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A little girl looking at a butterfly on her finger.
Hello, friends.  Well, here it is September already.  Can you believe it?  It seems like summer went by in the blink of an eye and I barely got a chance to take it all in. 
 
I did enjoy a few nice moments here and there though.  Remember when I went to the lake a few weeks ago to freshen things up and get the place all sparkly clean?  Well, while I was there, I managed to slip away from my chores, take a few photos and enjoy some of the last remaining days of summer and its wonderful weather.
 
I love the location of our cabin.  It’s about four miles down a long, winding tree-covered road.  The setting is almost picture-perfect.
 
My daughter loves the lake.  She’d hike up her skirt, wade in the water and look for fish…determined that she was going to catch one with her hands.  Thinking that might not work, she begged and begged me to get out her fishing pole so she could go fishing.  According to her, we could use leeches, which, by the way, are “super cute and you can cut them up.”  Ummm, yeah.  That argument didn’t really sway me in her direction.  I stick with butterflies.
A little girl looking at a butterfly on her finger.
Oh, by the way, a quick little cabin cleaning report…yep, the tub was orange.  Nice.  It was dreamy though in comparison to the probably twenty loads of laundry that I did.  And, guess what?  I’m still not done.
 
Well, lovely people, that’s all I have for today.  I hope you have a great weekend.
 
By the way, thank you for all your sweet thoughts about the loss of my kitty, Tucker.  Your kindness really touched my heart.
 
xo Tricia
 
 

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  1. Barb says

    I got lost in your post . . . first the dreamy photo of your daughter and the butterfly! then the long long driveway, and the stone path and then the lake, and on and on . . . love it all.

  3. sarah atmyyellowhouse says

    I got lost too…in dream land. It looks heavenly there and your daughter is just precious!
    We just sold our cabin in the woods and have kicked ourselves everyday since…quick decisions are not good ones.
    Glad you're enjoying the end of summer…I'd love to see your cabin in the fall.

  4. Deanna says

    Not much of a vacation with an orange tub and that much laundry. Thought the photo of your daughter on the dirt road was so special. She looked so tiny with such a big world around her. Enjoy your weekend, after the laundry is done!!

  6. Deborah says

    Tricia what a beautiful spot.
    Your daughter is so precious…I love your photos and the gentleness you've captured and portrayed here.
    Just gorgeous!!!
    Have a happy weekend too!

    Deborah xoxo

  10. Pam says

    I love that picture of her walking home. Wonder where she got the idea leeches were super cute? I've never seen one, but don't picture them a cutie pies. Have a good weekend!

  13. Tiffany says

    So nice to see "your people"….your daughter is just lovely. Your cabin must be so beautiful nestled in the woods next to the lake. Have a great weekend.

    Tiffany

  19. Cozy Little House says

    I'm a bit behind, dear girl. I'm so sorry about your boy. He was really handsome. Plant a little garden in his memory and visit him there. That's what I do. Your girl is a beauty, and brave to boot!
    Brenda

  28. Karen says

    You are so blessed to have such a wonderful place to 'escape' to! I hope you get to enjoy it again soon. Thanks for taking us along on a virtual visit!

  35. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment on my blog today, Tricia. You have no idea how much it meant to me. 🙂

    I love that your daughter is an adventurous soul. Reminds me a bit of myself when I was her age.

    Have a wonderful, long weekend!

  38. Heaven's Walk says

    What a beautiful place to spend your summer, Tricia. ♥ I can see why you love being there. Wonderful memories of another summer past too quickly….. 🙂

    Hugs to you, sweets ~

    xoox laurie

  40. Sylvia says

    Hello Tricia,
    Just found your lovely blog !
    Beautiful photos, your daughter is so sweet holding that butterfly.
    Also read your previous post, I'm sorry you've lost your sweet Tucker, I know how much it hurts to loose a special friend …
    Wish you a nice week,
    Sylvia

  41. Lara says

    Lovely, lovely outdoor pics! Your little girl is beautiful! What an amazing capture with the butterfly resting on her fingers – that needs to be framed!

  42. Sharon says

    Your blog is beautiful! The picture of your daughter and the butterfly is stunning. You should enter it in a photography contest!

  43. jacqueline says

    Dearest sweet tricia, your photos of your beautiful little girl and lake are beautiful! They made me smile. I really adore that first photo of your girl and that sweet butterfly. Such a beautiful moment to capture! Thanks so much for sharing. Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!

  44. elizabeth says

    Hello dear Tricia! Thank you for the sweet anniversary wishes. I finally bought Pixel to Plate, and now oh how I want a new prime lens! Isn't that the way life is?

  45. Sandy says

    Oh my how beautiful! I am in love with this setting and it reminds me in a way of where my Grandmother's lived in the mountains of Tennessee. I can almost smell the scents of the woods from down here! lol How far are you from the lake? Tricia, this is like a dream! I could live there and breathe in all that nature! There is something very magical about this.

    Oh your daughter is hilarious! She must be very special to get the butterfly to land on her. That was so funny of her wanting to catch the fish with her hands. Loved her taking off down the road lol.

    I am going to email you about the new template in just a bit.

    Have a wonderful Labor Day!