I always wished I could do things with my mom like shop in the mall, share makeup secrets or go to the movies and watch romantic comedies. My wish never materialized. My mama behaved like a tomboy. She loved baseball and pitched with a strong right arm. She could care less about the latest fashion or the latest movies featured on the big screen. She never polished her fingernails. One day after elementary school, I walked into the house to find my mom all dolled up in front of the bathroom mirror, foundation crème, powder, eyebrow pencil and rouge all over the counter sink. “Who are you?” I asked, thrilled to see my mama putting on the Ritz. Makeup in place and blotted, she immediately took it off. “I don’t like the way it feels,” she exclaimed. She retired in Arizona and protected her dry lips with a light rose lipstick, the color of natural lips, a step above ChapStick. She wore it a few tim...



"Pile of smiles" here in these awesome pics of your family! :) God bless you and your wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteOne word sums it up "JOY". There is pure joy on all your faces. I love it. How lovely. Looks like a beautiful place and a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing it with us my friend.
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Kim
Thank you for sharing.....Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBoy did I miss you..I am thankful you had a wonderful trip and a joyous time with your family, but I am also thankful you are back to bring smiles to my life.
Blessings and prayers, andrea
Those are wonderful pictures. I looks like a family full of love!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy-filled time it looks like you had! Is that your mom in the pic with you? She looks as precious as you! Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog and prayers for my dad and family!
ReplyDeleteI am soo glad you are back with us but so happy you were able to be with your family and refreshed! I know you blessed all of them with your smiles :)
I absolutely loved these photos! I wanted to be in the family too! :) I'm so glad you had a wonderful time with your family and all the special blessings that our faithful GOD blessed you with -- awesome!
ReplyDeleteLoved hearing the Sister Sledge song along with the photos. That took me back to the 80's :)
Love you Sister.
Big brother is watching your slide ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..I've been sitting here looking at the entire slide show...What a blessing of a family...
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