“Momma Love”
“I am a child again and a longing unutterable
fills my heart for Mother’s counsel” Laura Ingalls Wilder
“A Golden Swim”
“You need not lose your power of enjoyment
nor your sense of the beautiful
if you desire to keep them.” Laura Ingalls Wilder
“Kissing Calebs”
“It is the simple things of life
That make living worthwhile. . .”Laura Ingalls Wilder
“Chasing a Butterfly”
“There are many interesting things in the out-of-doors life that come so close to us in the country, and if we show a little kindness
to the wild creatures, they quickly make friends with us”
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Thoughts:
If I pause to really think about my pictures, if I slow down, I can realize some truths and learn a lesson.
That my children will not forget my touch and my love, even in their old age. I want to be more loving.
That there is beauty all around me if I keep looking for it. I can see it in people, in nature, in little things or big things. I want to keep looking for the beautiful.
That I can learn from my children. Have you ever noticed that a child delights in seeing his reflection in the mirror? The Bible says, “Love your neighbor AS YOURSELF.” So often I feel the need to devalue myself. I want to love myself.
To take pictures is to be humble. This morning I found myself running around my yard! In my pajamas! With my 3 year old running after me! Chasing a butterfly! In the midst of my dashes to and fro I thought about how embarrassed I would be if someone drove by! Then I thought, WHY be embarrassed? That’s PRIDE talking! I want to be humble.
I am attaching the link to a book by Laura Ingalls Wilder, who is a never-ending source of inspiration to me. The book is a compilation of her writings to a newspaper, in which she shares her thoughts and feelings on a variety of topics. Very much like our blogs!
Good to be Home 
Just requested that book from the library. Can’t wait to read it. I love Laura as a child and as an adult now.
Your pictures are very beautiful.
Beautiful pictures and a beautiful post. You inspire me.
I’ll have to see if my library has that book. We just started reading The Little House books yesterday.
^^^ I just placed it on hold
My girls loved the picture of Caleb kissing the mirror- and so did I!
Great pics!
I actually checked that book out of the library last month, but never read it because of the other “great reads” that got in the way. I will, though, someday!
Your pictures make me smile! Every time! Have a great day. Kim.
I love the pics.I hadn’t seen that book before… I need to see if my library has it, too. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures and beautiful thoughts with us it really touched my heart. Thanks for the info on the book, I will have to check it out. Have a wonderful day.
Michelle
I always look forward to visiting your beautiful site. Thanks!
I came back since I couldn’t read it and talk to you on the phone at the same time!! Juls had that same book when she was a teenager I never knew what it was about!
I think it was worth the early morning jaunt the picture turned out beautiful!!!
I loved your post The pictures are beautiful! I will have to look into that book too
Your thoughts and pictures are so encouraging! I love all of your insight. Thanks for sharing…it really blessed me 🙂
I love your site, pictures, words, and your sweet insight. God bless you, Evalyne
Thanks for sharing your pics of your family and friends. You truly encouraged me today. You made me think of how preciouse each day is and how preciouse our children are. Thanks for reminding me of what truly matters. Be blessed.
You have an amazing perspective on your life. I loved the pictures-always do, and your words go far. Thanks for the beautiful post.
I can’t wait till next week when we will get to see our kids run around and play together!!! Don’t ever stop taking pictures of them!
By the way Rog got me a 2 person hammock for our anne. So you will hve to come over to play/relax at some point just for old time sake.