We will always remember...

Our plans usually include a big family trip Up North every year on Memorial weekend...

which is beyond FANTASTIC...

We put in the dock...swim...cook...eat...drink...kayak...play in the sand...fish...read books...talk...play games...sit on the dock and sip coffee...look out for Loons...breathe in the fresh air...and just basically enjoy each other...

But...this year we are staying home...

which is pretty fantastic too!

Swimming still (but, in a pool this time!!) 

I NEVER mind that!

Still eating food...sipping cocktails...and enjoying each other...

Happy Memorial Everyone...

Thank you to each and every one of you that helped keep us safe and free...

God Bless our Country...



Office looks...

I am very lucky to work at a fun, hip, & creative office that encourages individuality...

{there are more like this needed...}

So...we are able to express our personalility through our style

{clothes...hair...makeup...etc...}

yay!

Lately, I have been getting soooo darn bored with my outfits...so I am in search of inspiration...

Here are a couple looks I am really digging right now...

I think they are all so fun!

Casual...yet, elegant in their own way...and TOTALLY my style!

Now...just need to put these together on a working mom's budget!!!!

images via: http://mixandmatchyouruniquestyle.tumblr.com/post/10520647433/girlofthesun-milan-fashion-week-ermanno, www.pinterest.com,  http://www.9to5chic.com/

Photos Galore!...

There is something so personal and fun about COVERING a space with photos...

whether it be all around a mirror in the bedroom...

or on a big board in the family room...

I just have always been drawn to it...

But, will they get flicked all over when we are rushing to get our lunches out the door in the morning before school?!

or...will the dog brush up against it and knock half of them down...?

I don't know...but, I think I really might try this out!!!

Anyone have photos covering crazy places?

a thank you to my husband...

i love you craig...

thank you for being there when I need you the most...

Yardwork...

Hubby and I are gearing up for some MAJOR yard work this weekend!

Trimming hedges and bushes...

Filling planters...

Pulling weeds...

New sand for Ethan's sandbox...

Picking up a couple ferns for my deck...

and dreaming about all the other wonderful things I would like to do to my house...

{like this AWESOME painted deck}
& p.s. someone remind me to wear a caftan at my next party please!
too great!

but, can't...because...

a)  I am definitely not this talented (even on my best day)
b)  I don't have enough money!

But...it will look pretty and will make me so happy to sit down at the end of the day...

watch E playing softball with his Dad...

grilling some food & sipping a cold drink...

and thanking God for what I DO have...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dreaming of Summer Evenings...

Popsicles and Prosecco...

Here's to Summer Evenings...

Images: via Pinterest

Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day...



Some of my favorite sayings for my little guy...

My husband was out of town golfing this past weekend and so I told my son

(who is 6)

that he was the man of the house and I needed him to be brave and helpful this weekend for his mama...

&

he was AMAZING!

Every day that little boy just makes my heart explode with love...

I couldn't be luckier than to have my little E in my life...

you make my Mother's Day...

I love you with all my heart.

Hope you all had a wonderful day with your "little miracles"!