here is the deal...

why I love returning to the place I grew up... 

easy mountain access...

comfortable outdoor recreation...

high altitude sunsets...

the colorful mountain wild flowers...

the aspen trees...

a bar from my college town that was there even when my parents went to the university...

the charm of local shops...

small town farmer's markets...

Happy weekend.

summer mountain beauty

Back to our summer holiday... 

The landscape was too amazing not to share.  What made it even better was that we were also surrounded by our family... a rare occurrence.  

This is why I am so homesick - the beauty, recreation, and family.  

Happy Thursday to you.

summer scenes

Summer is wrapping up too quickly for my family.  It has been busy since we returned from our summer holiday.  I have been working on a nap mat, basket orders, pillow orders, redecorating and gifts for friends.  I love it!  

In the meantime, here are a few photos from our holiday out west.  See why I love "home" so much?!

Happy end of summer to you.