Thursday, October 27, 2011

So we went on an adventure.

On this day we took a drive through the canyon. The music slightly on, the windows down drawing in the brisk fall air. Wyatt and our niece Neriah laughing in the backseat while my little sister and I talked about life.

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I grew up with a ton of sisters and we were always close but then I got married, had a kid and we don’t see each other has much as we like. So when I get together with one of them we always have some type of adventure.

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My little sister Breanne is one of those rare souls who understands the deep meaning of life and each time we get together I pour out my soul to her and she always knows what to say and how to improve any issues. This day was no different.

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I talked about how I felt like my life was moving fast and she talked about I could slow it down. She paid close attention to Wyatt and showed him how the leaves float in the water and how to properly throw rocks in the lake.

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She admired the scenery with me and talked about how gorgeous the world could be if we only let it just be that way. We would jump in the car and drive to new location laughing along the way.

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We found hidden trails, lakes, bugs and made leaf bouquets. We walked for miles, talked for what seemed like days all the while the morning turned into the afternoon.

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As our legs tired from all the hiking we left finding a small cafe to fill our tummy's and reflect on the day.

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Not only was this day about having a fall adventure it was more about freshening the bond with my sister and I feel like we did just that.

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25 comments:

  1. wow!! absolutely stunning photos. don't know where you live, but man, do i wanna move there!

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  2. Well I live in Utah so if you ever get a chance to visit you totally need to go up in the canyons. They are stunning!

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  3. WOW Audrey!! What a stunning series of images! I love the story, so simply & beautifully told, about an adventure and family bonding time. There really is nothing like family!
    Just awesome... looks like a beautiful part of the world!

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  4. You had me at we went on  an adventure... Gorgeous shots thanks for sharing.

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  5. such an amazing place! So beautiful, the shots are really amazing, so lovely to look at them all, thanks for sharing :)

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  6. Amaaaaaaaaaazing photography. Seriously. Wow.

    I love that you're so close to your sister. I feel the same way about mine. :)

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  7. Ho. Lee. Cow.  These photos are just amazing--I can't even begin to tell you how jealous I am of that gorgeous fall foliage and the mirror-like lake.  Um, how far of a drive is it from El Paso to where you live in Utah?  :D

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  8. What a awesome post...no canyons in Holland. I'm so jelous...:)

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  9. Gina @ Chic Homeschool MamaOct 28, 2011, 11:39:00 AM

    WOW- I could spend a LONG time there just soaking up all that beauty!!! 

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  10. wow these are all really beautiful, i kept picking out a favorite to mention, but as I kept scrolling I kept finding a new favorite and now I can't decide!

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  11. Such a beautiful setting for a fall adventure. Your photos are stunning and it looks like you had a good time connecting with your sister.

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  12. What breathtaking scenery, and those trees are so stunning! Beautiful photos :) I love the one looking up through the tree branches, the light is just perfect!

    Thanks so much for taking part again in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge!

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  13. What a beautiful memoir of your day with your sister you've created here. Lovely!

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  14. Your sister is as pretty as you are. How nice you could get together and have such wonderful talks and adventures. These photos are so lovely.

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  15. Such beautiful images of the foliage! I love this time of year and it's beautiful seeing it through your lens.

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  16. all i can say is wow!!!

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  17. Stunning photos, as usual! I absolutely love these. And I love your sister too. :) Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. I hope you'll be back next week when we move on to our new theme, purple! Have a great day. 

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  18. Adventures With JessicaOct 30, 2011, 5:33:00 PM

    What a nice post. I also have many sisters. It sounds like you two had a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing and feel free to visit my blog at www.adventureswithjessica.blogspot.com

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  19. Stunning light and color in these photos! The water ones and the one looking up under the tree are amazing. Thank you for sharing!

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  20. these are all so amazing.. 

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  21. I'm just speechless at the stunning landscape...wow...and the way you've captured it...double wow...

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  22. These shots are fantastic!! My absolute favorite is the one looking up the trunk of the tree with the yellow leaves and moss!! So inspiring :) So glad to be finding so many more photography blogs to follow!

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  23. Your photos are absolutely stunning. I'd frame all of them!

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  24. How beautiful, both your photos and your words : )

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  25. WOW! These are amazing! Love them! 

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