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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Hometown USA

Sometime back in the '50's someone said out little city was, "Hometown USA." We like to scoff, wordplay being a passion of ours but sometimes it really fits.

I had a date with Briar on Tuesday. We went, at her request, to the coffee shop for some, "lonely time." We had cocoa with whipped cream, which she declared was, "mmm, delicious sour cream!" We shared banana bread, "That sweet crumbly stuff with the nuts." And I had coffee, "for before relaxing." It was bliss.

And then came the first snowfall. Cue the music. Perfection.



I wish that I could have more hours spent simply enjoying the perfection that is a snowy day in a small town as seen with my first baby beside me. Perhaps it wouldn't be as sweet if it happened all the time. Luckily I have little snippets like this to help me remember the joy in being right here.


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19 Comments:

Blogger Amy said...

A storybook moment for sure.

It's certainly not your run-of-the-mill-town (hehe!), Glens Falls most definitely has got a bit of George Baily's Bedford Falls all about it:)

November 20, 2008 9:07:00 AM PST

 
Anonymous chelle said...

awww what a wonderful moment to share with your little one!

November 20, 2008 9:18:00 AM PST

 
Blogger Cat said...

TOO precious. I love the "lonely time" idea :)

November 20, 2008 9:44:00 AM PST

 
Blogger Sweetassbabs said...

What a beautiful way to spend the day....It is always nice to enjoy the first snow. You know before it has been 4 months of subzero temps and ice storms. My town is called "Hometown USA".

November 20, 2008 5:13:00 PM PST

 
Blogger BetteJo said...

.. and seen without her sisters, Briar doesn't look quite so big or quite so grown. Thank heaven ...

November 20, 2008 6:27:00 PM PST

 
Blogger flutter said...

see what I mean about your beautiful life?

November 20, 2008 7:53:00 PM PST

 
Blogger Heather said...

I think it is exactly the fact that those times are rare that they are so precious. It doesn't matter the frequency. It's rejuvenating for both mom and child.

November 20, 2008 9:45:00 PM PST

 
OpenID tysdaddy said...

Lonely time is sparse these days. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of getting out and catching a snowflake now and then . . .

November 21, 2008 6:07:00 AM PST

 
Blogger The Happy Runner said...

What a wonderful date! That photo is adorable. Moments like that surely make all of the tough times worth it!

November 21, 2008 7:54:00 AM PST

 
Anonymous Ree said...

What an adorable hat on an adorable little girl.

November 21, 2008 9:26:00 AM PST

 
Blogger Brian and Staci said...

Sounds like,quite possibly, the best date ever! What a lovely moment. Thanks for sharing :)

November 21, 2008 12:45:00 PM PST

 
Blogger Amy Y said...

So perfect!

November 21, 2008 3:34:00 PM PST

 
Blogger Mom of a munchkin said...

That sounds like the most perfect day!

November 21, 2008 7:31:00 PM PST

 
Blogger Pacing the Panic Room said...

So jealous. We just don't get anything like that in Florida to celebrate a winter moment. Such a great moment.

I love this blog.

November 23, 2008 10:50:00 AM PST

 
Blogger Beck said...

That is such a beautiful town - and a lovely day out, too. I took my Boy out for hot chocolate with whipped cream yesterday!

November 24, 2008 9:20:00 AM PST

 
Blogger eva said...

Ah! this reminds me of my childhood and 'lonely time' with my mom and snow. I miss snow.I can't wait to have these experiences w/ my little girl. Such a sweet post...

November 24, 2008 9:36:00 AM PST

 
Blogger Kimberly said...

And they all lived happily ever after. :-)

What a beautiful storybook life you have.

November 24, 2008 7:16:00 PM PST

 
Blogger Jenn said...

Amazing, the perfection, in the small moments, isn't it?

November 25, 2008 6:30:00 AM PST

 
Blogger Magpie said...

So, so sweet.

November 25, 2008 1:59:00 PM PST

 

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