This week’s theme is “towering.” What towers over you, literally, like walls, mountains, or actual towers? Or is it figuratively, like huge goals or tasks set before you, that feel like mountains of stress, for example?
You can join in the Sunday Stills challenge here: https://secondwindleisure.com/2020/09/20/sunday-stills-towering-turmoil/
The picture of the boys is precious. Is Gregory still protective of his little brother, Michael?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Darlene, like all siblings, they have their moments, but on the whole, my boys do get on. Greg helps Mike a lot with organising his school day. He made him folders for every subject to keep his work in and he made him summaries for a few of his major subjects for the exams last term.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is so sweet. I was the oldest and was always helping my younger brothers like that as well. They didn´t always appreciate it at the time, of course.
LikeLike
Beautiful pictures.., love this post, Robbie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Yassy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So sweet, beautiful precious kids!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Holly. Greg is still very good with small children.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So sweet. Love this Robbie.
LikeLike
Some great pics there, Robbie. The one of the boys is precious!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Ritu, that picture is one of my favourites.
LikeLike
It is a wonderful, love filled memory 🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
nice take on towering – and the baby photo from 2006 was precious! also – nice flowers on the five layered cake! such an artsist you are!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Yvette. That cake was for my mom’s 80th birthday. It was a lovely day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
All good towers, Robbie. I love the shot of Gregory and Michael.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, John. It is a lovely picture.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Precious memory of your boys… ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Bette.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So many towering achievements!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well put, John. My boys are so cute in that picture.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful photos showing the different forms of towering. Great post. Hope all is well with you Robbie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
HI Bella, we are all fine, thanks. I hope you are also well. I see that the UK is experiencing a lot more C-19 infections. Stay safe.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes it looks like we might have another lockdown.
You stay safe too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Do either of your boys tower over you yet?
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are both taller than me now, Elizabeth. I am slightly below average height for a woman and they are both above average height for a man now. They are still growing so will both be at least 6 foot if not taller.
LikeLiked by 1 person
How fun to have kids that can reach things off high shelves.
LikeLike
That’s a beautiful birthday cake.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Frank. Each layer was a different kind of cake – it was a great achievement for me. The biggest cake I’ve ever made.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great pictures for this themed quote! A five-layer birthday cake? Oh, yeahhhhhh.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That cake was for my mother’s 80th birthday. Each layer was a different kind of cake, the bottom layer was fruit and we had rich chocolate, vanilla, orange and lemon and red velvet. Each cake had a different icing too. A great day. We had a party for her and invited all our family.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, that sounds wonderful! Your mother must have been thrilled.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful towers of fun and family, Robbie! The towering 5 layer cake is fabulous 😋 I’m so glad you joined Sunday Stills today!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Terri. That cake was for my mom’s 80th birthday party.
LikeLiked by 1 person
beautiful photos for the children, looking amazing…happy 5th birthday. The images speaks by itself.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you
LikeLike
A d that cake has to be one of the most colorful I’ve seen. Nice work and nice choices for ‘towers above’ theme. Cute kids!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Steve. It was a special cake for my mom’s 80th birthday party.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You must be well organized, considering all that you do.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very brave to do the zipline!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Boys have no fear, Tandy. That was at the Valley of Waves at Sun City. They were with their cousins.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What beautiful perspectives on towering, Robbie. And what gorgeous, adorable children Toni x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Toni, it is a shame they have to become teenagers [smile]. I’m glad you enjoyed my pictures.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a gorgeous photo of two beautiful boys – that’s my pick of these.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Norah. My favourite picture of them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have a similar photo of my daughters. Made me smile. (K)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely memories, aren’t they? When we are in the “baby” days it feels like our kids will always be small but it passes very quickly really.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So quickly. Gone before we know it.
LikeLike
Well done, Robbie!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jennie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome, Robbie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your sons are looking such cute darlings, Robbie and I liked the cake for your mom’s 80th birthday. Great post.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Kamal. I’m glad you enjoyed these pictures.
LikeLike
Welcome dear Robbie ❤️❤️❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is a gorgeous cake picture and a scary pic of your son!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jacqui. I can’t believe how my boys have grown and changed. Their babyhood passes so quickly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Robbie. What a stunning looking cake you made for your Mom’s birthday. She must have been delighted. What towers over me – extremely difficult decisions and lack of finances! Things that tower over most people today.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, things world wide financially are looking quite grim and in South Africa there is so much unemployment it is a little frightening. We are very concerned about the escalating crime levels. We have been having beggars coming to the house asking for food and that is something new.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I live near a graveyard that is always full of beggars, drug addicts, drug sellers and general thugs. Delightful times and conditions we live in!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful photos Robbie and love the one of the boys in particular… and of course the cake is gorgeous. xx
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ah, so lovely, representing a world truly renewed and joyous!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Billy Ray ♥
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Billy Ray.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Sally. They were so cute. Now, of course, they know everything and argue with me over everything. They are good boys though, I am lucky.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sounds like a lively and productive environment Robbie..xx
LikeLike
The photo of the boys when they were younger is so sweet 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Christy. Unfortunately, they grow into moaning and groaning teenagers. My boys are not to bad compared to many but if the first one had been born a 14-year-old, there would not have been another [giggle].
LikeLike
great picture of Gregory and Michael…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jim. They were really cute then. As teenagers though … I have my moments.
LikeLiked by 1 person
this too shall pass… 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree with all the comments about your boys and it’s good to see a reference to towering that is not menacing but rather positive. Thanks, Robbie!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Olga. It never really occurred to me to interpret this prompt negatively. Most things that tower in my life are either beautiful or comforting.
LikeLike
Love ALL your towers~
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Annette
LikeLiked by 1 person
That cake is amazing, Robbie 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jessica
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Robbie – it’s fun to see pictures of the kids when they were young and see who towered over. The heights change over the years and sometimes the younger one becomes the tower! Thanks for sharing 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Both of my sons are towers, Barbara. I feel like a midget.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m in that club too 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
That pic of the boys is just precious!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Teri.
LikeLiked by 1 person