i do
i contemplate everything
sometimes my loving husband says "too much", however true, it's the way i am
and it can be dangerous sometimes, but at other times, it's like opening up a new part of me
and the only thing i can describe it as is "warming"
while hiking this weekend we came across an awesome stone building
we made the fire together
we even pretended we lived there......
(and kicked ourselves for not having brought supper and hot cocoa!)
for me, it's not difficult to get entangled into a story within my own life...like a living dream
isn't that part of life's beauty?
to see life with a full light upon it?
without light there is no life
no spirit
and yes this may sound "corny" to some, but nature does this
nature sheds light upon life
we stepped away from halloween.....boycott.....
so now instead of corny, i could be called "grouch"
my kids didn't miss out on anything that would enhance their light...or their beauty within by not participating in this "holiday"
spending time together, as a family, within nature
beautiful to witness, but even better to live it........
and it's no storybook.......
it isn't made up......
it actually happened and was, well, warming.....
along the path were mossy logs......birds flying......and the scent of autumn.....
our little guy had the opportunity to do some little climbing...and it was too cute to not take his photograph!
and on the journey home, we had the privilege to see this sunset on the road we live on.....
i cannot let All Saints Day pass by without showing you my good friend Jennifer Rizzo's artwork....
she is making hand sculpted one of a kind santos!! they are incredible!!!!









I think you honor your children by providing them the essentials of life. Love, respect, curiosity, wisdom, compassion, nature..beats running through the streets gobbling up candy hands down.
ReplyDelete"If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured, or far away." Thoreau
Keep marching to your own beat....
Suzan
Anne you are too sweet! What an awesome place and what a great an magical place to have family time at!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is all I can say! Here in California we don't have such beauty! Your so sweet and kind! Lovly times to cherish forever! Lulu
ReplyDeleteYour expression (that your children didn't miss out on anything that would enhance their light or their beauty within by not participating in this holiday) is profound and succinct....and lovely!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI ask myself constantly if an activity, event or place is 'life-affirming'....your words are far more descriptive and to the point.
I love the music on your blog too!
Claudine
Hi,
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet and what a great place to spend some memorable times with family!
I havent posted a comment before but I love to visit yuur beautiful blog!
Hugs and wishing you a lovely week!
Rozmeen
Anne Marie, we do not have the Halloween holiday here in Australia as you do in the States, but my children are always curious about it, and really thought that children would be coming to our door that night to ask for lollies...!!!
ReplyDeleteI think what you did with your family is much more meaningful than the history behind Halloween...I would much rather spend my day with people that I love, doing things than thinking about scary 'dead' things!!!!
( No offence to those of your readers who celebrate it...)
xx
What a beautiful post! I think your halloween sounds just perfect...
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annie
You have a beautiful way with words. I love the pictures of your family. Very peaceful looking place you hiked around at.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place to spend the day!
ReplyDeleteI love your focus on the essentials Anne-Marie.
ReplyDeleteA life of contemplation! what a blessing.
Dear Anne Marie, Having had the pleasure of visiting your farm, and seeing your family, I can imagine what a special time you had together. Your children are exceptionally sweet and kind. You and your husband have made a safe and loving place for them. The time spent with your children is the best gift you can give them. Love, Penny
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie, I just love this. I feel like running to my children's school, pulling them out, and taking them out for an adventure like this. I looked at your post and photos 4 or 5 times because I could climb right in and smell the autumn air. The photo of the mossy log looks like an alligator! I would have jumped for a moment when I saw that, which would have made my children crack up laughing!
ReplyDeleteHey Anne Marie. You asked me about Zee Avi. She was the lady whose music was on your blog page a day or two before your barn event last month. I guess her music was featured on the tv show, "Private Practice"..You had the song, "Monte" on your page (She sings something like, "I was told my soul was old"..That line GOT me....
ReplyDeleteOh, Anne.....what a wonderful way to celebrate our lives meshing with nature with your children! They will remember this Halloween more than any other Halloween, I'll bet. You created memories that will last a lifetime. Kudos to you, girl, for doing your own thing for you and your family. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
What a great alternative! We are boycotting this Holiday for now on, too! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteLisa
These are the times your children will remember...what a beautiful way to make new memories.
ReplyDeleteInspirational as usual. What a beautiful way to celebrate the eve before All Saints Day!
ReplyDeleteAnd, oh, how I love the santos of Mary, who holds a special place in my heart. I must check out your friend's artwork.
Hope you are feeling and doing well,
Valerie
All beautiful images of a special day but the one with your husband reaching out his hand to your little one is precious!
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C
What a great life your living!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
aka:TOT