Spent 5 minutes in my outdoor shed earlier today. In 109 degrees (that’s factoring in humidity). Pretty sure that could’ve counted as a full length sauna session. 🥵

7:30am swimming lessons for the kids this week. Plus random appointments throughout the week. 3 days in. It’s 2:00pm, but legitimately feels like 6:00pm. I. Am. Tired. Makes me thankful for our homeschool routine and that it doesn’t involve getting up and getting out super early every day.

Louisiana’s Old State Capitol

Going through 4th of July (actually, July 3rd) pictures. And just really love this of my girl and my cousin’s pups (Luna + Sadie). The dogs wore out before Ro did. She had so much fun. And she looks like she’s glowing a little here. ✨ It was somehow such a really nice evening in the scorching south.

Read outside this morning with our drinks of choice. Left to right: B - chai latte, Me - coffee, Ro - OJ

Green screen at the local news station today

Made sparkling strawberry lemonade, and it was yum (and pretty).

Uh oh. I just found an heirloom rose website. Now my dreams of a fence line of roses is exploding in my head.

Proud of this painter 💙🌴🌊

Lemon balm 💛💚

The best

B recapped our date night to his daddy last night telling him that we went to Fat Pat’s (to eat), and “Man, did we laugh.” 😊

A good date night with my boy.

Kid in IKEA ☺️🤣

He actually thoroughly enjoyed the first while we were there. And most of the time after this photo was taken. 👏🏼 Good job, buddy.

Pipevine Swallowtail

A new-ish favorite habit of mine is to walk around the yard on Sunday afternoons checking the garden and plants and things. With a hot drink in hand, usually.

Inspiration: Beach-y Bags from Target

I love bags! Like a lot. It’s probably what some would call a toxic trait. But there could be worse things to need to improve upon, I think. I mean, bags are pretty functional. Anyway, here’s a round up of some of my favorite beach or beach day inspired bags from Target right now.

  1. Striped Tote Handbag
  2. Green Crochet Crossbody Bag
  3. Checkered Beach Tote Handbag
  4. Yellow Crochet Tote Handbag
  5. Pink Campus Tote Handbag
  6. XL Straw Tote Handbag
  7. Striped Mesh Tote Handbag
  8. Straw Boxy Tote Handbag
  9. Striped Straw Tote Handbag

Photo challenge: Early (sunrise on Haleakalā in June 2015)

Photo Challenge: Patience

Inspiration: Color Crushing on Blues from Target

Signs of Spring 🌱