Discovering a Tree

Yesterday we made the trip to Cheryl's for a visit. My mom joined us today and we visited with Uncle Ronnie and then went and visited with Aunt Annie and Uncle George. The three younger yahoo's were getting a little restless while we chatted, so I sent them out back to play. Some of my fondest childhood memories took place in Aunt Annie's backyard. Sadly, the large willow tree, that was such a huge part of Aunt Ann's yard, was struck by lightning years ago and is now dead. Many games of Tarzan and Charlie's Angels were played on and around that old willow tree. One of the other trees had grown quite large, though, and Aunt Ann gave the kids permission to swing on the branches of that tree. Bryce, Carter, and Aly began by swinging on the branches. That quickly progressed to some game that only the three of them could make up, which progressed to making a "house." Thankfully, Aunt Ann said that she was planning to prune those tree limbs soon. The yahoo's took care of it for her :) It was amazing to watch the three of them outside, having a ball, discovering the wonders of a tree! It may not have been the same tree that was part of my memories, but it was the same backyard that provided those wonderful memories for me.

Bryce and Aly getting a good hold for a great swing.

There is a vision...the vision for a house.

They wanted a picture of the finished "house."