Sweet Weekday Morning

During the summer months, I have the pleasure of working from home one day a week, which I absolutely love!

I make sure to indulge a little on these weekday mornings with a cup of steaming coffee out of my favorite over-sized mug...

a sweet treat like this jam-filled crepe...

and my favorite section of the paper. 

Good days tend to begin with slow and peaceful mornings, don't you think? Wishing you a bright and cheery start to your day!

~Nel~ 

All American

Happy

Fourth of July!
 

 

Jess and Nel used to love these Troll dolls when they were little.  I guess they take after me, because I remember spending so many days playing with them with my friend, Linda, who lived down the street. 
 

 

Their funny faces and colored hair warms our hearts, so when I came across this Fourth of July Troll, I had to share this patriotic little fellow.  His shirt says All American, but through the years it has faded and you can hardly tell.
 

 

Do you remember those summer days playing with friends from your neighborhood and staying out all day until your mom called you home?  A very different time back then.
 

 

What were your

favorites things to do

when you were

a kid?
 

 

~Sheri

Summer Road Trip to NOLA Continued

There's just something about this city that steals my heart away. 

New Orleans, Louisiana!

We stayed on Royal Street, which is known as the most beautiful street in the French Quarter. 

(Traveling Teddy seemed to enjoy Royal Street as well ;-)

Our temporary home, Hotel Royal, is worth mentioning. 

It was newly renovated, very charming, and centrally located with employees that were the very definition of 'southern hospitality'. 

One of my favorite parts was our picturesque courtyard. 

Upon settling in, we met up with Nel and her husband and indulged ourselves in all things New Orleans: 

Good eats,

lively music,

jazzy culture, 

amazing architecture, 

and southern nature. 

We even found some time to kick up our feet and relax because after all, 

we were on vacation,

and sometimes relaxation is all you need in life.

We can surely say, "We know what it means to miss New Orleans..."

Until we meet again,  

you jazzy city, you. 

~Jess and Nel

Hello, Summer

Summer

around here.

 

 

 

 

 

Remember these?

 

 

300 year old

grandfather tree.

 

 

 

 

The sun was peeking

through the

clouds this morning.

 

 

 

Best breakfast

in town.

 

 

 

That's a glimpse of

summer

around here.

Have a fun weekend.

 

~Sheri