The Miss Elaine-ous Life

random acts of life, family and photos

So Much to See

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It’s just a picture of kids playing in a sprinkler, right?

But once I really looked at this picture I saw so much more.

On the bottom right, the baby boy that we worried for when he was born premature, almost 5 years ago…

My ten and half year-old niece who towers over my boys and wears a silly band as an anklet.

Little G laughing and on the move.

The B Man with his back to the water since he did NOT want it to get in his face.

Cousins together, playing in the same backyard I did, with the same metal sprinkler attachment that sprayed my back during many, many summers.

My Dad’s garden and “junk” (he would call them treasures) in the background.

Memories for me and my kids.

I see all of that in this one photo.

And I am grateful.

Grateful for my family, my parents’ home, my life.

P.S. Check out my guest post at The Red Dress Club!  I’m SO excited to be featured there today! 

Comments

  8. I am going to visit my parents this weekend and you just made me even more excited!

    My kids love the sprinkler too. Next time I suppose I should join in!

  11. Oh, my gosh! We both talked about why we like a photo today! Great minds! And you have a lot more reasons to like your photo!

  15. This reminds me of growing up. We’d get all the kids in the neighborhood together and play in the sprinklers!

  16. I wish I had more “home” memories to cherish. My childhood was so disjointed there is no tangible place I call home. Enjoy these times and revel in them!

  18. I love that you looked at the bigger, deeper picture behind this photo. Nothing’s what it seems on the surface. And those memories are irreplaceable.