Snapshot Memories

I've been thinking a lot about memories and how they appear in our minds. A friend taught me that children see life in "snapshots" until about age 12. This made me start to think about my own memories and how certain memories stand out and others do not.

I have one snapshot memory of being in the store Sears with my Daddy. He took me to different places each week and we would look at everything in the store. I loved it! This particular evening, I was about 5 years old and we were in the store late. They ended up looking all of the doors, Daddy and I were running around the store laughing like crazy while we tried to find a way out.

Finally, the security guard, who was laughing with us, finally let us out.

This memory has stayed with me all these years. A snapshot of a funny adventure with my dad.

Anyone want to share a "snapshot" of a childhood memory?

Sweet Thoughts

Kids can be so kind and so real that it brings tears to my eyes. Cara brought me some weeds from the yard and put them in a cup.........she brought me sunshine!

This week was teacher appreciation week at school. We had cupcakes ready for the teachers but Ellie took the time to write each one of her teachers a "thank you" note. She did this without anyone telling her to do so.

All adults could learn so much from children. Children follow their hearts without hesitation. Let's all look at pretty yellow weeds as flowers!!!

Spring Memories

Hi!!!

On this lovely spring day, I have been thinking about my happy spring memories from childhood. Here are a few.....

My mamaw let me plant my first zinnia in her flower bed. She had such a green thumb and her little white house was always beautifully decorated with flowers...even my Daddy would brag on her for her talent. I miss her.

I remember my mothers pretty sandals, she had all different kinds. She had flip flops and fancy sandals. I would play in them and stand in front of the mirror. :)

Spring clothes were always fun. Much lighter and I hated coats.

Going to the park, Opryland, the amusement park and fun places with Daddy when he picked me up for visitation on Monday nights. I LOVED it. I got to be a princess once a week. :)

I was always terrified of spring storms because of the tornados (without an e on this one Kim) so, Mama would sit on the porch with me and "watch" the storm. This helped me get over most of the fear. I now do this with Emma. She is so scared of the storms.

As I got older, I loved doing the flower bed by our driveway. I did most of it myself. It was great for me because I have always been drawn to color....

My daddy bought a vacation condo on the beach when I was in high school, he would take my friends and I to Florida every spring. It was sooooo fun!!!

These are just some fun memories I have. Would anyone like to share some memories???