Friendly Visitors makes me Stop and Think

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Living in Eatonville Washington is very different than Queen Creek Arizona or even Las Vegas where we lived before Arizona. Ryan and I both loved the landscape of the Southwest! We could never get enough of the palm trees and beautiful mesa's but you can not deny the beauty that is here in WA. Eatonville Washington is out in the country! I am a city girl and will always be a city girl but I do enjoy to be out of the busy streets and crazyiness and be able to enjoy the sweet blessings of Nature. At Ryan's parents house there are visitors everyday that come by and stop on through their yard. They seem to not even notice that we are there and stop and have a snack or two and move on there merry way!

This particular visitor walked right by me only a few feet in front and gave me a quick glance as she went on to feed in the back yard!



Here they are the sweet little family out front




Here they are headed to the back and in the backyard enjoying the beautiful morning




Even though Ryan and I have gone from this




to this





I sure love it! Being surrounded by such beauty has helped me a lot. When it is not raining here the view of the trees and mountain helps me feel so close to my Heavenly Father and Savior. All of these different things in Nature are for us to enjoy and I feel so lucky. The past few days I have really been thinking a lot, struggling to make sense of things, and having my faith once again pushed to a whole other level.................but cant deny the blessing of the spirit and the comfort it brings!

Comments

Coby, Lynette and Kids said…
Wow they both look great, and you will be happy no matter where you are, because you choose to. Good luck on your new adventures!
February 23, 2010 at 9:38 PM
alison huston said…
Once again you amaze me. You should coin the phrase, If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. You are such an example to me in every way I need it. Eatonville is BEYOND beautiful. I would have to pinch myself everyday being so blessed to see that beautiful mountain and all the greenery landscape. I loved living in the country in Iowa, I felt so much closer to the Lord. Those deer are adorable, your so lucky. Soak it up now so when you move back home to ARIZONA you won't forget all those sweet animals and beautiful land your living on. (like how I'm constantly reminding you Arizona is your home, just incase you start to forget, I'm here for the gentle reminder.) Love you tiab!
February 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Hayley Nelson Potter said…
lucky you to have such a beautiful view!
February 24, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Joyce said…
What beautiful pictures of the trees and mountains. The visitors that you had are pretty neat also!

And on a side note, I am so glad that we have blogs and facebook so we can keep up with each others lives! Love ya!
February 25, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Beth said…
I love the visitors. How awesome. I am so proud of you for counting your blessings and sharing them with us! We miss you Karmann! How is your job working out? Are you getting used to your families yet? I love being outdoors....it does bring a level of peace like no other! Have a great weekend!
February 26, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Jo Lynn said…
Karm like I told you, you are truly one of the most amazing women I have ever met and the strength that lies within will surprise you during hard times...rely on it and of course Heavenly Father! I'm glad you are finding strength through the beauty of your surroundings, with all your pictures I'm amazing at how beautiful it is there. I love the deer, Casey's parents have that to. Savannah goes walking around the yard calling"deer, deer, come deer". So cute! I love you so much and if you need anything at all you call me okay? I can't wait for our next visit and I can't wait to come to Washington!
February 26, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Kristi @ Lolly Jane said…
Kar how close are you to the TriCities area? We'll be there in June........ picking up our SON! We got chosen!! We'll be there for a few weeks and will have to head west to say HELLO to you!!! Yay! :)
March 1, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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