It used to be that I thought I never had enough. Now I know better. Today was just another day, but I’m able to walk through it and see how each moment is such a gift. I took these photographs to document that it’s the insignificant things in life that matter the most.
These things make me happy.
Billowing white hydrangea bushes blooming under my living room window like wedding bouquets.
My lovely daughter, Isa who had her last day of second grade today. Here she is holding one of twelve puppies born only a week ago.
A month ago, I cut this vine back so severely that I thought I had killed it. I was wrong. Every day it climbs a little higher up the fence.
The newest love of my life, Cody–the Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix that my husband brought home without my permission. I was livid. For one day. Then I fell in love. Here he is, cuddling at the feet of my daughter, Nora who stopped by the house to take a nap before work.
I’m always inspired by what goes on in the garden. Such color!
My wonderful son, Nino and his lovely girlfriend, Kristen. He’s a remarkable young man, although I think there’s something wrong with him because he still likes to hang out with his ridiculous parents. This is how great he is: he goes to Starbucks to get me coffee and sometimes he even pays.
A surprise gift from a dear friend–and my absolute favorite composer, too!
What is more precious than a pile of puppies?
I’ll be away for a while, so I’ll leave you with my simple gifts in the hope that you can find yours…Happy Summer!
If you’re in the neighborhood, come on over sometime for a puppy play date!
Allegro non tanto 