All You Can Pick Sunflowers

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A Lesson in Simplicity 

When you get a chance to visit a field of sunflowers and pick all your arms can carry…it won’t be much because an armful of sunflowers is pretty darn heavy.

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 But what it will be is…

  • Wandering into a field of green
  • Seeing bees up close and personal as they light on each flower
  • Getting lost among stalks that are taller than your head
  • Choosing flowers that are as big as your head
  • Noting that time seems to stop while you are out in nature
  • Watching as the sky puts on a sunset show worthy of fireworks
  • Lingering as the night turns dark and you play giant Jenga with your family
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While we all left with more sunflowers than we could carry (some more than others), the evening was a reminder of so much more: being with family, slowing down, and utterly enjoying the very simple, but amazing, things life has to offer.

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I hope these photos serve as your reminder to find and relish the most simple things in life. 

-Sydney

PS - Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is hosting another weekend full of sun flower picking - this is your chance!