life lately (according to instagram)

Spring is here, and it feels like life is picking up...

like we're coming out of hibernation!

 

We've had lots of chances to hang out

with the hubs' family lately, which is a treat.

We've had some silly fun...playtime with our little niece

and a very relaxed night with our small group.

The longer we look for a house, the more I want 

to get a dog...which is a little dangerous.  :)

Lots of little joys lately too...like pretty fresh flowers 

& frivolous magazines about princesses.  (thanks, babe!)

Life's not perfect, but we certainly have 

plenty to be thankful for!

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finding fun

 

 Sometimes life as a grown up isn't fun.

I know there are lots of good things

to be thankful for, and certainly plenty

of little joys and delights...but sometimes 

I find myself not having much fun.

 This week I was reminded that there's

 a simple solution to that problem:

go to a playground with a toddler.

 Swinging is like flying - so exciting!

Going down the slide is so cool that 

it's worth doing at least 20 times!

(bonus: we always giggle!) 

Climbing rope ladders is dangerous

and thrilling...living on the edge!

And when all is said and done,

we're a little tired, and totally ready

to go home for a cookie.  :)

*image: Chris Kay

dear spring

Dear Spring,

I think you should come early this year.

 

My winter wardrobe is a little tired,

and I'm officially ready for cute dresses

and impractical shoes.  These snowbanks

& cold windy days are killing me.

Love,

me

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tis the season...

It's skirt season again, and I'm enjoying

how it gives me a chance to look at 

my wardrobe with fresh eyes.

And while it goes nearly without saying,

I'm loving that all of my favorite shoes

 have also come out to play!  :)

*images from here, here & here

spring dreaming

I'm looking forward to balmy, spring days

so I can sunbathe like these handsome pups.

 (And yes, that is pretty much how I act

on a warm day.  Very lady-like, no?)

 What are you looking forward to this spring?

 

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feelin' hot hot hot

 Yesterday was gloriously warm and perfectly

spring-like...not at all like a usual March day in NH.

Everyone was driving with windows down and

going for slow walks around the neighborhood.

It was so warm that we actually opened all 

of the windows in the house because it was 

warmer outside than in.  (Craziness.)  We also

grilled and ate dinner outside.  (Amazing!)

And just because it's been in my head lately,

(and in the title of this post now), here's some

Michael Scott for your Tuesday:

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sunshine = hope

 It's been delightfully sunny & warm 

for the last couple of days, and 

while it's not quite green here yet, 

I have such hope for spring!  

 

Yesterday the handsome man 

& I stole a few minutes to lay 

in the sun, and it reminded me all 

over again why I'm such a summer

girl. Life is just happier with

some sunshine! 

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hopeful

 I have a little extra bounce in my step today,

and am feeling much more positive in my 

approach to the day.  (These last few days

have been a little exhausting.)  I attribute much

of my cheerfulness to being able to wear a cute 

skirt and enjoy the warm sun on my face 

this morning.  It's like spring is really coming, 

and it puts such joy in my heart!  Plus, I was 

spoiled to have a blissfully quiet morning 

with just my coffee and Bible, and I am 

feeling refreshed after some much

needed time with the Father.

What's going on with you today?

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hope

Although it's barely above zero degrees

here this morning, I was pleasantly

surprised to hear a couple of birds singing

back and forth to each other outside of

my window.  For a brief second, it was

heavenly to close my eyes and pretend that

spring is here.  The cheerful sound was

the perfect reminder that the cold 

of winter won't last forever, and that

spring is still coming!  Just a little bit of

hope for a Wednesday morning.  :)

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wishes

Wouldn't it be nice to spend today perched by the water, reading a good book?

I can hear the birds singing outside this morning, and it makes me wish for a long, lazy day out in the sunshine.

Hope you see some sunshine today, wherever you are!


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itty bitty

Did you ever pick tiny little flowers like these when you were a kid?

I would always spend loads of time picking bunches of these little gems, and then proudly present them to Momma.

(who put them in water and treasured them like a champ...even though they probably did nothing but wreck havoc on her pollen allergies.)

What are you favorite itty bitty signs of spring?


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spring is my favorite.

Today is another day with big promises of sunshine and warm temps - and I'm not stuck in the office! I'm on the road all day for one of my clients (totally my favorite, but don't tell the others, ok?) which means lots of time with the windows down, the music up, and maybe even an iced coffee.

This time of year makes my heart so happy. Every time I discover another tree with baby green leaves, or find another flower about to bud I get positively giddy with excitement. Plus this morning the birds were singing when I woke up - best thing ever!

What about you - what do you love about spring?

Hope your day is full of good things, friends!


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happy easter!

Hope your Easter is filled with every happiness!

I will be celebrating the Risen One, eating lots of ham, and enjoying hosting our friends and family in our tiny little apartment!


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walks.

Sir H came to stay last night, so in addition to having delightfully warm toes all night, this morning we had the most wonderful walk. The sun was bright and took the chill out of the air, plus the birds were all singing their loud morning songs. It was amazing!

Happy Thursday, friends. Hope you find something lovely along the way!


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sunshine

It's day three of sunshine and positively spring-like weather around these parts - and I love it! It gives me hope for warmth and bare feet and naps in the sun after all these months of cold and dark...

Hope your Monday is full of some sunshine and happiness, wherever you are!


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