Though autumn officially begins just shy of a month from now, I am ready-- ready for the cooler weather, fall planting and the fall semester of school (for the kids plus myself). Overall, this has been a satisfying summer... lots of family bonding and fun with friends.
Some lessons learned along the way these past few months:
The messier, the better (when the kids' entertainment is concerned, that is)...
There's always enough time to pull over and enjoy the view (& talk to a goat or two)...
You never know what you may come across on your travels (camels in CA?)...
Firefighters and fireworks are a dangerous combination...
You can never grow out of skinny dipping, pillow fights, or catching frogs, tadpoles & butterflies...
The best meals are improvised (and the more, the merrier!)...
Love knows no boundaries (just ask a preschooler)...
And, no matter how bumpy the road, the beauty's in the details.
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."
--John Muir
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