Spring Sunshine

 

 

We've really had a very nice Spring.  Or, at least, nice by Oregon standards.

 

We can always count on an abundance of rain.

That's what keeps us so green {I have to repeat this to myself over and over again when I want to cry looking at all the drizzle}.

But I think all that rain also makes me more appreciative of the sun.
 

 

 

 Because when it shines, it is the most glorious thing!
 

 

 

 It just changes a mood, doesn't it??
 

 

 

 We're all happier when we get out into the fresh air,
 

 

and can run free!

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Summertime!!!

Words cannot describe how HAPPY I am
that we have finally gotten ahold of some gorgeous weather!

This time, right now . . . this exact "moment" of the year, is my absolute favorite.
We've gotten past the drizzly June days, and are moving right into a whole lotta Summer fun.

I cannot begin to tell you the happiness that is opening our windows wide at night to let in the cool Summer breeze.  Seeing the daisies in bloom everywhere.  Fresh berries.
Oh, I just love it!

We have camp-outs, and barbecues, and birthdays, and day trips, and playdates to look forward to.

And pool time.
 

Lots and lots of pool time. 

 

 

 Ahhhh, I love Summertime!

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe I Won't Move After All

The last few years have been very . . . disappointing, weather-wise.

It can be pretty rainy here in the Pacific Northwest, but the last three years . . .
it's been ridiculous!

But this year, we've broken out of the pattern!
 

 

Hooray!
Hooray for sun and warmth and slippin' and slidin'!

 

Sun just puts a smile on my day.

 

 

Maybe we don't need to move after all ;)

 

 

 

Wordful Wednesdsay ~ Sunny Days Ahead!

Remember when I mentioned I had a little incentive for getting my boot in shape this year?

Remember when I said that I had the.best.Christmas.ever?

Remember when I told y'all that my SUPER wonderful in-laws {I actually kinda dislike that term, because to me, they're Mom and Dad} surprised us with a trip to San Diego in February?

Whoops!  Didn't I mention that? ;)

 

That's right! 

Come February, the SIX of us are all going to board a plane, and fly to the sunshine for 5 whole days of FUN!  Our first big trip as a family of 6 {or five, for that matter!}

 

{Our Vacation Countdown Chart}

To say I'm excited is a complete understatement.  I am just beside myself!  So very thankful to Mom and Dad for the opportunity.  We are going to have so much fun!!!!


Linking up with Rachel @ And Then She Snapped

Wordy Wednesday ~ Finally Time For Flee-Floffs

What? You've never heard of Flee~Floffs?

Flee Floffs is Kam's special word for Flip Flops. Oh that girl has the cutest ways of saying things!

And while we're talking cute . . . I'm thinking she might have the cutest little tootsies too.

We had some sunshine yesterday, so we broke out the Flee-Floffs. {And I've been trying SO hard not to whine about the weather, but I just have to get this out of my system . . . according to the weatherman, it's been over 200 days since we've had more than one day in a row of 70 degree temps. And I think we've had a whopping two days, MAX, that we've even hit 70. That's seven months people . . . RIDICULOUS. Okay, now I feel better}.

How about y'all? Are your toes ready for Flee-Floffs??

Wordless Wednesday ~ Sunshine!

Wordful Wednesday ~ {More} Sunshine Days

We enjoyed the SUN last week! And it's a good thing, because now we're back to rain, rain, rain, rain, rain. I don't think I'm cut out to live here in the Pacific Northwest ;) We like the sun too much!

Hope y'all are enjoying some sun!

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Wordless Wednesday ~ Enjoying the SUN!

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Sunny Days Are Here Again!

We got out in the sun yesterday, and it was just what we needed! Amazing how a few rays can do wonders for your mood. Don't talk to me about how it's supposed to start raining again tomorrow, nope I'm not listening, (hmmm hmmmm hmmmmm hmmmmm, I can't hear you!). Let me just enjoy it :)

The Joys of Spring

Ahhhh, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and for the first time in months ~MONTHS, I tell you ~ the temp is going to hit an all time high of (are you ready for this????) 70! Woo-hoo! Nothing can bring me down, this is the best day ever!

Oh wait, now I gotta figure out what to wear. Hmmmm, this could be tricky. Nine weeks post partum with my third baby means I don't own many clothes that fit all that well at the moment. No biggie, I'll just throw on jeans and a short sleeve shirt, it's not like it's hot outside or anything.

Yeah, only, my six year old seems to have a problem with that. It seems it is very important to her that I sport capris or shorts today in honor of our long lost friend, the sun. Did I mention I rarely wear shorts when I'm *not* carrying around an extra 12 pounds!? She's a persistent little thing. I start to plead my case: hunny, I don't know that I have any that are going to fit so well right now. She counters, Just try 'em on.

(Great, I LOVE trying on clothes I know are going to be too small, it's such a confidence booster)

On go the first pair. Snug, just as I'd thought. I give her the look. Mom, just don't zip them all the way. (Aha, why didn't I think of that?) Ay yi yi. I finish zipping and wait for her approval . . . Aw Mama, you look adorable.

Hope you're all enjoying a nice spring day, every little part of it!