I have good memories of the rain.
- I remember splashing in puddles with my brother, Matt as we yelled "Singing in the rain, Just singing in the rain". I imagine I was about 5th grade so he was probably 11th. He always did great fun things like that. He was "cool" but never to cool to have fun.
- I also liked taking naps in my mom and dad's family/TV room. With the couch next to the window and the rain coming down. It was the perfect sound and darkness to take a nap. Ohh...I still love their/my home. When we go there and we are on a time crunch I get sucked into a time warp and we usually leave a few hours after we were supposed to. I have been really thinking about my childhood home and thinking how I can recreate that comfort in our new house (keeping it clean would probably be a start)!
- Another memory of rain is my green raincoat. During my BIG thrifting phase in high school I bought it at "Unique" with Carrie. It is one of those old school ones lined in blue with strawberries on the inside. I've had it at lease 12 years now. It was probably 1o years old when I got it! That rain gear reminds me of my high school days...as I prepare for my ten year reunion next week! I wonder if I am too old to be wearing a bright green vintage rain coat. Please tell me if I am.
- A newer memory of rain is not the aches and pains that it can bring, but the great sound it makes on our sky light. Did you know we have a great sky light? It is one of the many favorite things about this little house Mike found for us. I hope the sound of the rain on it is a comfort and sweet memory for Dorothy and any other kids we have some day.
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A look back at Dorothy's first year:
Now this is just ridiculous! This is her "Harvest Homecoming" outfit. And yes that is a poncho she is wearing. After all every kid that is of Floyd County descent must have a Harvest Homecoming outfit. I think I've already got this year's picked out :)
3 comments:
oh my gosh this is going to sound just as ridiculous, but when i was in Amsterdam last year, I found this awesome jacket for Adam and the first thing that came to my mind was oh it's the perfect weight for harvest homecoming. I looove dressing the kids up for Harvest Homecoming! (since we live so close, we go every.day!)
I like when it rains because that means I don't have to go outside and water my vegetables and get bit by mosquitos!
(you've also inspired my blog post for today!)
You are not too old to wear the raincoat! I love Dorothy's hhc outfit. I wonder what she will wear this year to top her poncho and matching hat? :)
Ahhh! I was clueless about the Harvest Homecoming outfit rule! :-) I took my kids in just plain, everyday clothes last year. Does this mean I'll never be accepted in Floyd now?
Dorothy, as always, looks absolutely precious.
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