Stephenson Family Ties

is for blue.

Here is what blue looks like in my head.

Blue Jeans-- Didn't Neil Diamond sing it best? I know I'll be forever in blue jeans, and that's where I'm happiest.
(Even when I travel I wear jeans)


Blueberries-- by far the most delectable fruit. I wonder if my love for this berry developed as a young child? We had a large blueberry bush growing in our backyard in Maryland. I could pick my fill of them. Did you know that blueberries are a plant native to North America? They are now also grown in Australia, New Zealand, and So. America.
(What's airfare to Australia?)*footnote


Blue waters of Mexico-- I've been lucky enough to have vacationed in Mexico 3 times. Its a place I'd choose to go again and again. I've grown to love it more each time we visit. I know what brings me joy. Those white sandy beaches and that amazing warm, blue water do it for me every time!
(I can have my bag pack in 10 minutes!)
(look at that, I'm wearing blue jeans!)

Blue eyed children-- I have 5 of them!! 3 of them were voted to have the 'best eyes' for their high school yearbook. Each one of them have very distinctive eyes with a blue that can't be described. Each one of these kids is unique and distinctive in all that they do!! Oh and let me not miss the chance to expound on the wonder of my husbands' blue eyes also! oooolala
(Their blue eyes always relish the chance to see more of the world. They can have their bag packed in 9 minutes.)

BLUE- the song by Leanne Rimes-- Do you remember when this song came out on the radio? It knocked my socks off then and it still does now. And to think that she was only 13 at the time! Another case of vocal cords in hyper-drive. How would it feel?
(I wonder where her next concert is? Anyone want to go?!)
BLUE song click here


Blue sky and red rock-- I think that is what people who aren't from here notice first. Our blue, blue skies as the back drop to our red rock. I enjoy it almost everyday, and I don't ever grow tired of it!
("oh look, up there in the sky, is that an airplane?")











Blue Cheese-- I love it! My kids are pleased to remind me that I'm eating mold. Why do they have to do that?
(blue cheese originated in France. Cheese and baguette in gay Paris anyone?)


Blue sleeping attire-- I have now noticed that almost all of the things I sleep in are blue. How odd. What does it mean....?

The Flipside to Blue

Blue hair is out!! For old people its outdated, and just plain creepy otherwise.
Unless of course your an adolescent and find it a means of nondestructive rebellion-then you'll have my nod to visit the Clairol counter.
Or...you are Jennifer Garner!!




I WON'T drink anything that's blue.


I'm adverse to blue lips. This means it's WAY to cold for sane people.
(you've traveled way to close to a polar ice cap)

The dreaded "blue screen" on the computer
(where do we travel to find help?)

Blue Dot Trail- do not attempt this hike out of the Rio Grande Gorge, in New Mexico, with small children and not enough water! Just don't do it. Its a miracle that I still enjoy hiking after that experience.

Feeling blue- when I'm not traveling, or when I'm missing my sweet Anna.

So.....I think I've planted enough seeds...anyone ready for a trip into the wild blue yonder!? I'm ready.

* footnote: how many of you 'older' folks remember this sweet story? I'll be reading it to my grand kids- for sure!