We made it.
Just as soon as they could, the kids dispersed into the woods or down to to sea.
Walking, running & laughing.
Finding treasures and yes, even bits of old snow.
I am feeling so grateful for the weeks ahead of us… for that view from my deck in that last picture. Every time I come back here a familiar feeling of home washes over me.
This morning I sipped my coffee and watched the sun came up over that mountain. The clouds slowly turning golden as it did. I watched the fishing boats leave the harbor and knew there must be an opener today.
Misty sunshine & good coffee. It's all just so good.
Sweetbrier Farms Journal 
Raelee’s eyes got HUGE when she saw Soph in the picture. Man oh man are you going to be using those rubber boots huh? LOL Have a fantastic trip!!
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Wow…what a beautiful spot! (“Spot” doesn’t even seem the word for it, right? But you know what I mean….)
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Gorgeous! Just looking at the picture of your view has me breathing more deeply. Wishing you and yours an amazing time.
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This makes me ache for the mountains! And some cloud cover. So glad to hear you made it ok. I really look forward to seeing bits and pieces of your time there.
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You got “Use Your Words!” That makes me happy!
7 weeks in Alaska! Yeah, girl!
We’ll be in Anchorage in mid July visiting Dan’s brother, can’t wait (just as soon as I find someone to babysit the chickens, garden, house, etc…)
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Amazingly beautiful, especially that last photo. S is going to be so grown when she gets back!
Read a quote the other day that made me think of you:
“You don’t travel to see different things,
You travel to see things differently.”
Have a wonderful time.
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Rubber boots are a MUST! That is right out in front of my parent’s house. Every day is a mud day here 🙂
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It is amazing. We are so grateful to be spending the summer in such a wonderful place. And yes, I know what you mean 🙂
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Thank you~ I can truly feel my whole self relaxing here…. simply amazing…. it will certainly be a wonderful couple of weeks.
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I know just what you mean. I’m always falling in love with those mountains as if it were the first time. The heavy clouds that cover the tips most days and the cool air. Beautiful.
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Haha! A homestead caretaker 🙂 We are feeling so grateful that my parent’s apartment opened up this summer so we could stay so long. It is amazing to be here. Beyond words. And I wish it were more accessible to meet up for coffee in Anchorage. That would be fantastic!
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Oh Lissadell, I love it! And how true. After spending many summers here…. I still always arrive to look at this place with fresh new eyes and fall in love with something new each time. It’s a bit of magic…. we are so grateful to be here.
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ps ~ and thank YOU for sharing that book…. I’m hoping to open it up tonight…. bought it just for this summer adventure 🙂
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Dear Stephanie,
Rachel sent me the link to your wonderful blog! How fun to see a copy of my book in your photo!
I look forward to reading about your summer in Alaska. It looks like it will be amazing. And magical. I love that.
So glad to be connected.
Warmly,
Kate
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I just spent some time exploring your blog over a cup of tea.
I’m glad to have “met” you.
I’ve been reading your book and I have *so* enjoyed the writing prompts within those pages. It was perfect timing for me to find it over on in Rachel’s space.
Looking forward to more…
~stephinie
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Welcome Home Stephinie. Such a beautiful landscape and I love your sweet girls muck lucks. Really fetching. I’m to see you made it safely and I know the summer holds wonderful treasures ahead. I’m off to go and get my own cup of coffee except my hills are the Smoky Mountains . Enjoy !!!
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Thank you Valarie! We are so glad to be here and very much enjoying being out of doors. On another note, Joe & I are dreaming of a visit to the Smoky Mountains before we leave the south. It’s a place we’ve always wanted to see. Hopefully within the next year!
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