A few days ago I sent a text to my two sisters telling them I was grilling the last of the Kokanee trout from my July fishing trip with Diana, and realized I was wearing the pretty Gateway Arch sweatshirt I’d purchased when Diana and I were with Lori in St. Louis, two years ago. We weren’t able to make the trip last year, and had been batting around the idea of going this year. It seems that mention of happy memories prompted Diana to book tickets to St Louis the first week of November. She informed me and I was able to book on the same flights, so off we go on election day to make more Sister memories!
Lori (left) lives in St. Louis with her husband, Scott. Together they have been renovating a historic home – doing most of the interior and landscape work themselves. It is a handsome mansion built in 1905. Everything they do to it is meticulous and tasteful.
Many of the photos I’ve shared on Lens-Artists challenges have come from my 2023 & 2024 Sister visits in St. Louis. Lori takes us to places she knows we will love, and engineered our getting to the Missouri Botanical Gardens for the Dale Chihulli exhibit.
Lori introduced us to the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, found fun carousels, took me to the Blues Museum, visited the Ferris Wheel, and went up in the Arch.
We have so much fun together!
Beautiful memories!
Thank you!
Wonderful, Lindy! This is what the challenge is all about, treasured memories.
Thank you, Sofia!
Lindy, Thank you for the loving and wonderful post of memories with us and featuring our beautiful home! I was looking at the picture and all the trees in the background and got a wash of sadness of how different the street, homes, and yards look since after the EFT tornado made a direct hit on the street in May of 2025. We have come so far, are rebuilding regrouping and I am excited to show you how far we have all come since then, and make more magical memories with my dear sisters! Love love love,
Lori
Glad you enjoyed it,Lori. It won’t be long now ✈️
Lindy, you have such beautiful memories with your sisters. The photo of the three of you on the butterfly bench is priceless!
Thank you, Beth. I’m always hesitant to use photos taken by others in my posts. This one is a favorite!
I so wanted to have sisters growing up, and even more now I suppose. I have 4 brothers and love them all like crazy but always felt a sister would have been fantabulous. Obviously you’d agree! Loved your post and the obvious love between you all.
Thank you, Tina. The older we have grown, the closer we have become. I do feel blessed❣️
Your photos of the Dale Chihuly exhibit brought back great memories of when my sister and niece visited us in Phoenix. The Desert Botanical Garden featured his work displayed throughout the grounds, and seeing glass art merged with desert flora was unforgettable.
Thank you, John. Chihuly has mastered this means of expression!
Lindy – Sweet!
Barbara Hollenbeck 😊
Thank you, Barbara!