{23 - Sept.}

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 September went in a flash. And gave us some lovely weather on it's way thru. We were able to enjoy a real, true beach day, did some hiking, let the dog run the beach with his favorite friend, hosted the harvest festival a the community garden, the kids started school, and welcomed the teenage years into our lives! Such a full month. 


one of our fav hiking spots


our favorite beach friends - no matter the weather

beauty grows in the most unlikely places - this sweet sunflower was not grown "on purpose", 
it's the result of the bird feeder seeds that hung from above!!! 

bday shenanigans 



hello 13!

we finished a fun and epic read aloud together already this year. 
it was so fun and imaginative

we welcomed about a dozen teens to our home for a campfire, pizzas (so many pizzas) and a night of games!! It was a joy and so fun! 

Friday mornings at the garden - slow and quiet. 
The kids have learned how to take care of the kelly kettle, make cocoa and tea and usually bring a book to share while waiting for "work". 

soaked up as many days and minutes outside in the warmth of the sunshine, 
we know it won't be long til we are hibernating again.

but the sunlight inside is just as gorgeous

prepped and ready for the harvest party. 
Sadly we can't share any photos of the even yet, as we need to edit some faces out for privacy protection.

this beach can highly recommended for sea glass. 
and it did not disappoint! we found lots. 

another productive friday morning.

painting with berries 


into the woods to find natural paint supplies


our little mermaid

our dog turned fish and we weren't sure he was ever coming out again!


park time for read aloud and snacks!






this years harvest has just been incredible! 
God has blessed the garden with some much produce. 
and we are so thankful to be able to share it with the community. 

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