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I will



hike to the outdoor chapel . on a hill where the sky feels so close

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marvel at unique blooms of bold and soft shapes . tender yet vibrant colors


Picnik collage

Picnik collage


laugh with both daughters in this summer place of work and play

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relax in their home away . tucked in the vast hills of far away tree tops

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embrace it all beneath a west texas sunset over a cool river

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some of these outdoor photos are from my trip last summer

then sisters posed last month on mothers day . a gift

now a needed break from blogging as I reconnect

with two that define joy and art in my eyes

in a land that quietly shines

be well friends

back soon

ELK

30 comments:

Anonymous said...

soak it all up, my friend, i know how it nourishes your very soul. your girls are radiant. sending sunshine.

Gayle at Planet M Files said...

elk, have a wonderful time with your girls!

forgetmenot said...

Elk, What a lovely post--the words and the photos are exquisite. What lovely daughters you have--daughters are the center of our hearts, aren't they. Enjoy and treasure your time with them-those are the special moments of our lives. Have a lovely week. Mickie :)

Debby said...

Pretty daughters.

windrock studio said...

I hope for you and your lovely girls the same feeling that your art, words and photos always leave me with ...
peace and calmness.
Have fun times, I know you will!

Judy said...

Enjoy your time with your beautiful daughters.

spread your wings said...

it looks like a peaceful place to get away. enjoy your time with your daughters to the fullest.

Leslie said...

have a beautiful time with your beautiful girls...

LR said...

looks like a wonderful place to relax and enjoy your time with family.

Meri said...

A post filled with such love. And methinks the girls take after their mama in beauty.

S. Etole said...

beautiful companions in a peaceful setting ...

Anna said...

Elk, enjoy your two beautiful girls - er, young women, I mean!!!

Jewels said...

Hope you have a peaceful and relaxing time away ELK!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your beautiful daughters!

GailO said...

Your daughters are so beautiful!

Tracy said...

Outdoor chapel... what peace there... Your daughters are so lovely, Elk. Enjoy these days with them--savor every drop of summer break! We'll be here... ;o) ((HUGS))

Jennifer Richardson said...

Hope it's a long
slow soak
in the huge Love
poured out and around
and over and through
each of you:)
loving and lifting you,
Jennifer
(thanks for sharing such
breathtaking beauty
...especially your two
golden beauties)

june at noon said...

Beautiful girls, beautiful setting. Enjoy!

annamaria potamiti said...

Beautiful photos-gorgeous daughters!!

patty said...

aw, beautiful, miss ELK! i hope you have (had?) a fabulous relaxing joyous memory-making time with your sweets.

xo

Laura said...

enjoy this time of reconnection and renewal!

Jeanne Frances Klaver said...

What a special place! Your girls are so beautiful. Peace to you.

elena nuez said...

such a great post!
I looove those pictures!

Craig said...

Eeeeeek. I just found you – you can't take a break when I just found you :(

But your break is well-earned – I hope you enjoy it – I'll be back for more words later. God bless you.

mrs mediocrity said...

enjoy yourself! what beautiful girls you have... may your time with them be filled with love and laughter.

Joan Elizabeth said...

How wonderful for you to be able to spend time with the girls and soak up such as beautiful place as well.

Mommy Emily said...

wow. your daughters... their faces radiate with knowing they are loved. you have done well, mama-friend.

Anonymous said...

enjoy your break!

Unknown said...

I can just feel the love, running over in this post.
Incredibly beautiful . Like you.

Relyn Lawson said...

Now that's my kind of to do list.