My last set of photos was really a random, disconnected glimpse into our mid-April but this week I’m seeing a definite trend toward happiness and good wishes. Not only did I stop to appreciate a sign announcing “I’m in the pursuit of happiness” but we had the good fortune to enjoy plenty of flowers, candles and even some birthday cake.
Sunday’s photo is a product shot of our new Lemon Verbena candles and Monday I have a close-up of Ryan’s newest treasures because he says “dinosaurs make everything better.” Tuesday I slowed down long enough to acknowledge we should all be in the pursuit of happiness and by Wednesday morning it was time to make a wish on dandelion fluff instead of complaining about all the weeds.
Thursday’s photo is a shot of this hardy clematis that thrives in spite of its terrible location and more than a little neglect and Friday night we took Ryan out for a little pre-birthday celebration and plenty of cake. 🙂 Saturday was his big day (Happy 15 Ryan!) and the entire family came together to share a great meal, more cake and a fun round of Monopoly.
Coming soon I’ve got a great set of new photos almost ready to share here from our latest spring adventures and if you’d like to follow along in real-time don’t forget I post my daily photos on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. If a once-a-week blog read is more your speed my weekly recaps will continue here along with caption notes containing editing information for each photo.
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Glad you had a happy week, Lisa! I like that bug’s-eye view of the dandelions–they’re all so perfectly fluffy!
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Thanks so much, D’Arcy! I like dandelion shot too. 🙂
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I’m with you on the pursuit of happiness. Very cool sign and a good reminder. So Ryan is 15! Next phase of life will be teaching him to drive. I remember those days very clearly.
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Oh boy – he’s already asking for driving lessons… Exciting times though. 🙂
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i have a cleamtis that grows in a tough, neglected spot too! happy bday to R and did you know we have a Monopoly collection – just about 40 different versions – my oldest used to collect them – what a great game.. have a nice week
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What a fun thing to collect! The set in the photo was the one I learned to play on and must be close to 40 years old by now. 🙂
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wow – you must take care of things so nicely – I used to be the iron – do you have a set player piece?
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I wasn’t really set on using one specific piece but I did pick up the iron a lot because I liked how it felt with the little handle.
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oh that is fun – and when I played gorwing up – I was a younger one and was able to pick from what was left – the car and hat always went first so I never had them…
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Nice angle on the dandelions.
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Thanks, Dawn!
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Happy Birthday, Ryan!
p.s. I love the dandelion shot!
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I’m passing your Birthday wishes to Ryan right now, Nancy. Thanks!
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Dinosaurs definitely make everything better 😉
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They sure do, Amelia. 🙂
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Love the dandelions and the light!!! Sounds like it was a great week. 🙂
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Thanks Melissa! That early morning light can make just about anything look nice and new again. 🙂
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I too love the dandelions with the light. Tremendous.
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Thanks, Lisa!
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