Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.
My favorite old barn-wood sign hanging in the family room says it all. I do love my house, and my yard as well. Particularly the woods.
The other day as I was dragging the wheelbarrow full of grass clippings to our specified spot out in the woods, I was complaining about being hot and tired from cutting grass with our lawn mower (that is still running, by the way.) Not like it wasn’t hot enough in the middle of summer but, I always wear my blue jeans because I am terrified of a snake biting my ankles as I head through the woods, the whole way shouting crazy things to the snakes to keep their distance and all.
My point is…when I forced myself to really get in the middle of the woods I noticed just how beautiful and fascinating they really are.
I found gorgeous wildflowers…
Our campsite is great in the fall and winter.
Certain times of the day, the sun shine cuts right through.
We also have our sentimental spots…Little Miley-Our first hamster.
The picture below is the one that really got me. I could just feel all the love from Heaven above right here in this spot.
I realized how small my bench looked surrounded by the trees. See it at the bottom left corner? Reminds me just how small we really are in this great big world.
There’s my bench; it has held up many great conversations!
Then there are things like this that make me very aware of every noise and leaf crunching I hear…
This is what I see off of the back deck first thing in the morning.
I haven’t named him yet—How about Raul? Yeah, I like that…Raul greets me with my coffee everyday!
And this snazzy little birdhouse is another favorite… I think most people in the south have at least one SEE ROCK CITY birdhouse. I would love to know how far north they actually go!
So remember…
BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.
Thank you for being here!
~Misti
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When we came home from vacation on Saturday we had to bury Anna's frog that died while we were gone, my mother who was taken care of our animals found it, so sad.
I also have a tree face in my back yard, love it!!!
Ally
My inlaws have a tree face also. Funny in a creepy and interesting sort of way!!!! Love your pictures!
What a beautiful quote! I love the woods...I grew up playing in them. Too bad there aren't any around here that the kids can play in.
What a beautiful post. Amazing how if you just pause for a moment to absorb, your perspective changes. Have a great day!
Girl! I was just thinking of your tree man the other day, Raul! LOL I love the heavenly picture. When I was younger, I used to think that when I saw sun beams breaking through clouds/trees, that was heaven...it's a nice though still!
Hi Misti :)
I love your new blog look!
The woods are beautiful and you're right.... there's no place like home :)
xo,
rue
Misti... Your gifts shine in this beautiful post... above all your gift of 'seeing' that I am so glad you choose to share with the world. Thank you for letting me in on that gift once again - my day is enriched by my stroll through the woods with you! ... Tamara
I love being at home. My hubby is always asking what the girls and I plan for the day. I always say probably stay at home. :)
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