Ahhhhhhhhhhhh...

I got to put my toes in the water.

It's my second-favorite thing about summer, following close on the heels of that "green" tomato plant smell in the garden. But yeah, the toes went in and the next thing you know I wake up with a "laugh hangover," my voice shot from hours of talking and singing and laughing with some of the coolest people on the planet.

Driving home on the turnpike today I was equal parts incredibly tired and incredibly aware of even the smallest, shiniest thought in my head. It was like fireflies of happy, pushing out the fear and guilt and creakiness that had stayed too long.

Thank you, Schmidts, for never failing to amaze me with your friendship. Spending this time with your family at Tappan made me remember how you turned out so dern good. :)

Yeah yeah, I made a Facebook album already. I can't help it!

Comments

[Shinjini]

Looks like you had a lovely trip! Great photographs! :)

[Aunt Deb]

autumn.....
how wonderful!
well, i am glad it turned to be a relaxing time for you!
Aunt Deb