It’s no secret, especially to those of you who know me, I like to shop. It’s a terrible hobby but one I’m quite good at, just ask my children (and husband). There’s really quite an art to shopping but that’s for a whole other post. Today, I’m going to share one of my other loves, one I picked up when I was a child and fortunately have kept. It’s my love for nature. It didn’t take me long as a young mother to realize my children behaved so much better when I simply took them outdoors and let run and explore their surroundings. And as a mother, you do hope and pray that some life lessons you teach will be carried on or appreciated and possibly used by your children when they grow up. Therefore it made my heart sing with joy when my daughter came for a visit and decided that instead of dragging Molly to the mall for some “girl shopping time”, which usually last for about 30 minutes of happiness,
the best way to spend some quality time would be in nature . . .
So we did just that . . .
We put on some fun birkenstocks . . .
Some spring dresses . . .
And allowed this little one to explore to her hearts content.
The curiosity . . .
(Molly with her great grandmother-my mom)
The excitement . . .
The wonder . . .
was much more magical than any new outfit found at a shopping mall.
I’m feeling truly grateful for this love of nature which ingrained itself so many years ago into my heart . . .
And which continues to fill me with joy each time I walk into a secret garden . . .
or a merry-g0-round filled with flowers . . .
or an open courtyard just waiting to be explored.
As always my friends, thanks for dropping by. Have a most wonderful day.
Linking up with Patti for visible Monday.
And Cherie for Shoe and tell,
And Jess for turning heads tuesday
Gorgeous!
Thank you Kim. And by the way, I was wearing my wonderful, gorgeous cardigan from you just yesterday and had numerous compliments. I gave out your website to at least four different ladies. Thanks again.
Tina, such beautiful, nostalgic images. My goodness, the tulips are unbelievable! So pretty. I remember as a child being fascinated with the rolly-poly bugs that lived under rocks. Go figure. I’m in love with your dress and adore how you paired this fabulous creation with gold rather than silver. I always tend to wear gray hues with silver. I’ll have to try this.
Oh, yes the fascination with the ropy-poly little bugs. I use to find them in my daughters pockets, crazy girl.
Your granddaughter is so precious – an immediate smile-maker! You all look wonderful and peaceful in this beautiful setting. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, xo.
Thank you Patti, she does bring a smile to my face, almost immediately. She is one extremely happy child.
Trina,
you make me feel, you know you make me- feel- like- an -envious women!
i bet i got you there! you were thinking natural right?
Yes, I adore nature! There is nothing to put all of your senses right.
but am taken with 4 generations of such beauty!
I have everything i have ever wanted, but grandkids… ( my kids and their careers ..and post grad studies, argh.).
Molly is so exquisitely beautiful, with those cherubic cheeks and soft blonde downy hair.
O think i hear Hollywood knocking at her door..
love your gold birkenstocks! pretty dress of lacy tiers!
how elegant you look outside, just being you!
xx, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com
Thank you, you sweet sweet friend. We do share quite a bit in common, especially the love of being outdoors. Dang, those children of yours, because grandkids are the best! But that will happen when it happens, right?
Such a precious time to share with your darlings. No outfit could ever fill your heart with such joy. Being out in nature together, exploring and seeing her discover it’s magic, makes memories that will warm your heart for years to come.
Xx
You are so right about that. I totally thought of this when I saw your recent instagram with your adorable grandson and his surgical gloves, crazy kid.
I love your white dress and the tenderness of your family life.
Oh, thank you kindly. Family life is what life is all about, right?
Such lovely thoughts and sentiments.
bisous
Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne.
I love that you were sharing nature. To show her the beauty all around with the lovely tulips and flowers, she seemed truly fascinated! Love the pictures as well, and you look lovely in the ease of your cream dress, and I am loving the Birks too!
Thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Little Molly is totally fascinated with nature, which I’m truly grateful for.
This is such a sweet post to see 4 generation of beautiful women enjoying each other’s company.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Thank you, Alice, it truly is a wonderful blessing to be able to spend time together with four generations involved.
This was so nice. I wish I had your love for nature (and a grandchild). Oh well, I have neither. I live nature but am not a great lover. Pity but it is true. And not having had a child means automatically no grand children. Perhaps my stepdaughter will have one…. one day.
It is so funny to see tulips taller than Molly haha.
I love the picture of Tori and Molly at the base of something, where they both look at the same thing (it says “the wonder” above it). Beautiful picture.
Tori looks so much like you, it is amazing.
Greetje
But you, my friend, have a great love of shopping, and your surrounding, which you so graciously share with us. That’s what makes blogging so much fun and interesting, to see what others are drawn to. It was funny to see the tulips taller than Molly, such lovely flowers, aren’t they? Probably don’t compare to what your use to.
Nothing like seeing the world through a child’s eyes, especially nature. Lovely post – thank you!