~ labor day in the woods ~

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South Mountains State Park....

High Shoals Falls Trail.......

~it's cold~

~splash~

~rattlesnake orchid foliage~

~under the rodedendrons~ 

~cardinal flower~

~moss waterfall~

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~carrie~

~ oops ~

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Oops, I've been neglecting to post here.
My computer is permanently out of commission,
and while I guess I could use my man's computer to post photos,
we've been so busy that I haven't had the chance.

Or inclination.

It seemed the priority was actually having the good rhythm,
nurturing and marveling over our garden,
enjoying the time we spend together over homeschool lessons,
knitting and crocheting shawls, shawls, toys, bowls and more shawls,
making minor renovations and improvements to our home,
visiting family in Virginia,
catching a few small festivals and craft shows......

.......instead of taking the time to post photos and messages here.
Though I really do need and want to post here what our family has been up to!

~ guilty pictures ~

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I believe I've mentioned that we have a new kitten?

Her name is Cirra - short for Cirrus,

 named for the swirling stripes and belly spots that resemble cirrus clouds.

I just received my camera changer in the mail (thanks Dad!)

and found these guilty pictures from the girls.

They'll get a little talking-to about respecting furry family members......

By process of elimination, the copyright to all photographs in this post is held by Olivia. 

Cirra is in my basket of hexipuffs.

A second attempt is made to put the kitten in the basket. 

This time she won't pause for pictures....

Friends, family and online friends - is there anyone else who needs to be invited to my little blog?

Please let me know in the comments! :D

~carrie~