August was a long month. By the end of August I am so ready for summer to be over and for my favorite season of the year begin. I am tired of the sun, the washed out colors, the noise, the heat and especially the humidity, which is no friend of this curly-haired girl.
In spite of my strong feelings about August, it was good month. I completed a 30 Day Photography Composition challenge, learning many things about myself and my photography in the process, always a rewarding experience. I took care of a friend's puppy for a week and survived; I learned I am not quite ready for a puppy of my own. I continued to work on my personal photography project - The Meadow, only missing the week I watched the puppy.
But the best part of August was two trips North. One with my husband, which I wrote about in my last blog post, and one with my daughter for a long overdue girls' weekend.
I realized it has been over three years since my daughter and I did a weekend away, much too long for someone who loves quality time with her family. She wanted me to take her wine tasting, which we did, but I also added a twilight tour of the former insane asylum - perfect for the photographer mother and the history major daughter, coffee in our favorite up-north town, a trip to the bookstore and a book, some rock collecting, a food truck experience, a lighthouse, and a trip to the lavender farm - which is where the above photo was taken - enjoying lavender lemonade and lavender shortbread cookies on the patio of the Secret Garden.
It was a great weekend, three years won't pass before we do it again.
19 comments:
not a fan of August either, you were brave to visit an old insane asylum.
Mother Daughter Time . . . My Very Best Times . . .
Soul Touching . . .
If September could continue like this . . .
non hot, non humid days
cool, window open nights
if only
We're both so blessed to have daughters who are also our friends! You weekend away sounds wonderful, and your photo perfectly captures the pleasure of savoring time (and delicious treats) together.
I discovered your blog through Artful Blogging a little over a year ago, and I became an avid reader of your blog.I want you to know how much you have inspired me to pick up my camera and just do it. I always think my camera isn't fancy enough or I'm not a real photographer, but your story has really inspired me to let go of those fears and enjoy the learning process. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
What a lovely summery shot of time with your daughter, I I do believe those cookies are heart-shaped!
Your month of August has been very fulfilling, despite those hot and humid days. Lots of lovely times to remember as we enter the glorious month of cooler September!
I discovered your blog through Artful Blogging a little over a year ago, and I became an avid reader of your blog.I want you to know how much you have inspired me to pick up my camera and just do it. I always think my camera isn't fancy enough or I'm not a real photographer, but your story has really inspired me to let go of those fears and enjoy the learning process. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
The red and white straws! I'm looking forward to the time I can travel with my daughter again, too. I cannot believe it's almost fall again, and that I've joined you for Scene and Story 9 times.
I've enjoyed reading about your adventure and your last post about the Secret Garden. Doing things like this and finding hidden treasures are such a treat. I'm glad you were able to enjoy it with your daughter.
In some ways this summer seemed to last forever and yet at the end of each month I wondered where time went. Completely ready for autumn and might have to do a girls weekend with my daughter now that she is home on hiatus until she gets into grad school.
My heart melted at the opportunity to watch a puppy for a week ~ then again, I don't know the puppy, they're busy! Somehow there are more stories to go with the former insane asylum and the lavender farm is delightful!
Mother-daughter time always sounds very good to me, and I can so well understand that you enjoyed this weekend with your girl. The photo is beautiful, I love the muted colors and the peaceful mood.
Sounds like you've been busy, and so important to have time with children. Whenever I go out on a road trip my daughter likes to go with me.
Despite the heat, your August sounds wonderful, especially the mother-daughter weekend. I am with you on looking forward to less heat and humidity!
Sounds like you had a very special time with your daughter.
Always enjoying your adventures, your photos and your writing. Thank you <3
I also love Mother and Daughter time. We are lucky these days though to just get dinner out. Between full time work and the two boys she doesn't have a lot of free time anymore. Enjoy your time together as often as you can.
Teresa - Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I don't know how else to contact you other than this way, so I hope you check back and see this reply. Your words were needed to be read by me, at a time when I wonder if people read blogs anymore and if it is worth it. And honestly if I didn't do this for my own personal growth I don't know I would continue, but I still have so much more to learn about myself. I am always delighted when readers set forth on their own journey after reading about mine. Keep in touch.
It sounds like you had a wonderful August, Sarah, especially the time with your daughter.
For me, August just flew by, and I was kind of hoping it would slow down a bit. :-)
The weather has very quickly changed here, and one can surely feel that fall is just around the corner.
Have a great week!
It sounds like a wonderful weekend with your daughter, especially the visit to the assylum.
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