Hello!
I just returned from my
annual mom-n-daughter
long weekend adventure,
a birthday gift given to
me each year from my
sweet mama since my
own baby girl was
one year old.
It's a present that we
have both savored for
16 years.
We have visited many
interesting, fun and
memorable places in
the US and Canada
over the years, but it's
not the places
that stand out in my
thoughts....
No, when I shake the
snow globe of my
memories, these are
the flakes that swirl
and dance and finally,
alight softly in my mind:
laughter
lingering conversations ~
over coffee, tea, wine
getting lost, at least once,
but still enjoying the view
poking around vintage shops
sharing plans and dreams
did I mention laughter?
 |
| There is always a Thelma and Louise moment! |
The only thing I don't
like about our getaways?
Saying goodbye.
Because even in three
short days, I grow used
to having one of my best
friends in all the world ~
my mom ~ in my day to
day life, instead of
across the country.
A precious gift,
these times.
these times.
We met some very
inspiring people on our
adventure and I will be
writing more about that,
soon.
In the meantime, as I
navigate re-entry to
my real life and an extra
busy week ahead, I
send you Happy May
Day wishes with these
flowers from our very
special trip.
{Wish I could send
you the fragrance that
went along with them....!}
xx
Suzanne
PS: Can you guess
where we were?
where we were?
PPS: Don't forget to enter
my giveaway, here.
32 comments:
Wonderful!
My mother and I have such a great time when we take little trips but we don't devote special times to it and therefore don't do it enough. I love your ritual, will have to incorporate into my life. I cannot guess where you were but would love to know.
I also have a giveaway going on :)
What a lovely gift. It really is the time with those we love that matters. The older I get, the more I crave time with my own mother.
Your mother is beautiful...you two look alike. and that's a lovely gift too. :)
Can't wait to hear where you were...
Happy May Day! This is my favorite day of the year, I hope you enjoy it.
I'm not good at guessing locations since I rarely travel anywhere, but I do love your photos today. Especially the pretty flowers.
i think this is the coolest tradition ever. i'd love to pass it on with my girls. precious! happy re-entry girlie. can't wait to hear about your travels.
California poppies? What a lovely tradition... You are blessed .
What a beautiful tradition, Suzanne! I love that you do this every year with your mom - such special memories you must make. And what a lovely picture of you and your mama.
This is truly a most special time together, Suzanne! You are blessed to have such memories! Looks like California Poppies to me!
Oh it seems like forever ago since I had that lovely lunch with you and your Mama!
Tell her I said hello!
You are both so beautiful and I hope I can have that kind of relationship with my own daughter!
Biz
This is the best tradition. Just think how fun it will be when your daughter joins in as well!
xo Cathy
What a precious and special time for both of you girls (gorgeous photo of you both btw).
xx
You are so good at making the important memories Suzanne. Perhaps you two need an entire week together? love you, olive
what a beautiful intentional & blessing and gift all wrapped up together.
you're wonderful like that
xo
Wherever you were, Suzanne, it looks like a magical time was had. No time is better than mother/daughter time...it's precious beyond measure...
So glad you have such a wonderful tradition...I think my mother & I need to borrow it from you...
Love your post title, by the way--so very clever & so very perfect!
Wishing you the most lovely of days, dear friend...
Julie
The older I get the more I see the power of that mother- daughter bond. You both have created such a brilliant tradition that nurtures one of the most significant relationships in our lives; and you both are beautiful. I can feel the warmth and see the love that radiates through both of you ! Happy May Day !
I have NO clue!...but it does sound delightful to the soul. :-)
Can't wait to hear about it Suzanne!!! xoxo
Suzanne- You are so blessed to be able to spend such precious time with your Mom. Isn't it amazing how much wiser you both get as the years sweep you along? I am so glad that you have such loving relationship with your Mom/friend- xo Diana
There is nothing quite like the mother daughter relationship to make you realise that the simple things are the best, spending time with your mother is up there at the top, and the older you become the more precious it seems. Two beautiful ladies having a wonderful time.
No wonder you are so gorgeous. LOok at your mum? SHE IS JUST FABULOUS! And of course, GIGI, la REINE is the woman who started all this beauty!!! Enjoying are lovely weather dearest? LOVE! Anita
I would give anything to spend the day with my Mom. This is a wonderful tradition......and what memories you will have.....
Now that sounds like the best way to spend a birthday!! Love the picture of you two...your smiles really lit up my screen this morning!
Gotta tell you that I love the title.....you may be a year older, but you get better and better, Suzanne!
I, too, will guess that with all the roses and poppies you and your beautiful mom were in sunny and temperate California.
Honey Bee and Zee are a wonderful good morning and welcome to the day surprise, too.
where WERE you!? sounds like a great trip. i LOVE that idea. what a great tradition. would love to do this someday with my kids :)
Suzanne,
What a wonderful photograph of you and your sweet Mom. Your trip sounds like it was wonderful, packed full of fun and adventure. Those memories are important and I'm so glad you are enjoying every second. We will look forward to seeing some more photos and hearing WHERE you were! I can't guess, however you were no where near us.. still rainy and cold in the Pacific Northwest! :) Enjoy your day
leslie
What special times spent with your sweet mom! Now I see where you get your beauty! (I love the title of your post..)
xo
Cindy
Such a wonderful tradition, Suzanne! A beautiful picture of the two of you, as well...you are so lucky to have your beautiful Mom; I wish I still had mine ~ though I saw her almost every day, if I had things to do over, I would definitely have made more "just Mother and Daughter" time...bravo for you two!
Hugs,
Anne
Oh, you made me tear up. Such a wonderful gift - the gift of time can never be outdone. How sad that she is not close by. You must totally treasure the moments you get to spend with her! xo
Happy days indeed - what a gift you must be to each other.
xx's
Wherever you were, it sure looks beautiful! It sounds like you had a great time too. I love that last photo...so pretty!
What wonderful memories you have been able to create with your mom. You are so very blessed to have that precious time together.
Hmm, looks like California poppies. Maybe around Palm Springs?
Wherever it was, I'm sure it was time spent that you will cherish your entire life.
Suzanne,
What wonderful memories and special trips with your mom! I think this is such a wonderful tradition!
My mother and I have done many solo trips together and they are my most cherished, but I also love my time at home with her when no one is around and we are just relaxing, talking and reading. Oh mothers they are magical creatures that help make us the women we are.
Have a wonderful weekend, Elizabeth xoxo
What a beautiful tradition, and what a beautiful mama you have!
Gorgeous, sweet photo, dear friend...
I love your picture of the poppies...is that taken in California?
xoxo,
- Irina
Suzanne, I can see where the good looks come from. :) What a handsome woman she is. And I love this tradition of yours. You're really a woman after my own heart. :)
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