Monday, September 14, 2015

A Short but Sweet Trip

It was very cloudy and all the weather apps (of which I have 5, please don't ask) all predicted rain. But my granddaughter, Bailey and I decided what the heck, we decided to go ahead and drive to Milwaukee to have lunch with our favorite little person, Matilda Mae and her Mom, Hilary. We zipped along the highway without so much as a drip until we were about 30-40 miles from our destination when the sky opened up and rained buckets. It was the kind of rain that makes you want to stop right where you are until you can clearly see the road again, and when a truck passed, you were totally blinded.  Slowly and very carefully we drove on and eventually the rain began to diminish. By the time we reached Matilda's it had stopped.

This little cutie was waiting at the door and wanted to show off her new chair.


Then after a short visit we headed out to a little sandwich shop for lunch. Matilda was sitting facing the window and when that light hits her eyes, oh be still my heart!!


I spotted this sweet cafe after we left and begged Hilary to stop and let me take a quick shot, it just reminded me so much of all the little cafes and bistros in Paris. Discovered that the owner had gone to Paris to learn to bake those sumptuous French pastries and had ordered the chairs from France. No wonder it reminded me of Paris.


Then a quick trip to a Lake Michigan overlook.  It was still very cloudy but at least the rain had stopped.



While there, Matilda needed to show us how she is so ready to walk alone, but still needs that finger for moral support.  Don't ya love those pants!!


Returning home Matilda had to show off her toy dog and what good hugs she gives.


Both she and her Dad have very expressive tongues...did ya notice.


And then I had this great idea for me and Bailey on the floor with Matilda between us for a sweet picture.  It didn't go quite as planned.  I am sure Matilda is thinking...."what the heck are these 2 doing on the floor?"  Enough said.


Until next time.....

19 comments:

  1. Totally captivating! So much personality. Just like her great-gran. xo

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  2. I can't think of a better way to spend the day than with your grand daughter and great grand daughter. Too cute and so much fun.....

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  3. Holy WOW those eyes - and just love that expression in the last photo. Fantastic way to spend a day.

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  4. You take the best pictures. What stunning eyes that little girl has.

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  5. What a gorgeous series, Deanna! Matilda has the most divine eyes. I love the street shot too!

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  6. What a wonderful shot you got of Matilda Mae's very blue eyes! She has a gorgeous toothy grin! Yes, those chairs and tables remind me of the bistros in Paris too. Very chic!

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  7. That last shot is a special moment adn her face says it all. She is so photogenic and youcapture her so well. Love ethe row of cafe shot.

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  8. Adorable and OH MY the blue . . .

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  9. She is SO cute! So glad you got to pop in for a quick visit!

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  10. I loved the shot of Matilda with her puppy. Such a cute pose.... such a darling little girl.

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  11. Matilda had the best expressions! Her eyes are like blue crystals - so beautiful. Deanna - you and I NEED a pair of those tights!

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  12. Yea for impromptu trips, family, baby smiles and memories of Paris! Good for you, Deanna.

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  13. That is quite the look on Matilda's face in that last shot, LOVE IT! Those chairs, so yes, so very Paris. Glad the rain held off for most of the trip.

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  14. Matilda is quite the little charmer. She does have gorgeous eyes. I'm surprised she leaves the headbands on, Coleen hated anything on her head as a baby. - Love her leopard pants, Coleen wears leopard print all the time and she's almost 11. - The tongue shots of both baby & dad were cute. Loved your little Bistro, looks like a charming place. Some wonderful scenery from the lake and that last shot is just priceless.

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  15. She is so adorable! You really got some wonderful pics.

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  16. Love all the photos of your sweet little cherub! That last one is a hoot! Looks like you all had a wonderful day. The lake and Matilda's eyes are the same dreamy shade of blue. Hope you have a fun weekend! x Karen

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  17. She grew up so fast! How fun to be in my neck of the woods... I think I was caught in that rain as well!

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  18. Such a sweetie, and those eyes are just wonderful. You and I are so lucky to have these little ones to put that spark in our eyes. I am also really struck by that cute restaurant. Looks like a wonderful place to sit out and soak in the scenery and the fall weather!

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