Happy happy happy! (name that tv show)

March has actually been pretty busy, but it's been really fun. I spent several days last week making a music video with my best friends. They rock and it was such a great bonding activity! :)

One evening the sun was setting and it was so gorgeous, Caroline and I had to get out and take some pictures.

I'm pretty proud of this one. Sunflare makes me incredibly happy. :)

Daniel's fence

Earlier today Daniel took me to see a fence he and a friend just finished working on.

On the way there I was struck by how beautiful the world had gotten! This place has the kind of scenery you'd see on a calendar. Yes, it's that cool.

I don't know much about fences, but as far as looks go, this one was very impressive!

On the way home, he gave me my first lesson in driving his five-speed truck. Never did I think I'd even be interested in driving it, but it turned out to be buckets of fun. Can't wait until next time. :)

March

I've taken more pictures this month than usual, so if you would like to see them, you can visit my photography blog.

And here are some that aren't on the photography blog:

This picture describes Dad's morning routine quite well.

The doggy is back! She was missing for a while, but Dad and Chris found her not too long ago.

Yesterday we enjoying hanging out with friends, and while I unfortunately didn't get many pictures, I got this one and the one below. I like happy people.

April fun

I've taken tons of pictures lately. Dancing, flowers, going to the park, visiting with family, etc. So, I thought it was about time for a picture post!
( And as a side note, I have no idea why this is underlined.)



^ Sunday, we danced! Do you know how long it's been since we've danced?? Almost a year! ^

^ We started out with the good ole' Virginia Reel. Daniel and I did it successfully (together, that is) for, I believe, the first time. ^
^ I love this picture so much. Doesn't it make you wanna smile? ^

^ Learning to waltz. I sat safely on the sidelines. ^
^ This one makes me laugh every time I look at it. ^

^ Some people knew a line dance! How cool is that? ^

^ a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e ^

A few days later, we went to Nashville to visit family that were visiting for the week. Above is Domino (and Chris) at the park when all of the tulips are in bloom. And yes, our dog has a tie on.

^ Our yearly portrait. ^ Click here to see last year's.


^ "You're not supposed to pick them!!" ^

^ While shopping in the mall, Mom met the most charming fellow. ^
^ Meet J. and Uncle B. Yeah. ^

^Earlier today we went down to a gorgeous creek. I didn't realize my shadow was in this one until I put it on the computer, but I rather like it that way. ^

Have a fantastic Lord's Day tomorrow, y'all!

Thankful

Today the weather is gorgeous. The kind of weather that makes you happy down to your bones. The kind of weather that makes you want to wear flip-flops again, go swimming in a creak, have a photo shoot, and eat ice-cream. The kind of weather that makes everything seem just right. It's a peaceful kind of weather.

Despite sickness, these last few days and weeks have been simply wonderful. I use the word simply because nothing extraordinary has happened. Nothing amazing or unusual has taken place. It's just that on days like this, I feel deeply grateful for the simple life I have. I don't do much physical labor outside, but I'm so happy to live on land. And even though all 15 (that's an estimate) pairs of my shoes are covered in mud, I wouldn't trade dirt roads for anything. Strange as it may sound, I love not having concrete around for miles.

I spent all of yesterday in a city of over 41,000 people grocery shopping, clothes shopping, and errand running. And while I'm ALL for getting new clothes, I realized how much I don't miss being out in the world. There was a lot of stuff that I'm not use to seeing or doing. (Like eating out twice in one day...that was weird!)

All that to say, I really, really love our little home. I love breezy, spring time weather, clothes on the line, ruining chocolate cakes that were supposed to be for Sunday lunch, and mud.

It's simply wonderful.