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getting out

Yesterday, I just had to get out, to distract myself, no matter how hard walking is at this point.  We visited a favorite local historic home and the girls gathered leaves for dipping in beeswax.  It was a beautiful day, and a perfect distraction.

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Filed Under: my children, nature · · 29 Comments

Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. Emily says

    November 3, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    I have just stumbled across your blog, and I am delighted to have found you! It is always nice to find others of like mind. I am anxious to read more.

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  2. tara says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Fun! Will you guys get trick or treaters, or are you guys too far out of town? Either way, Happy Halloween!

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  3. Katie says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Looks like a magical day Ginny and I’m sure you feel all the better for it too. Katie x

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  4. Emily says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    The thought of you giving birth to a new, sweet bundle amidst freshly waxed autumn leaves is so very lovely. Sending many prayers and lovely thoughts your way 🙂

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  5. Olivia says

    October 31, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Oh, it’s so close! How exciting and scary. I was thinking of you today, knowing you were hoping the baby wouldn’t come on Halloween but maybe tomorrow…wouldn’t that be special?!

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  6. Beth says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Prayers for you and your anxiously awaiting family. I always thought God made us so uncomfortable right before so that you actually want to go into labor…at least that what helps me get through the waiting. Hang in, there you are a strong woman and a wonderful mother!

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  7. CathyC says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Can’t wait for you to have this baby & some walking relief!

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  8. Betsy says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Praying for you and thinking of you daily. Your outdoor fun looks so happy and full of sunshine. I just cannot believe how big your children are getting. Especially Beatrix and Silas. I remember you being pregnant with Silas when we were collecting for the Japan people after the earthquake/tsunami. You were such a blessing to so many people with your generous spirit and caring. ( I read your blog faithfully, but don’t comment much).

    I’m heading back to Japan for another visit next week and will be visiting the emergency shelters again. There are still elderly living there that have no place else to go. So sad.

    Happy thoughts though and those are for that blessed little one you carry. May all go well with the birth!

    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  9. Elizabeth says

    October 31, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    lovely! thinking of you daily and praying! Hoping and praying… 🙂

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  10. Linda says

    October 31, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    So beautiful. What a peaceful and pleasant walk it must have been in spite of your pain. I hope all ends well soon.

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  11. Rebecca says

    October 31, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Oh my goodness. Love that last REEEEAACHING picture! So sweet! It looks like you had a wonderful time and I know that your children will appreciate one last outing with a mama not distracted and swooning over a newborn.

    After I read your comment a few blog posts back about ” anytime just not on Halloween” I thought- oh boy. Here we go! She is gonna get a Halloween baby! 🙂 I said the same words with my fourth as his due drew near and so did his sisters’ birthday “I’ll be happy if it is any day BUT her birthday”. Well, I now have what we like to call around here “almost twins”. Same birthday, just a few years apart! ha!

    Lots of love and prayers for you today!

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  12. A Little Blue Dragonfly says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Well…somehow I accidently submitted an incomplete comment. :b

    I was going to say…So glad that you got out and enjoy the distractions! I remember feeling that way, too. It somehow helps all of the active waiting. That series of pictures of Beatrix jumping for leaves…oh my goodness! Prayers and hugs to you, Ginny! 🙂

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  13. A Little Blue Dragonfly says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:54 am

    So

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  14. Gwendolyn says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:31 am

    The pictures are beautiful. Thanks for the beeswax dipping pictures. I’ve ordered the beeswax on etsy so I can make some leaf swags with my granddaughters. I sent my daughter-in-law the link to your site since she’s currently babysitting for some children and doing crafts with her pre-kindergarden daughter.

    You must be a super fast knitter. I knit at lunch and at night since my husband works nights and I don’t accomplish what you do. Thanks for keeping up your blog. It’s such a blessing when I get lonely at night and search around.

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  15. Andee says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I love that last picture!!

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  16. Corinne says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:14 am

    looks like a wonderful day with all the beautiful fall leaves and the fresh air
    and lunch outside and brisk cool walks…just love your photos and your family…
    praying for you Ginny and baby and family,
    Corinne

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  17. Stephinie {gypsyforest} says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I love that picture of Larkspur in the tree! Also, please tell Johnny it was nice to see him in his regular hair. Hehehe….. that wig still has me giggling just thinking about it!

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  18. kimberlee says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:15 am

    What a blessing of a day! Keeping you in prayer for a safe and happy birth. Love those ginkos – totally worth jumping for!

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  19. Monique says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:57 am

    What wonderful pictures! That house is gorgeous. Good luck in the final countdown. That waiting part is so hard! Excited via the web to meet your newest addition.

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  20. Christina // InThePineTree says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Oh those pictures of Bea leaping are priceless! Love them!

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  21. molly says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:43 am

    … and you will forever be grateful for that fantastic sequence of Beatrix, leaping for Ginko leaves. I do love gingkos. And Beatrix 🙂 Captures her spirit perfectly.

    Thinking of you, Ginny,

    xo,
    Molly

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  22. MamaAshGrove says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I know this feeling- I’m glad you got out. It’s hard, the waiting- and distractions are good!
    Thinking of you all!

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  23. Soili says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:31 am

    You have such beautiful pictures, always. They are full of life and that is one of the things that draws me to your blog, I’m sure. Try to relax these few last days, everything will take care of itself if your body and mind can relax before the birth. A good book, a bath… whatever it is that calms you down. At least that is what has been true to me. Enjoy your family, it is a beautiful family!

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  24. Jeannine says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:24 am

    May God bless you in the coming days with health, happiness, and comfort:)

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  25. Lori Ann says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:14 am

    How fun to have a day out with the family before the next little one appears! Have been thinking of you this week – and including you and your family in our daily prayers! Happy Halloween!

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  26. Erin says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I love the pics of Bea leaping.

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  27. Lisa Eggers says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:53 am

    I know the feeling of these very last days! This is taking me back to where I was last year. I love that last picture, and the girls on the wall with Silas following behind! Ginny, you’re on my mind and in my prayers! xoxo

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  28. Lisa @ HappyinDoleValley says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:44 am

    just loving those jumping underneath the tree trying to grasp a leave shots…oh, to be a child again!

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  29. LauraMB says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I love the picture sequence! Hang in there!

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