i spent last week in texas with my family. while pictures can’t capture all the beauty that resides in the place i still call home, they give me an opportunity to reflect and remember when i return to what i now consider my life.

the last few days have been spent with these precious faces, shifting my perspective a little each moment, as i see the world through innocent eyes.

i was reminded yesterday, as i took a drive deep into the country, exactly why i moved back to texas. my soul has been craving these wide-open spaces, miles upon miles of green and trees, fresh air, peace and quiet, friendly faces, slow-paced life, front porch sitting and heart-warming smiles for quite some time now.

my time in the backwoods this weekend consisted of all those things and more.