These rocks are my souvenirs from our summer vacation in New Mexico. I fell in love with so many rocks that I kind of took them home with me (Ben had to restrain me from taking more). The girls had their own collection going on while we were there, but really, they collect rocks everywhere we go. Some of these rocks are pretty massive and I spotted them on our way up the mountain (see here), but there was no way I was going to take them up, so on our way down is when I did my gathering. Ben also found a rock in the shape of a heart to commemorate the hike we did to celebrate our 8 year anniversary.
We aren’t much of souvenirs buyers, though we did let the girls each pick a little something, but these rocks are my souvenirs and I love them so much! Seeing them brings me a wave of memories from our time this summer. Some of them are displayed in our home, and some are just sitting in a basket waiting for a special spot. I think some of these pictures blown up might even make for a nice poster. There’s just so much beauty in something as simple as a rock!
Are you or your kids rock collectors too?
You should totally make a poster out of these! Rocks are gorgeous, but how often do we take time to notice?! So glad you did!
My oldest is a rock collector! We joke that she would be happy if she grew up to be a rock sorter. Those photos would make lovely posters! – if you decide to share them for personal use, one will definitely be going up in her room!
Oh I might just put one up for personal use! I’d love to see them displayed! I need to print out a copy and I will link up here for downloadable version.
I was SUCH a rock collector when I was little. A couple of years ago I went through my collection and I even found a piece of green glass — such interesting rocks I was finding. 😉
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I totally collected rocks when I was little! The ones you found on your hike are so beautiful!
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so pretty! love the heart shaped one
xxoo,
nikki
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I used to love collecting rocks as a kid.
I’d love a big version of the second to last photo. IKEA have some great box frames – you could glue them into an arrangement and they would look so cool. I especially like a small vignette in a large frame so you have to go up close to see what’s inside 🙂
i love rocks!!! and i collect them too! i collect heart rocks! and i use them all over the house
We have so many rocks (and sea shell). I’d love to get your ideas of how to display them. We have SO many;).
My kiddos like to collect rocks on our travels too, especially my son. 🙂
When I was a kid, my mom would only let us bring home a cup of rocks or seashells from each trip. We’d bring back a lot more if we could! That heart shaped rock in particular is amazing.
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I am a total rock collector! I also love shells.
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