happy wedding sean and andrea!

 

What a perfect day for a wedding on the beach! We are so excited for Andrea and Sean ... what a perfect day... sweet ceremony... gorgeous bride and handsome groom! We were excited to share in their excitement and happy day! We traveled to the shore, attended the ceremony and then headed back home to continue resting and healing. Eating fun food, yummy drinks and dancing aren't in the cards for me yet, but we were excited to be at the most important part!

a week of resting and "happies"

 

mom loved sitting in the window in my hospital room. right after surgery, I was ready to be in my own tshirt and pj pants. the puppies were such grand companions throughout the week. murphy hearts mom. see my cute new hammock chair? cant wait for it to be hung. so many pretty flowers! balloons make people happy... patients and caregivers!

so many precious cards, notes, messages, GORGEOUS flowers, "happies" and happy thoughts... blessed.

worth watching and reading.

Under the Tuscan Sun.



What a wonderful movie. An inspirational movie... with heartfelt moments... heart breaking moments and all together leaves you glad you are watching it... and ready to buy a plane ticket to Tuscany. Boat Shoes and I have traveled through Italy, but never together, hmmmm...


Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom



I thoroughly enjoy Mitch Albom's books. Tuesdays with Morrie is one of my all time favorite books. A dear friend, Jen, and I have discussed these books. She too enjoys them and all of the many lessons. Well, when she visited and brought a lovely pink bag filled to the brim with "happies" as I like to call them... there was a book among the cuteness of Lilly goodies! A lovely little book that I was thrilled to read.

I started it and finished it in 1 day. I handed it to Boat Shoes and said, "It's your turn. I can't wait to discuss it with you when you are done." I look forward to a little "book club" if you will with boat shoes and Jen to chat about this book!

A favorite portion in the book is as follows, "My friends, if we tend to the things that are important in life, if we are right with those we love and behave in line with our faith, our lives will not be cursed with the aching throb of unfulfilled business. Our words will always be sincere, our embraces will be tight. we will never wallow in the agony of I could have, I should have. We can sleep in a storm."

fall is coming

I am someone who has a hard time with Fall on the way... I LOVE summer with everything in my heart and soul so to think about summer sliding away and fall blowing in makes me a bit sad.

however, my dear friend Virginia Vines LOVES fall and helps me to see all that is wonderful about fall...

So today... if you are not feeling excited about fall... read this little list she started for me... and maybe you too will get excited about what is to come.

-pulling out the bright colored Lilly fleeces
-playing in the fun colored leaves with lilly and murphy and taking adorable pics
-planning halloween costumes
-caramel apple cider from starbucks
-pumpkin!! pumpkin bread if you like it, or if not, just think about decorating pumpkins...2 big ones for you and boat shoes and 2 minis for the pups
-holidays with family
-LILLY SALE!
-birthdays..and even if you're ignoring the actual number of years, birthdays still mean celebrations, cakes and presents
-better weather for boots and Dansko's
-chicken chili

and a few I thought of today...
-scarves
-Murfee scarves from Lilly
-cozy coats
-slipper socks
-the National Christmas tree with my family
-down comforters
-fun running races in shorts and long sleeved shirts WITH thumb holes
-snuggling on the couch
-hot chocolate
-tomato soup and grilled cheese

... the list will continue!