"Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons." ~Author Unknown

    i was surprised by his nervousness, he's the kind of little fella who runs, raging, into all sorts of wildness...but when it came to climbing this lovely tree, he was mindful, cautious, and oh. so. proud. when he reached this limb.

    i was reminded that he is much more than appears on the surface, as we all are.

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      damiec, ~lisamac~, Scaramacai82, AnyDirectFlight (catching up...), and 22 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. damiec (4 months ago | reply)

      you made some magic here, Angela

    3. Jaime973 (4 months ago | reply)

      Oh this is all kinds of wonderful :) Hope Coco feels better soon xoxo

    4. ~lisamac~ (4 months ago | reply)

      this tells a lovely story...so beautiful friend xx

    5. Shawna Lemay (4 months ago | reply)

      this is all kinds of awesome! : )

    6. AnyDirectFlight (catching up...) (4 months ago | reply)

      puts a smile on my face...
      i love the undone shoelace...
      and the light... always...

    7. with Asmita (4 months ago | reply)

      that kind of photo which stays in memory...lovely light !!!

    8. alwaysmichellerene (4 months ago | reply)

      This is fantastic.

    9. photos=happiness (4 months ago | reply)

      instant fav! love the composition and light! awwww...the joys of childhood! :)

    10. 6ftmama (4 months ago | reply)

      so sososososso wonderful... i so heart this.

    11. kirstinmckee (4 months ago | reply)

      he's such a brave boy!
      I do hope Coco feels better soon.

    12. alexdk (4 months ago | reply)

      A beautiful shot. The colours, the shoes, the tree..and your text. It's all perfect.

    13. red * (4 months ago | reply)

      It's really sweet, I love how boys have that reckless part but also the very cautious part all built in as one.

    14. GOSS Photography {JULIE} (4 months ago | reply)

      oh i love this.. i was never a very good climber and i would get crazy nervous to see my kiddos do it, lucky i have girls i guess even though they are kind tomboys and little missy is alwas climbing something rofl.... awesome shot :)))

    15. ~Staci Lee~ (4 months ago | reply)

      I love the dirty shoes and the lace hanging down. Your words are deep and encouraging!

    16. Step23 (4 months ago | reply)

      I *love* the hanging lace. I **love** the quote and the shot...together, they're perfectly wonderful childhood magic.

    17. Uijeongbu Knitter (4 months ago | reply)

      very cool detail shot.

    18. vi.llette (4 months ago | reply)

      oh dear. I hope your little coco is better soon x

    19. SuperDewa (4 months ago | reply)

      is right. This IS magic. You've captured one of those moments that defines childhood.

    20. alwaysmichellerene (4 months ago | reply)

      LOL! Look what I just found in my stream:

      High Up in the Trees

      The light in yours is divine, and of course the chucks add a certain style!

    21. beauty_goodness_truth (4 months ago | reply)

      I wish I could favorite this a million times. It is so special, Angela! I can see it on the gallery wall already.

    22. ~nut*meg~ (4 months ago | reply)

      oh this makes me remember the times mine did this for the first time....what a sweet photo. I adore this, it speaks of childhood to me!

    23. miradel (5 weeks ago | reply)

      I love it!

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