Showing posts with label Rainbows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rainbows. Show all posts

Friday, June 10, 2011

Seeing Double...Again...

 Anyone who knows me... knows I love rainbows...
I have even gone as far as telling Josh that I want a rainbow of some sort on my headstone... with that said.  We were all at dinner when Kendra said... hey Vic... there's a rainbow outside.  As much as I loved the conversation at the table... I left everyone and went outside for another photo op... 2 double rainbows in 2 days... I still think there is a "meaning" behind it but will settle for it being another one of natures breathe-taking moments.  I love this one because you can see the Logan Temple under the arch.
Rainbows and I go way back... One of the first days that Josh and I spent in our new condo there was a rainbow... I kept thinking "I'm in over my head with our new purchase"... but after the rainbow the knot in my stomach went away and I knew that Josh and I would make it... and we did!
Another rainbow appeared on a Saturday afternoon. Josh's soccer team were playing in a big tournament. We had already played and won games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning and this game was for the Championship.  We were down 3 goals at half-time (which was unusual... yeah the Raptors were pretty awesome).  Just as the boys were getting out of their half-time huddle a beautiful rainbow appeared over the East goal (which was going to be our goal for the 2nd half)... I told the boys... "you know what that rainbow means... it means we are going to win this tournament... now go and get some goals"! I'll be darned if those sweet boys didn't play their hearts out and came back to tie the game when the final whistle blew.  We had a shoot out... their best 5 players against ours... we didn't win the game... but Josh was the only Raptor to score a goal for our team.
The latest "big" rainbow was a little over a year ago.  Things had gotten so bad with Val and I.  We were fighting non-stop... or just not talking at all. This had been going on almost our entire married life and I was getting tired.  I got down on my knees one night and asked for some guidance... and was asking for a divorce the right choice to make.  I didn't get much sleep that night.  The next morning I woke up and did my normal morning routine.  I headed to work and lo and behold in the west sky was a great big beautiful rainbow (I mean really has anyone ever seen an ugly one).  I felt right at that moment that was my... "Yes... Vicki cut your loses and move on" sign.  I called Val when I got to work and asked him to please come to the office to talk.  When he got there I went and sat in the car (it was raining again) and asked him for a divorce.  We agreeded it was the right thing to do... and thus began my life with Val now know as my "former life".
There have been other stories about rainbows... maybe one day I will tell them to you! For now... don't miss your chance to go dance in the rain!
 

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Seeing Double...

This rainbow was the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen... and it was a double rainbow too! Josh had just left for work and it had been raining when the sun started shining from the West.  I'm always on the lookout for a rainbow and tonight was no exception. I peeked outside and this was what I saw!  (Josh and Kendra both sent me a text to make sure that I knew there was a beautiful rainbow outside... thanks guys for always looking out for me!) I stood in the rain for a good 10 minutes just taking in the beauty... and yes by the time it was over... I was soaked! I only wish the pictures could really show the true beauty!

HJ even wrote a story about it... Apparently double rainbows are described in scientific literature as a duel refraction of sunlight in raindrops, emerging at two different angles. Triple, and even quadruple, rainbows have also been seen. Interestingly, the dark area of sky between the two arches is a regular phenomenon with double rainbows and actually has a scientific name: Alexander’s band, named after the ancient Greek philosopher who first described it. It’s also worth noting that the color stripes in the fainter, outer arch of a double rainbow always appear in the opposite order as the main arch — inverted, in other words.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

2nd Rainbow of the Year...

I love where I live... I get to witness more rainbows than anyone I know. They always seem to come out at about the same spot each and every time.  The first one of the year was while Kendra and I were making our chocolate covered pretzels and then this one on Monday, April 25th.  I know I have said that "Why would anyone want the pot of gold when they could have the rainbow"... but about this time in my life... I have to admit I would take the pot of gold in a heartbeat!
 

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Rainbow Cake

Here is a picture of the rainbow cake... it turned out cute too! Some Uno-Spin... Family... Fun - Happy Clover Day!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Rainbow Cupcakes

2 of the 6 colors we used...
Kendra drizzling a little of each color on top of the other...
Josh helped too... look he's even smiling...
The final product... not bad for our first try...
and they tasted pretty darn good too!
The wrapper even turned into a pretty rainbow!

Josh - Kendra and I decided to make rainbow cupcakes for Clover Day... It was definitely a group effort and I am excited for the way they turned out!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Rainbow

What a wonderful way to end the day. 
Josh came and told me that there was a rainbow...
I thought he was kidding me... but this was my view from the deck.
I loved standing in the rain... watching this beautiful sight!
Thanks Josh!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Rainbows and Roses

The trees have gotten so big...
The roses...
Funky rainbow...
I finally arrived in Nampa at 3pm... After 3 hours of "fun" at the office, I checked into the hotel...dang nice... and brand spank me new... then off to dinner with Uncle Larry, Ann ( Larry's woman-friend), Shane (my cousin) and his 3 cute girls. It was great getting to visit with everyone. After dinner I decided to go for a drive and see if I could find my Grandpa Larsen house. It's been 14 years since he passed. I was so excited... I drove right to it! My Grandpa always had the most beautiful roses in his front court yard... they are looking a little straggly now! While I was on my adventure... this beautiful rainbow appeared!