Theme Thursday: Thumb

In the end, thumbs, are always up
Trust eclipsing all sibilance
Mettle in the midst of commotion
Love as recompense.

Linking with Cari at Clan Donalson

Theme Thursday: Out

I'm a very content introvert. For extroverts, out embodies something very different and greatly varied from what I am drawn too. For this quiet peace seeking, sometimes melancholy mother, out is best expressed by my love for walks on beautiful days out in the fresh air that thoroughly revives and restores my mind and soul - especially this glorious fall weather.

Recently I've been hunting for milkweed to draw but for whatever reason, milkweed is hiding from me everywhere I go. So here is some goldenrod (I believe) that I found en masse while out.

Linking with Cari at Clan Donaldson

Early Fall

When I stand at my sink to wash the dishes, I look out the window and I am regularly reminded that Fall is on its way. The wind is blowing the trees this way and that and the air is filling up with little yellow leaves.

This will be our last Fall in Ohio to the best of our knowledge. School is underway and I'm loving every minute watching my soon to be 6yr old absorb all I've planned for him.

There are about fifty trees on our rental property. This will be our third time picking up all the leaves. I never thought it would come to this, but I'm feeling a forlornness where I thought I would experience relief.

I look out the window, and my small dark kitchen is starting to feel even cozier. I love fall. I love this change in season. And more than ever I'm looking forward to taking pictures with something better than our ancient digital camera :D

Linking up with Cari at Clan Donaldson for Theme Thursday

Cake or Music?

My youngest boy turned three on Sunday. Here he is eating cake. Yes, eating chocolate cake will make you that happy.

Happy Birthday my precious little boy. You always make me smile. And here is a more fitting picture. Anytime you turn on music, this little one transforms into this:

Linking for the first time with Cari at Clan Donaldson. Glad I found your blog! I'm too serious for my own good and well you have helped balance me out a little today.