As the cool winds begin to blow and the night air turns cool, I am reminded once again of the feelings of Fall. I look forward to warm crackling fires and nights spent camping under the magnificent star filled skies. The feel of a warm blanket as I snuggle down for the night. The sounds of the owl in the distance and the other noises that are so welcoming as the days grow shorter. I welcome the feelings of tranquility and satisfaction as the hot summer days wind to an end and the crisp cool air reminds me that winter is on the way.
Autumn days and cool breezes remind me of dreams that have not yet been realized.They inspire me with hope and fill my heart with wonder. One of my greatest hopes is that “I never lose this since of wonder” and that I always look to the next adventure with excitement and hope.
These pictures were taken along the Kern River in Northern California as we camped and explored along its banks. The Kern River is known for its whitewater rapids and beautiful Autumn foliage. It flows through Kernville, a very quaint, conservative relic of early California. It is wonderful tenting beside the river and waking up with the sound of the river flowing behind you.
Autumn is calling… where will it take us this time?
You open my heart with a touch of your hand,
I am consumed in a moment with love and romance.
I hear your laugh and I smile, I see your smile and I glow
Forever and always I love you so.
I find it’s the little things that come about in the feelings of the heart.
It’s the day to day moments that make us want to start.
It’s the dreams that just keep growing as we travel on our way
It’s the day to day moments we’ll miss and hope will stay.
As your smile lights a spark to the deepest embers of my soul
And each night is full of magic as you hold me in your arms
I hope to always remember the serenity I feel today
And the love I feel inside when you whisper my name.
I want to always treasure I hope to always know
The deep abiding faith and peace within my soul.
For it’s the little things that we’ll savor as each day turns into dusk
It’s the little things that we’ll treasure and will mean the most to us.
~Tammy