outing together

I love his days off. I love getting to explore a new place with him. I like trying to imagine what this place used to be like..the stories of the people that once used to be part of it...the history of it all. I love walking hand in hand with my husband. I love taking pictures together. I love being outdoors. I love getting to enjoy the beautiful scenery around.

Summer makes me so happy!

the summer night

 

 

 

The summer night is like a perfection of thought. -Wallace Stevens

 A long walk at the end of the day...exchanging thoughts with my sister. Enjoying the beautiful countryside - so grateful that I can see it and enjoy it.  Reflecting back on the day... my favorite moments, favorite words, missing someone awfully bad, wishing I could re-live part of my day. If only I could see ahead what consequences and effect my words and actions will have before they're said and done. Grateful for a new day tomorrow - a tomorrow with no mistakes in it yet. Another chance to live, love and enjoy this beautiful life that I don't deserve.  And tomorrow means being back with my husband.  

And that makes my heart so happy ♥

celebrating

"My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills, My heart with rapture thrills Like that above."
 
Celebrating freedom. making memories.  loving this great country I live in. The grandest country on earth.

everyday lens

Everyday moments from last week. moments that seem so insignificant, yet the things that make up a big part of my day/life. Moments that make me smile.  Moments I'm so grateful for.

"The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in the pursuit if worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments."   -Uchtdorf

summer evening

One of those summer evenings where the weather was perfectly cool, the wind was blowing ever so slightly,  I had a awesome sister to hang out with,  the sunset was pretty, the sno cones were amazing, the popcorn was free and the fireworks looked like glitter! Small towns are the best.
The only thing that would have made it better would be getting to enjoy it with my love.  Everything is better with him ♥

summer delight

It's that kind of day meant for a fresh smoothie.  Summer is my favorite season for making smoothies... I think it's the perfect drink for cooling off.

blue yumminess

  

And after strawberries, its the season for these pretty blue berries.

 I'm as much in love with them as strawberries. Oh summer! I love you.