GardenMama

.: Welcome To Wandering Wednesday! :.

Here I stand in front of a pile of wooden craft sticks that soon were turned into an extensive castle complete with a draw-bridge, many rooms and flags lining the top!

It always amazes me to see my children's hearts, heads, and hands turn something so simple into something grand!

Welcome to the final installment of Wandering Wednesday!

an old pine came down earlier in the month.  The clean-up is almost complete.  The stump smells of the sweet scent of pine forest.  ~ Maribeth

Here I stand, pausing a few moments before I resume my task of filling the bird feeders.  Charlie (our new rescue kitty) has decided to keep me company. Perhaps he has a vested interest in keeping those bird-feeders full? ~ Peggy

Here I stand folding laundry again. It is the one chore I loathe. I don't mind washing, I don't mind hanging, and I don't mind putting it away. But the folding, it is my nemesis.~ Valorie

here i stand on the trail with my children, hunting for the first gifts of autumn. the sight of this shiny chestnut peeking out from the forest floor at us brings squeals of delight every time. they are a most treasured find.  ~Rae

Here I stand, barefoot on the grass, enjoying this warm late summer day.  I have just come out of the greenhouse with a harvest of tomatoes and squash, and paused to admire the hydrangea.  This gorgeous bush is abundant with huge blooms - blue, pink and mauve just now, but Autumn will fade them to old red and finally turn to a parchment-like transparency in Wintertime.  ~ Jaqui

Here I stand positioned amid pretty pedi's in polka dots.  ~ Beth

Here I stand with my littles. We collected over 20 pounds of tomatoes today. I am thankful that our garden is still giving us this wonderful fruit.  ~ Jess

Here I stand with my helper. We're trying to transform the cat room into a play room.  ~Melissa

Here I sit with my feet dangling over the pool, the scent of flowers wafting through the air, the sound of bees humming around, bird song, a stack of books,my thought journal, a pen, and of course the cat. ~Valarie

Here I am, packing my suitcase.

Tomorrow we fly to Hungary.

and about 10 days back. ~ Patricia

Here I stand for a moment atop a staircase that is over one hundred years old.  This beautiful home still boasts it's antique furnishings and now is home to an antique toy collection that we were thrilled to explore! (Of course I will be blogging this adventure next!)

  

.: Thank you to everyone who has participated in this recent photo challenge! It has been a wonderful connecting and creative experience!

Thank you also to those who have shown such enthusiasm through your words!

I look forward to many more fun projects! I think a swap may be in order next! I know just the one! :.

.: Welcome To Wandering Wednesday! :.

Thankfully, I have wandered into my workroom today. It has been very difficult to make time to sit and craft this summer. It has worn on my mind and mood. It is proven that exercise raises endorphins and brings a sense of well-being. I would argue that crafting does the same for me. ~Mari Beth

Here I stand with my feet on the pattern I’m trying to decipher. I have seen star charts that are easier to follow.~ Cheryl

The evenings are cooling and occasionally I can smell the start of autumn. Our apple trees have supplied a few fallers already. This is what remains after I have processed half the crate today, making cake and stewed apple for the freezer.

 

Here I stand, again on the beach, with my husband and younger son. Our feet glow in a stream of water, turned to amber by the peat it has flowed through on its way to the sea. ~ Jacqui

Here I stand with the beginnings of the Winter season gifts. ~ Lynnette

   

This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been and I place I long for every summer. Lost Lake. I love it here so much. There is such peace in this immaculate gift of nature.
Yesterday I swam way out to the deep, deep water and floated on my back. As I floated, arms open wide, I felt a peace come over me....a much needed rejuvenation of my spirit. ~ Heidi

Here I stnd...among the morning glories growing in our resting compost. ~ Jess

A couple weeks ago, while traveling to Drumheller, Alberta, we found ourselves wandering on a suspended bridge. The kind where your hanging 100 feet over a flowing river. I paused briefly with my daughter to take this picture, but looking down made me feel a bit queasy. The combination of the bridge having a "see through" bottom and it being able to shake with the wind and people walking on it left me all but confident while crossing. Strangely enough, holding my daughter's hand made me feel better. ~ Sunshine Mama
 

Here we stand at the feet of the great Oak tree, so grateful for the gifts of big green acorns that this old tree is sharing with us. ~Christina
 

Here I stand in the HUGE puddle next to our front door. It was bitterly cold and the rain stung my face and froze my fingers, but I stopped to puddle paddle for a moment and wondered why I don’t do that more often. ~ Kate                     

      

This week was our annual family Gulf Island vacation!  My feet went exploring around the cottage and then, to relax, sat around doing nothing more than watching the trees, the rising waters of the Pacific and the sunsets on the horizon.  ~ Open Roads Mama

Here I stand among mesquite pods, loving the crackle as I plant my foot firmly onto the cream gold bean. That crisp snap – my favorite sound of summer next to the cicada hum. ~ Terpary

.: Next Wednesday marks the start of a new month, it will also mark the completion of this photo challenge.  Thank you to all of you who have joined in on this fun! :.

Where did you wander today? I would love to know! With a link back to this post please share your 'Wandering Wednesday' photo on your blog too!

Please share your link in the comments so that we can all visit with you too!

.: Welcome To Wandering Wednesday! :.

"Here I stand in the garden, my tender sprout and I. We say "hello" to the pretty penstemon flowers. We sniff bits of thyme & rosemary (destined for the soup pot tonight...)I show him the tomato plants, the zucchini, the pumpkins and cucumbers. I point out the strawberries, the sprouting nasturtiums, the climbing bean vines and twining morning glory."~ Peggy

 

"Here I sit in the gardens of a stately home, waiting for the rest of the family. I am patient, but our dog can hardly bear that her pack  is separated in a strange place. I soak in the history surrounding us, hoping she doesn’t slip her collar and dash into the house to round them up."~ Cheryl

"Here I stand at the beautiful beach in Wells, ME."~Teena

"Here I stand - okay, recline while I travel to the distant lands of Australia and England while I am surrounded by afternoon light and cheerful quilts." ~Lynnette

"Here I prepare to drive home.  I dislike driving.  But I like going places.  Especially home." ~ Wabi Sabi Wanderings

"Here I stand at home, freed feet poised on colourful carpeting.  A carpet that has an opinion.  These are happy feet." ~Wabi Sabi Wanderings

"i haven't been wandering too much these days since i am feeling a wee bit tired and full of baby but i have managed to harvest our peaches." ~Pennie

"Here I stand in 105 degree weather with Keene's on my feet. After leaving my little feline friend for three weeks, it has taken almost as long to forgive me. Each time he sees my feet he declares his unhappiness upon them. Now ,.....it is clear that I am finally forgiven." ~Valarie

" The gift of friendship is an amazing gift.  This last week I was able to wander around antique shops, eat a delicious meal, and visit a quaint little bookshop with a great friend." ~Erin

 "This week, mine wandered their way up to the deck rail so I could enjoy the sunset with my cup of cocoa chai." ~Joy

"Here we stand in the cold crunchy snow on our recent trip to Dinner Plain." ~Maekellen

   
"Here I sat, breathing in salty air and enjoying having the whole beach to my self.  Feeling thankful for my solo journeys that I'm able to take on days off work, when most of the world is at work or at school or doing what they 'should' be doing, practical tasks.  This is when my spirit truly feels free, I can go wherever I like, feel the wind in my hair, adventure, explore." ~ Karen

"Crawling along at a snail's pace..." ~Wintry

Here I stand among my happily growing herb garden.  With spearmint growing up all around, my children and I enjoy having an 'after dinner mint' a tradition we have continued for many years... ~ Gardenmama

Where did you wander today? I would love to know! With a link back to this post please share your 'Wandering Wednesday' photo on your blog too!

Please share your link in the comments so that we can all visit with you too!