we headed out for a walk in the woods this past weekend to enjoy all the colors.
when we were walking craig said “who needs camping? one hour in the woods is perfect for us”
SO TRUE!
also the kids ran way ahead so we had a (very) mini date holding hands out on the trail.
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there is a quote for pinterest that i am pretty i made up and claim all the rights to.
fall my favorite time of year.
and as always… it’s changing quickly.
the leaves are blowing away and all the colors are fading.
scott’s football season ended last night.
the others have started their basketball season practicing already.
and at the duerksen house we welcome that whole heartedly.
bring on the basketball baby!
we have one more birthday next week so i have to go get some shopping done.
it gets so much trickier as they get older… toys were so much easier.
i am constantly second guessing myself.
“i don’t know if she will like this or not.”
“if i like this does that mean she will NOT like this?”
“is this too grown up?”
“is this too babyish?”
“why do they have to play the music SO LOUD in here?!”
ha!
i am out of here.
i think starbucks is calling my name first though.
(isn’t it always…..)
Kat - Your pictures are stunning. I love them all, especially the beautiful colours.
I love autumn too, it’s one of my favourites also.
sara @ it's good to be queen - totally agree. i would rather go hiking for a few hours and then come home to our warm, cozy house. 🙂
Flower Patch Farmgirl - Your stripes + stripes = Like, totally awesome.
melissa@joyineveryseason - Love it all, the fall, the photos, the family walk and the pinterest quote!
Emily - I totally agree–toys were SO much easier…and cheaper! Now they want expensive jeans and electronics 😉 Such pretty photos! Oh, yeah…EMAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kristin - Your photos are stunning. I wish I had your eye for composition!
Nicole Oberle - Dude…Kansas has amazing colors this year!! I’m in a photography group and most of them live in KS (I’m in Texas) and the colors are CRAZY!!
Beautiful!! Love your blog:)
Alicia @ La Famille - Love fall…but its always gone too soon. Happy birthday shopping!
Laura H - I feel like I was right there! Gorgeous pictures! I LOVE that Waffle went with!
Pamela - I love that Waffle was included in the picture of everyone’s feet! So cute.
Mindy - Such beauty in the woods – and Fall is one of my favorite times. We lives just a few minutes away from state forest land and it is like being in a different world. Lovely pictures – you capture God’s handiwork beautifully!
Leslie - LOVE Fall too – we are finally having a real one in CA this year – but first thing that I said (out loud!) when I checked your blog today is “Waffle Rocks!!” 🙂
Alice H - I feel the same way about presents and loud music and BRIGHT lights. Haha!
meredith feisel - I love that Mr. Fluffers? came with! Too cute! Great photos as always. I liked Lisa’s comment too. Not sure how you would work it into a post but good question. Thanks again for always keeping us entertained!
Sara - Pics were beautiful! I loved reading your comments about shopping for your kids- so dead on for me! Enjoy!
Christy - Beautiful! LOVE the photos. What a fabulous place to go and soak it all in!
Lisa - These pictures are breathtaking! I would love for you to share tips that you have figured out that help with family/homework/chores time while multiple kids are in sports/practices. For the first time this fall, we had 3 out of our 4 kids in sports. Man, its rough. I never know when to have dinner and when to even make dinner. And we always seem rushed in the evenings to get homework done etc. If you are ever up for sharing some tips I’d love to hear it! All our friends are a few years behind us so we are totally winging it! haha!
KirstenP - Thanks for sharing your fall walk with all of us. Totally love all the colors – reds are especially brilliant. I love the stream – I always think a walk is more special if there is a stream, or creek, or lake, or great lake. Fun to see Mr Fluffers!
CC - I have been enjoyed your site for quite a while now and I have never left a comment before. Because you mentioned Starbucks I just wanted to be sure to let you know that Groupon just posted a great $5 for $10 deal. Enjoy!
I have no affiliation with Starbucks, but I do love their products and I know that you seem to as well.