It was that annual
WILD WEEKEND
our family enjoys at the end of
August every year.
Today is daughter Lindsay's 22nd birthday,
but we celebrated yesterday...
with Grandma and lots of hugs.
We are a HUGGY family.
After presents...
And, cake
We actually got a family photo...
this RARELY happens.
I set up the camera on the tripod and
ran into the shot.
This morning, we hauled Sonny
and all his stuff back to college.
This year he's a sophomore,
so it wasn't as stressful.
In fact, I looked back at my blog from the
wild weekend last year
and the temps were in the 90s for move-in.
This year...73-degrees!!!
YAHOOOOOOO!
So much easier on the old mom.
Sonny's happy, too because most of
his classes are right across the street
from his dorm in this building.
It was fun to snoop around
and see his labs and lecture halls.
Now I can picture him there.
Speaking of pictures...we have to drive
through the country to get to
Michigan State University and lots of
barns dot the landscape.
Oddly, I have never seen this one...
well, it WAS a barn.
I think I noticed it because one of the
members shared a "skeleton" barn
last week and I loved it.
Up the path from the skeleton
was this little barn-like shed...
I LOVE that country look.
Hubby was a sweetie to
stop the car and let me take
photos.
There are so many more...
but I'll have to wait until I'm alone
in the car.
Lindsay leaves for grad school
next week...
then it will be back to
EMPTY NEST!
Boo hoo...
and Yahoo!
21 comments:
Beautiful photos and awesome barns too!
Ruta
Great barns and the weather was definitely on your side!
I enjoyed this post...The barns are wonderful! Happy 22nd Birthday to your daughter.
That's a strange feeling when you are happy but sad that the nest is empty. :)
Very nice family photos,
The barn skeleton is fascinating. I wonder why it's still standing.
Happy Birthday to Lindsay. The empty nest is sad though.
I love the barns you shared today - especially that skeleton barn!
Happy Birthday to your daughter! Great family pictures!
Love the barns too!
Those skeltons have stories to tell. :)
I love that red barn and it's willow tree and I like the tall corn in the foreground of the last one.
Wonderful family pics of special memories!
Have a great week.
Grrreat family "memory" shots & Happy 22nd to Lindsay & many many more! =)
I love the barns... they're all beautiful, but the shot of the red one really caught my eye & how beautifully you framed it w/ the willow! Then again, the skeleton is fantastic, too, & that HUGE barn in the corn field is a awesome shot, too - I can't make up my mind, they're all too cool! =)
Thank you very much for joining in & linking up to Barn Charm =)))
Nice glimpse of your lovely family! Happy B.day to Lindsay! Great barn shots too!
Happy Birthday to Lindsay! And these skeleton are really barns for some time but abandoned and is never given TLC. Thanks for this post!
Red Charm
Thanks,everyone! Lindsay did have a great birthday.
those barn shots are so cool! seem like good scenes for a movie.
Happy birthday Lindsay I hope mum spoiled you. I remember your posts from last year when you were moving Sonny into college, I'm sure you were on the lookout for a fan for his room because it was so hot. Great barn shots as always Jill.
Your daughter is beautiful and I love those cupcakes! How fun! Yes Summer is coming to an end and I am sad to see it go. So Boo Hoo and Yahoo to you Empty Nester!
presents are great but hugs are better!!
love the barns!!
I somehow missed this earlier this week...I thought I got them all...I really love the red barn with the weeping willow...they are another thing I photograph any chance I get!
Great family photo! Love modern conveniences like a timer so everyone can be in the photo! :-)
Wonderful barns. Love the red one!
NoteworthyMusings
i enjoyed the tutorial on all the before and afters and really love the barns. the part about leaving sonny at school made me sad...will be there next year and i'm absolutely dreading that stage in our lives!
oh, and happy birthday to your daughter!
Its very nice to see even the dilapidated barns. Love the greenery as well!
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