~ ~ ~ Abby and Hopie go to the beach. On Saturday my granddaughter, Abigail, asked if she could come to her Hopie's house all by herself. Of course, I said I would love that! Her older brother, Verne, wanted to go to a friend's house and her younger sister, Natalie, is too young to be away from mum for an overnighter. So...it was me and Abigail for the weekend. She wanted to stay 2 nights! I think she may have been slightly motivated by the need for some alone time and Natalie's late night crying. ~ We cooked homemade cornmeal waffles together for breakfast. When your grandmother is a Montessori teacher you learn to cut your waffles up by yourself. You can see the concentration on her face. I didn't help at all! Verne's first day of Kindergarten! I drove up in the morning to watch him get on the bus! He loves it! On Monday morning Abigail and I drove back up to her house. My daughter, Hannah, came over with delicious donuts and Bonnie made a breakfast of bacon, s
Beautiful image! 'Simplify' has been my motto for the past 3 years, and it continues to be!
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Poppy
It is very pretty with its small, wiry stems.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty is everywhere and you are good to see it.
Many loving greetings and Happy New Year!
Jette Majken
Love it! And yes, the more simple the better!
ReplyDeleteAppreciating the comment but trying to accomplish it is a feat of monumental proportions. I know of what I speak as I contemplate downsizing my residence to a smaller environment!
ReplyDeletelovely photo I learned that quote from my Father :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteEven in its dryness it has so much to say
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful in its simplicity I too am feeling inspired by your photo :)
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Such beautiful texture!
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ReplyDeleteSo lovely - words and image! It truly is the simple things in life that mean the most. Happy New Year - all the very best to you and your family in the New Year! xo Karen
ReplyDeleteVery very rich in its simplicity!
ReplyDeletea very lovely photo
ReplyDelete...and I meant to add, how much I aspire to many of Thoreau's quotations, especially this one
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ReplyDeleteA lovely sentiment! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteFabulous in its simplicity...I find I crave this as I get older.
ReplyDeleteWords to reflect upon and a wonderful picture ....thanks! All the best for 2014!
ReplyDeleteThat's a stunning image!
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ReplyDeleteLovely blog too!
Lovely image and inspiring words!
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Happy New Year to you!
Happy New Year, great use of Kim's lovely texture!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Lovely image and texture work.
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Creatively edited photography and lovely quote ~ Happy New Year to you ~ carol,x xx
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how complicated we make life, isn't it?! This is a lovely, simple shot. The colors are wonderful.
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Thoreau has much to answer for. Happy new Year to you!! Dianne
ReplyDeleteI wish could follow these words... lovely image my friend!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot and great words too.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a New Year filled with hope, love, good health and creativity!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot and simplicity, yes !!
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Love the background and texture of your photograph. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSimplify.....that word struck me good! May have to choose it as my word for 2014 because that's definitely what I need to do....SIMPLIFY!
ReplyDeleteYour image is stunning! Wishing you and Happy New Year!!
There is so much beauty in the world; invariably found in the simplest things.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful images in 2014.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best in 2014, a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Lovely image and great quote !
ReplyDeleteMy very best wishes for 2014 to you and your family !
Sylvia
This is a beautiful way to look toward this next year and so very true..lovely...Michelle
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