Hey, hello there, how are you? Lately, our little family of four seems to be running from morning 'til night every day and we joke about pushing the pause button for a few hours. But today is one of those magical days - when noone has any after school activities or extra work to get done and the weather just happens to be gorgeous. So, we're headed to the beach for the afternoon/evening for a much needed pause. 

I have so much to show you, but it will have to wait until next week, after I've had my feet in the sand and my first ice cream of the Spring/Summer. I hope it's gorgeous where you are too!

This week / I'm eating ice cream at The Penny Ice Creamery / reading My Life in France (because I've never read it) / watching baseball games / shopping for new sandals / adding houseplants to my office.

Lovely links / nice knitting patterns / a gorgeous old baker's rack / a pretty dress that's WAY outside my budget / lovers, by zachochani / what I want for Mother's day (apparently I'm a cozy entertainer) hint, hint honey

Hi there! Some of you might remember this photo from the last time I grew an avocado plant. That first attempt was mildly successful - the plant grew tall and had a few leaves, but I forgot to cut it back when the first leaves came and I never actually potted it, so after about a year, it finally gave up. I'm trying it again and this time, I'll be sure to take better care of it. 

This week / I'm reading The Tipping Point / watching our weeping cherry tree bloom / rooting for my son at his baseball games / eating a dutch baby.

Lovely links / tomato soup / prints by ken christensen / draw a stick man (for kiddos)

Hello there. I took this photo on my way into work this morning. (blurry, yes, but I love those blossoms) The trees outside my office are full of happy, sing-songy birds which make the walk into the office a little more delightful.

This week / I'm reading Rose, My Life in Service to Lady Astor / listening to the birds who want me to stay away from their babies whenever I walk into our courtyard / hoping that the heavy rains will wait to fall until Saturday / making new pillow covers for my sofa.

Lovely links / a paper mache project I'd like to try / the perfect coffee cup / elias & grace (for kiddos) 

See you next week; I'm hoping for some sunshine because I have loads of photos to take.