Friday, July 1, 2011

the beautiful.


soak up this weekend. soak up the blessed heat. the sunshine. the friends. the hot dogs and the sweet tea. the sleeping in, if you're lucky,

this week hasn't held nearly enough snuggles. or late night movie marathons. or long conversations into the morning under the covers. instead, school started back up. and work was harried and tremendous. and my prayers were short and tired and life slipped by.

but no more, i say. starting with tonight. see that handsome man in the picture? we've got a hot date with the DVR and later, the front porch swing. with tomato sandwiches and cheerwine slushies. and i don't have to be me until tuesday.

it's a beautiful, sweet, country we live in. and i'm thankful beyond belief for the people who make sure it stays that way.

17 comments:

Blondie's Journal said...

Beautiful. I hope your days are filled with sun and fun and sleeping in! Happy 4th!!

XO,
Jane

Jill said...

great post! happy 4th :)

the southern hostess said...

You captured my long weekend plans precisely! Enjoy!

Unknown said...

Beautiful post! I love the way you write...short and inspirational. You have so many good points in here. Life can get in the way of prayer and the simple joys....we all need a break sometimes.

Amber said...

sounds like you are in for a great night :)

Claire said...

The weekend is going to be a good one :)x

DaisyGirl said...

The second "mini-mester" started around here this week too. Best of luck!!

Unknown said...

Oh, how I agree with you! What a beautiful country we live in, may you have a happy fourth of july weekend :-)
Bibi

Trina M Curran said...

cheerwine slushies? do tell us how to make them! :)

Anna @ IHOD said...

I am definately soaking up my weekend with family fun and fireworks!
Have a wonderful looong weekend!

Eleanor at Mirror Of My World said...

:) i love your blog!

erika said...

I hope my weekend is even half as lovely as yours.

Shalyn said...

Sorry school started again- blah! Glad you two enjoy eachother so much when you can. You are too cute! Happy 4th!

Anonymous said...

I miss the summer days of yore when "summer" meant such free days! But even though time flies nowadays, I'm glad you and your sweetheart have found some relaxation time! I come to appreciate relaxation time more each day :)

Happy 4th of July!

Gage said...

you are a really good writer. this post totally put me somewhere in the south on a porch swing. love it!

Anonymous said...

I am so grateful for our country, the United States of America, and I am so grateful for you! Hope you and Robert are having a wonderful fourth of July with your family and friends!

Love you!
-Anna

American in Bath said...

Front porch swings are an excellent reason to live in a house rather than a flat.

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