5/17/11


On Sunday evening, I took a walk around the neighbourhood, camera in hand. It has been so sunny and warm lately, I really ought to be out there every single chance I get. The evening stroll was a good chance to think and pray about things. It occurred to me that I'll never have a summer like this again - engaged to be married and planning a wedding. It's so busy but also awfully special.

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34 comments:

  1. amanda janeMay 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    what a sweet post. isn't being engaged a funny time of life? so busy and so wonderful. I love being married too.

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  2. miriamMay 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    those pictures are so nice! i love to take a warm-evening walks...

    and - the words you wrote are so beautiful. this summer is the best you´ll ever had! - enjoy it! :)

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  3. AnnaMay 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    beautiful photos! i am so happy the weather is finally warming up :)

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  4. cazMay 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Love your photos - as always!
    It has inspired me to go for an evening walk once the weather gets a bit warmer again..

    Cherish this time and enjoy it~

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  5. KristinaMay 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    great pictures, such a beautiful light! and yes, enjoy the summer, every minute of it!!

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  6. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    very special indeed. your pictures are beautiful. : )

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  7. BeccaMay 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    i love sunday evenings. those photos are beautiful.

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  8. Autumn @ Autumn All AlongMay 17, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Love this, we take walks often too, but I think we do more now that we are married. It's nice to just shut off everything and spend time with each other.

    my first giveaway :)

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  9. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    these photos are so gorgeous!! this is indeed an incredibly special summer for you :) soak it all up - it goes sooo fast!

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  10. HowieMay 17, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Love all the pictures in this set. So serene.

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  11. kimiMay 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I love to stroll around my neighbourhood and take photographs too! It's a nice way to relax and spend some time on my own.
    Lovely photos! The last one is my fav :) xx

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  12. CarolineMay 17, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Enjoy every minute!!! And, I owe you an email. WILL DO!!! XO!

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  13. A Lost FeatherMay 17, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    these are gorgeous. enjoy your crazy and amazing summer :)

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  14. erinMay 17, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    i love your photos girl! very pretty.

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  15. MaggyMay 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    the lighting in these photos is almost magical, really well done.

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  16. Cara-MiaMay 17, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    What a beautiful post. Those photos are so lovely. Definitely enjoy this time. :)

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  17. Diana SmithMay 17, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    These pictures look like ones from a magazine, you are so talented and you live in a very quaint neighborhood!

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  18. mr. mikeMay 17, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    dang - you are quite the photo genius.

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  19. ClaireMay 18, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    These pictures are so beautiful! There's something so wonderful about special summers...but being engaged on top of it? I can't think of anything more exciting than that. Nothing clears the head better than a walk alone, either.

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  20. Li + BelleMay 18, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    wonderful light in your photos. I especially like the houses, they are nice.

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  21. KERRYMay 18, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Wow, these pictures are so dreamy! Stunning! I want to stroll around there too :)

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  22. LaurenMay 18, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    so sweet! being engaged sounds like an exciting/stressful time - i agree!

    thanks for your comment about my pictures - coming from you that is a huge complement! i am going to the dunes, the Sahara, in a week or so - cannot wait :)

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  23. between 7 and 9May 18, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful.

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  24. beccaMay 18, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    so pretty.
    so so so charming and fun.

    I'm happy you took the time to capture these odds and ends.

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  25. M.M.E.May 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    You found some truly inspiring things on your walk, especially those balloons! I really hope you enjoy your summer! And congratulations on being engaged!! Good luck in the giveaway. I hope you win the print.

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  26. KendallMay 18, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    What a beautiful neighborhood! Lucky you! You have a beautiful blog.

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  27. brigduongMay 19, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    These photos are so pretty, especially the second last one :)

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  28. paddle to shoreMay 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    These are so beautiful Janis. I love the colors. I hope you're having a great time planning your wedding.

    Kim
    xox

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  29. kylieMay 20, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    these are stunning. so warm and natural. the lighting is perfect.

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  30. angela hardisonMay 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    your neighborhood looks beautiful. and i agree - i love the light in these photos.

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  31. ShirleyMay 20, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Sometimes the everyday are the most beautiful I think, I really love this series of photos Janis. The balloons shot, I can't stop looking at it!

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  32. dear oliveMay 30, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Hello, I've just found my way over here via che and fidel. These photos are so gorgeous! Kellie xx

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  33. kwistinJune 2, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    i meant to comment on this post when i originally saw it, but just realized i hadn't. thank you for sharing this experience. reading it was like...a breath of fresh air.

    so glad you are taking time to reflect and be still, amidst all the planning. good for you for savoring the small moments. :]

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  34. MariaJune 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    oh i love your photos :)
    these are stunning!

    thank you for the kind comment. x

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thanks so much for writing! i love hearing from you!

xo

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