Sunshine Day

Saturday was pretty much a perfect day. It began with my mom and me taking the pup for a hike (she was quite the dirty dog by the end of it!) and continued with relaxing by the pool. My dad came out to join us, followed by my sister and her husband and baby, and then my husband. My mom brought out drinks and appetizers, and we swam, talked and laughed until we headed inside for a family dinner. I hope this beautiful day is a preview of more to come this summer!

Photos by me. 

Thankful

Every once in a while, I'm overwhelmed with the beauty in what's around me. For a bit of time, I'm able to appreciate with an enhanced sense little blessings: flowers blooming, sunshine on my face, seeing a butterfly, feeling the perfect weight of my pup in my arms. I love it!

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Currently

This weekend was quite full, even though my husband and I were still feeling under the weather. We went to a wine event, an art museum opening and a friend's birthday party -- and then spent most of yesterday lazing on the couch! Since all I want to do right now is crawl back into bed, I'm going to focus instead on a few little things making me happy lately.

A latte sipped in the sunshine.

My nephew trying to escape a diaper changing.

Arts lovers turning out to see a new museum.

A fire on a chilly autumn night.

My sleepy little pup.

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