It happened.
We pulled into a sprawling pumpkin lot during this week long cold front of a breezy 80 degrees while the afternoon’s golden sunlight reflected brilliantly off of bright orange pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. The day itself seemed a complete contrast to our last try, and this time? It just worked.
In life there is always a rhythm, we breathe in and out, inhaling and exhaling in one fluid motion. We sleep and we wake. We watch the tide roll in moments before the currents secede and roll back out. There is an ebb and flow. Not every relationship is marked by glittered and sparkly friendship bracelets of spun unicorn mane, in fact most are messy and some even hurt.
A friend posted a quote on Twitter this morning, “There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” -Leonard Cohen
Just as we can sit along the waters edge in a torrent of crashing waves, we know that sometime soon, the tide will pull those white caps away, receiving them back into the deep and at the same time giving a renewed love for calm inhales and exhales and fresh air.
There will be days when plans don’t go as expected, when ideas change and you make memories out of the forced smiles between the cries. Those times will come, they always do. But sometimes without them, the regular days… the days we find ourselves alone in a pumpkin “patch” with happy kids, a cool breeze and perfectly shaped orange gourds, would pass by without the gleam of shimmering golden light being noticed.
Oh it’s there. The light is always there. Sometimes it’s about letting the light in, even through the fracture of misguided expectations… and sometimes it’s about shining your own light. Right now? We are doing both.
Blowing kisses.
Also, we’re all about the pumpkins right now and made the most amazing, and simple pumpkin cake tonight to share over good conversation with friends. I knew I needed something and didn’t have much in my cupboard to work with, save the spice cake mix I found when I cleaned out my pantry recently.
A box of spice cake mix and a can of pureed pumpkin, mix those 2 ingredients together and bake according to box intructions. Top with a glaze made of 2 cups powdered sugar, 1tbsp butter and 2 tbsp milk.
A total win.
Shine on, friends. And if you can do it with a pumpkin or two? Even better. Like, sparkly Autumn unicorn kind of better.
xo
Beth says
<3 <3 <3 <3
Adrienne says
yay. here’s to cracks, light and do overs! and giggles!
Friendship Bracelets says
Love to see this photos. these are so lovely 🙂
Karl says
Exceptional photos and story… You were made for this Tabby… daddy loves you:)
Crystal Rae says
Love it! As always awesome pictures! Can’t wait to see you guys!
Suzette says
What a great quote and such beautiful photos! We missed our Pumpkin Patch day because both of the boys were sick. I’m hoping we can get out some other time. What a blessing to have such great photos WITH your little ones. I need to start putting the camera on self-timer. 🙂
Suzette @ in-him-i-live.blogspot.com says
OH! And I’m definitely gonna try that Pumpkin cake!!!
Sarah Halstead says
Oh!!! I love these!!! Gorgeous photos.
alicia says
Gorgeous, gorgeous pics! Love the interactions and emotions captured! Hope these will grace your walls!
Carrie says
You take absolutely amazing photographs! My first time linking up with you!
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Marvelous Mommy says
My first time here also! Gorgeous photos! How did you get those awesome pictures with your kids? Did you use a timer or did someone else take those?
Ai Sakura says
what a wonderful time! have a lovely Fall!
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Joyce Lansky says
Great pictures. I love how the laughter was captured as well as the beautiful colors. Thanks for linking up.
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Bernie says
I just have to say, that of all of the lovely photos you have posted, that second one of you and the two children is simply stunning, in that it has a candid nature about it, shows just how much fun is being had, and is lovely tones and colour… Love it!!
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Have a great day!!
Dagmar says
All of these pictures are amazing! Thanks for linking up!
Honey Mommy says
I love your pictures! I especially love the ones that you are part of. Did you bring a tripod? If so, you are smarter than I am!
Sofia @ From PDX with Love says
Such lovely photos!! And those purple boots!! I would love to have a pair like those! 😀
Kristi, Live and Love...Out Loud says
These are all really beautiful, but I love the photos of you and your kiddos. So sweet! 🙂
BusyWorkingMama says
Beautiful photos! Love the family shot!
Meryl says
Those are awesome photos!!!
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations says
I am glad your got redemption. Looks like you guys had a wonderful day!! Beautiful shots! Your littles are getting sooo big!! 🙂
Pride In Photos says
I have to agree with Bernie…the second photo that is very candid of all three of you…needs to be enlarged and framed in your home. Just lovely.
Laurie @ Pride in photos
mail4rosey says
I love how happy everyone looks, and your daughter’s boots rock. : )
Simply Delicious says
Precious photos. A late hop from WW.
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