There were two rainbows the other day when there was a lull in the rain.....You can just barely see the second one in this picture above---I took this just before the rain began, once again.....Here below....another shot of the rainbows......
You can see how dark it still was, looking East that day.....Yesterday, Christmas Day, it was a beautiful day that became more and more overcast as the day wore on.....When Garrett P. picked me up to take me to their house, it felt and looked like it was going to rain at any moment....And of course, it did, about an twenty minutes after I arrived there---It Poured, once again. But Christmas at Betty's was wonderful....And here below, a picture of Karen Culliver Parks with 'Buddy' and the tree....
More on Christmas Day in a later post.....I need to organize my pictures and also get ready for my New Years Eve Celebration.....I thought it might be fun to show you a photograph I took of Daddy Joe and Olga which they ended up using on their Christmas Card that year....It was taken in 1978 in front of my garage door.....
It is such a cute picture, isn't it? So, as I get ready for my little New Years gathering, I hope you all had as wonderful a Christmas as I did......Being at The Parks' is always filled with great fun, lots of laughs, delicious food, and the loving embrace of long time friendships....As Betty said, it is just 'the family' this year....And soon, there will be......More To Come.........
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Happy Holidays Naomi. So glad you were able to get out and be with other people.
- Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 2:27:00 PM PST
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So glad you were able to get out and spend the holiday with a dear friend. How different those rainbowed skies to our snow filled ones. Thank goodness you aren't marooned by the weather. The weather we have been having is not for we oldies.
- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 2:21:00 AM PST
- had this to say:
beautiful rainbows!
I am so happy you got to be with Betty again this year. and now you get to host a gathering of your own for new years eve! I really hope the weather gets a lot better and the rain stops for a good long time!
(christmas chin tickles for sweetie)- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 4:23:00 AM PST
- had this to say:
Hiya Naomi ... Merry Christmas & A Blessed New Year.....the photo of your Dad & Olga is fantastic!!!!
- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 4:35:00 AM PST
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Naomi, I am so glad you and Betty were together on the holiday and I look forward to seeing the pix and hearing about it!
The photo of Olga and your dad is priceless.- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 5:25:00 AM PST
- had this to say:
Love it!!!!!!!!
Happy Holiday!!!! I'm so glad you had a good one!!!!- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 7:18:00 AM PST
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I'm glad you had a nice time. I've been worried about you on that hillside with all the rain. I wondered whether you'd have to change your blog name to "Here in The Valley."
Cheers.- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 7:41:00 AM PST
- had this to say:
That is the best picture. A great memory. Glad you were with your friends on Christmas. Stay dry and warm.
- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 8:10:00 AM PST
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I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful Christmas :)
We've had a little rain today, but we've still got the snow and we're due some more apparently.
All the best for the new year! :)- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 8:35:00 AM PST
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Love the rainbow!
Well rain is so common here in the UK but recently all we'd had is snow!
That photo is very cute too.
I'm really delighted you had a lovely time on Christmas day and can't wait to see the photos! And videos too??- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 12:28:00 PM PST
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Beautiful double rainbow! Been thinking of you during all this CA rain and am so glad you were able to get out to have celebrations with your 'bestest' friend! Merry-just-a-few-days-late Christmas...may you have a wonderful New Year's Eve. Thanks for showing that pic of Papa Joe and Olga, I am so enjoying reading about his (and therefore, your, life). Looking forward to 'visiting' you through 2011..and beyond!
P.S. It SNOWED here in Mississippi on Christmas morning...what an amazing surprise!!- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 2:33:00 PM PST
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Glad you got out and were with dear friends for Christmas. I do love that photo of your dad and Olga!!
- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 8:28:00 PM PST
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Great photo! Oh and the rainbow ones are good too. I was talking about the one with your dad.
I can't wait to hear about your Christmas and New Year. Have a great time on Friday. I know you will!- Monday, December 27, 2010 at 10:58:00 PM PST
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had this to say:
I so love rainbows haven't seen many lately perhaps this spring.
Thinking about you lovely lady..
Dorothy
formerly grammology- Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 1:20:00 AM PST
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What a beautiful rainbows, Naomi!
I am glad you spend a lovely Christmas with your dear friends!
The picture of your Dad and Olga is really lovely!
Many kisses and hugs!
Muitos beijos e abraços!- Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 5:48:00 AM PST
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Amazing rainbows.
How wonderful you were able to celebrate with "family". Your's and Betty's friendship is really special.
I adore the picture of your Daddy Joe and Olga. That is just too sweet.
Stay dry and safe and have a wonderful New Years.- Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 6:37:00 AM PST
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I also saw that rainbow, and believe me it was a welcome sight. That rain was incredible, wasn't it?
- Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 7:21:00 AM PST
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had this to say:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Naomi! My company has all left and I am finally able to take a few hours to read all of my favorite people!! I am still enjoying looking at the photos of all of the sculptures that were in your father's garden!
- Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 9:01:00 AM PST
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Beautiful rainbow and I hope that is a sign of things to come, my friend.
I'm happy to hear you were able to celebrate the holiday with your dear friend, Betty, and her family.
Your daddy and Olga look so cute and romantic in that photo. The black and white makes it more endearing.
I hope you enjoy your New Years get together and that 2011 brings you much love, peace and joy with a clean bill of health!
Cheers, Chica!! xo- Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 11:34:00 AM PST
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That is such a sweet photo of your father and Olga!
I love the rainbows. I always feel extra lucky when spying more than one.- Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 4:39:00 PM PST
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What a wonderful picture which says so much. I love rainbows too and these are just wonderful. It was great that you had a wonderful Christmas with those you love and had a good time.
- Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 6:55:00 PM PST
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