Monday, March 15, 2010

mountain mama, river belly

on the salmon river - 33 weeks

this weekend we took a brief but wonderful road trip. we stayed in a favorite lodge on our favorite river. we spent the days swimming, hot tub soaking, throwing rocks into the river and watching people catch fish, both big and small. the kids crafted fishing poles out of driftwood and string. the evenings were filled with board games, more swimming and soaking and hot cocoa and fresh cookies, compliments of the lodge. i spent a fair share of the weekend knitting and drinking tea. while we drove we spotted several deer and a beautiful red fox.

we are home now, and home is a good place to be. home... made even better by mountain getaways and family fun!

there is no place like right here, friends- happy monday!

5 comments:

heather jane said...

That's a beautiful picture of you, Erika! The mossy green and the color of your hair plus purple and grey= very pretty.

Mountain getaways really do make coming home that much sweeter.

Darcys Knotty Knitter said...

I love the picture it made me feel peaceful just hearing about your family trip:)Hugs Darcy

B. said...

erika you look amazing! i've got three weeks to go and not much longer for you!

Taking Time said...

Oh i love your blog!!

I am counting down the last weeks of my pregnancy as well.

Blessings for a happy birth:-)

Val in the Rose Garden said...

You look incredible! I love the belly. :)

We have to take vacations more often. We just need to go. Even if we are only an hour away, it is important to just get out there... I am inspired by you today.

Love Val