Monday, April 18, 2022

Birthdays

 Today our oldest daughter Trica is 50.   Hard to believe that she is that old. 


I believe this photo was taken in 2006.  Savannah, Trica, Paige, My Dad and Maddie.

Maddie's birthday was yesterday!  Maddie was 24 years old.  We visited her via facetime, she likes her new job.  Fun to get caught up with her.


Maddie and Chance...2008 I think.  The walking stick she is holding is a Diamond Willow Branch that Far Guy debarked and made into a walking stick...one for each of our Grands....he uses a wood burning tool to engrave their names on the walking sticks.

Far Side

22 comments:

DJan said...

Wonderful pictures. It was so good to see a new one of Chance. Happy birthdays! :-)

Lynda said...

Tricia is beautiful! It's crazy how quickly our kids and grandkids have grown.

Betsy said...

I enjoyed seeing the photos of the family. Isn't it fun to look back and see how much everyone has grown and changed? Chance is so beautiful and happy to be with Maddie.
Happy birthday to both of the birthday girls.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy

Sara said...

The walking sticks are a wonderful treasure! My mom's neighbor had a beautiful diamond willow walking stick and a diamond willow chair. Both were made by family members for her. That wood is so gorgeous! Happy birthday to your daughter and granddaughter.

Red said...

Kind of hits you when your kids turn 50!

Maebeme said...

Wonderful memories to go with the photos. Happy Birthday to Maddie.

Galla Creek said...

My oldest will be 48 this year. We are of the same generation. My oldest grand is 22. With my surprise Grand Ada, I have one only 3. We also are similar that we both have 2 daughters. Erin will be 43 this year. We have lots of things in common, I notice.

Tired Teacher 2 said...

Happy Birthday to Tricia and Maddie. I love the idea of individualized walking sticks.

Sandra said...

It is birthday time, my son was 48 yesterday! We match up on April birthdays. Good memories in those photos.

gigi-hawaii said...

The girls are doing well, which is good.

Jenn Jilks said...

Isn't that sweet! Where does the time go?!

Miss Merry said...

Lovely daughter and granddaughters! I can't figure it out. My kids have turned out to be the age I think I should be and my 11 year old granddaughter is 5'6" tall. I which this earth would quit turning so quickly!!!

Granny Marigold said...

Great pictures. Good memories.

aurora said...

Photos are a treasure! I can see some family resemblance :)

Bonnie said...

Happy Birthday Trica and Maddie! My oldest son turns 50 later this year. He thinks it makes him feel old. I say it makes me feel old! It's very special that Far Guy made a special walking stick for each grand! It's good to see Trica. I hope she is doing well.

Linda Reeder said...

That walking stick is a treasure.
It seems we share the Easter/birthday connection in our families. Happy birthday to all!

Rita said...

Happy birthdays! Nice pics.
Love the walking sticks! :)

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Birthdays are so special

diane in northern wis said...

Happy Birthday to your Trica and also to Maddie. Doubly blessed to have a birthday on Easter day! I love that walking stick....how beautiful and cool! Love seeing those pictures of your family! Glad you guys got to facetime on her Easter Birthday!

Leah said...

Happy Birthday Maddie! Happy Birthday Trica! That is a great picture of grandpa with the girls!

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

It's hard to believe we have children that old! Great family photo! Happy Birthday Trica and Maddie! What a great gift of the walking sticks.

Victoria Zigler said...

Happy belated birthday to Trica and Maddie!