I Want To Name You Dot, But Apparently Something Like Princess Dutchie Pie Is In The Running

I don't know what to say, other than WHAT IS CUTER THAN A DUCKLING IN A BOWL?

Maybe a fluffy yellow chick or one of those kittens with the giant eyes, but this is pretty darn cute. 

Welcome, new friend!

Just One More

I know someone else's beach pictures aren't all that interesting, but what if they are full of joy, almost tangible? These kids are pros at vacation, in the water from morning to night, until their soggy heads finally crash on their pillows. I think I can get to the place of happiness and contentment too, but it's not really the same as being this free.                                      

We Took A Mother's Day Trip to the Woods

It was great. Both of my super-duper awesome kids, the woods, and a beautiful day. We conquered the calf-burning start of the trail and then got to the good stuff, with one kid sprinting ahead and the other one looking for bugs and forest cucumbers (I think you will know who is who). There were just enough teaberries to go around and plenty of opportunity for sprinting. Little one started talking about her dreams and also nightmares, which she claims to have every night, and then she said, "the worst one of all is when the vampire tries to eat Scooby-Dooby-Doo," which made everyone crack up. That is just the coolest, that the worst bad dream ever has a cartoon dog in it. I think everyone had a good time floating under the canopy of the green tunnel and talking about future hikes. We ended up at a great AT shelter with flowers, it really has flowers! As noted above the mountain laurel is also almost in bloom. It was a perfect day, 5.2 miles of loveliness. 

I Don't Know Why,

...but I just feel like this guy today! On top of the world!

55/366 Something Festive After

a bit more fashiony than i would normally choose, but still full of wonder

found via Michelle Tree

20/365 Happy Friday!

via aesthetic outburst

Excited for the weekend, hoping for snow! Also in regards to cowbell, can't get this song out of my head...SBTRKT - Hold On (Live on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge)

Who are these mysterious heroes?

Laughter is the closest distance between two people. - Victor Borge

Je Suis Pierre

I can't wait to meet you! 

Tree Pose

 As always an occasion to get together is welcome for most. It almost couldn't have been hotter but somehow sweating alongside others has a bit of a bonding effect. There was good food, a happy birthday, and friends for everyone including the kid.

 I love how the event gives us purpose for a moment: the small conversations between, the someone who wants to dodge, messing with the tripod, and then the moment itself. And after, we are happy in our shared silly moment of delight.

Morning Constitution

the act of constituting or state of being constituted  

physical makeup or structure

in certain countries, the political principles on which a state is governed

a person's state of health 

a person's disposition of mind 

temperament

the way in which a thing is composed

Spring Cleaning for Blog Posts, or rather Joy

This started out as one thing and is now another

Dear Beauty,

Do not hide

Show yourself!

Lettuce in my teeth!

Hersheypark Happy.

Is my bellybutton still there?

The Ritual of Morning

Love My Mom

Summer is Here!

I agree, don't you?

Yes we are

It is all for this 

Uh-oh Misty!

Love My Dad

We celebrate with pyramids!

A Gift

Tosh saying something VERY inappropriate at the dinner table

Pete and Kyridas 

She is free!

Whee!

I am sending my best thoughts to those I love and know