My mom is a jewel. She is strong, sharp, and a talent in the kitchen. She loves blue cheese, and makes a habit of staying extra busy. She’s witty and delicate. She is stubborn sometimes, a steadfast influence always.
When I think of my mom, I think of a woman who likes things done a certain way, who has particular tastes, and who isn’t afraid to let her mind be known.
She is a teacher who stores honey peanut butter in her classroom cupboard, and likes to sprinkle salt on all of her fruit. She gives the same endearing nicknames to everyone; you are either Charlie or Shorty. I remember camping and she combed her short hair straight back. The look resembled that of my grandpa- compassionate, pensive, soft.
Still beautiful, only different.
After living in so many different places, where traveling home was easier not to do, we now live in a cozy Idaho town, mere hours away from my mom. It’s different, still special.
This last weekend, my mom and I met for an outing all our own. Twin Falls, though not the most attractive place to meet, becomes bright and shiny when I’m with my mom. We enjoyed a very casual day with good chatter, food, and shopping. It was lovely.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t quick or sly enough to snag some photos, but I can ‘leave’ you with snapshots of beautiful, bright leaves – a smattering of reds, yellows, and greens that announce this year’s arrival of fall, and my favorite time of year (my mom’s too).
Enjoy and happy fall to you.
Your momma is a very very luck woman who obviously raised an amazing daughter! So glad you have eachother close at hand!
MK
Thanks, MK! We have you, too! We are excited to be so close to friends and family again! We are just a hop away from visiting you two in Halfway and that is just so wonderful!
All of these photos I took while on a walk around Hailey. The colors are simply amazing!
I definitely like your mom but the blue cheese thing is suspect.
Love Pops.