Joy: It exists!

I've been cataloging a lot of things that have been tough for me lately-- and I feel like that is not always an accurate reflection of what things are like for me.

Yes, things are hard. (and seemingly made harder all the time...)

BUT, there is joy. 

Here are some bits of joy from Virginia lately:

Max is almost as big as I am!

Hammock time with Kenny!

More hammocking.

Yes, of course they are the nephews. (We take more pics of kiddos than grown ups!)

I've been looking at my photos a lot lately, and recalling so many lovely summer adventures. It is super hard that we can't go to the beaches right now, or hang out with friends and share lobsters--or food in general. Until we can, I will continue to enjoy the lovely moments that I remember from the recent and not-so-recent summers. 

xo

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Last summer, I was in Maine with my gorgeous friends.

2014 kayaking in Maine

One of our favorite photos from a beautiful wedding in Seattle 2013

Summer Lobsters... likely 2012

Rooftop dinner 2011(?)

Some love from Jake... around 2010

2009 Italy trip with Miranda. I will always get IN the fountain.

more italy

Watching baby sea turtle hatch! Emerald Isle

Baby snuggles on the porch with an ocean view, 2016

family jumping photo