Autumn Outing

We had some gloriously warm weather this last weekend and all the trees are at their peak of beauty. So obviously we had to go out and enjoy it, right?

You bet!

 We packed a little lunch and and just spent the whole afternoon reading and exploring the woods and taking pictures.

The colors were so amazing! It was hard not to take just tree pictures. The sky was perfectly blue and the trees glowed gold and red...but mostly gold.

The camera got passed around and we all took pictures and had a really good time. 

It was like walking through Rivendell.

I think Autumn is the most beautiful season. Everything is on fire with color--the kind of color that can never be painted or captured in a picture.

And no other seasons lends itself so well to pictures.

Alright, now back to the whole challenge thing.

Song.

22.) A song you listen to when you're sad.

When I'm sad, I like to listen to sad music. Sad music makes me feel better. *Grin* "It's happy for deep people."

I settled for Jackie Evancho's Lovers. The lyrics sort of fit all the autumn pictures. Bonus!

There was a field in my old town

Where we always played hand in hand

The wind was gently touching the grass

We were so young, so fearless

I really enjoy Jackie Evancho's music. I think she's adorable and I think she's got an amazing voice. I don't like every song she sings, but over all, she's pretty awesome. This song is my absolute favorite that she sings. 

Time has passed

So much has changed

But the field remains in my heart

Oh, where are you?

I need to tell you I still love you

Your voice still echoes in my heart

You are my true love

Picture.

22.) Hands.

If someone had been around while I was trying to take this picture, it would be a much cooler picture. As it was, I had to settle with trying to use the self timer and get a good shot of my hands, which was awkward. 

I'm not thrilled with this picture, but I also didn't feel like trying to get a different shot. You can tell it's getting near the end of the challenge! 

Thanks for patiently scrolling through all those pictures. :) I got a little carried away with the whole tree thing. 

God Bless

Amy

It's the little things...

Sunday was a really grey, cold, rainy day. We had a giant puddle outside our house...and I do so love to play in puddles!

 On a whim, I took my camera  out and took a few shots. It's amazing how beautiful little things can be. The water was so still and reflected everything so well! I couldn't have asked for better conditions.

I'm rather delighted with the pictures I got.

And I had fun playing with Picmonky's editing tools.

I couldn't pick my favorite.

I've been listening to a lot of songs by Seirra Bogges lately. She has such a beautiful voice...and lovely stage presence--I always notice if someone has good stage presence or not. :D It's a thing with me. 

God Bless,

Amy

"It seems like it may turn out to be,

feels, like it will undoubtedly,
looks, like a rather blustery day today."

It's just one of those brilliant days where it's cold enough for sweaters and slippers but not so cold to make a person cold.

Cold enough for cozy.

The sort of day where you just want to bake and write and drink lots of tea--british style.

The type of day where the leaves and pine needles get blown off the trees in a swirling rush and the clouds are dark and threatening.

The sort of day where you can listen to music loudly and sing your heart out.

The type of day where you can smell autumn on the wind and hope it rains.

The sort of day where the only meal that makes sense for dinner is potato soup and bread, steaming from the oven.

The type of day where that detective story you'be been pondering in the back of your mind seems real.

The sort of day where you can feel how beautiful life is. And thank God for it.

It's that sort of day.

Tonight will be the type of night to pop some popcorn, make some hot chocolate and watch a movie. It will be that sort of night...

God Bless
Amy