this place is awesome.
i kept saying “i love this place”.
it’s a long walk to get there.
with beautiful views in every direction.
then through a path in the woods
down a slippery muddy hill…
to this beautiful shady spot.
i wish i was there right now.
it’s the cool feeling of shade, the sound of the water, the discovery to come…
craig said he wished we could have hammock there to take a nap.
that would be such a cool place for it.
(with a mosquito net of course)
when you lift up rocks there are always crawdads.
nasty little things.
but kids sure have fun catching them.
craig offered $1 to whoever found “the best heart rock for mom”.
we came home with 6 rocks and 3 kids got a dollar.
it felt mean to only pick one.
the only way to get a picture together….
and i am no longer taking “cheese” photos but this one was just too good.
she loves the camera.
after the water fall we found a spot at the lake to skip rocks.
i was so happy that we weren’t done yet.
i didn’t want to leave.
i forced bribed begged for a family picture.
is this the most stage-of-life appropriate photo or what?!
traci - what a beautiful spot. you need to put a little cabin there. it’s an awesome family photo and i really love the one of you and lauren.
Stephanie - Ditto Christmas card – what I really enjoy is your oldest daughter crossing her arms with just a litte sass as she poses for just one more picture! I love it! This is a family photo keeper!
Julie K. - I still cannot believe you have a teenager Megan. That family picture is priceless. And all these photos are so amazing. I love your eye for photography – right up there with Karen Russell! Truely!
robin bird - the heart! how beautiful is that?! very beautiful! love the walk along with you style of blogging you have meg. it makes it really fun to go on your family outings.
did craig at one time have a fish logo on his shirt….i’m just asking…
xoxo
mallory Heffron - looks like you guys had a blast. The pictures are wonderful
Queenie Bee - I think you’ve found your Christmas Card photo for this year! It’s really good and I love the individual expressions. Truly a keeper. And the “cheese” shot–very cute.
kell - I’d love to read more about your camera. I’m saving right now and would like to know about the lenses you use with your canon, etc.
Sandra - What a great story — and a wonderful family picture!
Nancy - OMG! How fun to check your blog today and see pics from home! When I first saw the waterfall on your “list” I thought you meant the waterfall in town. I had completely forgotten about this waterfall at the lake. I spent much time there during my high school days but haven’t been there in ages (like 20+ years). I definitely have to take my family there. They won’t believe what a cool place it is. Absolutely love the pics. And thanks for a little slice of home today.
carissa - family photo… i love ones like that… “be who you are”… “get what you get” shots! too great! yall are all so pretty!
i could so roll out a blanket and take a nap there…
with the sound of trickling water to soothe the soul!
Jenn Thomas - Our favorite waterfall also, unfortuantely we haven’t made the trip yet this summer. Last summer after playing in the waterfall we went and roasted hotdogs and smores down by the lake. Lot of fun! Good family picture at least you didn’t make them stand in the middle of the road on a hill to take a picture like we did – we liked being able to see the landscape across the hills behind the kids.
crystal - looks like a great place to go to. i love love love the family picture. you should have that one blown up.
Michelle - what great photos! that family photo is AMAZING. I love how it captures everyone’s individual character! Your blog is a gem Meg!
emily - What a pretty little place. I love hidden treasures like that. The heart rock is so fun too. And I loved the family pic!
Amber - After looking at your blog the last little while I’m thinking I need to visit Kansas one of these days. So beautiful. I love the family picture. What a cute family you have! Are people always amazed that you have 5 kids? I come from a family of 6 kids (and I’m the oldest) so I remember family trips feeling crazy with all 8 of us. Fun times…fun memories.
Aby - OMG! That place ROCKS! (Pun intended!) I think out of all of the great photos I’ve seen of yours… these are by far my favorites! The heart rock with your little one softly in the background… so sweet! The family photo is awesome… especially with teenager girl’s crossed-armed apparent lack of enthusiasm! They’re all just great. Love them.. love them… love them!!! Gorgeous family by the way!
Lanny Stanard - okay I’m likeing all the picture you took of your kids and all But what’s that picture of you up in the corner! I’m laughing my butt off that is so cute, your so cute keep that one up there for awhile won’t you! Lanny:)
kristin at praire daze - oh, i dreamt of going there with you sometime this summer…never happened.
so…sometime we will.
: )
carrie - I love that family photo. You have such a gorgeous family.
chris - that is the best best best , I love that family photo , doesn’t that just say it all, huh
oh my that is coming my way , you have an incredibly beautiful family.
steph - Love the family picture! We just did family pics yesterday at the beach and it’s hard to get that many people smiling!
Debbie - Oh does that ever look like the perfect spot to relax. Great pics too!
Sarah B - Wow….we should all have a spot that wonderful. I need to go find mine. And I don’t know your family but by looking at the ages of everyone it fits…and it is priceless. I would call it a framer.
Nichole - That seems like such a fun day! You have the type of family I hope to have in the future! 🙂
traci - how in the world did you find that place???
FABULOUS family picture!!! You could not have been more accurate about that family picture shows best where you are in life. Funny!!
Bethany - Ooohhh what a fun little place!! We don’t have waterfalls and ponds out here in Arizona…I miss that!! It looks like you guys had a truly wonderful time…and I love your family photo!! I have learned it is more about capturing who you really are in that moment than cheesy posed shots…
Thanks for sharing!!
Lindy - Ah Meg, such a beautiful family you have. I can hear the whines and “I don’t want to’s” now.
What a wonderful hidden little paradise. And you got the entire family there at the same time – lucky you!
PamperingBeki - That is an AWESOME family picture!!
Where were you guys? Was this in Kansas or on your trip?
lee ann - Looks like a great relaxing place. I LOVE the family picture. It was worth the bribe…whatever it was.
Staci - Oh Meg!!! Where IS this place?? I hope it’s very close to you so you can visit often 🙂 Awesome pictures and what a GREAT day it looks like you had!