Sunflowers

make me smile.

We went to the grocery store the other day.  Owen and I, that is.  We had to get out of the house - the cold is getting to us all.  Anyway, while we were there, Owen insisted that we had to get flowers.  He picked out three bunches - some pom poms, red austameria (I know I spelled that wrong), and sunflowers…  what is really funny is that this is the kind of bouquet I make in the summer all the time.  Not usually in February, however.  It did make me smile and feel warm in this cold, bitterly cold, weather.

The best part, however, was when Owen explained that one bunch was for me, one was for dad, and one was for the boys.  Then, he proceeded to tell me that they were for our wedding - he wants to go to daddy and mommy’s wedding.  He giggles, smiles, and looks away all shy…  We went to a lot of weddings last year and my guess is that he feels left out for not being at ours, even though it was a few years before he was even a blip on the radar.  It was just the sweetest little thought.

Now, I have the happiest flowers on the planet, the flowers that we actually had at our wedding, and happy summer thoughts thanks to my little man.

Here’s a little sunshine for all of you…

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34 Responses to “Sunflowers”

  1. Sara says:

    Such a sweet little boy!

  2. debby says:

    Thank you Stephanie. I’ll go to bed tonight with beautiful thoughts of your flowers.

  3. Amy (1295) says:

    Oh my goodness - could he possibly be any sweeter??? Love your flowers - thanks for sharing!

  4. Sandi says:

    Great photo! I love flowers of all kinds. This made me smile too!

    TFS

  5. Laura says:

    Little boys can just make ya melt !! That is so sweet…You are one lucky Mom !!! Enjoy the sweetness…and the smiles !!

  6. Jennifer G says:

    I feel a special fisk-connection with you b/c i also have 2 small boys, and the oldest is Owen! So when you post about your Owen it makes me temporarily forget about mine driving me crazy, and makes me smile!

  7. Lisa #1989 says:

    I love that photo! What a fun time choosing flowers and that he came up with this whole meaning behind it! That is so cool Stephanie!

  8. Karen says:

    How sweet!

  9. Kelly Jo says:

    This is the sweetest story. Thanks for sharing and giving me a ‘warm ‘n fuzzy’ feeling. =)

  10. Alex says:

    That was such a sweet story! Thanks for sharing!
    Alex 3614

  11. Sandy #1781 Wilkins says:

    Very Sweet! I think Owen is starting to grow up a little.

  12. Julie Overby says:

    Oh, that is so sweet! My 3 year old still insists that she is WILL be at Mommy and Daddy’s wedding!

    Thanks for the flowers, Steph!

  13. pomaika`i scrapaloha says:

    How wonderful! One of those remember moments!! TFS

  14. Zarah #3377 says:

    Aww… That’s just so sweet! I love sunflowers too, so thank you for sharing! :D

  15. Meghan E says:

    Thats such a sweet story :)

  16. Kim S says:

    your little boy is so sweet. I love sunflowers as well. They are such “Happy” flowers!!

  17. kristina says:

    Sunflowers are my favorite flower, too! They DO look happy and like they’re smiling. I love how they always face the sun. Thank you for sharing that beautiful photo! What a sweet story! ;)

  18. Sarah #3020 says:

    Thanks for sharing…it sure brightened my day!

  19. katey #3548 says:

    thank you so much for beautiful sunflower…

  20. Patty # 2832 says:

    So, when’s the wedding? LOL That is so sweet, gotta love kids, they can come up with some seriously sweet thoughts!

    I love Sunflowers, actually, I love most all flowers and I am so ready for Spring!!

    Hugs to all!

  21. Candy says:

    How incredibly sweet…It doesn’t take much to melt a mommies heart..
    Thanks for sharing!

  22. Ramona #1602 says:

    Stephenie, you’ll have to visit northern Colorado sometime in late summer–there are several sunflower fields. I am blessed to be able to drive past some of them on my commute every day. They always make me smile, because they just look so happy.

  23. Patti Smith says:

    Can they just not make you smile by the innocent things they say. Thank you for sharing….

  24. lisa (#1538) says:

    What a sweet story - thanks for spreading the sunshine. This sounds like a good opportunity for a party - or to renew your vows…

  25. DeannaP says:

    Awww… How sweet is Owen?!! Good for him for making his Mommy smile as well as all of us! Thanks for sharing…

  26. Vicki Bell says:

    That is SO sweet. Little boys can come up with the cutest things. Thank you for sharing with us.

  27. Kimberley #2626 says:

    That’s so sweet of him. :) Hey, maybe you and your Scrubby* need to have a renewal of your vows, complete with a little reception!

    * If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the link in Lisa’s blog: http://scrappycatz.blogspot.com/2008/02/too-funny.html

  28. marla says:

    Stephanie what a sweet story and sweet boy. The flowers look so nice and springy!!

  29. Debbie Buckland fiskateer #352 says:

    great sunflower!

  30. Michelle says:

    You made my day sunny.

  31. Connie Melancon says:

    how sweet! i am so ready for SPRING!! I love the sunshine.

  32. doverdi says:

    How sweet! You could always have a ‘mock’ wedding. lol

  33. rebecca #411 says:

    Awww, did you just melt when he said that? What a doll!

  34. Cherie says:

    Wow!!!! that little guy knows what to say - he is going to be a little heart breaker someday with all that loveyness (keep it as long as he does it). Maybe the next time you have a significant anniversay have a small wedding
    re-do and include them in the wedding (one little one could walk you down the isle while the other is the Best Man) My husband and I did this with my step-sons since they werent allowed to attend our 1st real wedding. It was a blast and I love looking back at the pictures when they were small peeking out of the top of the limo
    and all dressed up with little boutineers. Thanks for sharing this sweetness it brought back special memeories for me.

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