flowerful friday

This Friday I thought I'd share a few photos of wildflowers I snapped recently on my morning walks with Lucas. Fall is Madison is beautiful!

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

einstein: two ways to live your life

I love this quote by Albert Einstein. What if we all cultivated a life full of awe and gratitude? Why not start today?

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hello, autumn!

Today is the 1st day of fall, and autumn couldn't have begun with a more beautiful day. The sun was out in full force, making the cool temperatures feel so comfortable.

We went to a nearby orchard and picked lots of apples. There was such a wide selection of these seasonal delights to choose from! 

apple tree

a few of today's picks

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

flowerful friday

Though the summer season is starting to wind down, there are still many lovely flowers in bloom. I photographed these zinnias recently. Aren't they beautiful?

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

how very true

I came across this image and quote, and it rang so very true. So many of my friends' current experiences fall into one of the two categories that Paulo Coelho describes. How about you?  

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inspired by abraham lincoln

I'm incredibly blessed to have my mom here to help with our baby while I'm recovering from an unexpected surgery. There's nothing like the comfort of one's mom. I know I'm not alone in feeling like that! I think this quote pretty much sums it up...

All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother.

~Abraham Lincoln

winged beauties

It's the time of year here in Madison that monarch butterflies can be seen fluttering to and fro. These winged beauties always catch my eye and cause me to stop and take in their seemingly effortless dance. Aren't they so graceful?

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

back in the saddle

While I was away so much has happened. The big news is that my husband and I welcomed the birth of our son Lucas. He's amazing and fills our days and nights with so much joy. 

Lucas and I have been lucky enough to spend a few days at my parents' house during the last couple of weeks. I happen to think their house is most happily situated on one of the prettiest pieces of woodland. During our visits, I've able to take my road bike out for a few rides while Grammie and Poppop watch Lucas. When I was pregnant, I greatly missed riding my bike, so these rides are nothing short of bliss!

I love this time of year when you can feel both the warmth of summer and the imminent approach of fall. I snapped a few photos while on a ride to help capture these lovely days.  

at my parents' house

Cedar Creek

a canopy of trees

sunshine!

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~