Dear Ladies,
Dinner was as lovely as it always is. Plenty of laughter food, wine and great stories. I do feel truly blessed. I got home rather late and slept in a little since it is a luxury I allow myself on the weekends. I just wanted to check in and thank all of you.
@Inge,
Thanks so much for all the kind words. With kind and caring people like you and our amazing YLF members to encourage me along, I am getting more comfortable with experimenting with different colors together.
@JennyAnne,
Thank you so much for liking the outfit. I am enjoying the jacket a lot!
@CocoLion,
I agree totally that the world would be a much better place if people truly felt the love and acceptance of their families. I think a lot of emotional and psychological pain is caused by people not feeling accepted or close to their families. In answer to your question. the top is more a purple color so I do think the color in the bathroom is truer than the color in the full length mirror in the hall. The lighting in both spots is totally different.
@Alicat,
Thanks for the kind words! I do feel very lucky to have my family.
@Kiwichik
Thank you for thinking the color is good with my skin and I am so happy that you think the ring is pretty!
@Shannon,
Thank you so much for liking the cobalt and cognac together!
My family used to be scattered around after the siblings had all graduated and moved away. As we got older we all realized we needed to be together. I actually had started worrying especially about how few times I would be able to see my mom and dad over the coming years. My twin moved to Boise, and I visited her and liked the area I moved there next after a divorce some years later, then was followed by my younger sister a few years later after she was able to first secure a job with the school district here. Now my mom lives here also. She came in 2003 after my dad died suddenly in 2002. Twinnie, mom and I are all within walking distance of each other and the younger sister Georgia lives 15 minutes away by car.
@Texstyle,
Thanks! And I just want to let you know I am trying to practice with the camera more although I am not sure the exposure thing is working for me.
@Zapotee,
Thanks so much! I kind of try to show each layer separately and then together.
@Shevia,
Thank you! We all made our decisions to live close to each other in very intentional ways!
@Rae,
I am so pleased you like the ring. It is my major bling although I do have an eternity band with some nice stones. Maybe I'll wear it in my next posting. I'm glad you like the purple with the caramel or cognac as Shannon called it. I treasure my family weekly dinners!
@Jeneva,
Thank you so much! I was so delighted when I realized after the fact, that the new ballet flats I had purchased (couldn't find a nude pair I liked) actually match the jacket so well.
@ManidipaM,
I love your checklist! I didn't do it intentionally but I guess I have managed to be on trend today! I am so glad I have siblings! My mom was an only child just like you. and she always wanted a brother or sister. My dad on the other hand was one of seven children!
@Deborah,
I totally agree about the importance of family and have always felt so lucky! Thanks for liking the outfit!