It's the intangibles which seem precious here this month. The young woman who takes a day from her valuable holiday allocation to make a three-hundred-mile round trip to surprise her delighted Dad on his birthday. Thoughtfulness, presence ...
The young man who, in a hand-drawn and doodled card, offers the gift of a Dad-and-Son weekend and the option of three different adventures for his thrilled parent to choose from. Time, connection ...
This month, I'd trade any object in the world - yes, even my scrapbooks! - for these four precious things :).
It is, of course, Sian's wonderful inspiration and generosity in hosting Pick Your Precious which gives us all a chance to think about what matters to us - do pop over here to enjoy stories from around the world.
I know what you mean Alexa - sometimes it is the intangible that is so much more precious than the physical and nuances of relationships are often hard to grasp and yet they are so strong!
Posted by: Amy | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 09:28 AM
Oh both of these made me smile and brought a tear to my eye. I suppose because we're getting ready to send Princess off where a visit home will become a two hundred mile round trip. Love the look on himself's face - Happy Birthday to him again :)
Posted by: Missus Wookie | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 10:43 AM
These moments are more precious than any possession. And a happy birthday to himself.
Posted by: Irene | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 11:21 AM
Her eyes, then, reading and scrolling down, his eyes, speaking volumes, what blessed joy!
x
Posted by: Caroline | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 12:28 PM
^^^ That's Eleanor btw, but you knew that Alexa didn't you. x
Posted by: Caroline | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 12:29 PM
Yes sometimes it is the little but big things that really matter,
Jo xxx
Posted by: jo | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 12:45 PM
How precious and the look on his face and the hug he is giving say it all x
Posted by: Becky | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 04:32 PM
Definitely precious things we could all use more of!
Posted by: Melissa | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 04:37 PM
The most precious, precious moments.
Posted by: Miriam | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 05:24 PM
How thoughtful and he looks delighted with it!
Posted by: mel j | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 05:47 PM
Such lovely moments and definitely precious.
Posted by: Jen Hart | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 06:32 PM
His face really does say it all.
Posted by: Jacky S | Sunday, 04 August 2013 at 07:12 PM
Yes! we spent yesterday with family and we were just talking about how it wasn't even the party that was the best bit, it was the fact that we were all still here and enjoying each other's company 25 years later. On Saturday my best friend from school, my other bridesmaid, dropped round with a present and the best bit wasn't the gift it was the fact that she is still my dear friend and she remembered!
Thanks for the story this month Alexa and those pictures with the smiles. Oh, and a Happy Birthday to the man himself
Posted by: Sian | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 08:48 AM
Yes being together or making plans to be together soon are the best gifts. Happy birthday to him!
Posted by: Susanne | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 08:55 AM
Beautiful sentiments Alexa :) Px
Posted by: Paul B | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 09:19 AM
I choked up reading your post and looking at your photos today.... I agree with you, this is more precious than any object in the world!
Posted by: Nathalie | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 09:42 AM
You got that just right!!!
Posted by: Karen | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 11:45 AM
This is such a lovely story, and I agree that the intangible things are the most precious of all. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sinead | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 03:56 PM
Oh wow, this post just melts my heart! Thanks for sharing your precious.
Rinda
Posted by: rinda | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 06:26 PM
I'm amazed at how well you have captured the subtleties of relationships and intangible moments in these photographs and your words Alexa - definitely precious!
Posted by: Cheri | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 08:39 PM
What a beautiful post x
Posted by: Jo | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 08:54 PM
a precious family Alexa...a very lovely story x
Posted by: Louise | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 09:51 PM
These things are priceless Alexa, what a beautiful thoughtful family you have. I hope Himself has a wonderful day with his son.
Posted by: sandie | Monday, 05 August 2013 at 11:32 PM
It's true, these are the precious things that are the most important! For Mother's Day I always choose a day with Carrie, rather than an offer for a physical gift. Loved this post, Alexa!
Posted by: Deb @ PaperTurtle | Tuesday, 06 August 2013 at 08:15 PM
Thanks for sharing...such lovely reminders to us all to make and savor the precious...
Cheers~
Posted by: Honoré | Tuesday, 06 August 2013 at 09:32 PM
It doesn't sound as if you have to trade anything for the intangibles you value--instead it seems you raised your children to be thoughtful and creative (I wonder where they got that from??) so that the kind of behavior you want them to demonstrate is nearly second nature. Congratulations to you and your husband for a job well done in the child-raising department, and a very happy birthday to your husband.
Posted by: Wanda | Tuesday, 06 August 2013 at 09:57 PM
Your post brought a tear to my eye. You have raised a couple of great children. What a joy! They are the perfect "precious-es" for this month!
Posted by: Barbara Eads | Wednesday, 07 August 2013 at 12:22 PM
Yes, for me 'time' is the most precious. A lovely story.
Posted by: Chipper | Sunday, 11 August 2013 at 02:56 AM
I *LOVE* the thoughtfulness of your two ... Himself is a luck, lucky man!
Posted by: Jemma @ Just-Jimjams | Thursday, 15 August 2013 at 06:54 PM
Very precious indeed and the look on his face says it all.
Posted by: Gail | Saturday, 24 August 2013 at 08:22 PM