Jumping right in

When you discover your grandson is as much of a fish as you are, priceless joy is yours! He jumps in fearlessly, floats like a champ and paddles clear across the pool. This little guy is a water lover– there is no stopping his enthusiasm. Clearly I feel the same. 💙

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Summer Magic

August days keep us at the beach longer than planned and cause us to drive into the hills to find a cold mountain stream and even make biking into the dusk tremendous fun. Summer is at its best with corn on the table for dinner and peaches overflowing the breakfast bowl. August means loud and laughing people, salty and sandy bodies, breaking schedules and disrupting routines to make one big messy vacation that leaves you exhausted and smiling. For as long as I can remember August has centered around family, and thankfully, these last few weeks, that was exactly what this month brought.

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