Sunday, July 18, 2010

forest wandering...

Our weekend was filled with lots of nice summer-ness, including a wonderful Sunday wandering in the forest.

Would you like to see where we wandered? There are way too many pictures, so I'll skip the words...















And then a picnic dinner beside the lake before we finished the short drive home.

Looking at these photographs this evening I am filled with such wonder and gratitude that we get to live in this amazing place. (It still amazes me even after 15 years...)

I hope your weekend wanderings brought you to your own place of beauty!


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23 comments:

  1. KellyJuly 18, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Renee
    Your forest is full of splendour. To explore by the stream and to dream and to listen to the stories of the stream -- a perfect time. How many special memories you have created by the lake too. I can see why you remain full of wonder and gratitude - you really live in such a beautiful place and I can see why you and your family want to stay there always.
    Best wishes
    Kelly

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  2. LindaJuly 19, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Dear Renee
    Oh my I am in awe... You live in the most amazing surroundings. I wish we had these beautiful forrests and trees surrounding our home. Such beautiful photographs:)
    Thank you for sharing,
    Take care
    Linda

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  3. SallyJuly 19, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    just lovely! Thank you for bringing us into a your walk!

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  4. Mama Ash GroveJuly 19, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    Absolutely breathtaking, Renee- you are lucky to live where you do!
    I am anxious myself to be out and about again as soon as I can, now that Ezri is here!

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  5. the nestJuly 19, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    That really is a wonderful place to wander! Your photos are so pretty. We didn't wander much this weekend, but watched a great ball game and finally put some of the wall-decorations back up after doing some painting, it feels so good to have that done.

    best ~ Annri

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  6. Bending BirchesJuly 19, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    a beautiful day...love the bonnets! thanks for sharing:)

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  7. momma raeJuly 19, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    thanks for taking me to the forest! ;) wish i were walking with you. i love seeing these photos of the girls (where's mom?).

    sienna is wanting a bonnet. did you make theirs? will you share the pattern?

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  8. TulsiLeafJuly 19, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful pictures.

    My daughter was standing here looking at the pictures with me and she said "ohh look Mummy! Laura and Mary are playing by the river! Where's Jack?!"

    What pattern did you use for your bonnets? My daughter would love one of those.

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  9. NicolaJuly 19, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Stunning stunning scenery and photos, Renee. You are in my kind of country there. And sweet girl photos, too. Love the bonnets!
    Nicola

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  10. NicolaJuly 19, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    I think the comment I just tried to leave went into cyberspace.
    Gorgeous scenery and photos, Renee. My kind of country you live in!
    Nicola

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  11. TaharaJuly 19, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful!...Oh how I wish I was there :-)

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  12. camille createsJuly 19, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Oh gee, I love reading your blog.
    Your friend, Camille

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  13. 6512 and growingJuly 20, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Those bonnets! So sweet!
    We've been wandering mountains (and rivers too) as a salve for this heat wave.
    XO
    Rachel

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  14. kyndaleJuly 20, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    What a calming and wonderful place!

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  15. Tonya GunnJuly 21, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Renee,
    Your trees are just amazing - so tall.
    What beauty nature provides.
    I also love that your girls where those bonnets. So special.

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  16. SaraJuly 21, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Simply lovely! I love that you have such huge rocks by your stream. I bet the sound of that water is so nice!

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  17. saraeliseJuly 22, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    These photos are just amazing! You really do live in a majestic setting. We try to get outside everyday, but it is hot and humid in Florida in the summer. So jealous! :)

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  18. Erin of Imagination KidsJuly 23, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Such fabulous pictures! The scenery is beautiful and the children are down right adorable! I love the bonnets!

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  19. AimsJuly 23, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    What a stunningly magical place to wander!

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  20. Hullabaloo HomesteadJuly 23, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Those are some gorgeaous pictures Renee! You absolutely live in a wonderfully beautiful place! My oldest has a bonnet like that, except we bought ours from an amish store nearby.

    :)Lisa

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  21. DebbieJuly 23, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    These are all wonderful...a series of moments. Just beautiful.

    My Moment: A beautiful visitor to my garden.

    http://www.magikalfolkcrafts.com/whispersfromthewoods/?p=3859

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  22. FrontierDreamsAugust 4, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Wow, those woods look so magical. and you KNOW I am jumping up and down in excitement over your sweet one in her bonnet and dress <3

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  23. JacquelineAugust 8, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I love the bonnets and dresses! My 8yr old loves "being" Laura and loves wearing her dress and bonnet I made for her too! I think she would get along great with your girls!

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