Knoxville Daily Photo will post one photo per day taken from the Knoxville/Knox County, Tennessee area. Knoxville is the city of my birth, the place where I work, and the largest city near our hometown. It's a wonderful community in which to raise our family. It's really a beautiful place . . . . at least I think so.

I am not a professional photographer; I call myself a point & shoot photographer. I have had a genuine love for and interest in photography since childhood. My camera is a Nikon Coolpix S600 ~ which I love for many reasons that I won't list here. Sometimes I use my old camera which is a Nikon Coolpix 5900.

Photography is something that I enjoy immensely. My photographs & albums are treasured above all other material things I own. The memories that are captured and preserved through my camera are so precious.

I am glad that I have discovered City Daily Photo and started a photo blog. It's an honor to share my little corner of the world with those who find themselves here. Enjoy looking around my blog, and welcome to all who visit.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Love is . . . .

Happy Valentine's Day to all! Wishes for lots of love, kisses, and chocolate hearts for everyone!

I didn't receive this rose today but one day last August. I copied & pasted this little bit of my family life from my other blog. A story of a single rose . . . .

(Friday, August 8, 2008) I was so very tired this evening. Husband took the kids to McDonald's to eat and play on the indoor playground so I could have some quiet time alone at home. I was asleep when they arrived back home. I heard "Mama" very quietly in my ear . . . . and so, woke up. The kids presented me with a single red rose with baby's breath in a vase. Husband stood behind them all quiet and smiling. They said they wanted to get me a rose to help me feel better.

I was thrilled and gave them all kisses. Of course, I received kisses in return. Such a very nice way to wake up!

My Rose

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6 comments:

Unknown said...

What a great story; you have a wonderful family. Happy Valentines Day!

February 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Laurie Allee said...

What a sweet story! Happy Valentine's Day, Hope.

February 14, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Kate said...

A fitting photo for the day!

February 14, 2009 at 4:09 PM
marley said...

A tale of love - and tiredness!

Have a happy day :)

February 14, 2009 at 5:21 PM
DeniseinVA said...

Two very lovely photos, one of your hubby and daughter and the other of that special rose. Hope you feel better this morning.

February 15, 2009 at 7:50 AM
gogouci said...

Beautiful picture to commemorate a beautiful story.

February 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM

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10/23/08 ~ Thanks also to Laurie from Glimpses of South Pasadena and your very kind words (to follow) . . .

"With gratitude and great pleasure I would like to pass the award to these photography bloggers:

Hope of Knoxville Daily Photo. Hope can squeeze images out of her Nikon Coolpix that will astonish you. The photographs of her kids capture the essence of childhood and a mother's love with the same poignancy and joy of the paintings of Mary Cassatt..."


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