happiness hits

Today is a new kind of Monday.

A fresh week.

A fresh start. Full of hope.

A new (second time around. thank you, love.) faucet my incredible man is installing this very.minute. a couple of Modern Family episodes later, and here we are.

Last night John and I watched Invictus. Scratch that, John watched Invictus and I fell asleep around 10:30 and had a dream about Matt Damon. Wait, what? I really want to finish that movie.

this week's hunt.

no instragram this week. i save that for the 365 bit, for now.

1. memories. this apron was my mom's from when she got married. she gave it to me when i was little and i used it to "cook" in, pretend in and add to any outfit to become dr. quinn, medicine woman. i wear it as a mom of my own now. every time i do, i kind of feel like i'm still pretending.

2. silhouette. in Arizona, spring comes early. what a delight. seeing this little man already longing for the outdoors.

3. doorway. i stole this shot from the couch while Jack and his little pal, Ollie played. So precious. I love the harmonica in her mouth and the way the sun is hitting them both.

4. reflection. after I put Jack down his nap I found these toys decorating the window sill just like this. He is such a boy. vintage Robin Hood/Kevin Costner, whatever are you doing with your legs?

5. silver. jack in the bath tub at my parent's. such curious little eyes.







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Friendships are precious. i'm so thankful, especially lately, for good girl friends and the way that a simple conversation can lighten the whole mood of the day. i do enjoy time of solitude, but i really enjoy havin' some good fun.

I think Jack inherited a bit of that. 

a change of pace

I think I have a love/hate relationships with Mondays. Unlike most peeps, Mondays are our Sunday and John is home. All day. I love it when he's home, I truly do, but sometimes I get a little...agitated? Am I alone in this? I love having him here, to eat lunch with, sit with, talk with, be with, go out and do things with, but sometimes it gets a little crowded. I guess I'm just used to my routine. And so is he. Sometimes we clash a 'lil. Not a lot. Sometimes it's just better to do separate things for a little while.


Monday morning began with a trip to the donut shop. A local place just opened and we are trying to support them the best we can. It has little to do with the fact that we love a good donut and there is no Dunkin's in Prescott. Oh, wait. 



I have great memories of my dad getting a dozen donuts for us from Jolly Pirates on Saturday mornings. Sometimes we were allowed to go with him and pick out our favorite. I can still see the box on our kitchen counter and how quickly they were gone. 

that's me with my brothers and dad. Not getting donuts, but spending a day at the farm.

After the donuts were finished and Jack had eaten his oatmeal (because, that's right, we were not so nice parents and didn't get a donut for Jack. He didn't even reach for one or anything! He loves his routine too, apparently, and was perfectly happy with his oatmeal.) Jack I went to the zoo with my dear friend Mattie and Cougan. John was amazing and put a new faucet in (one that may or may not be the right fit) and enjoyed some alone time. My man digs some alone time (who doesn't?)

Cougan and Jack. Looking so grown up.

probably Jack's favorite part.

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this last week i fell in love with/became a little obsessed with instagram app on the 'ol iphone. It is so much fun. If you are on there, let me know. My username is melled. almost all of these pictures are taken using instagram.


1. a different view

taken on the way home from church. Jack barely made it out of the parking lot. I carried him inside and tried to balance a sleeping toddler and the phone. Love that kiddo.

2. looking up.

taken at the zoo.

3. abstract. here's for some serious honesty: i do not know how/care to take abstract photos. i looked at all sorts of abstract examples and this is the best i could come up.

driving home from bible study. baby at home with dad. the Beatles blasting on the radio. the Land Crusier is on empty.

4. Hair. this is Jack, almost every morning when he eats his oatmeal. Today I left him alone with it for a little bit too long.

 

5. Half. In the Old Navy dressing room enjoying the 50% off 50% off sale. It.was.awesome.

This contest is both challenging and fun. I'm diggin' it.

a scavenger hunt

1. Me. On top of the mountain I was stuck on. Watching my incredible husband save my life.

 

 2. Resolution. Adjust. To learn to adjust when situations aren't ideal. To learn to let go when things don't live up to my expectations or when they don't go my way. Adjust to change.

3. Treasured. A sunny, afternoon walk with these two. Oh, my heart.

4. innocence. Truly, what is more innocent than reading books on a rocking chair with sun pouring in the window? Yeah, I could use me a couple days of this. Or rather, just watching Jack do this.

5. Our meadow in Prescott. In all it's beauty. Still open land full of javelinas, deer and coyotes.