Sometimes I have to pinch myself that where we live, day after day, is actually a vacation destination for many people who come from far away to spend a weekend on the beach. They may have saved money for months to afford a few days splashing around in the waves and relaxing on the san that makes up our neighborhood. I feel such gratitude that I can zip down the beach road on a whim, as we did yesterday, with less than two hours to spare; we simply needed to swim in the sea. It was almost 100 degrees outside and the sun gleamed in a brilliant blue sky. So off we went, while Kai was at camp, to the beach. The older two boys swam gleefully as I read Bread and Wine and dreamed of delicious meals to make my sun-kissed family for dinner. At one point I looked up and snapped this photo of my view. Then I pinched myself. This really is our home , our daily vacation spot, the place my boys have now lived for longer than anywhere else in their lives. We are living this beachy ...
Hi Misty! Came over here from Suscipio. I love your little boys--how adorable! What great pictures you have here.
ReplyDeleteI came from Suscipio too but have been following you blog (linked to it) and I love your photography. I LUV the caption/title Little Giant. It just captures the zeal of a little boy, pretending.
ReplyDeleteI love this picture Misty! This is the essence of being a boy.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a mighty speedy run!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Suscipio....