Pefect day



Mouse,

These pictures popped up on my FB memories this morning (technically, yesterday morning). They're some of my favorite pictures of us, taken on a hike to Harper's Ferry five years ago. A drive that we made on a whim, on a Sunday that Daddy probably had off.

Because of his work schedule; his rotating Sundays; these family adventures were few. It was usually always just us girls. But this was one of those days, when we were all together & the weather was perfect, & I chose a destination that Google suggested on a map & off we went.

Sometimes unplanned trips are the best. This was one of those times.
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The pictures say it all baby girl. The smiles, the love. Being out in nature- by the water & the train tracks. Walking the trails, not knowing where we will end up. An old town with history. Learning, observing, exploring...shuttle bus tours. There were even horses too!

I remember that we even found a cute little restaurant with outdoor seating on top of a hill, overlooking the trees & as we sat, we could feel a nice cool breeze...so refreshing after all that walking. As we sat there talking & dining, I remember looking out to the beautiful view thinking & feeling that we were in a different place altogether. Another country, or even a different world...

For just that moment in time, it didn't feel as if we were just hanging out in a little place only 40 minutes from home, but that we were somewhere far, far, far away...

Somewhere I wanted to stay forever.

It was so much fun my mouse. Do you remember?
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The black & white picture of you on the top left & the one right underneath are two of my favorites of you. I framed the black & white one. I keep it in the living room on top of a chest filled with remembrance & angel decorations.
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I have been asked before, by Aunt Didi & others.. "Where WAS this picture taken?" as they look at it in awe. And I tell them.

I think they are moved by it because they see what I see & always remember:

You baby girl.

This was no lucky shot. No posing or pretending...

Just you.

In your most purest, sweetest & beautiful form. Our angel.

This was you then & who you will forever be...

With that smile, that's imprinted in our hearts & minds forever & ever.
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Every time I walk by this picture & I look at you, I remember this day & I am transported back to this perfect day.

Our precious memories, that can never be taken away.

Just you. Just us. Somewhere far far away...

And I could go one for one more day, because my heart rejoices in knowing, that one day we will all reunite in such a place.

It will once again be, another perfect day.

Forever & ever,
Your Mommy

Harpers Ferry 2012 <3