I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I–
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference
…Robert Frost
It was almost 14 years ago that we brought Miss Hannah home from the Hospital. To be exact…….she came home on Thanksgiving Day that year. Usually we celebrate her birthday on the holiday because everyone is here, but this year Hannah asked if we could have a separate party for she and her friends.
We held Hannah's party at a small resort the next town over. The resort owners have always made their pool available to local kids for a very small fee. It is such a great place to vacation for any of you thinking of coming up to the NH mountain area. Hiking, boating, swimming, skating, skiing…it's all here. 🙂
Today was an incredibly beautiful day for a few hours and warm. Warm that is until a biting cold front whipped thru this afternoon. I knew that it was going to be a very cold week, so while the girls were enjoying their time in the pool, Ken and I took a stroll around the lake to enjoy what may be the last warm day for a long spell. (not to worry..the girls were being supervised)
Purity Springs sits at the end of Crystal Lake in Madison/Eaton NH. The lake at this time of year is so still and peaceful….
Those beautiful golden browns…….I love the smell of the leaves at this time of year and listening to their crunching sounds as we scuffed them along the path.
……you know that Old Man Winter and Christmas are not too far away when you catch sight of the winterberries along the lakes, and with the dramatic drop in temperature today….it's no surprise….bbrrrrr!
After our short stroll, we headed back to the party girls.
Hmmm…….lots of contemplation in that look. 14 years old…wow!
She huffed and she puffed and blew those candles out!
It's going to be fun…being 14!
The Woolen Rabbit 
Happy Birthday Hannah! Her birthday party sounds like it was tons of fun! Nice that you and Ken got some time to stroll outdoors around the lake.
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happy birthday to hannah!
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What great pictures of all the leaves.
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She’s a beauty and must have loved having a fun party. How nice you two found some time away, too. The last warm days are such a treasure.
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I bet she had a great time there with her friends. The time sure does fly, doesn’t it? Happy birthday to Hannah!
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Looks like the party was a success. What a beautiful place. Happy Birthday to Hannah!
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Kim, I so enjoy your stories. Please keep blogging. You are my morning friend and afternoon companion.
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Happy birthday! Fun fun time. I did not realize she was that young when I saw her at the Gathering.
We are predicted for snow in these parts this week.
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Just looking at those girls makes me shiver. lol. Happy early bday Hannah! Ahhh… the contrast of a walk around the lake and girls in a pool…
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Happy Happy 14, Hannah!
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Kim- Looks like a great party. Happy Birthday to your darling girl.
It’s a wonderful time of year, especially the smells of autumn.
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Happy birthday to Hannah!!
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Happy Birthday to Hannah and best wishes to you for doing such a great job. What a memory to cherish!
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Happy Birthday Hannah!
What a beautiful place to celebrate!
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You’re such a great mom! Happy birthday, Hannah! Beautiful spot!
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Happy Birthday to Hannah!
And oh, those beautiful NH pics (and that lovely poem – lots of memories with both, thanks)
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