it's that time of year

it's that time of year

a middle tennessee garden blog


finding beauty in the natural things around us makes for one happy self and a lovely life. ~marmee

dash home farm, leiper's fork, tennessee

Saturday, December 3, 2011

parting is such sweet sorrow






...tonight my daughter, esther and her family left after ten glorious days visiting with us in tennessee.



don't get me wrong everything is not always wonderful and everyone has their moments but all in all we had an amazing time of thanksgiving, hanging out, making pizza,






dressed up on many occasions,
played inside...played outside, picked out a tree, shared starbucks with girls, painted christmas paper,




we made cards for soldiers, started a sharing quilt, we cooked cookies, dinners, breakfasts,








took family pictures,




had fireside talks, roasted marshmallows, helped a friend move, decorated a tree, made dinner for a family in need, had a gift exchange, got awesome curtains for rachel, tried in vain to find boots for esther, celebrated birthdays for rachel and jess, piled on G~pa, had lunch out....etc.

it was an amazing time to be spend time together and make new memories.

6 comments:

Nancy Solseth Nigro said...

What a great family Sharon! So glad you shared them with me. Merry Christmas to all of you!

Meems said...

I so love seeing all these great photos! It's an amazing feat to get everyone together and you have the gift for finding the coolest places to gather. So many fun times packed into each and every day with those you love... hugs, Meems

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Making memories is what it is all about... sounds like wonderful time!!!!!! I know you will miss them..
Hugs,
Betsy

Darla said...

I always enjoy seeing photos of your family gatherings, looks like ya'll have so much fun together!

marmee said...

thanks all,

what an amazing time of the year with so many things to do.

merry christmas.

Random Person, said...

Hey, I'm a random stranger and i thought i should telly you that your sons are hot.(The guys inn the last photo) If they ever need some one to marry. jk :P Hahaa. umm.. good job. :)