Photos of the Week: January 25

Posted in Photo of the weekTagged

“Everything we say at funerals should be said at birthday parties instead. We leave so much love unspoken.” – unknown

Mr D saw this coating of frost on our railing and said, “It snowed!” Wow, is he going to be surprised when it really does snow here!

Our beautiful, clear skies have led to chilly weather. Chilly for the PNW at least.

Kids at play. I am still marveling at that 12 foot hedge our friends have in their yard. The kids can climb into it and pop out the top.

This week our family made a point of going to eat at this long-time, family-owned restaurant near the University of Washington because it’s going to be torn down to build a big apartment complex. We have generations of memories here because it was my grandmother’s favorite place to eat.

Speaking of food, we went to my brother’s for dinner the other night. He made fresh pasta and my sister-in-law made a chicken-broccoli sauce. When my brother went to serve the sauce to five-year-old Mr. D, he said, “It looks like prison food.” He may never live that one down.

All I can say is that it was delicious. I don’t think they serve that in prisons — but I don’t know because I haven’t been to prison either.

But it makes the picking up garbage project that Mr. D and nine-year-old Miss O did for MLK day even funnier. It was community service but not in a “time served” kind of way.

My devices share a photo gallery with Miss O so sometimes I open my photos and find sweet surprises like this image she created. So here’s some love to go along with the sign of the week.

70 thoughts on “Photos of the Week: January 25”

  1. Your right we should say things more often to those we love, rather than waiting until they gave gone! I wrote this for my hubbys mother when we laid her to rest – I’m sure he never told her.

    ‘You will always be my mother
    and I’ll miss you every day.
    I’ll miss your disposition
    and the thoughtful things you say.

    Your gentle touch and shining eyes
    will just be a glimpse away.
    I won’t ever forget you mum –
    here in my heart each day.’

    Liked by 1 person

    1. You’re right – the outside of the place does give a flavor. It was great – they had the best milkshakes. It wasn’t prison food for sure… 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend, Todd!

      Liked by 1 person

  7. The unknown quote is essential. Tell the ones you love that you love them and tell them why. Early and often, over and cover. If they ask why tell them a psychologist said so.

    Liked by 1 person

      1. Glad you got the laugh I intended, Wynne! Truth is, if people ask me when I do this why I am doing this, I am quite frank: we are all mortal and it is important to me that I let them know they are dear to me. Both men and women, eye to eye

        Liked by 1 person

  8. I love the quote! We fight for silly things and our ego gets hit! We fail to praise a person until they die!
    Your son is right! He didn’t like it and expressed perfectly! I hope your brother and his wife didn’t take it to heart! 😀

    Liked by 1 person

  10. That’s a hilarious comment by Mr. D!! That’s one to keep for many years to come 😆 And when I saw the photo of the hedge, I first thought, Did somebody catapult those kids there??? I was relieved to read your explanation that the kids climbed up there 😆😆

    Liked by 1 person

  13. I am a bit jealous of the clear sky. In Brussels it was cold, grey and windy. Now is it a bit warmer, but still grey and windy. In one word, the weather here is almost always awful 😢. Cooper and Mr D under the blanket are super cute 🥰

    Liked by 1 person

  16. That pic of the kids on the school ground is joyfully priceless! 💕

    And homemade pasta is always a treat. Looks like Mr D is very engrossed in the process!

    Hope you enjoy your weekend. Hard to believe we’re into February now!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Miss O was having a great time playing with the Kindergartners. And yes, the homemade pasta was great. I’m sure they don’t have THAT in prison! 🙂

      Hope you all are having a great weekend!

      Liked by 1 person

  17. Hedges you can climb? Oh my!

    Prison food? Honestly, where do kids come up with things like this? Too funny.

    What a lovely daughter you have to receive such beautiful gifts!

    Liked by 1 person

  19. Your posts always give me a smile and food for thought, Wynne…
    “When my brother went to serve the sauce to five-year-old Mr. D, he said, “It looks like prison food.” He may never live that one down.”
    Cheers to your wonderful family and Sat-Yayyyyy ! 💗

    Liked by 1 person

  20. Love the picture of your son with his dog under the blanket. As for what is said at funerals….sometimes not so good. When my first husband died, I just gritted my teeth when people kept saying “he looks so good.” or “he looks like he is just sleeping.” I wanted to say “No, he looks dead.” 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

  23. That quote is perfect! As some who reads obituaries, I see so many wonderful things written and shared after a person dies, that we know nothing about when they were alive.
    Thank you for sharing these sweet, comforting glimpses of your life. 💞It makes the world seem brighter.

    Liked by 1 person

  25. Ah, the authority of a 5 year old! Wonder which TV show or movie he learned about prison food! 😆

    The 12 foot hedge! I doubt very much that the original gardner thought that it would become a playground for kids! Why am I thinking of the Whack-a-mole game? Oops!

    Another lovely week!

    Liked by 1 person

      1. Adventures, yes! As a child I’d have happily played there, a seemingly secret place, yet safe and close to home!

        Liked by 1 person

  26. The quote, the sign, and Mr. D… looks like you had a full week. I didn’t experience snow until January of fifth grade and it snowed three times that winter in Houston. Will never forget how wet snow is and how unprepared for cold we were… but all of the neighbor kids were out in the side yard playing football and getting wetter each play. Now 51 years later, I scape it off the driveway and deck and it’s part of my life as a transplanted southerner in the midwest. I wonder how many people actually get the sign and laugh! Have a great week looking forward to 101 and next week’s photos. Stay well. Peace.

    Liked by 1 person

Comments are closed.