I was raised on a farm and we have always had horsesbut I have not seen horses just loving to stand for long
periods of time, out in a belly high river..this caught my
attention the other day..sharing it with you~
They were out there to eat on the tall grasses that weregrowing up through the river. Horses are funny critters!
I know when I have been riding, if I come to a river like this,
I have to really watch my horse because he LOVES to paw at
the water and if I let him, he'll lay right down in it!!!
I know when I have been riding, if I come to a river like this,
I have to really watch my horse because he LOVES to paw at
the water and if I let him, he'll lay right down in it!!!
This is our previous home..we sold it and then it sold again..The lady and her husband that bought it are my daughters
in laws (her husbands sister). We go there sometimes to see
my daughter while she is visiting there...it feels funny to be
in my old home visiting some one else! And it feels funny for
my daughter Lindsey too as she has slept in her old bedroom
with her now husband, the same bedroom where they occasionally
hung out as teenagers too!
It always seems strange to walk into your old home withsomeone else's new paint colors and their decorating style too!
I planted these Hollyhocks and they just wouldn't grow...look what they have done for her! Aren't they pretty?!
Maybe because her name is Holly!
Maybe because her name is Holly!
I love these kinds of old-fashioned swings!I had one as a child and I could swing higher
than our house! How come kids aren't as lucky today?!
On one of my walking routes Hollyhocks line the fields and road...I am sure they have been there for years and years..love them!
This is my grandson Caleb...he and his daddy caughta horny toad...he was so mesmerized by it...it was so
cute! I watched him closely, he was talking to it and
then suddenly, he gave it a little quick lick!!! Boys...
yes I think they really are made out of snails and
puppy dog tails...Yuck! I about died! But I didn't say
a word!
I get to see my newest little grand Sophia tonight!
I am so excited...and yes you will most likely see
more pictures! LOL Whats a grandma to do?!
Sending all of you sweet sisters...
All my love!
Sending all of you sweet sisters...
All my love!
68 comments:
Loved the horses!!
But on my, your grandson with the horny toad took the prize. He reminds me of my three sons and also my two brothers. Cute, cute... the little boy, not the horny toad!! lol
Karen
Ladybug Creek
I love horses and used to ride when I was a girl. These beautiful horses must have been hot - they were content out in the water :-D
The Hollyhocks are beautiful - reminds me of Holly Hobby. I have never tried to grow them or even thought about it Hhhhhmmmmm - pretty pretty.
Your little Caleb is a cutie and boys are so funny the way they love creatures - I could do without them but having three boys myself I've had to deal with plenty of them - ha ha.
I do love hollyhocks, remind me of my grandma's house. We sold a house years ago to some friends of ours. It was weird to walk around in a house that is so familiar and yet so strange with other people's things in it. That Sophia is getting cuter and cuter. Mimi
Love horses too.I love riding,just rode a few weeks ago.It would be nice to own a horse.But theres alot of work involved.
Gorgeous Hollyhocks.Im remember my grandmother having loads of them.I planted a Rose of Sharion this year its very small but has loads of blooms.
Have a great evening with Sophia and a blessed Sunday Julie!
Those hollyhocks are the prettiest I've seen. They are the kind of flowers that can either be gorgeous or look kind of "old"!! LOVED these!!
Yes, that would certainly be weird for you and your daughter to visit your old home!! Too strange!
Pretty cute little grandson!! Little kids are the best, just so honest and sincere!
Those horses are amazing! Caleb is such a cutie ~ and yes, a typical little boy. :-)
Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Pat
Such beautiful pics Julie!
I love those hollyhocks and that cute little Caleb, oh you have so many cute ones! Lucky You!
Hugs,
Cindy
What a beautiful area you live in! Those flowers are gorgeous!
Those horses sure know how to cool themselves down don't they.
That's pretty cool that you get to go hang out in your old house sometimes but I agree it would seem rather strange.
Too cute with your grandson. He licked the horny toad huh? Boys will be boys...lol
Wide open spaces, with horses, Hollyhocks, and horny toad licking grandsons! *sigh* Sounds like a pretty good life! ^_^
I love Holly Hocks! When I was a kid, we used to pick the blossoms, turn them upside down and and pretend that they were pretty ladies with flowing billowy gowns. :)
Take those photos Grandma and post pics of that beautiful baby!!
Such pretty pictures! I love hollyhocks and your little grandson is a doll BUT I wouldn't have liked to see him lick that horny toad, lol. I've raised 2 sons...nuff said, lol!
Blessings!
Gail
Oh I LOVE hollyhocks and am hoping to be able to plant some at our next home- they're such a sweet old fashioned flower. Caleb is absolutely adorable- and licking that toad is just the kind of thing our Jakob would do too! So funny!
xoxo Pattie
I don't know much about horses but I can see these are enjoying the water a lot!
A couple of years ago the house my dad built and the one I grew up in was on the market and vacant. (we moved out in the 70's) I called the Realtor and was able to walk through. So many memories! I peeked at my old bedroom and wandered about taking it all in. Much was changed but my dad's work bench in the basement was just as I remembered it.
We had what we called 'the bank' in our back yard. It was a steep hill that went down and was filled with trees and streams. We played there endlessly.
Gee, I didn't mean to ramble on so. Your post took me back in time :)
Happy Sophia time tonight!
Hi Julie! I guess the horses are feeling the heat, too, OR they just love the water. I've seen some in the ponds around here, too.
Your new little grand daughter is precious and I know you're looking forward to spending some more time with her. You have such a lovely family! Have a wonderful weekend!
i'm always curious and wish I could go into my old houses and see what they've done with them. love the hollyhocks.
Well, I loved your post...the horses...the trip to your old house...your Hollyhocks (for Holly) but I started laughing right out loud to myself (yeah...MyHero thinks I'm crazy enough) when I read about Caleb licking the toad. What is it about little boys? Most little girls would think that was the most disgusting thing they had ever touched and here he is licking it. Do you suppose because he saw the tounge flipping in and out? Whatever reason...that is one moment you will always remember and make sure and remind him about it when he is old enough to date! lol Diana
Oh Sweet Girl!
I love those horses eating that good ole GREEN grass in the pond!
Such a great shot!
I love it that your horse "paws' at the water!
How sweet is that!
You live in such a lovely area!
I know you love taking long walks with those holly~hocks!
And I am LOVIN those boots over there on the sidebar!
Thanks for always popping over to Bainbridge Sweetpea!
Please forgive me for not popping over into your world for so long!
xo
You are precious to me!
Always love seeing pictures of your adorable grandchildren. The horses at the river make a beautiful picture, too. Have a lovely Sunday.
I loved horny toads and horses when i was a young girl! The picture with your sweet grandson mesmerized by the little critter is so adorable. Your old home was gorgeous- I love the holly hocks... i have never been able to grow them either!
Have fun visiting the new doll.
Our neighbors board horses and they sometimes turn the sprinkler on in the arena to wet the dirt and keep down the dust...the horses just love to run through the spray of water... just like little kids. Very funny to watch.
I love hollyhocks but they would never grow in my hot desert...but I enjoy them when I visit Utah. Have fun with little Sophia.
Wonderful glimpse into your life Julie! I loved this. Boys!! How disgustingly adorable! Love the Hollyhocks. Todd and I need to plant some. They are a typically English Garden favourite! xxoo
The horses at the river, such a peaceful and refreshing picture.
I had to laugh at your grandson licking the toad, little boys are so interesting and funny, aren't they?
Your old home is beautiful, as are the flowers. Of course the flowers are blooming so profusely because you did a good job of planting them, just took time for them to take off!
First of all, your new profile picture is sugar sweet!
I'm always in lots of ooooh's and aaaaaah's when staring at the lovely pictures of your beautiful beautiful part of the world. Nature is superb!
Give little Sophia an extra big hug today, will you? i seem to never ever get enough of these sweet little hands, and just looking at precious new life...
xxxx
Those horses are lovely and I wish I knew more about the care of horses. They have always been a bit of a mystery to me. That must have been a real experience walking through that house the first time. I have so many memories of my home and my grandmother's house when I was a child. Your grandson is adorable (they all are). Have a great Sunday, Julie. I'm off to cuddle my grand-daughter. Hugs, Deb =^..^=x5
What a beautiful home and area. The horses are fantastic and so are the hollyhocks. They look much better than mine that developed rust due to all the rain we've had. Thanks for the gorgeous photos!
OH, I just laughed OUT LOUD at Caleb licking the toad! Such a boy thing!!! Hilarious!
I love Holly Hocks too...have never tried to grow them at The Glen...think I will add that to my list for next spring! Thanks Julie!
Cute pictures. Love the horses. Your former home is beautiful as well as your current one. What a scrapbooking moment with that cutie and his toad. Enjoy Little Sophie.
Hi Julie~I love all of your pictures!
Your grandson with the horny toad is just too cute. Thanks for the close-up. I've never seen one!
Also, it has always been a wish of mine to have holly hocks lining a fence. At Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home holly hocks grow so beautifully.
I hope you have a wonderful Sunday and a great week!
Fondly,
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel
those hollyhocks are sooooo pretty. I'll bet it did feel funny to be in your old house. I wish I could go in our last house and see what they have done with it!
Have fun with Sophia!!!!
You are so cute Julie. That sounds like something my boys might do, and I'm not just talking about the little ones :-) Your old home was very pretty too, it must seem a bit strange for your daughter and you going back there.
Have a great day! I'm having a giveaway, so stop by when you get a chance.
Blessings,
Marcia
Horses, hollyhawks, and horny toads... your forgot to mention heart-throbs! That little Caleb is too precious! Look forward to hearing of your visit with Little Miss Sophia! Hugs~ Tanna
Hello, Julie. I haven't visited in ages. Your little Caleb is adorable. I loved how he was holding the little toad oh so gently. :)
Best regards,
Gloria
seeing horses that deep in water I have not seen that before - wishing I was riding a horse daily!
Hi Julie!
Loved this post...hollyhocks..one of my very favourites! I planted some a few years ago,and then only got a certain height but never flowered. :(
Caleb..what a darlin'!
Deborah xoxo
Love all the pics! I took my boys for a 4-wheeler ride last night down our rode. We had rain yesterday and there were toads all over the place. They had to get off and catch a few. I don't think they licked any but I wouldn't put it past them. I'm almost certain that one got flushed down the toilet!
Can't wait to see more pics of precious Sophia!
The Hollyhocks are just beautiful! I planted some in the spring and not one has appeared!
That must be weird being a visitor in your old home! Although I think it's fun that you get to do that. I'd love to be able to just visit the first house we bought!
Manuela
What a beautiful trip down memory lane...I loved sharing all of these special memories with you today. Thank you!
Best wishes always,
Natasha.
PS You are looking so happy and beautiful in all of your pictures-what a stunning grandma you are!
xo
Hi Julie! what about that you get to visit your old home. It's a very pretty place, too! That's something about your daughter staying sometimes in her old bedroom!!
The horses are just so pretty! I've never been around them much!
Thanks for popping in and yes, I know that old song - Sunshine in My Soul! That's so sweet of you to say that.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
How cute to see your little grandson lick the horny toad. I am sure many of kid has licked things that would make us all shutter and has survived!
The photos of the horses are just beautiful! :)
Hmmm...Those pretty horses have the right idea. I too grew up with horses...and a river that ran through the property...we would take the horses into the middle of the river...and your right, when they stated to paw, we would BAIL...not really safe, but a lot of fun.
lookin' forward to MANY more snappies of those cute grand babies...we know you just can't help yourself...and were good with that__;D__love Rosie
Love the hollyhocks. They remind me of my grandma.
You live in beautiful country Julie! How wonderful to get out on your horse and ride! Heaven! Love that horny toad! I was a little tom boy growing up and might have done the same thing! LOL!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Hi Julie,
I bet it was strange to walk into your old home. I occasionally drive by our old house when I am in that town just to take a look.
I love Hollyhocks. Ours are all done blooming now till next year.
That is so funny about your little grand son licking that toad. Most of our little grand daughters wouldn't even pick it up! That is nice you didn't even say a word, I think I would have gagged....it's really easy to make me gag.
Hugs, Ann
a little boy holding a frog and then you glance down and see a tiny princess decked out in pink! too cute!!
Oh, my...that's a lovely house.
The Hollyhocks are just beautiful.
We've lived in our house for about 35 years, raising 2 kids and grands, when the house across the street came up for sale. I was so so tempted..bigger, prettier...but I got to thinking about looking out and seeing someone else living in MY house and ....we just couldn't do it. It's not this simple, fairly ugly house I love..it's the memories that live in it..! :)
Love your old house it's a beauty! Isn't it fun to see animals enjoy creation? It must be hot out your way too. My puppy gets in the water every chance he gets, water bowls, water hose anything. If we had a pond he'd go swimming too.
Love your grandson. My little brother put a tree frog in his mouth once with the legs sticking out. My mom screamed her head off, "SPIT IT OUT"! He just laughed and spit it out, little turkey.
I have SUCH fond memories of playing with hollyhocks as a child. My dad had a 3-week class he had to attend in another state and we had very little space in the car for "toys" to entertain the four girls for that 3 weeks. We spent it playing jacks on the porch of the home we rented, and made dolls of the hollyhocks in the side yard, using a toothpick to attach "head" to "dress." What fun to remember this. Thanks, Julie!
Oh my goodness how funny that he licked it! What a darling and precious boy holding that toad.
Your photos are gorgeous Julie! :)
Horses are funny creatures aren't they. Miss riding mine.
I know what you mean about seeing someone else in your home. My nephew and his family live in my home in town and every time I go by there I get the funnest feeling.
Hopefully it will sell soon and I don't have to deal with it and the memories. haha
Love
Maggie
The horses must have been warmish! I think they are such regal creatures.
LICKED THE TOAD!!!! Ewwwww! That's hilarious.
A few weeks ago my grandson (who is 3) was acting like a dog, barking, "walking" on all fours and walked over to the dog bowl and drank! We all gagged and laughed so he did it again. I was able to take a picture that time!
Beautiful house and scenery! You must live in heaven.
The photos of the horses are so wonderful.
I agree that it would be strange to walk into your old house.
Your gs is sure a cutie and he reminds me of my sons when they were small, you just never know what they are going to pick up or put in their pockets.
Can't wait to see new photos of Sophia.'
Have a great day.
As usual beautiful pictures Julie! Love seeing the horses. My hollyhocks had bloomed for years here but down to just a few now. Will have to try to replant some next year. Would be strange to be in your old house. Nice to see what people have did to it. You have such a beautiful house now tho!
Hi, Julie, sweet friend,
You have a gorgeous home today, and your previous home is very pretty, too. Don't feel bad about having trouble getting hollyhocks to take hold. I love hollyhocks, and they grew fabulously in NM, but I struggle continuously to get them to do well in Texas. Don't know why really unless they like the cooler mornings and evenings of NM. Your little granddaughter is an angel. I know you all are so proud of her. I smiled when I saw that horney toad. We always played with them when I was growing up in the desert of southeastern NM. This brought back many happy memories when I saw your little grandson with one. Have a lovely week~Vicki
Little boys are so funny! Probably couldn't contain his curiosity about what a horny toad tastes like! Too funny! I would love to be able to go in the house that I lived in for 21 years and we raised our kids in.
Just wanted to pop by and say Hi! Been watching the pictures of your sweet baby granddaughter and she is so CUTE!! Hope everything is well with you! -Suzanne
Wow! Both of your homes, previous and current, are beautiful! It's good that your old home is being taken care of!
Interesting to see the horses in the water and licking a horny toad? That's got to mean something; warts on tongue, eyes turn orange - something!
Hope you enjoy(ed) your visit with the sweet grandbaby.
Your other house was pretty too. It would be strange going in it when someone else lives in it. Enjoy that grand baby tonight.
Hi Julie...that is one thing I have to do before I die ( I don't like the phrase bucket list!)....is to ride a horse...with my history of broken bones and bad shoulders the family is reluctant to let me try this but one day I will just give it a shot...Love that Caleb licked the frog..yes, only a boy...can't wait to see more pictures of the baby...can't get enough of little girls....
Those horses are beautiful wading in the water. I bet they are trying to stay cool. Oh, and Caleb is just too cute holding that horny toad.....I can't believe he licked it....LOL!!!!
loved the post. but the funniest was the Horny Toad lick....LOL!!!!!!! All Boy, Yay!
Thanks for sharing all your fun and wonderful events.
He licked it? Oh my goodness. I just don't understand boys.....and the men they grow into.
Oh my goodness - what beautiful pictures on this post! Those hollyhocks are gorgeous! I think they are just temperamental flowers - you don't see them in very many gardens.
I think it would be VERY strange to go back to one of my previous homes, although I would if I had the chance ... that one of yours is beautiful too!
Love the pictures of the horses and the hollyhocks! Beautiful! Love the little toad too, lol too cute. :-) Hope you have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Jill
What fun you're having, Julie! Loved all your beautiful photos....and those hollyhocks...gorgeous! One of my favorite flowers! Your grandson Caleb is adorable!
Have a wonderful day, my friend...
Julie
Those horses ae amazing! The grass must be very yummy in the middle of the river.
It would be strange going to visit someone in your old home... although interesting to see how they decorated it.
The flowers are beautiful.
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