Yesterday Leandra and I drove out to our favorite park around Grand Rapids. About 15 minutes into our walk, one of us said, "we need to do this more often." It think it's been that way for the past, oh, I don't know, every visit. It's so relaxing, freeing, and good for us to put aside everything for a bit-- just go, us two, with no distractions. The wind was blowing; it was a bit cooler than normal. I'm more invigorated by weather like that-- it felt like a fall day, in a lot of ways. And we both love fall. There's the hoodie-and-jeans, warm-in-the-sun-but-quite-cool-in-the-shade, windy Saturdays in early October, and the violent, big-clouded afternoons later on, when it's suddenly feasible to want some hot cider, chai, or cocoa in the middle of the day (or a nap under a big blanket with the window wide open)...
And of course, both of our birthdays are in October! That means chocolate cake, apple dumplings (not in the same meal, of course... but I wouldn't be ashamed to try that sometime) family, and a nice, fat, Barnes and Noble gift card from any one of our relatives who don't have to be geniuses to know how we love that!
All that to say: We went to the park. We liked. Took a camera. I love going places with beautiful scenery and beautiful people (like weddings!) but I also love going to little county parks with not a whole lot more than trees, trails, a few buggy ponds, and open, grassy fields. Here's a few from the park. They look quite springy, for how much it felt like fall. Just two of 'em:
Lots of engagement sessions and weddings (and a few things in between) coming soon!
