December 20 2019:
Team TLC Extra Movie Night – Thomas’s choice: “Polar Express” – A tradition every December.
Thomas says, “It was good as usual. I like it a lot.”
Lillian says, “Good, favorite character is Holly (hero girl), recommend 100%, great movie to watch at Christmas time.”
I say, “A favorite to watch with Thomas and Lillian at this time of year.”
December 15 2019:
Sunrise yesterday morning.
December 15 2019:
Sunrise this morning with a wee dusting of snow last night.
December 16 2019:
Today’s walk. Don’t think I’ve ever come here alone. It’s either been with Thomas or Lillian, or both of them. My thoughts were flooded with memories of our visits here throughout the years, for the past 13 years.
When I still read to them every night, we would sometimes bring a blanket and our book here to read after dinner. Then we’d throw the frisbee, go for a walk, hit tennis balls, kick the soccer ball, or just read more.
I could clearly see Thomas playing on the equipment and Lillian giggling over something. What a beautiful walk. 💚💚
December 17 2019:
This morning … Breathtaking. 🧡💛
December 20 2019:
This morning. It was changing rapidly. After this the colors transitioned to a blazing orange. 🧡🧡🧡
December 20 2019:
Second sunrise photo from this morning. It was incredible and beautiful with how quickly the colors and clouds changed. 💙💗🧡
December 20 2019:
Holiday Sibshop on November 22nd for Thomas. Just now getting to post these. Now that Thomas is 14, he can slowly transition to a leadership role in the Sibshops. For now, he wants to remain a participant and transition slowly to a leadership role. He had a blast Diana Beeghly Rovetti!! Thank you for putting these together! (Sibshops are gatherings solely for siblings to brothers or sisters who have different abilities/special needs.) 💜💜💜
December 15 2019:
Thank you to my dad for this gift for Thomas. He’s incredibly excited! 🧡🧡🧡
December 19 2019:
Fun night with Thomas! We walked to the theater, took about 10 minutes. Christmas gift to Thomas from my dad … Two tickets for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. 🖤🖤🖤
December 18 2019:
Team TLC Extra Movie Night …. Well, just Team Member C. “Pocketful of Miracles”
Reminded me a bit of Arsenic & Old Lace. This was Ann-Margaret’s screen debut. Glenn Ford and Betty Davis were amazing! Pure silliness headed by a big-hearted racketeer.
**THROWBACK POST**
May 25 2014:
Finally off for our May 2014 date! This girl takes forever with her schedule …. which MUST be followed!
Late lunch at Great Basin …. Garlic fries for Lillian and shrimp fajita salad for me! YUM!!!! Next stop Junkee! Had fun trying on clothes and found some cool fabric for a new pillowcase for Lillian. Last stop Stoneage for some fabulous yummy goodness feeling the stones and crystals! WOW! Lillian chose a white quartz heart and I got a piece of scolecite …. Wheeee!
December 14 2019:
Team TLC Movie Night – “Pride”
I say, “A deeply inspiring movie. Loved it. So happy I watched this. Did I mention it’s incredibly inspiring?”💜💜💜
Thomas says, “It was good.”
Lillian sat this one out.
December 13 2019:
Got the proof book about 10 minutes ago! I open the package and see it for the first time with all of YOU! Never mind how tired I look, or that I nearly cried when I saw it. YAY!!! It’s here!!! It’s here!! Deeply grateful!
December 14 2019:
Carolyn R Smith! Look what I found on page 42! Love you! 💗💗💗
Thank you Thomas for taking photos of me with the proof book. Nearly done reading it and all is looking great! Plus, a blooper photo showing my favorite shoes … bare feet! HA! It’s looking like the launch of the book will be this coming week!
December 14 2019:
My daddy and his siblings. He’s the 2nd from left in both photos. Thanks to my cousin, Stephanie, for posting these!
from Stephanie … “Top picture left to right! Millard Downs, Robert Downs, Carol Russell and Mary Armstrong! Bottom from left to right is Mary,Robert,Carol and Miilard!”
December 8 2019:
Finally got to go for a walk today! Not the usual lovely scenery, yet, it will work for a quick walk. Bonus! Thomas joined me too. (I don’t like buildings in my nature photos. Hence, the funny angles. Ha!)
December 10 2019:
This afternoon’s walk. It’s been about 5 years since I’ve walked here. Love found me along the way. Needed that. Thank you Mother Nature.
December 10 2019:
Beautiful moon tonight. Gorgeous!!!
December 13 2019:
Amazing moon last night …. Mesmerizing! And, one accidental photo that looks pretty cool. Ha!
December 13 2019:
This morning. Moments before the dark clouds rolled in. Magnificent … ♥️♥️♥️
December 14 2019:
The moon last night. She’s been putting on quite the show lately! 🖤 🌚
