falling in love

back in the spring, when the honeysuckle was just bursting forth and delighting us all with its fragrance and beauty, my girl fell in love.

with honeysuckle.

we sat underneath the beautiful oaks at the boys' school waiting for the bell to ring.  she gets a little impatient sometimes.  always ready to see her brudders.  

i can't help myself around honeysuckle.  the smell is intoxicating.

so i taught her the wonder that is honeysuckle.

and she loved it.

and i loved it.

and it didn't hurt that the fragrance remained on my fingers for some time.

i love watching her explore the wonders in nature.
i love seeing her little pudgy hands bring me treasures.
i love the intense look on her face as she tries to do something all by herself.
i love when she accomplishes her task but love it when i'm still needed.
i love her chipped nail polish.
i loved the look in her eye the moment she tasted the sweet nectar.

oh how i love this girl.