Hello, fall

Today, we had no school in honor of ACL weekend. Yes, we dismiss classes unofficially for ACL. And, what a better day to not have school! It was our first sub 60 degree morning in 6 months and it felt marvelous. To honor that first chill, here's a Snow sighting (aka Snow the cat).

Rainy morning walks

Today, I woke up to rain, so I took advantage of the droplets and went for an 8 mile walk. Since I can no longer run, it was my "treat" to myself. Today, I'm thankful for this freak week of August rain. It brings out the kid in me.

Rainy toes

Today, I indulged myself by taking a 5 mile brisk walk in the rain. It's seldom that it rains in Austin in August, much less 4 days in a row and 11 inches! So, I couldn't pass up the historical moment. And, I'm thankful for that.

Have you ever seen the rain?

Today, we did...all day long. And, it was lovely. So, we celebrated with wine, bread, and pasta. Delicious!

And the rain clouds released...

Today, they said we'd get the rain. And, at noon, I was wondering if they were fibbing. At one, the rain clouds released and I smiled. While I hope others don't suffer from floods, I do love the rain.

Rainy days bring smiles

Today, we had rain and cloudy skies. Despite the nice spring weather we have had recently, it's nice to spring in a cool, cloudy, rainy day before the dead of summer sets in!

Cloudy skies

Today, I had cloudy skies. And, with temperatures near 70, it was rather ideal. Today, I enjoyed the quiet cloudy skies bring.

Shades of blue

Today, I left the snow, but I had many shades of blue cover my vision. The blue hue of snow is something everyone should enjoy at least once. Today, I'm thankful for the shades of blue.

Shades of Green

Today, I have many shades of green. After a week of rain and summer-like temperatures, the trees and flowers are blooming. Today, I enjoy the colors before the allergies set in.

Rivers and Roads

Not only a favorite song of mine by Head and the Heart, but a testament of the day. Today, we had rain - lots of it. It was beautiful watching it our sun room tin room. Lovely.

Soup

Today, I have soup. With cedar rolling in, my throat is kicking into spring gear. But, no fear, soup is here!

Today, I have sweet potato soup - courtesy of my mom. What's your favorite soup?

Heat wave

Today was one of the hottest Christmases on record.  This morning was delightful,  though.

Today's moment: fresh starts

Christmas away from home

This year marked my second Christmas away from my family.  It's part of the sharing thing. 

Today's moment: making new traditions

The aftermath

Today,  we had our first of several Christmases and we wets left with this aftermath.  This was the first Christmas for one niece and she was not disappointed. 

Today's moment: worn out from children at Christmas

An annual tradition

Today, we embarked on our 2nd annual Christmas light bike ride to be followed by homemade hot cocoa with Nutella, pumpkin and salted caramel doughnuts, and superfoods soup. It was beyond magical. Today's moment: enjoying the start of Christmas break

Fall

Though,  the weather has been exceedingly hot for this time of the year, we just hit our peak for our fall leaves. It was absolutely beautiful this morning.

Today's moment: watching the seasons change

Tape

Today I began the long process of wrapping presents. From here until Christmas I will be covered with tape, scissors , and wrapping paper.

Today's moment: remembering tape

Red

Today,  my favorite road was covered in reds and oranges.  It was absolutely gorgeous.  Since I couldn't capture it,  I got this. 

Today's moment: basking in red

Sparkles

Today,  I got to see my parents Christmas tree. It always sparkles and it is always a trip down memory lane.

Today's moment: strolling down memory lane through the ornaments that sparkle on my family's tree

Oh Christmas tree

Today, not only did I put up my own Christmas tree, but I help my 3 year old niece and my mom put up another tree.

Today's moments: watching the joy of helping out in my niece's face.