We are beginning to sense that fall is settling in. I just love that scent of fallen leaves. For some reason it makes me glad and also kinda sad and homesick. We decided to take advantage of the last days of nice summer weather and take a family picnic in the woods, near where my dad grew up.
We left the house later than planned--nothing new. It was the phone. I have a bone to pick with Alexander Graham Bell. Then we can't even go on a picnic without having the stupid thing ring during our family time. Oh well. We had an enjoyable time anyway. We were all famished once we finally got to the peaceful meadow in the middle of some beautiful woods. Lydia, our family photographer, had to get a few pictures for memory's sake. Josiah joked that we weren't having a picnic to have a "pic"nic. Overly hungry, he wanted the "nic" without the "pic" so he could eat. That kid is so funny!
SOoo beautiful! I love trees...especially pine and birch trees.
My handsome and very boyish brother with his pellet gun.
Life is like a book, divided up into chapters. The Lord has recently opened a new chapter in my life. Things I once took for granted are becoming more important to me as I realize that time is ticking and this is my last summer with my family (notice the words on the page). Next summer I will be Russell's bride...a strange and exciting thought!
Beautiful Lydie!
An ant's view!
This is the life!
Dad enjoyed the binoculars.
Cute guy!
As the evening shadows fell, Lyd and I sat back to back--a natural chair. I asked her if a chair has ever told her that her back is hard. (giggle) That's why she was laughing here. She kept wiggling her shoulder bones, which tickled my back, making me laugh. Then she did it even more. I am so ticklish it should be illegal.
It was so nice. The air was the perfect temperature, hardly any wind, and there was a wonderful sense of peace. I expect this was one of the last, if not the last, picnic with my family. It is strange to think that just last summer we sat in that very meadow and had a picnic, having just gotten to know the Maynard family. I never would have dared to dream that what I wished could be true--Russell courting me--would be a reality one year later. Wow! Time sure changes things.
There's nothing quite like sitting with your favorite sister and enjoying a good book!
I love my ring! Have I said that already? (giggle)
I love my sister!
Thank God for a lovely day...the last day of August 2009.
3 comments:
I love you too, Hannah. No matter what changes, nothing can change the fact that we're sisters and best friends. *Forever and always* I'm thankful for the [almost] 20 years I've spent with you. =)
(((hug)))
Lyd
Excellent Post, Hannah! I loved the pictures. They were very nice. I am glad you all had a good time of rest and relaxation with each other. It is good to Cherish the Moments! =)
Love you and miss you,
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Russell
What a beautiful and memorable day your family enjoyed! I'm happy you had such a lovely day of togetherness. The pictures were so sweet.
I quite agree with your assessment of pine and birch trees, by the way. =D It's been nearly three months since I bade the fair sentinels farewell. (forlorn sigh) =( Wow, that picture does them excellent justice; it's gorgeous! Refreshes my eyes. Can't help comparing it to the "picture" through our window. Our two weeks of "autumn splendor" are definitely over. (chuckle)
May God bless you and your family, sister!
Naomi
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