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The back of the Catalina Mountain Range
Fat Saguaros on a hillside.
Loews Ventana Hotel and Resort.
Craggy Rocks in Catalina State Park.
My pretty neighbor who joined us for the birthday dinner.
It's back to the old grind after having my slave here for a week. I can't tell you how wonderful it was having someone I could crack the whip over; a worker who would willingly do all the tasks I had set out for her. My bushes are trimmed, my carpets shampooed, my computer problems solved and my Kindle is now functioning. Gail did so very much more for me that my house is rejuvenated and so am I. Okay, so I have not been made young again, but I feel 100% better to have these things accomplished.
It wasn't all work. There were lovely evenings when we talked over good wine and I actually was able to stay up beyond my usual early bedtime. We took one day to visit Catalina State Park. It is located on the back side of the Rincon Mountains. My back yard faces the front side. Then we celebrated Gail's birthday at a posh restaurant, the FLYING V, in Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
Here you see the fun night. Gail blowing out her candle and her proud Mom next to her.
I tried moving the photos so all of the birthday celebration would be together and all of the park would mesh, but Blog Spot started giving me trouble again and when I try to do more editing I usually lose a photo or some other dumb thing happens so you can just organize the page in your mind.
21 comments:
Dear Darlene,
You and Gail look so happy together. She looks like she couldn't think of anyone she would rather spend her birthday with than you!
The pictures are great. Thanks for putting them up for us to see. It would have been easier for you to think it was too much trouble, but you made the effort anyway and we appreciate it.
Happy Belated Birthday ,Gail!
What a good birthday party you and Gail had for her birthday! I hope you aren't too lonesome now that she is gone, but you are back with us which is nice for us.
Enjoyed your photos -- love the AZ desert -- delightful pictures of your daughter. Glad you and she could celebrate her birthday together.
Can appreciate what your daughter's help around the house meant. Guess you're all set to take on the coming election.
You live in a very beautiful place; your neighbour is sure pretty and your daughter is amazing for having achieved so much in such a short time.
Congratulations. Shall send you a mail about being old anon.
*Nancy - Your kind words made my day.
*Anne - I am lonesome, but life is returning to normal. I will get caught up soon and be back blogging (I hope).
*Joared - I'm not sure I want to take on the coming election. It's going to be nasty.
*Rummuser - Thank you for the e-mail. I didn't tell half of the things my daughter did. She is amazing.
Aww. Darling Darlene and her darling daughter.
Isn't it something, the way one experiences joy this way. Just seeing you two together made my day.
Happy Birthday, my dear.
Oh, it was her birthday. Well, that was a big day in your life, too!
*Hattie - From Gail's very first birthday she has made it a big day. She is my blessing.
That sounds so great. What a wonderful sharing time
Enjoyed the images. Thanks for posting. I miss it and hope to come back someday.
Seems you had a wonderful visit.
Welcome back Darlene. Looks like you and Gail had a wonderful time together; and I'm so glad she was able to help with those nagging chores that were hanging over your head. It really does feel good to get them out of the way, doesn't it? Happy Belated Birthday to your sweet Gail! Nice photos... ~Joy
*Rain - It was a very special time.
*Barry - Yes it was wonderful and ended all too soon.
*Joy Des Jardins - I know just how much you treasure your daughters (and son, too) and so you understand why this visit meant so much to me.
Great photos. I'm glad you had a good visit. Blogger has been giving me a bit or trouble, too, but I hope it's straightened itself out now. Every time they go in a change something, it causes trouble! Why can't they just leave it alone?
Glad you had so much fun!!!!
*Betty - I'm with you. Why can't they just leave it alone indeed?
*Kay Dennison - Thank you.
Welcome back to Blogland, Darlene!
We are blessed to have daughters who give us the gift of time and physical help. The photos are terrific no matter how they are displayed.
Stay well!
Darlene
So lovely to see you having a good time with Gail.
Darlene--One of the joys of being a daughter is spending a week with Mom doing little chores for her. I miss doing that for my late mother!
Good for you and Gail!
Cop Car
You are a lucky pair and it makes me happy to see you. I do miss the Saguaros (we lived in Mesa when my son was born, for about four years). Feels like time to visit Arizona again.
*Grannymar - 'Tis a wee bit o' heaven to be back with my cyber friends.
We are indeed blessed with caring daughers.
*Lady Luz - It was truly a lovely time. Welcome back to my blog.
*Cop Car - I hope it was a joy for Gail. It certainly was for me.
*Nance - It is time to visit Arizona again (in spite of the crazies in our government). Come further south and lets meet in person.
I am so happy for you that you had this special time.
I know when one of my children visit - it is wonderful - and lonesome when they leave...
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