Why must vacations come to a close?

As we bid our sad farewell to the magnificent scenery

deeply inhaled the fresh air

tilted our face to view the clear blue sky...

said a big thank you to the Pacific Northwest for being such a fabulous host

for showing my children all you have to offer....

dipped our toes one last time into the lake

returned the kayaks to the sandy shore...

motored our way via wave runner across the sparkly water...

laughing

racing

circling a few times before docking

not wanting the ride to end...

As we shook off sandy towels

packed up our gear

drove back to my parent's house...

I love going home

I love seeing my children in their grandparent's home

I love seeing everyone gathered around their kitchen table

eagerly awaiting breakfast treats

with tousled bedhead




We didn't want our trip to end...

saying,

"see you soon"

"we will be back"

"come see us"

love YOU

Love you

thank YOU

Thank you for everything!!!

saying goodbyes to my parent's, sister and her sweet family is always so hard!

We live so far away...

trips back home are never often enough!

As we buckled up

taxied down the runway

soared higher and higher

I felt such peace

very blessed

so thankful for the love of family

This trip was just what I needed

what we needed





Here's to vacations, family, love, memories and coming home!

P.S. School supplies were quickly purchased

backpacks are somewhat ready

so we can enjoy the remain days of summer before the first school bell rings next week!

xo,