I have great memories visiting here as a child, and as well, bringing my own kids here when they were little. So it was with great joy that I was able to share this experience with my Grand Daughter, and share the memories with my Daughter.
Moments like these are priceless . . .
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“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle startdust over the lives of little children.” Alex Haley
My beautiful little almost-2-year-old Grand Daughter has come to visit with her Mommie for a week. If you’ve read previous posts, we had her here for three weeks last winter while her Daddy had open heart surgery. I am so excited that Mommie has decided to spend her vacation time here in Canada with Papa G and Ya Ya. She absolutely loves her baths . . . in fact she is a water baby – loves anything that involves water – even the rain! She is an absolute delight. I love the sound of her laughter ringing through the house. It’s going to be a fun week ahead!
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