Summer Escape

Earlier this month, I escaped the humidity of New England and spent four nights in Las Vegas. I timed my trip to surprise a dear friend for her 40th birthday. She was speechless! I enjoyed two nights camping in the Spring Mountains and two nights in a hotel in Henderson. Driving a Smart Car was a fun treat, too.

Nothing Better

Friday Favorites

---Evening Light at the Shore---


---Buzzing Bees in Our Yard---


---Sea Peas---

Itching to Go

Lately, I have the itch to hop in the van and go exploring. I dream about packing few clothes for the kids and wandering around for a few days; stopping wherever seems interesting to sleep and eat. It's not really possible right now, due to a variety of appointments, finances, the cat, two rats and our fish.

I've been researching RVs online and still don't know what will suit us best. I briefly looked at a used Gulf Stream Endura that was in near-perfect condition. It was out of our price range, but gave me a lot to think about. Baby steps, baby steps.

Mr. Q has to travel for work for at least two weeks in July. I'm excited for him, as he'll be contributing to an important project doing something that he enjoys. I can't help but feel a bit jealous!

The Song Remembers When

This afternoon, I heard one of my favorites songs: Black by Pearl Jam. As I sang along, a perfect memory flashed in my mind.

It was the summer of 1996 and Mr. Q and I were driving by Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park, singing along to a mix tape in his Daytona. He was back from two semesters abroad and ready to start senior year. I was a few weeks short of 21 and he bought me wine coolers. We had dinner with friends and then watched our first sunset together from Cadillac Mountain. We were "just friends", but I still think of that day as one of our first dates.

Bliss.

Delicious Day

Today was one of those unexpected, amazing days full of sunshine, blue sky, happy children and springtime blossoms!

Life Isn't Simple

"The trouble with simple living is that, though it can be joyful, rich, and creative, it isn't simple." ~Doris Janzen Longacre