Beatrix and I returned home today after spending a week in Louisiana. We had such a wonderful time visiting with family and staying busy with all sorts of projects. I'll share a few little stories in the upcoming days. And I'll leave you tonight some snapshots from my childhood home.
Laundry piles up even while away from home. Hanging it out on the clothesline is one of my favorite household chores, so I'm glad that I am able to keep up the routine even when I am away from home.
This is the little patch of woods behind my mom's. Beatrix and I like to explore in here.
Junk piles in the country...man vs. nature. I'm not sure who's winning over here.
Thunder, lightning, wind, swollen rain drops. Truly glorious and sacred. I use to take summer thunderstorms for granted. Not anymore.
I'm looking forward to getting back into a solid routine of being home for the remainder of the summer. I can already feel the end approaching and I'm feeling a bit perplexed about how quick our days are rolling on.
Savor, savor, savor is my mantra right now...
Love to you all!
XO, Nichole
lovely trip photos..... someday I hope our paths cross on one of your visits...
on another note, the thunder storms here in the south are like no where I have ever lived. we all love them too and I know my kids will recall them as a favorite memory when we move away from here... they are awesome :)
Posted by: Stephinie | July 10, 2011 at 09:43 PM
where do you visit in louisiana? would love for our paths to cross during one of your visits if it's possible :)
you know moving from albuquerque to louisiana, i was blown away by the thunderstorms and the rain that came like clockwork every afternoon. now i'd miss it were i to leave.
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | July 11, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Looks Like you grew up in a beautiful place! So glad you enjoyed your visit! x
P.S: I love Beatrix's little white sandles, we got my little one's first pair of shoes on the weekend she was so excited!
Posted by: homebird | July 11, 2011 at 03:01 PM
Thank you Stephinie. I know, I hope our paths cross too. I thought about you! I thought of contacting you, but then my shy self felt, well, too shy. Silly, huh? We stayed so busy the whole week, visiting, playing, etc. One day, though, (mark my words) I seriously need to stretch my comfort zone and meet up.
Posted by: Nichole | July 11, 2011 at 06:27 PM
Also, yes thunderstorms are incredible. I miss them so. I could go on and on all day long about how miserably hot and dry it is here in Texas, but I won't. I'm trying to stay positive....hmn. :)
Posted by: nichole | July 11, 2011 at 06:29 PM
I'm from Central Louisiana - Avoyelles Parish. We're about 1.5 hours from BR. I thought of you while I was there, but I confess that I'm such a dork sometimes, and I get all shy about meeting up for the first time! :) One day, for sure, I'm going to stretch my comfort zone though. I would LOVE to meet you and your sweet family, for real.
Posted by: nichole | July 11, 2011 at 06:33 PM
Thank you! Oh, I remember getting Bea's first pair of shoes. Such a big moment for sure!
Posted by: nichole | July 11, 2011 at 06:35 PM
I want to go sit out on that dock. Right now. With a tasty beverage and a comfy cushion.
Posted by: amanda (sweetpotatoclaire) | July 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM