Unofficial summer...
The Craft family officially declared the unofficial start to summer yesterday. And we are never looking back...
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Ordinary days...
How was your weekend? In light of graduation month I am going to officially award my weekend with an A++. It was fabulous and simple with plenty-o time hanging around the house and do family things. My brain cannot drum up the last weekend all five of us sat around with each other. Mother Nature really cooperated and we took full advantage of her gift logging several hours outdoors. Soccer, bike riding, porch swinging, playgrounds, t-ball, bubbles, scooters, grilling, visiting with neighbors, books...we were busy in the best way possible. Natalie was too busy running back and forth while chasing a walnut shell to pause for a picture. Per usual, CJ was uninterested in looking at the camera. At least I got a half smile out of her. And after the photo she used that cone as a megaphone. It was a fun weekend, and occasionally very loud. This summer Natalie is just big enough to climb onto the porch swing by herself. She is big stuff and is not afraid to tell you.
Paradise...
When I read about couples getting away for an amazing vacation in paradise I can't help but feel a little grumpy. Sure, I'm happy for them but I also feel a little grumpy. I love paradise. I love being warm on a gorgeous beach. In the words of Tina Fey / Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there." I quote her too often don't I? Well two years ago (more or less) Matt and I started planning a vacation for the two of us. It is now my turn to bombard you with endless photos of views so tremendous it could make a baby cry...or something like that. Salt Pond Bay So what did we do in the paradise that is St. John, USVI? Hike, snorkel, explore, relax, swim and talk without interruption from adorable, but highly energetic, little girls. Vacation was amazing. Have I overused that word yet? Outside Concordia restaurant where I was introduced to the most amazing drink, The Painkiller. I have since discovered the recipe. You are welcome here for a Painkiller anyt