Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Off To Visit My Girls

Two of my favorite bloggers are keeping journals - especially to record the good things that happen in their life.  Gracie from One Saylor's Log has been keeping a log of things she feels grateful for - and drawing charming little drawings to go with her thoughts.  I've been pleased to see my name in there a few times.  I'm grateful for our friendship, we've met for lunch 3 times and I've visited her home and she's visited mine. And Meredith from Mereknits has now started writing in her orange journal, things she wants to feel grateful for.  She challenged her readers to join in... so I said, I will!  I've had this wonderful leather journal for years, my sisters and mother bought it for me for my 50th birthday.  I found some entries that are special to me.  I will add my new entries in this book.
I've packed this on my carry on bag and will try to jot some fun things down about my trip.  I love the lighthouse, sailboat and ocean embossed on it's cover.
Last evening I saw this lovely golden light slanting across the flower field across the country road from our farmhouse and stepped out on the old front porch to snap a few shots.   
While I was out there I heard this chittering sound.. and looked up to see what it was - it was this squirrel gnawing on an acorn in the pin oak tree.  :-)
Cute, huh? 
Okey dokey... we've cleaned the house for days so our house-sitters Shirley & John will enjoy themselves.  We're packed.  I've made lists.  I'm sure I'm forgetting something, and I'm also sure I've packed too much.  But we're not checking anything, just carry-on bags.  So, that's good.  I want to thank you for being my friend here... for your comments and your blogs if you blog.. I'll not be able to leave my usual comments probably as it's not easy to type on my iPad.. I'll be back in a week.  I will try to do a post from my iPad during the week.  See you on the flip side! ((hugs)), Teresa :-) 

25 comments:

  1. That is a beautiful journal to write your thoughts in Teresa. I don't write anything down but every night before I go to sleep I think of one precious memory from that day...it can be as simple as seeing Billy play. Life has incredible ups and downs but it is a wonderful journey if we open our eyes to the little things. Have a wonderful time catching up with your girls...precious times indeed. Take care and "see"you soon,
    Jane

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  2. The leather cover of your journal is lovely ...I especially like the wave clasp. I bet you are so excited to see those girls again! Have a fantastic time Teresa.




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  3. Have a wonderful time Teresa. Your journal is beautiful - what a nice idea to keep a book like that. I love your photos of the little squirrel - how close would have you been to him? I'm impressed !! You can even see the individual hairs on his back. Stay safe and enjoy your holiday. xoxox

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  4. Enjoy your time with your family. I hope you make lots of wonderful memories during your visit. Your journal is so pretty and what a special gift. I'm sure you will find lots of things to record. Best wishes, Heather

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  5. Have a wonderful time here in Ohio! The weather is perfect today but the weather is about to change! ~Hugs, Patti

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  6. Have fun here in Ohio with your family! You're in for a chilly weekend so I hope you grabbed something warm. Be sure to take that pretty journal as I'm sure you'll have lots of wonderful to add to it when you see your granddaughters again :)
    ~Lacey

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  7. Teresa have a wonderful time, (I know you will). XXX

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  8. Sweet Teresa,
    I HOPE yOu HAVE A FaBuLoUS time with your girls. I am so excited for you and happy you are getting to visit. Have a safe trip and use your journal!!! I'm sure there will be lots of funny stories and precious moments to store away in your heart and journal.
    Love your photos today, that field and light across from your farm is my favorite!!!! AND of course the squirrel!
    I'm also keeping a journal and gratitude journal along with Meredith and have always kept a type of journal.
    Well, have the best time, I will be thinking of you both❤
    xoRobin❤

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  9. Oh my! Look at those flowers!! And journals are such a great idea. I always try to keep a journal. I still go back sometimes and read my journals from when I was a little girl. They're quite funny!

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  10. I hope you have a safe trip and you enjoy your time with your girls!
    BTW that journal is fabulous!!!!

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  11. Beautiful journal! I hope you have a fabulous trip...I know you can't wait to get your arms around those girls!!!

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  12. Have a wonderful time with your girls Teresa! Don't forget your camera!!!
    xoxoxo,Shari!!

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  13. Oh my gosh, I have been thinking about you all week! You are ecstatic, I am sure!!! I know you will have a fabulous time!!! Has it been a year since you have seen them?
    Your photos of the sun on the field and the squirrel are great!!! And I love the journal. It is my intention to join in as well. Perhaps I will start today!!!!!
    Safe travels!!!!
    XO Kris

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  14. There could not be a more perfect journal for you anywhere, I see why this one was bought especially for you, on your special birthday. Thanks so much for mentioning me and my journal of gratitude, I hope more people on your blog decide to join in. Have the most fantastic time on your trip. Do not even take on second of your precious time to blog, we will all catch up upon your return. Squeeze those girls for me.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  15. Thank you, Teresa. I am enjoying our growing friendship so much! I am excited for you that today is the day you are off to be with your girls for a whole week!!! Your leather journal is very beautiful and reminds me of the photos you have shown us of your sailboats. It is a wonderful place to store some of your happy thoughts. The view from your front porch is lovely and it is so much fun to see the squirrel enjoying feasting on his nut : ) Love with xx from Gracie

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  16. Your journal looks lovely, and I think it will soon be full....you are such a positive person, and find so many good things in life to share :) I am so happy that you are off to see your daughter and grand daughters now...so exciting!! Wishing you a wonderful trip, and I look forward to hearing all about it when you return.
    Helen x

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  17. have a safe trip and take lots of pics because you know how we are about wanting to see pics lol ;)

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  18. Your leather journal is beautiful Teresa and I look forward to reading your entries. Have a wonderful, wonderful trip visiting your daughter,SIL and granddaughters I know how much you have wanted to see them. Bon Voyage!! Anne x

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  19. Wishing you a GREAT time with your family! LOVE your journal--I am using mine too:)
    Take lots of pics...
    Blessings,
    Aimee
    PS: I love squirrels!

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  20. Have a wonderful time with your girls, Teresa!! Your "Packing List for Travel" made me giggle because your beautiful journal is tapping a word ending in "ARN". I'm pretty sure the "Y" is behind it! :D xxxx

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  21. Such a beautiful journal to record your happy life. I'm praying you will have a wonderfully blessed trip to see your girls and your flights are uneventful. Gracie & I had a wonderful lunch today and hope to include you next time. I know the three of us would have a fantastic time together.

    Blessings,
    Betsy
    Http://brtsy-thesimplelifeofaqueen.blogspot.com

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  23. Love your journal. Since I've hit the 40 year mark in my marriage, maybe this is a good time to start keeping one again. Have a great time with those grandchildren. Enjoy each moment fully and take lots and lots of pictures.

    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  24. That sounds like it will be a great vacation Teresa. I know you are having a wonderful time. I really like the idea of doing a journal and I think I'm going to join in... I'll vitsit Graice and mereknits? I'll visit Gacie and Mereknitsand will join the. Challenge. I love to draw and journal....that should be fun!

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  25. Happy travels. I know you are having a great week here in the Midwest.

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