A Dazzling Night

Happy Fourth of July! Last night, our city held a fireworks show. While I was too tired to go out to the park to watch it, my husband and I discovered we had a pretty good view from our house. Sitting on the bed in the nursery, we looked out the windows past roofs and treetops and watched dazzling fireworks light up the sky. It was amazing!

Photo from here.

A Happy Holiday

The Fourth of July holiday brought my husband's friend, his wife and their baby into town for a visit. Since our kitchen renovation has the house in shambles, we decided at the last minute to stay out at my parents' house in the country. I'm so glad we did! Some other friends stopped by too, so the weekend became this wonderful mix of sharing stories, laughing, eating, swimming, babies, dogs, sunshine and fireworks. It was a truly special time.

Photos by me. 

Freedom

Wherever you live and whatever you love, I hope you have the freedom to pursue what brings you happiness, today and every day. Happy Fourth of July!

Photo by me.

Happy July!

This month, I'm looking forward to the simple, timeless pleasures of picnics, Fourth of July festivities, sundresses, fruity refreshments and summer love.

* Picnic 

* Dress

* Fireworks photo

* Beach photo

* Watermelon photo

* Popsicles

* Sparkler photo

A Wonderful Weekend

Ahhh, what a a great long weekend we just had. I hope it was a wonderful Fourth of July weekend all around for everyone.

My past three days included, in no particular order, the following:

* Driving down country roads with the wind blowing my hair.

* Lounging by a pool.

* Having the best houseguests ever!

* Sleeping in three days in a row.

* Eating my favorite spicy Cajun pasta salad.

* Going to a fun wedding.

* Crashing a different wedding!

* Drinking too much champagne.

* Dancing with my guy.

* Reading a lighthearted but also inspiring book.

* Watching fireworks out the window while lying in bed.

* Going out for sushi.

* Missing a friend who just moved away -- but daydreaming about the adventure she’s having.

* Cuddling with the pup.

* Sharing great travel stories.

* Laughing with my sister on the phone.

* Lighting sparklers on the deck.

Photo from here.