"August"

Trees

 From little seeds grow mighty trees. - Anonymous

You may have heard of a tree being planted to commemorate especial occasions.

This one grew by itself.

A gift from heaven.

Perhaps delivered by a black-capped chickadee.

It sprouted on our back yard right around the month that Second Granddaughter was born, eleven years ago. 

Since that time, it has put forth more leaves and flourished, seemingly growing in tandem with the baby girl.

A couple of years back, as we noted the tree's progress and shared the story with Second Granddaughter, she thought, then said, I'll name it "August."

A Pre-Teen Smirk.

Photo: ITV, Columbus: February, 2023

So it is that "August," which has since then grown taller exponentially, has become her birthday tree...

... here celebrating their eleven years together next Friday. 

Second Granddaughter with her birthday tree, "August," a Sweet Buckeye tree. Columbus: July 2023

Cold Shoulder Top, Fourth Grade School Pic. February 2023

Cheers to you two! Here's a wish that's bright and sunny, filled with love and happiness in every way!

Be like a tree.

Stay grounded.

Connect with your roots.

Bend before you break.

Can you spot the little girl atop this gigantic tree?

Tree House. Children's Museum. Indianapolis: 2023

And most of all,

keep

growing.

Tree Frolic With Cousins.

Hawaii: August 2022 

           Hibachi Birthday Dinner. Fujiyawa Steakhouse of Japan. Ohio: 2023

Pizza Time! Swim party. Plain Township Aquatic Center. August 2023

Nezuko-Adorned Bday Cake

You gave me what??!! Awesome!

SpongeBob Popsicles - A Fitting End To A Really Cool Day!