Out for a Stroll

Out for a stroll just me and  my girl. All dressed in neon green, bright yellow, and pink shoes. She is a peanut with long-long-long hair. I love this age. Ready for adventure but still wanting her mama by her side.

I haven't gone on a child led walk in a while. I had forgotten how much peace and wonder can be found in a simple foot stroll with a wee one by your side. My imagination was sparked and I loved the lighting of the early morning. Even my sweet girl looked like a ray of sunshine bursting from the shadows.

Happy moments.

Have you had any happy moments lately too?

Solo Aqui:::Welcoming Spring

Spring is creeping into view around here. It rained, and rained and RAINED last week. Literally thought it would never stop. In a short break between the rain we went for a walk . Just around the corner from my home in an abandoned lot I found this beautiful tree in  full bloom. Every branch was just covered in flowers. It was like it was singing, "Spring is here!" I think the tree was totally showing off!

 The whole tree was covered in stunning purple flowers. I just couldn't pass by without snagging some yummy purple for myself, so rolled up my sleeves (and pants!) and trudged through the very soggy ground to clip a few branches to take home. I think my poor husband had to pretend he didn't know me. Ah-hem. We Came home and placed the branches into two old spice jars. I just couldn't get over the color and the simple loveliness of the branches.

I ended my excursion with some much needed chai tea (see recipe!). Oh so tasty. How are you welcoming spring into your home?