June, the sweetest of months.
Welcoming the arrival of warmer days spent soaking in the sunshine.
Settling in nicely to our new summer routine, love the ease of our days.
Just a few things I'm delighted by:
Summer edition of Rhythm of the Home arrived today.
So happy to have a pitcher of the perfect iced coffee in my fridge.
This book and this one next on my list to be read.
Counting down until we head here for a family vacation. Love this place.
Hello June!
Hello June!
Summer break starts today at 2:00. It's no stretch to say that I'm one giddy mama! I feel as though I'm the kid with the summer off and I guess in a way that's true. I'll also admit that I'm officially a summer girl now, how can one not be with the energy right outside my door? It's completely energizing and I'm feeling it in a big way. I haven't felt this surge of inspiration and joy in a long time and it feels incredible. I'll credit the expanse of ease the next three months holds in its hands, the warmth of the days, early morning light, afternoons spent outside reading or knitting in the shade while the kids play in the pool, morning walks heightened by the happiness of birdsong, a family vacation to plan for, adventures with the kids, lots of popsicles consumed, the squeal of happiness from two little kids who feel the joy. It's a general state of happiness abounding around here and it feels really, really good! In anticipation for today I was up bright and early with a spring in my step ready to begin the day. I think after school we will celebrate with snow cones, I love those.
I have thoughts to share on Zach's first year of school that I will post about soon. I will say that gratitude abounds for the many blessings this school year has brought into our lives.
I'm happy to be back in this space on what I hope to be a daily basis. On my desk sits a cute little notebook with pages of blogging ideas that I can't wait to start sharing. Thank you for your patience and visits even when it's been quiet for a period of time. Stepping away and then thinking I would stop blogging all together has made me want to do it even more. This sharing a little of myself is something I enjoy immensely and find to be such a fun creative outlet. Thanks again for visiting my little world.
Here's to a fun filled, memory making next three months of pure bliss!!
Hip hip hooray!!!
"All nature is alive, awake and
aware with the Divine Presence,
and everything in life responds
to the song of the heart."
-Ernest Holmes
A walk with Skylar outside our back door earlier this week. A few hours filled with the warmth of the sunshine on our backs, chatter of birds welcoming the warm day, the scent of freshly mown grass, flowers blooming, such beauty to behold. After these winter months, it was welcome with open arms.
Good days ahead, I can feel it.
A reminder of the beauty waiting for us this month.
A reminder to be still.
Take the scenic way home.
Look around.
Nature is alive and beckoning us to feel the joy.
Feel the joy.
Can you feel it? The warmth, the longer days, each day seeming just a little bit greener, the trees just waiting to burst open in all their glory? It feels like Spring indeed!
We spent all afternoon playing outside. I was feeling the bug to start cleaning up the yard, pulling out last years spent plants from my pots (I was happy to see a few survivors), sweeping the patio and planning what I'll be planting this year. I'll try tomato plants again...third times a charm, right? I'd love to plant some dahlia seeds, so much color, such a happy flower. This will be a good year to give Zach and Skylar a pot of their own to nurture. It will be fun to see what seeds they choose. Lots of fun things brewing in my brain with this new season upon us.
Spring break officially begins at 1:55 p.m. today! YAY!! The break will be all about being home, resting, playing and just letting the day take on its own rhythm. I've planned some fun little crafts for us to do during the week along with some family baking time. Hopefully the weather will be lovely so we can walk to the park and take a hike in the foothills. Let the fun begin!
Happy friday!
Just like that, Spring has arrived.
I'm welcoming this season with open arms.
Ready to feel the warmth of the sun on my face.
Puttering in the yard.
Planting a few pots of flowers for the patio.
Walks with the kids in the sunshine that warms our bodies.
Breathing in the luscious air energized with so much life.
Listening to the birds. How can one not smile at this gift?
Longer day, oh how I love the longer days.
With all of this comes a renewed energy for myself, a desire for growth.
Growth in a new direction. It's always been here, with a deeper awareness and time to allow what has always been a part of "me" to slowly emerge.
Excitement in my soul.
Sharing my story in the weeks to come.
Happy day to you my friends!
"China tea, the scent of hyacinths, wood fires and
bowls of violets - that is my mental picture of an
agreeable February afternoon."
-Constance Spry
I do think that "books" should be added to make an even more agreeable afternoon!
I like February, a month of pink and hearts all over the place. Being one month closer to Spring helps a little too!
Welcome February!
It was my desire to begin this new year with the greatest of intentions that will guide me through the next 12 months. The intention to be more fully present with my children, to get outside and appreciate this beautiful world we live in, breathing in the crisp, fresh air, feeling the warm sun on our faces. Have more adventures, play more, enjoy the moment. always.
With that in mind, we headed down to the river for an early afternoon walk. We wobbled along the river rocks to find the perfect spot for skipping rocks, filling our pockets full of so many of those rocks. We talked about our hopes and plans for this new year, the kids both in agreement that we need to take many hikes and field trips (completely agreed!). As we walked and talked, taking in the fresh smell of the river, we felt a great appreciation for living so close to such a peaceful place.
I loved watching the kids take in the surroundings (it's so different in the winter). They would walk along, stopping to pick up a rock or stick, truly being in the present moment. Many people were out walking. Much to my surprise, as each person passed by, my sweet little guy would say in his cheeriest voice "Happy New Year", catching a few people by surprise but always getting a response and a smile back. I think he made a few people quite happy at that moment.
I'm thankful for this moment with my family and for the opportunities for many more memories such as this.
We are ending our winter break and I find myself feeling much sadder than I thought I would. It's been a very nice, peaceful break with the kids and Lars. As the kids get older, I'm so aware of how quickly the time passes and find that sometimes it's almost hard to think about. They need to slow down, this mama needs way more time to cherish these years when they they are still young and want to spend time with me! Alas, time won't slow down but I can make the most of it by savoring the moments more and bringing a greater awareness to my days with these precious little people. This is one of my many hopes for the new year, inviting the abundance of presence in our days.
Since we've been making memories around here, I haven't had a chance to talk about my One Little Word and I really want to. I hope to have it posted by Friday.
Many wishes for a year of peace and happiness to you.
"And what does January hold? Clean account books. Bare diaries.
Three hundred and sixty-five new days, neatly parceled into weeks,
months, seasons. A chunk of time, of life....those first few notes like
an orchestra tuning up before the play begins."
-Phyllis Nicholson
Happy 2012 my friends!
I'll be back tomorrow to share my One Little Word with you. Here's to a very happy and peaceful new year. Let the fun begin!!
Many happy wishes for you and your loved ones for a day filled with joy, love, peace and gratitude.
I want to express my sincerest thanks to all of you who visit my little space right here. It has given me the greatest source of happiness to be able to share the things that make me think or simply smile. Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
