Good Monday-after-a-holiday morning, my friends! How are we all feeling today? I always feel a bit melancholy on days like today. When you plan for and look forward to a particular time and event, it is natural to feel a sense of sadness when it comes to an end. Although we did not plan anything more than spending time together when Peyton and Chris came to spend the Fourth of July with us at the beach, I couldn't help but feel some sadness when they packed up and said goodbye yesterday. I cleared up the remnants of the holiday, mainly some red, white, and blue paper products, threw in a load of laundry, and jumped in bed to take a nap. When I awoke, I was greeted with a happy and festive text from Peyton, and I felt happy and thankful for the time we shared together.
Here are a few pictures from our Fourth of July weekend together.
Everyone else took advantage of the warm, calm ocean water, and I took advantage of that.
Fresh from the oven, still warm, donuts from down the road are a game changer.
Obligatory pictures of the ocean because no matter how many times I see it, I am still in awe of its beauty and continuity. And I made a friend! He was quiet and didn't hang around too long. We will get along just fine.
And lastly, watching fireworks with Madison's Fourth of July songs playing in sync always brings tears to my eyes. And this year, even more so, as I heard a special song begin...
My mom loved everything patriotic. She loved a parade, and she loved the fireworks. She also loved this song, and I can still hear her singing along!
Have a lovely Monday, my friends!
Thanks for visiting!
Billie Jo
What a lovely post Billi Jo! I too took a nap yesterday after church services. It sounds like your mother was a wonderful woman! {{smiles}} Hope you have a very nice week!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Peyton and Chris were able to spend the weekend with you. You are still going through those "firsts" after the passing of your mom. They can bring a bit of sadness with them. Sending love and and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI love that photo of your mom and I also love that song. It looks like you had such a fun day!
ReplyDeleteYes, I always hate to clean up after a family gathering too, Billie Jo. I always feel like I'm sweeping the good times away. I know that's not true & that we still have the wonderful memories and the pictures but....I feel melancholy about it all the same. I love the picture of you reading your book & your sweet Mom. She looks like she was a patriotic sort of gal. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, you got wonderful photos of the fireworks!! Such bittersweet memories, no wonder you were kind of sad when the celebration ended. Your lawn chairs are so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteSummer takes a turn after the 4th of July. No more holidays until early September but plenty of hot weather (accompanied with heavy humidity in my state) and all of a sudden people are preparing for the new school year.
ReplyDeleteYour snapshots of the ocean are always good.
Hi Billie Jo! Looks like a perfect July 4th weekend. I always get a little down at the end of special family events, trips, or vacations, so I do hear you, my friend! I also get teary-eyed by fireworks and patriotic songs! God bless your mama - she raised you right - to love God and country! Have a good week! See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteYes Billy Joe, that's how I feel when the holidays are over and my loved ones are gone. But that only lasts a short time because the next day I go back to my daily routine. Your mom is very sweet in the photo. Be strong and remember her!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely fourth. Your pics of the ocean are always stunning. I'm so glad you got time with Peyton and Chris too! What a lovely idea to play music with the fireworks too. Love that! I have no doubt you just feel your Mom in those moments. Big hugs and lots of love sent for a beautiful bright new week ahead. 💗
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