linked 52 : underneath

I was able to escape with my camera during sundown for this week's challenge. It was less than half an hour but it was uninterupted and I was able to go with the mood of the afternoon. Early evening beach goers are so much fun to watch. They take full advantage of the time. You can sense by they way they swim and play, that they only have a short time until the sun is down and their fun is over. They are probably more present during this time than the rest of the day...truly living in the moment. 

Don't forget that these ladies are playing along too.

Michelle, Heather, Rhonda, Tracey, Stacey, Andrea, Jessica, Amanda, Amanda, Sara, Janet, Lesli, Carla, Lena, Rose, Naomi, 

Tracy, Heidi, Kristin, Veronica, Amy 

By the way ladies, thanks for sharing your inherited design fails. I loved hearing about them!

Happiest Place on Earth

Going to the happiest place on earth for a very short trip. 

Getting the chance to see some old and dear Navy buddies 

while on their family vacation to Disney. 

So glad to be living in Florida right now. 

This is the second reunion of sorts with good Navy friends. 

paris in the rain

Many times we get stuck trying to change things convincing ourselves that tweaking it just a little will make us happy. I love finding quotes like these. They are constant reminders of the importance of finding contentment not just happiness. I find that happiness can be fleeting, manic and temporary.  However, contentment feels like the end of a long journey of pulling hundreds of happy moments together, finally reaching the conclusion that you are satisfied, filled, and complete. 

weekending

weekending...is that a word? not really, but it is a feeling, a sport? 

lounging, sharing, feasting, playing, loving, watching, dating, gathering...just a few things we did this weekend. 

dinner & a movie

Dinner here was delicious;  this movie was a littly naughty but kept me laughing from beginning to end. 

Noel treated us to a surprise dinner and movie. He went one step further by arranging the sitter. I love when he does that. It really takes the pressure off and makes this girl feel extra special. We had tapas for dinner since we're fasting for lent, which by the way, has been a challenge and a topic of it's own blog post. Then enjoyed this really silly and adult only film. Not an award winner, just silly & fun. A definite dinner & movie kind of film for a mommy & daddy kind of date night. 

Have a great weekend.

photo credit: eye nexus photography

This cutie couldn't get any cuter. Hope your weekend is off to a good start. If not this little bundle might get you started!

Oh, my heart can't take it!

linked 52: vegetables

Well, it might surprise some that I'm a type b personality, or not. I am...There is NO denying it. This is where i get silly with this post. When I envisioned creating this post, I imagined myself going to the local vegetable stand and picking the ripest vegetables for a fabulous photo shoot. "Um, where is it?" you ask. Still in my head...see it. 

Joking aside, life got in the way. I have these veggie tiles in my kitchen that are my nemesis. It was an instant dislike in my rented apartment kitchen. I have tried to cover them with appliances, kitchen tools, paper towel stands...you name it. They are definitely a design fail in this adorable apartment.  

What are some of your design fails that you've inherited in your space? 

more linked 52 posts.

Michelle, Heather, Rhonda, Tracey, Stacey, Andrea, Jessica, Amanda, Amanda, Sara, Janet, Lesli, Carla, Lena, Rose, Naomi, 

Tracy, Heidi, Kristin, Veronica, Amy