HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY GREETINGS TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND BLOGGING FRIENDS.
As promised, I am sharing some more St. Charles photos for this Memorial Day. Several photos taken that day reflect this holiday. I hope you enjoy them. I am joining Blue Monday with our host Sally at, Smiling Sally. I believe there is lots of blue to share in the following photos. Be sure and visit Sally for more blue today.
Pat at, Back Porch Musings, checking her camera for the right setting. We both took many photos that day. Be sure to visit her blog and you will see the most beautiful photos. Pat really knows her way around a camera. Her decorating and tablescapes, etc. are the best. Be sure and visit Pat's blog. If you aren't already a fan, you soon will be one.
NOTE: My Uncle, many times removed was in the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. He is known for being the first white man to describe Yellowstone National Park's many features such as Old Faithful, petrified wood etc. His name was John Colter. He discovered these things because he is the only member of the Corps of Discovery that did not return home. He stayed out West and lived like a mountain man.
The Statue coming up next was awe inspiring.
I hope you enjoyed a small tour of St. Charles, MO. All of these photos except the first greeting were taken in St. Charles. A beautiful place to visit.
Blessings to you all on this day of remembrance.
Love...Jeanne
NOTE: My Uncle, many times removed was in the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. He is known for being the first white man to describe Yellowstone National Park's many features such as Old Faithful, petrified wood etc. His name was John Colter. He discovered these things because he is the only member of the Corps of Discovery that did not return home. He stayed out West and lived like a mountain man.
The Statue coming up next was awe inspiring.
I hope you enjoyed a small tour of St. Charles, MO. All of these photos except the first greeting were taken in St. Charles. A beautiful place to visit.
Blessings to you all on this day of remembrance.
Love...Jeanne
Good morning, my dear friend. I just finished reading and responding to your e-mail. I am downstairs at my desk, and gazing out the window. It is still overcast this morning, and I can hear the birds singing and the water trickling in the fountain. Ah, bliss!
Your photos are wonderful. Pat certainly does look pretty, and I love that bright yellow on her. She is a very talented lady. Thank you for sharing more of your day with us.
Love you.
Posted by: Beverly | May 25, 2009 at 06:20 AM
Thanks Jeanne! You got some great shots of St Charles! I sure am concentrating, in my photo! Soon after that shot was when I got the photo of the guys, I believe.
Thank you Beverly!!
Posted by: Pat@Back Porch Musings | May 25, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Oh, precious Jeanne! These are such wonderful pictures, and I believe I've heard of your ancestor!!! How neat is that! Loved all the pictures of your trip and the one of our sweet Pat!
Sending you much love on Memorial Day and prayers for a safe passage on your travels! Have fun!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | May 25, 2009 at 07:34 AM
What a wonderful post, my dear one...the photos are breathtaking and HUGH (I am working on doing that with my photos...hope I don't blow myself up !!)I am always so scared to change anything as I just KNOW I'm going to lose 2 yrs. of blogging....wahhhhhh
Photo of Pat is so so cute...
Have a blessed and happpy and safe Memorial Day...
Posted by: bj | May 25, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Good morning my friend! What a beautiful post! I am my family's historian so I like to see places from my family's past! I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend surrounded by family and friends! ~ Susan
Posted by: Susan | May 25, 2009 at 09:10 AM
'Morning,
Just wonderful pictures, Jeanne! Have a lovely day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi | May 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM
What wonderful photographs. Thank you fro sharing them. Have a great day and enjoy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Mary | May 25, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Beautiful pictures! I enjoyed your post!
Posted by: A Joyful Chaos | May 25, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Hello Jeanne!! I hope you are having a great Memorial Day. So far--not much rain, huh?
Your post today is terrific. I love the shot of Pat--she's a real photography talent (among her many talents) and I agree with Beverly, she looks great in yellow.
Those photos you shared make me want to revisit St. Charles soon. I hope I can. Bonnie and I were there the summer they dedicated that L and C statue.
We're off to my BIL's house for a cookout this afternoon. I just made a chocolate cake and some broccoli slaw to take over, but first, I'm gonna take a little nap. I'm tired from all of the fun I've had lately!! :)
The wedding last night was gorgeous and my pew bows looked fine. YOU were a topic of conversation with Mary Ann and Mary---we all enjoyed your visit so much. Beth said she was sorry she missed out on our good day!
Have a good day kiddo!! L, Dana
Posted by: dana | May 25, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Your just having way too much fun on this trip Jeanne. So happy for you and your knees. They don't seem to hold you down....yahooooooooo
Love Your photo's.
Happy Memorial Day from your Canadian friend...it's cold here!!!
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | May 25, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Hi Dear Jeanne! Oh, I loved this! What a gorgeous place this is and so patriotic! That's so interesting about your relative.
I loved the pictures on yours and Pat's blog with the two of you! Have a wonderful safe and fun trip and I'll be looking forward to hearing all about it when you return home.
Thanks for the sweet visit! I always love it when you come to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | May 25, 2009 at 04:26 PM
Lovely photography. I like the foxy fellow. Thanks for sharing, Jeanne.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | May 25, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Loved the pictures!! I live in Powell WY and the highway (all 4 lanes of it)going thru town is called Colter Ave (Hwy 14A). We know all about the old cousin of yours in this part of the county. In Cody WY there is a place called Colter's Hell...it is on a bend in the river but smells like rotten eggs. Enjoyed hearing your story!!! Marybeth
Posted by: Marybeth | May 25, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Jeanne, Your pictures are pretty awesome, too. It was fun reading both of your blogs and Dana's, too. It appears that you're having a great vacation, so far! Hope your Memorial Day was pleasant! Happy Blue Monday! ~ Robyn
Posted by: Robyn | May 25, 2009 at 11:32 PM
I loved your photos of St. Charles, MO (used to live in Balwin). Lovely state. I hope you had a blessed Memorial Day!
Posted by: ButterYum | May 26, 2009 at 06:49 AM