Anniversary Photo

Last year (in August, actually) we took this whole-family photo.  It was the only thing Wil and I requested in celebration of our 50th anniversary. We are so very grateful that we got this photo...the last time our entire family would ever be together. 
We thought, at the time, what would get in the way after that would be the grands starting college and slowly dispersing.  We never expected Shiloh's death. (In this photo, Shiloh is 3rd from left. He was also the photographer, who set the camera on delay then jumped into place.)         Today marks our 51st Anniversary. 
 

First Rose of the Season

Mizzen's Nap Time

 

Aragorn quote from J.R.R. Tolkien

 I was reminded of this quote recently by Shiloh's younger daughter
(age 15), who is well-read, wise and compassionate.

Cedar Waxwing in the Shad

 

Black & White Warbler

This bird showed up in our front yard and is a Life Bird for me. 

Wishing I could have told Shiloh.   ~ listener

The Robin Chicks Fledging