vacation

 It's been a crazy week around these parts 

trying to be home with the handsome guy as much

as possible but also work and get the normal 

stuff done.  It's been incredible how dramatically 

our pace has slowed, but I'm feeling like it's a 

good thing. Sometimes life gets a little too 

busy, and it's good to step back.

I have next week off and we have blissfully

few plans.  I am looking forward to taking each

day as it comes, and will be back in a week!

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my patient

The handsome guy had some sinus surgery a couple 

days ago, so I've been home playing nurse.  Ask anyone 

who knows me - I'm not usually the medical type - but 

it's been amazing being able to be home and take care 

of my sweetie when he doesn't feel well. 

Today I'm back to work, and already counting 

down the hours until I get to go back home to him!

a reminder

 I love this promise.

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get away

 The handsome man & I had an impromptu get 

away on Friday night.  It was lovely to run 

away together and be spontaneous.

We ended up in York, which was gorgeous.

I'd never been to the Nubble Lighthouse, 

and we had a great time climbing around on 

the rocks and being all touristy with our 

clunky but lovable Polaroid camera. 

We also spent a few hours being lazy on the beach, 

which was blissful.  The water was salty and 

warm(ish), which made the homemade ice cream 

afterwards seem perfectly sweet and cold.

All in all, it was incredible to get away

from reality for just a little while.  Being 

together without any distractions or demands

was perfect, and just what we needed!

summer saturday

 Tomorrow afternoon, this will be us!

I'm so thrilled to finally have a free Saturday,

and even more excited that the handsome

man suggested we make a beach day out of

it.  Hope your weekend is happy too!

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sister love

 My lovely sister just posted this picture from our 

bbq this past weekend, and it makes me smile 

every time I look at it.  What a blessing to 

have family that I both love & enjoy!

Hope you find things to smile about today!

floating away

I'm loving this summery, vintage photo.

Doesn't it make you want to go 

jump in a lake somewhere?

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my goofball

This man cracks me up.

Sister and I looked across the

yard (in the middle of his birthday

bbq) to see him standing on our

picnic table taking his own picture.

 

And then he did it about five more

times...or long enough for my sister 

to snap his picture from our spot.

 

I'm so glad he's my goofball! 

happy weekend

 I'm eagerly anticipating a glorious summer weekend.

(and by eagerly, I mean counting down the hours 

until I leave the office & rush home to play!)

 

It'll be full of family & friends, sunshine, and yummy 

bbq food...but we're choosing to leave some 

space for rest too.  Sounds pretty perfect to me.

Hope your holiday weekend is lovely!

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