The month of rubies flew by. I know July's birthstone is a ruby because it's my birth month.
But I didn't realize it's the most valuable gem, and represents love, health and wisdom.
Hmmm . . .
July flew by, as all months seem to do. Since we were on three continents this month
(though that's debatable since Istanbul is in both Asia and Europe),
we spent some time recovering from jet lag.
Highlights included: our last day in Istanbul and then a few days in Munich;
grateful to be back in the USA for Independence Day; witnessing Little One's first
tubing experience; a rather unique book club with the author at a peach stand;
a quick day at the beach; all the while enjoying exceptionally gorgeous crepe myrtles;
a craft day with Little One, and loving our garden produce.
And grateful for it all.
Now I wish August could/might/would be slower!
Oh, it passes like lightening!! Love your capture of these all too fleeting moments of joy, Dotsie. You must be tired with all that!! I hope your August moves at a s-l-o-w-e-r pace... mine, too! ;) blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteOh, you did have many memorable moments in July! No wonder it flew by in a whirlwind! But you're right...all months seem to fly by.
ReplyDeleteA month spent on three continents. That is certainly one for the records! But just as memorable are the milestones of children and those moments shared. Your crepe myrtles are gorgeous! I love that you can see them from your window...what a glorious view!
Thank you for sharing your special "moments" of the month of rubies!
Traveling sure does make the days whir by! I will hope with you that August takes her time and that we will all say that she was most delightful.
ReplyDeleteYou've out traveled me! I only drove to Florida twice in 4 weeks!
ReplyDeleteIt does go fast, so I like to savor my days!
Deanna
Wow...you did have a busy month! Mine wasn't nearly so busy but July sure has flown by for me too! I hope we continue to have a little cooler weather than normal too!
ReplyDeleteI think myself a traveler if I've been in three *states*, but three continents really is traveling!
ReplyDeleteI could just take a bit out of that pizza in your picture. Your crepe myrtle is beautiful. They are a favorite of mine. Your ruby month was as precious as the gem :-)
July flew by for us - I think a 10 day vacation in the middle made it go fast.
ReplyDeleteWe have no trips planned until November so I want to savor the beautiful weather we are having and just relax.
yes ..the month of rubies flew by.... I love your words.. I can see you gathered enough summer smiles to last you all year long.
ReplyDeleteDottie
All day while I was working at the Old Girls, I thought to myself: I didn't wish Dotsie a happy July Birthday!! You share that with my Alex!! Happy! Happy! Happy! Ruby is a perfect birthstone for you... a real treasure! blessings ~ t
ReplyDeleteOh yes, between Ireland, catching up in my gardens and then a week away with family I can't believe it's August already. When I get home tomorrow, it will be catch up time again, but I hope to savour this month a little slower.
ReplyDeleteMy trip was the first to experience jet lag and now I know what everyone is talking about!
July sounds like a wonderful month. And busy. I would love to see Istanbul. Anyway, hope you have a happy August.
ReplyDeleteWow!! What a July!!! Thanks for sharing some pictures.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly had a buy July! And a happy belated birthday to you as well!!! I am sitting here wondering where July went this morning, as I welcome August. The heat is here and will stay until October. I am dreaming of Fall, and fires in the fireplace!
ReplyDeleteXO Kris
You had a whirlwind month - exciting though!
ReplyDeleteWhat are those blue things in the top left photo Dotsie?
Love the tubing pic - I can almost hear the squeals of joy from here!
Book club meeting in a peach stand sounds fun.
Your window frames the crepe myrtle beautifully and I love the concentration on your grandies face, how lovely to teach her new things.
And not forgetting...belatedly "Wishing you a very Happy Birthday" dear Dotsie.... were the rubies forthcoming???
Hugs
Shane
I love you July pics! Yes it has flown by me; I can't believe August is here. I love your Rubies! Wishing many more Rubies!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful July. I'm hoping August will pause summer just a bit for me- it all seems to be going by so fast.
ReplyDeleteMany treasured gems for you in the month of rubies! That ruby red color is a favorite of mine. You certainly did a lot of traveling and I've enjoyed some of your posts about it that I have managed to read so far. And now, it's on to the month of peridots with their wonderful shade of green and my own birth month. Blessings to you and yours this month - I hope you enjoy your Southern summer and have many more treasured moments as the days slide by.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to you, Dotsie! I hope you get your wish for a slower August.
ReplyDeleteYour July photos are lovely.. The tubing looks like fun! And the crepe myrtle is gorgeous.. I also hope August goes slow.. Enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI always regretted the end of summer holidays when my kids were little. It goes by far too quickly. It looks like you are making the most of every moment. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! My mother's birthstone was also a ruby. We were also away quite a bit in July..although all domestic travel. This month will be devoted to taking local trips and enjoying our new state and backyard. We need a rsst :)
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Birthday to you, my friend! It sounds like your July was amazing with all its adventure. It's always good to come home though, and to hug a grandchild. We really do have the best of all possible worlds!
ReplyDelete