• my brother's on time flight departure
• "refer a friend" coupon and complimentary gift wrapping
• spending time with A & E not one, but two days this weekend
• extending a walk to continue conversation, the kind that can only happen between best friends
• the most wonderful time of day at the lake - late afternoon when the sun shimmers on the water, the breeze picks up, and snacks/drinks come out! 
• neck and neck game of Scrabble
• talking, laughing, and making s'mores around a campfire
• hearing from my hubby after a few days with no communication - learning he had a great weekend trip and scheduling a time to "see" each other tomorrow

• useful GPS
• finding what I was looking for at Barnes & Noble
• treating myself to an iced chai tea latte
• eucharisteo journal
• getting pampered with mom
• long chat with a close friend through Skype, feeling like we were back in college having pillow talk in our bunk beds

• waking up to a "just because" e-mail from my husband
• promotion codes on shutterfly
• Smarties
• laughing and working simultaneously
• successful dress-shopping trip with mom
• helpful store owners
• delicious dinner with close family
• designing simple, but cute shower invitations
• a night once packed with plans becoming one of relaxation and reading

• pink hydrangeas in full bloom
• margaritas and conversation, enjoying time off with fellow teachers
• three way Skype date
• my grandma's positive attitude despite the hardships she's faced recently
• dad's treat: sprinkle cookies
• pajamas at an early hour

• a walk with just the pup to do some thinking & praying
• compliments on my ditto outfit
• helping out as second photographer and "mom"
• signature on the dotted line
• spending time with my in-laws
• chocolate chip mint Klondike bar
• seeing so many people outside, enjoying a beautiful summer night
• working on a free photo book - thanks E!

Vacation at the Lake

• brightly colored adirondack chairs, the perfect combination of fun and relaxation
• surprise! spotting a momma snapping turtle and her baby

• soaking in the majesty of God's creation, even reeds bow down to the perfect Creator
• capturing beauty through the lens

• beach chairs facing sunshine
• sun-kissed skin
• Lake-End Road walks with mom, cooling off with a dip

• cool breeze to break the heat
• conversations with friends & family
• waking up to the scents of breakfast

• nothing to do but relax: read a book, play a game, gather around the table
• discussing & practicing eucharisteo ... thanks, grace, joy
• a new blog to follow: www.aholyexperience.com

• prayers of joy and sorrow
• discovering a lost dog and returning it to the rightful owner

• fireworks
• rain that brought a change of plans and an opportunity to talk with the one I miss
• a car ride to catch up with a close cousin/friend

• checking out the new Marshalls in Boulder Run, quite possibly one of my new favorite spots to shop!
• helping a friend find some great purchases
• delivering discs of pictures and knowing friends are happy with the results
• family time
• off to the lake for the long weekend! (will do a re-cap post when I return)