summer vacation #3

I've been wearing a big smile as I watch my little guy lose his nervousness around the water and paddle around with lots of excitement. In the deep end even. Watching my older kids play around together brings equally big smiles too.

While in the land of the blackberry one must always make a blackberry pie. This one is compliments of Hannah. No recipe, just her magic touch.

And what is a vacation without some shopping? My favorite buy is that adorable clock. The little bird ticks back and forth. It sold me in about 2 seconds flat. The others are some inspiring reading, a lovely plate and a bamboo lantern that gives off the faintest glow. It will be a perfect night-light.

Hannah and I also had the very wonderful pleasure of enjoying lunch with Vicki and Grace,

and dinner with Alicia...

My heart was warmed by their generous hospitality and the time they gave to us. Hannah and I felt so loved. I never expected blogging to lead to such wonderful connections. Isn't it nice that life still holds so many happy surprises. Send your love and prayers to Alicia and Andy, their precious Audrey had to leave them and just maybe all of our support will help to fill the hole that is in their hearts.

This is my last vacation post. I hope all of this wasn't to boring for some you! I'll be home the middle of next week and regular life will resume with lots of crafting to chat about.

Until then, be well friends.

xo,

T.

Comments

[Kathe Kramer]

Thank you for taking us on vacation with you! It has been lovely.

[Kristy]

I seriously loved this post.Had me smiling all the way through even sadly at the end.You have done what many of want to and really captured memories. xxx

[Meredith]

Lovely photos! Glad to see how sweet and peaceful your vacation was.

[Lisa]

I've really enjoyed seeing the great NW from the view of your vacation photography! Looks like a perfect vacation! I'm fairly new to the blogworld but was saddened beyond belief to read the news of sweet Audrey, glad you were able to comfort your friends during this time. Enjoy the remainder of your vacation for however long it may be :)

[sara]

mmm that blueberries pie. It´s morning here in Sweden, cant wait until the evening, have to have a piece of pie!

[Tracy]

Your vacation posts have been fun to be along with...So happy you'be been having some grand days! It was so very sad to read of Alicia & Andy losing their dear Audrey. Glad you were able to be with them at this time. ((HUGS))

[Di]

Looks like a good vacation! The pie looks great! It's true - the photos and the words do transport the reader from everyday life!

[Rebecca F.]

Oh Toni, just send me the clock. You know you really want to....

Bwahahahahaha!

Happy Monday.

R/

xox

[rhondajean]

I adore that clock. I rarely covet what other have, BUT ... I adore that clock. I'm sure you'll enjoy every second of it.

[bigbucketgirl]

That clock truly is adorable...DS#2's latest words are 'bird sez cuckoo'..so i'm after a bird type clock..now what kind of luck do i need to find one of those....WOW!

[Amy]

Gorgeous pics from your vacation. Sounds like it was packed with activity but somehow still restful. I guess you've got that balance down after all these years with all your kiddos.

[simply stork]

thank you so much for letting us all join you on one of your jonts...it sure looks like you had so much fun...(and the blue berry pie looked so good now I'm craving a piece...yummy!)
~simply stork~

[simply stork]

I know I know...black berry!
~s.stork