instead of preserving cucumbers I grabbed my camera
what I thought was to be the day turned into something greater....better...
may I ask you something? why is it that the two most glorious months are filled with school lessons??
May and September should really be off
I could actually say that about December too
and even the ever joyful spring in March
I don't free school...but I do live freely.........and the prairie is glorious right now!
that little tail is connected to her very best friend in the whole world...
it's never too late to enjoy the day
xo+blessings,
Your post made me yearn for simple days, simple pleasures, nature, and quiet. Thank you! I feel like I just had a little mini retreat reading your blog~
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Karen
It is never too late. The lessons learned from a free day on the prairie I'm sure are immeasureable. Nothing that you could learn from a school book and days she will keep with her for life. I wish my children had a prairie to explore....
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Great pics...every time we drive thru the countryside my heart is touched by the beauty of the fields at this time of year.
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A free day in the prairie, I am sure, teaches more than a lesson day or, better, teaches so important things that only nature can teach us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Anne Marie!
Fra
Amen.
ReplyDeleteI have always felt the same way about September and May...what a glorious day!!!
ReplyDeleteI did the same as you the other day--took a long walk and enjoyed the colors.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the best lessons are not in those books, right? Home school is such a joy... what gorgeous photos and land. Yes, I love September
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful time of year and I wish I could spend every moment outdoors! Your pictures are lovely!
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Jane
breath taking.... I feel days like this.Each time I see the mts here I gasp.Every sunset I still take that deep breath in and stare til it fades.I look at it as God's art work.You can never copy it the way he has given it to us.It such a special gift . Thank you for taking the time to share such special thoughts.I hope your day is filled with beauty and inspiration ...Chickie
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ReplyDeleteMy husband, my two dogs, and I went to the Afton forest preserve (south of Dekalb) Monday, and it was gorgeous. I wish Sept. and Oct. lasted for six months of the year then Dec. and May for the other six. A girl can wish. Looking forward to coming out to Na-Da- Farm this Oct.
Deb Plapp ( the one who lives north of Sycamore).
Big sigh Anne Marie, my piglets went back to school yesterday - I SOOOOO prefer the holidays!
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You live in such a beautiful place Anne Marie....so different to where I live, in the suburbs of London although, there are fields and countryside but not on your scale !! The perfect place for children to grow up. Beautiful photographs as well. I can hear in your words how happy you are to be where you are. XXXX
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos
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I enjoyed hearing your appreciation
It made each photo even more gorgeous.
My Hubby had told me always..the best living style for the future is living with the nature like yours.
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cheers
Ayu M
I Have forgot one thing, congratulation for your new header. Such a beautiful picture! Awesome!
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Ayu M: yes! that is my sweet daughter walking amongst the queen anne's lace that has gone to seed
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Looks like you had a wonderful day capturing all the beauty that was there to enjoy. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful and peaceful post, Anne Marie. The blue sky is just gorgeous in your pics. Hasn't the weather been absolutely wonderful? It doesn't get any better!
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You are so very rich, Anne-Marie. September's weather is always such a wonderful mix of summer/fall temps and the skies are so blue! I find myself sighing every time I read one of your posts, sweetie. Your appreciation of God and the life he's given you is so special to me. ♥
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Just beautiful Anne Marie! It makes me want to come for a walk with you! We also live in a beautiful part of the world & I often like to slip away with my camera & take a walk through the fields
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Blessings
Renata:)
September has always been my favorite month. I wanted our wedding to be in September, but my maid of honor could only come in August(because of school-college!). One of the things I liked so much about homeschooling was that we could enjoy September. We often did very little school work and took off for some camping on the coast instead. It is the best time of year to visit the Northern California coast. You have that freedom too. So enjoy your prairie with your children. ox from one homeschooling mama to another
ReplyDeletePS I really should write a post about this someday...when I homeschooled we spent most of our days outdoors, going places, and they learned so much by 'doing'. Now that my children are grown and in college, my baby H.S, they are honor students. Their professors/teachers are so impressed with how highly educated they are. My daughter says, "it really was all the reading we did"...they read a lot and not just anything, but you know those good old books that you can only find in homeschooling catalogs, and literature, poetry, etc. Education to them is enjoyeable. They love to learn, rather than the chore it becomes from being in the boring classroom 8 hrs a day.
I love that little face!
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