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Fire Pit S’mores

Boy and girl look at fall flowers in an urban field with sun flare present Family of four walk next to tall grasses on fall day

When the world outside feels uncertain, sometimes the best place to find peace and joy is right at home. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as families everywhere adapted to new routines and spent more time indoors, this beautiful family of four found comfort in the simple pleasures of a fall evening in their own backyard.

With the leaves turning golden and the air taking on that crisp autumn chill, the family gathered around their fire pit, the flickering flames casting a warm glow on their faces. There was a sense of calm, despite the world being in chaos. For once, the outside world didn’t seem as important as the moments unfolding right here—at home, with loved ones.

The two kids were full of excitement as they helped their parents set up for their backyard adventure. The crackling sound of the fire was the perfect soundtrack as they pulled out marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, preparing to make the quintessential fall treat: s’mores.

As the marshmallows roasted over the fire, the kids’ eyes lit up with joy at the gooey mess that followed. S’mores were an art in this family—burnt just the right amount, not too much, and piled high with chocolate. They were moments of lightness, laughter, and a return to simpler times. It was almost as if time slowed down for a bit, and for a few hours, the world outside seemed far away.

Mom and Dad looked on with warmth in their eyes. After all these months of uncertainty, they had learned to cherish moments like these: moments that seemed small, but were actually huge in the grand scheme of things. It wasn’t just the s’mores that made the night special—the togetherness, the feeling of family, and the knowledge that, no matter what was happening in the world, they had each other.

As the fire flickered lower and the evening turned cooler, the family lingered by the fire pit a little longer, enjoying the warmth of the flames and the sense of peace that only family time could bring. The pandemic had changed so many things about their daily lives, but nights like this—full of laughter, warmth, and love—reminded them of what truly mattered.

 

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girl smiles at s'mores with fire pit and setting sun behind her

xo,

Jen

 

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