Old Roses By The Farmhouse Porch ~

These lovely old-fashioned roses grace the porch and steps at my grandparents farmhouse.

There is just something charming about them -

and about the old steps -

they've always been a favorite of mine.

I guess it's because of the precious memories they invoke -

I have such happy memories of our family farm -

and of gatherings on the porch with

loved ones.

Aunts, uncles, cousins, my parents -

and of course our "four-legged family" -

Old Shep - a sweet collie who was my Grandpa's farm and cattle herding dog -

and Old Susie - a three-legged dynamo of a hunting dog who was also guardian, adventurer, and bestest buddy to me all rolled into one!

So, what places are special in your heart?

Would love to hear about them!