My shaky math tells me that this was Sue's 52nd Mother's Day as a mother.
As I have previously posted, the weekend began early as always, with breakfast out. On Saturday, Sue and Sha visited the two art galleries in town and then enjoyed coffee at the Blue Spoon. They followed that up with a trip to the nursery where Sha had Sue pick out two hanging baskets: gifts from her and the kids. Planters for Mother's Day have also become a little tradition in the past few years.
On Sunday, JJ volunteered to help in the garden, and Danica also dropped by for a little visit before heading off to work. Before that happened, Sue and I did one of our car coffees. Actually, some it the coffee was consumed while sitting on a park bench overlooking the river.
Going back to the girls' visit to the art galleries, Sue was surprised to see the name of Arial on some art, I think including the pieces at the bottom of the following collage.
Arial, and I had probably taught for at least 15 years in the same school in Southwestern Ontario, actually two schools at different times. She was an art teacher and I an English and geography teacher. It's not that were good friends, but we were colleagues, and Sue and I purchased a print from Arial (not Arial's art) and had Arial frame it for us. I also taught three of her children in my geography classes although I forget at least one of their names.
Here we are more than 600k (almost 400 miles) from there, both finding our way to the Ottawa Valley. We've never met here and likely never will, but it's still an interesting connection.
Tbat picture of your grandson with the water hose is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteSue had a great weekend, lots of family and good things. Lucky lady!
Lovely photos. Good family time.
ReplyDeleteI think your grandson was trolling us with the hose..
ReplyDeleteI'm glad others pointed out what is in your grandson's hand. I couldn't figure it out! That is interesting to see art in the gallery from a far away and long ago colleague.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers and the are are beautiful. What a nice Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and a gift that will keep on giving pleasure.
ReplyDeleteSeems grandson might have some of Grandpa's urological problems? Goofy grape! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteJJ is certainly tall and hairy...with humor to boot! I have at least one grandson who likes to avoid haircuts too. Loved seeing family and so glad Sue had a good celebration. Flowers are definitely just right!
ReplyDeletePlanters are a perfect gift for Mother's Day, what a great tradition. That cookie looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy going to art galleries and museums! The works you have shown are quite beautiful!!!
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What a coincidence that Arial's art showed up, so far away from where you last knew her. I love those kinds of connections; they bring out many memories. JJ is hilarious! It sounds like you spent wonderful family times and got some yard work accomplished in the process. A win-win!
ReplyDeleteHow nice! Love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI always gave my Mum planters for Mother's Day. It sounds like Sue had a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully woven reflection—so much warmth in the traditions, connections, and quiet moments that span decades and distance.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you organized the collages.
ReplyDeleteCool to find some one's work were you least expect it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like Sue enjoyed a beautiful day with family and flowers. It always amazes me when there coincidences as with Arial and yourself and it is quite possible that your paths could cross again as they did recently.
ReplyDeleteLove the collages.
ReplyDeleteIn each generation in my observation, kids do things with their hair that causes the older generation to shake their heads and wonder. In this case, I wonder how he can see. A handsome lad, nonetheless. (In my generation, to cut was to cause trauma. I got my long, painful-to-do braids cut off. My dad freaked.)
ReplyDeleteI love the flower tradition. Even if it was That Day.