Thursday, October 24, 2013

Confetti


Yesterday I took the girls on a bike ride in search of interesting leaves for an upcoming Pinterest project. The day was crisp and beautiful. Millions of little bright blue gnats swirled through the setting sunshine.

There is a frisbee golf course running through the park and inevitably we were in the way at every hole. I felt like a mother quail with her chattering chicks in tow. :) 


I love adventuring with my little women! Everything becomes new and magical in their eyes as we search for acorns, colorful mushrooms, exploding cattails, and the roundest leaf.

They notice the snap of the twigs under our feet and watch in wonder as the gold leaves fall like confetti around us. Their imaginations and stories never end and the world is filled with props just for them. 











I'm so thankful for the beauty that surrounds me. Lilie said it perfectly in this card that she made for me this summer. 


"I love the sunsets in Sandpoint. Sometimes it reminds me of peace and happiness. Sometimes I imagine sitting on top of those pink clouds and watching the sun go behind the trees."

6 comments:

lynsey said...

i know i sound like such a broken record, but i DON'T CARE--those pictures!!!!! they are so incredible.

and is it strange they make me both happy and sad? so happy for you and your girlies, who are out enjoying and living in beauty and selfishly sad because it makes me feel like i'm missing out on life. it's good to feel this way--it motivates me to stop with my semi-hermit, pro-schedule life and grab my kids and outside.

i love you. thank you for this reminder of what truly nourishes the soul--i needed it.

Marilyn said...

Thank for this beautiful post! I love fall and miss it. Your girls are beautiful and Hazel looks like your mom.

brandon said...

SO, SO GORGEOUS! You captured so much BEAUTY and life!! AMAZING! ;)

brandon said...

P.S. DANG MY HUSBAND'S EMAIL BEING LOGGED IN--This is Rachel. :) The Holloway version.

Thomas Family said...

I've been thinking about you and your move. So glad that you are out enjoying so many beautiful things. Your pictures are amazing and I love the sweet letter at the end!

Amber said...

GORGEOUS! Gorgeous! What a lovely day with your sweet ladies!