Summer - Where has time gone? This must be the fastest summer ever. As I reflect back and prepare for this year of learning, I'm trying to focus on all the fun and summer learning we've experienced. We spent less time in water than our typical summer: swimming, fishing, wading - did we even play in the creek. I don't recall going hiking. I don't think we even spent much time visiting friends. We've made wonderful memories though. July and August were filled with camp, canoeing, playing in the garden, fair, helping others, and exploring at home. Home is becoming our focus this season. And will be this next season to come. I think I like it that way. Sometimes, we need to slow down and focus on home - being together - family.
As our summer adventure is coming to an end, we look forward to a family vacation, and one more camp for the older kids. Then, we'll settle in and prepare for winter - starting with filling that wood shed, above. But, for now, we're enjoying these last warm days of summer as we soak up the sun and ponder at God's creation around us.
All while focusing on home - being together - family.
All while focusing on home - being together - family.
