Sweet Tea

Busy weeks. It seems as if that's all I've been having lately.

I don't mind them as much when I spend time with lovely ladies who allow passion to devour them with sweet little promises.

Sweet little desserts scattered along the way by a very creative young woman, Kennie. She makes such beautiful pieces of jewelry! And she was nice enough to brave the rains and share her craft with my students. You can view her work though Milky Brandon Desserts.

You've been calling for me, I know, my precious stones, my pliers, my little trinkets-waiting-to-be-made. And you've been using all means possible to find me. I will go back. Soon. Do wait.

The best parts, though, is the time I got to spend with my boys. Oh, how I wish I had more time with my boys but such is life right now. So I take and enjoy every snippet and enjoy every moment and chance I get.

Your Dad and I are so into spending time with you, our Elijah. We're glad we have each other to laugh with and spend time with.

Beautiful Vacations

Celebrations are beautiful vacations. I was treated to a few of these escapes this past week and, boy, I just reveled in them!

We had a September party for teachers and staff who celebrated their birthday this past month. Everyone was invited to enjoy the decadent cake!

End of September marks my sweet husband's birthday and we've been celebrating since August. His actual birthday this year was more of a culminating event than The Big One. This must be one of the sweetest mini vacations I've had this year.

 Oh, sweetheart, you make my days so much more interesting. I'm so proud of you and how good you are as a husband and father.

This short rendezvous was quickly followed by an exciting afternoon with students, teachers and families at the school I teach in. What with slippery eels, exquisitely hand-made lanterns, abundant food tables and eager smiling faces all around - who can't help but get caught up in the enjoyment of life?

I love it when life spices up my days just so. It cathes me in its wheel and leaves me spinning and giddy with happy dust. Exhausted, yes. Full of life, yes, that too.