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She'll always be the flower girl to me.

By Debb Janes

Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

October 01, 2013 05:59 AM

She’ll always be the flower girl to me.

My granddaughter Skyler was the flower girl in my daughter’s recent wedding. Well, at least she was supposed to be the flower girl. Sadly, she got cold feet at the very last moment and refused her role of scattering rose petals ahead of the bride.

She shunned her moss-covered basket and retreated back inside the big, old stone building. You could hear her sobs echoing from the walls during the first part of the ceremony, the disappointment and sadness evident, shyness had overcome her.

One of the photographer’s snapped this photo right after the ceremony. It's Skyler, her knees on a window seat, watching things unfold from behind the safety of a glass wall. The mix of emotions in her tiny, down-turned mouth and expressive eyes tug at me.

In my heart, she’ll always be the flower girl.

And I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew)
She could make me happy (happy, happy)
Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere - The Cowsills
( The Rain, The park and Everything)

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb,

What a sweet picture of your granddaughter. She is beautiful! Granny's genes no doubt. I love Dick's story of the ring Bear. Little ones are so amazing! A

Oct 01, 2013 06:54 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Debb, It is such a big job and she just wasn't ready. I am sure you embraced her and told her it was okay to let it go.

Oct 01, 2013 08:36 AM

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Debb-She's darling and I've always loved the song by the Cowsills. It always makes me smile.

Oct 01, 2013 08:37 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi Alexandra - she is beautiful - just like her mommy actually. I can't take any credit there. I too loved Dick's story. So cute.

Hi Debbie. Her mom was one of the bridesmaids, but she did sneak off to comfort her during the ceremony. She got into the spirit of the party pretty quickly - and I'm sure she knew there was no pressure - and that she was still loved.

She is a darling little girl Adrian. I too have always like that song - it's so happy.

Oct 01, 2013 08:59 AM

Geri Sonkin

Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY

Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

OMG, Debb, that is a photograph to be treasured all the days of her life. What a beautiful and soulful little girl she is.

Oct 01, 2013 09:00 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, what a cute Skyler is! Having young ones be a flower or ring bearer, you just never know what to expect.

Oct 01, 2013 09:59 AM

Lisa Friedman

Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT

35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Aw, her expression tells it all. She really is a very pretty little girl.

I love Dick's story of the 'Ring Bear'!

Oct 01, 2013 11:40 AM

Lloyd Binen

Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA

Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Debb-What a doll she is and what a great picture. I'm sure all the wedding guests felt empathy and wanted to comfort her. I do. Being the center of attention can be overwhelming for a shy, young person. Congratulations to you and best wishes to your daughter and granddaughter.

Oct 01, 2013 01:00 PM

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ

HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

What a sweet face! I'm sure your heart strings were being tugged at the sound of her sobbs. Children are so innocent and fragile sometimes. And the wrong words can build mountains for them. I still remember what my daughter said at the age of 27, about misunderstanding something I said when she was 5! She is a shy girl too, so this reminds me of my Erin!

Oct 01, 2013 02:34 PM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Debb, she is so precious. Walking down the aisle with all those eyes staring at you can be daunting.

Oct 01, 2013 04:13 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Debb, your granddaughter is so beautiful and looks so adorable in the photo. Makes you want to just give her a BIG hug!

Oct 01, 2013 09:35 PM

Robert Fowler - 55CommunityGuide.com

President of Retirement Media Inc. - Braselton, GA

55+, Active Adult and Retirement Communities

What a beauty. She will get over it and probably be a host on The Today Show. Life goes on. Love listening to the song while commenting... thanks for posting. Wait I can't press "Submit Comment" yet, the song is not over..

Oct 01, 2013 10:48 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Geri - yes she is terrific - and much more at home romping through the woods, riding a horse, or swimming than she is dressed up in flowers. ;)

Hi Joan - yes, she was a trooper and sure tried to make it happen.

Oct 02, 2013 12:10 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Lisa - agree and agree.

Hi there Lloyd. Yes, and then folks love the lime light - takes all kinds. Personally. I related more to Skyler's personality. I was extremely shy as a kid - more so than Skyler.

Shy and sensitive Jan - they usually go hand in hand. Yet ,Skyler has a real strength and she is so fun, and funny.

Oct 02, 2013 12:13 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Rebecca - Yes, and it makes me want to hop in the car this morning and drive 3.5 miles to hug her. :)

Sharon - Exactly. Even the bride and groom were a bit nervous before the ceremony.

Hi Bob - hahahah. My thoughts exactly. And, glad you're enjoying the song. I played it again this morning to listen to as I read comments - and replied.

Oct 02, 2013 12:15 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debb - I love the Flower Girl and she isn't even my granddaughter! What a pretty girl! She's a natural beauty. A professional model and photographer makes good money for a model who can express emotion like Skyler did in that photo. I think there's a career for her!

Thanks for sharing your beautiful Skyler, the girl with the flowers in her hair. And that song by the Cowsills was perfect!

Oct 02, 2013 01:50 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Poor baby! What an emotional mess she must have been. She is beautiful and the picture is fabulous!

Oct 02, 2013 02:35 AM

Kerrie La Guardia

ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA

Let it Rain!

She is just precious! That photo caught a special moment.

Oct 02, 2013 09:05 AM

Helen and Larry Prier- Re-Max Gateway - Residential Real Estate

RE-MAX Gateway- Residential Real Estate Sales - Anacortes, WA

Anacortes & surrounding Skagit & Island Counties

Hi debb, She is adorable. I hope you frame this photo it is a keeper.

Oct 02, 2013 10:27 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Great shot of Skyler. Being a flower girl can be very difficult.

You will have memories to share of that special day.

Oct 04, 2013 04:38 AM

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