Pool Day Essential

Happy Memorial Day! First and foremost may we all remember those who gave their lives so that we have the priviledge of freedom.

My family celbrated with our first pool day of Summer! 

There are so so many things out there that make for an enjoyable & easy day (toys, bags, swim apparel etc...) but I believe the most imortant thing for the Best Pool Day Ever ... is a FUN ATTITUDE!

And it's Free!

MY BIKINI TOP & BOTTOM

VIVIAN'S SWIMSUIT

Leave your insecurites and wear the bathingsuit! 

Forget the inconvienences and soak up the memories!

Most of all, ditch the list and have FUN!!!

Dress Beautifully at the Pool

XOXO Sarah Louise

Right Out Back

 With Spring Break just behind us and Summer ahead there can be lots of talk about vacations, plans and activities. That talk can get us super excited for the fun adventures but it can also create a variety of feelings if we don't have a full calendar. 

Just recently Vivian came home with fairy house figurines from the Dollar Tree (it's her new favorite store!!!). We made a fairy garden at the base of one of our old trees and used pebble's she collected from our trip to the beach a couple weeks ago. It was the most fun afternoon and we enjoy going outside to play & make believe!

Personally, I have found that some of the most fun and memorable moments I have with my family are right out in our back yard.

It's home. It's where we are. It's us and the trees, grass and sun. 

It's not fancy or big but it is ours.

Here are some ways to make magic right out back ...

FIRE PIT

S'mores and conversation are soooo good!

HAMMOCK

1 of my favorite things about our backyard is my hammock.

You can find me reading in it all Summer long! (maybe even a little nap)

SWING

This is our friend's backyard - isn't it magical?!!

We have a swing that my Mama gave me and I sit in it often.

READING

Outside is where I do most of my reading.

Actually I do as much of anything as I can outside!

GARDENING

We are scaling back this year (we've recognized our limits and the perseverance of deer)

BALL

SPLASH

the BEST!

You don't need a Country Club to feel or be cool! 

PATIO LIGHTS

Sparkle!

Dress Your Memories Beautifully in the Backyard

XOXO Sarah Louise

Pause for Popsicles

Summer is a full (I absolutely detest the word 'busy') season.  We are all trying to squeeze so many fun things into the daylight hours. In the midst of the responsibilities, vacations, camps, splashes in the pool, shindigs, etc. I want to encourage you to pause.

Pause, and cool off with a sweet popsicle with dear ones. 

Pause, and reach out to someone that's been on your mind.  

Pause, and step outside to soak in the sunshine (you may need to stay in the shade b/c it's legit scorching).

Pause, and read a chapter or 3 of a good book.

Pause, and pray.

Pause, and go for a walk (again you may need to do this early morning/evening).

Pause, and have some silly fun with you kids ... the sprinkler is a classic favorite.

Pause, and put the phone away!

Pause, and give thanks for all you've been blessed with.

I promise these pauses will give you and others great joy!

P.S. Our darling Vivian hurt her elbow this past weekend playing.  I was away at the beach with gal pals and am so grateful for my sister and her Daddy for taking such good care of her.  The x-ray did not show a break (hard to see on children).  I'm hopeful she will be as good as new at our follow up appointment Wednesday morning. I would be most grateful whether we are friends in real life or virtual through this space if you would pray for her healing!

Dress Beautifully and Enjoy a Popsicle this Summer

XOXO Sarah-Louise