Silent Sunday

Schools Out For Summer!

Today was the last day of school, but who new how quick it would be?  I dropped the kids off and ran a couple of errands and then picked them up at 10:30 am.  The power was knocked out at school, and the energy company couldn't find a quick fix.  That event, promptly ended their school year! 

As a treat, and an idea taken from an old high school chum in California, this year for the first time, we are doing ice-cream sundaes for dinner to celebrate!  Off to a sugar overload with very happy kids.

Happy Friday!

Happy Summer Vacation!

Sweet Start

 This morning as we were rushing out (what's new), Sidney said oooh, I think there is a goose behind the wood pile!  As I came out and walked toward the car I saw not a goose, but a duck's head just above the grass walking toward the tree line.  Then a second later, I saw little movements behind her in the grass and I realized she had a slew of baby ducklings following her!  I ran back to the house, changed lenses and out I ran with my camera. 

I caught up just as she reached the tree row and tried to catch a few shots.  She was a little perturbed with me being so close and she was scurrying around very fast so the photos aren't great.  But she was a stunning creature, one I had not seen before.  We have tons of Mallards around here, but this sweet girl with her babies was a Wood Duck.  I'm too embarrassed to post the shot of her, it's so blurry, but this one is fair of a few of the babies and you can see their dramatic eyes.  What a sweet start to the day!

Since the Last Time......RIP

 This weekend has been one full of events, and full of unexpected emotion.  A dear friend of B's from veterinary school passed away on Friday.  He and his wife were part of this small group of fantastic friends that came together by living through the mutual rigor of professional school, yet were able to also do a fair amount of playing at the same time. 

Though I became a part of this group toward the end of their schooling, my memories are no less vivid and now closing in on twenty years later, our periodic and intense meetings are always a joy.   Forty-three was far too young for an end.  Sudden ends out of despair make you re-evaluate all of those things that you find so important,  yet take for granted.  Those types of friendships for one,  even though being thrown back together like no time has passed is the result, why should there be a precipitating event?  A wedding.  A funeral.  Do not let the excuse that 'life happens' create an excuse for drifting apart.  Hug your kids, your spouse, your dear kindred friends, appreciate them to their fullest.  Do not take anything for granted.   Don't allow the funeral be the event where you are "seeing all those people I ain't seen since the last time somebody died" (Lyle Lovett)

Rest in Peace Bob

My love and heart are with you Sue

~Amy

Silent Sunday