5/19/08

there's no place like home...

everytime i go home it provides a new perspective for me...
my trip to arkansas was filled with tornadoes, dog deaths, ovarian cysts, long drives, a wedding, lots of photos...and much needed think time. i had time to ponder and really think about life...i love those times. i asked myself questions. i answered my own questions. i played with my kids all day long some days...no internet...no phones really. just time. i played washers (a game mainly known in south, im sure you could google it) i caught the fun moments with my kids... i hung out with friends... took photos for my friends wedding... i gained a new perspective about what my "real world" is. i am constantly changing my perspectives...and i hope i always do. i realized all any of us really have is each other... A special thanks to some lovely ladies for birthday goodies! Amber you melt my heart...Bre your gifts were perfect...Stacey I love the blythe card...I am lucky to be loved. I'm glad to be back...Happy Monday!

22 comments:

Maria said...

love your pics! so glad you had a wonderful visit!

elizabeth said...

i need a vacation like that! :)

great pics!

vivian said...

love the music on your blog! i'm with you on new perspectives and always changing them. it's a GOOD thing..

Ambie said...

kimmie...i love ur photos and ur lil recap... i am proud of you... i love you... b/c you love me! bwaahahahah...
dude... thanks for the inspo on our convo tonight... we chat 2morrow again k? xoxo

CandiMandi said...

Your pics are kinda color coordinated! :)
It's great to hear about your ponderings... it's refreshing and inspiring at the same time.

believe_in_magic said...

Where did you go in Arkansas? I grew up there and I know people think it's such a redneck state, but it has a sort of magic for me. I'm glad your trip was still okay, even with all those crazy things happening!

Martha (ararejoy)

Flo said...

i just wanted to say how much i love reading your blog! the pictures are fabulous! you're gorgeous!

Cassandra West said...

Beautiful photos Kim!! Looked like you had a blast!!

Kate O'Brien said...

adore all the photographs. simply beautiful!

and i love those quiet introspective times as well!

jessi said...

glad you had a fab time home...photo's are beautiful...and i lvoe new looks on old perspectives...love the inspiration that changes them or comes from changed ones...have a fabulous evening!!

chelemom said...

Your pics are really great! How do you get your colors so vibrant? Is that the camera or your editing?

Brenda Smith said...

Love your blog! I'm so inspired! The photos are great!

Stephanie said...

beautiful pictures.
beautiful people.

thanks for the inspiration to get my camera out and play more.

domestic goddess said...

glad you ahd a beautiful time, so so love the wedding photos on Flickr, and a happy belated birthdya
hugs anna x

Rhi said...

i'm with you in the real world.
even tho we met in the pretend world.
but still!

i'm thinking i will just GIVE you your bday pressie. which i made yonks ago! but we shall see!
xxx

scrappermimi said...

Your pictures are amazing!

Shellie said...

Great pics and sounds like an eventful trip.

Nan and B.A.G.S. the pug said...

Lovely picys!

Hey I tagged you! Please see my blog! :)

Michelle said...

Gorgeous photos, Kim...It sounds like great fun...=)

{ME} said...

hang in there.
this too shall pass.
it seems as if your heart is in the right place...family and friends.
what more could you ask for?
smiles & hugs,
HM

विनय प्रजापति 'नज़र' said...

I liked your blog very much... it's great!

shawn said...

Kim, you are simply amazing in your control of simple but profound vocabulary. I love your blog, I always kind of wished I could read it whilst on my mish. You were always good for a laugh and thought provoking comments; along with Skyler's witty humor and constant smile, methinks that is why your family was one of my favorites from my mission. Thanks for everything and tell the kids and hubby hi for me. :)