In response to yesterday’s post W^2 – black and white, a reprise of sorts.
In hindsight, yesterday was a million and six times better than the day before.
Our nephew arrived with his wife and young children just as the storms began to roll across the lake. A few minutes later his brother, another nephew arrived. It was wonderful to see them. Since my wife’s parents died, our paths only cross for weddings, funerals, and graduations.
The kids were reluctant to get out of the car, but slowly warmed and by the end of their visit they were playing in the water, exploring the lake, toys, and all that our lake home has to offer.
It was delightful to visit, to catch up, and share our home with them.
Then storms rolled across the lake, one after another, and we stayed off the lake and out of the boats. More than once, we waded out to the boats, turning back when we saw lightning until we decided that we would get wet regardless of whether it was raining or not.
While they boated, Fern and I stayed ashore. I waded into the lake and took the photos for this post. By the end of their visit every single beach towel was soaked, and the kids (and adults) were spent.
Yesterday WAS a million and six times better than the day before with family – our nephews and their kids bringing color to the lakeshore on a stormy day.
This morning began with steady rain, but the sun is breaking through and sunshine is on the way. Today is going to be an amazing day, it could be a million and six times better than yesterday. So, I’d better jump up, jump in, and seize the day. Making the days Count, one day at a time, black and white or in color.
Is it black, white, or colorful where you are?
Love those lake views. And those storms are just another form of entertainment. Glad you had a great visit with extended family.
Family was one of the reasons my wife’s parents wanted this place to continue. Since their passing, it is harder to get together. Wednesday was special, can’t wait for the next time.
Great b/w images, even if the day was a colourful one. May the good days continue!
Thank you. colorful, indeed. Sun is shiny brilliantly this morning. Greens and blues abound.
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It’s pretty black and white here, rain coming in and going out and coming in again, plus a dentist appointment. Tomorrow will be much more colorful! Your lake is delightful!
The rain cleared yesterday afternoon and it got cool enough to sleep and live with the windows open last night. Wednesday was hot and humid, but a front blew through and it is very pleasant this morning. Very colorful, too. Yesterday I went kayaking on the lake.
I’ve ben writing every day and restarted my morning walk wearing a heavy rucksack. It’s a start. Your day sounded v nice, am impressed by all the swimming, I’m a bit of a wuss when it comes to that sort of thing.
Thank you for stopping by Jessica. Some things are not as black and white as we’d like them to be. As I learned when I began teaching 6th grade science, black is the ABSENCE of light and white is ALL colors of the visible spectrum of light. Again thanks for popping in and I hope to see you back. Keep making your days count. Peace.