mid-week smattering

One week from today the Wildwood Halls of Ivy opens their doors again.

This summer has been speedy.

(Like they all are.)

Sometimes our kids ask to paint their faces for no reason.

Sometimes I say yes.

This week we have a family portrait session scheduled with our lovely friend Jane.

I wonder what level of mayhem will ignite.

I think it might be time to cut Bergen’s hair.  Just a little.

When we hike with our friends we look like a commercial for Keen.

Every time we get together to hike I think I’m in decent shape.

Every time we finish the hike I remember that I am not.

Our favorite apple orchard is already open!

And we thought we’d need to wait a few more weeks for our favorite apple to arrive.

But the picking has started early this year.

And you just can’t celebrate the first of many trips to your favorite apple orchard without a freshly made, still hot, apple cider donut.

And what better to wash said donut down with than fresh and cold apple cider, poured right into my new little titanium camping cup?