Let It Snow! - (enlarge)

On New Years Day the grandchildren awoke, and it was not long

until they were eager to go out and play in the snow. My son Jesse,

girlfriend Jen, and daughter Eden live in an old farmhouse on a piece

of property one would consider to be located in the country.

However, the town they live in has experienced much residential

growth over the last 20 years. We have a short drive through a

Subdivision before reaching their property, but once there, fields and

woods abound. The picturesque setting and 'laid back' mood are

always welcome by us city dwellers. Shaelyn and Kael decided to

bury their cousin (our Grandaughter) Eden in the snow. She was

delighted and could barely stop laughing the entire time. Though we

are tired of the snow now, it is nice to have these memories to look

back on. If it is Winter, the children rarely complain about the

SNOW!! Visits/comments truly appreciated ;-) Gail (Dig Alt)

Despite the snow a heartwarming story! Enjoy your grandchildren!

Hi Gail,

You have done a superb job capturing and presenting this scene.

Along with your story, this image does reassure long lasting memory with inevitable changes to the story over time.

Best Regards my dear friend,

Mike

A great shot that makes you laugh along! 

Maybe if you post it again in August, it will be a more welcome reminder of winter.

Always do enjoy the grandchildren. We have not seen Eden since Christmas and I imagine she has grown quite a bit since then!! Every time I see her she gets closer to my eye level. (that is not hard to do as I'm barely over 5' !!) They grow much to fast!!!

 

Many thanks for your visit and sincere comments, best always,Gail

Many thanks for those encouraging words Mike. These are the best of times.

All the best,

Gail

Glad you had a chuckle!!! Thanks so much for your visit! ;-) Gail

Children laughing is infectious..I know I have three daughters and a grand daughter who is four now and I could not live without them...Bless them all for the joy they bring to our lives.

Best regards,

Dimitris.

You are so right. While there are times of 'trouble' and worry as they grow up (and you never really stop worrying), I think of all the fun and laughter I would never have had if I'd not had children. Not to mention the Grandchildren. Those of us who have been blessed should never take the experience for granted.  Thankyou so much for sharing that with me Dimitris.

 

Warmest regards, Gail

Yes! This is a great image to touch our hearts, my two daughters and my three grands bring lots of joy to us. My oldest grand participated in a Math competition and I was very happy to be there taken pictures and enjoying their euphoria! In a way for me snow mean happiness, I have see snow about 10 time in my life and for very short periods. This snow picture makes me very happy! Congratulations my friend. 7/7.

A good story and a good image Gail. They go well together. I enjoy them both.

If there is one thing I know for sure about you Jorge is your love of Family. You are always very involved with them and my congratulations re the Math contest, I will visit and see what pics you have posted. My sincere thanks for this visit Jorge, I'm glad the snow makes you happy!!! We like it but have had enough!!! But it is great to see the children enjoying it!

My sincere thanks Chuck for your visit, glad you enjoyed this one!

Great timing & post production work.Its so good to capture joy. Well done Gail.

Sometimes you get the processing just right. with this image you hit the nail squarely on the head. Beautiful work, Gail, and absolutely spot-on tones.

Reallly awesome shot!!!! Well done Gail!!!!

Too much nice and clever work, my dear friend!

I find the image very interesting with the brilliant smile and skin tone surrounded by the snow. Nothing like the wonder of a child or childhood and couple that with the little story it's quite wonderful. TFS!

very talented work Gail...i like the expression...regards....David

Gail,

  Wow...priceless work of art!!! Your son't girlfriend should be proud of this.  Take care, Patsy

What a great image.  Love that smile!

What a super shot Gail! Very well captured!

Thankyou both!!! Truly appreciate your visit and kind critiques. ;-) Gail

I hope she does like it Patsy, I am sure she will. Eden loves Jesse very much, and is so delighted when he comes home from work. She shines like a little star, just like all the grandchildren. Thankyou Patsy for those kind words.

Each of you are such great supporters and sources of encouragement for me. I enjoy your work and learn from each visit to your Portfolios. Many thanks for your visits!!! ;-) warm regards, Gail